Label: Arista Records (US), ARCD 8065
Style: Pop
Country: Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Time: 35:39
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 197 Mb
Terrapin Station was produced by Keith Olsen and recorded at Sound City Studios in Southern California. Olsen made a concerted effort to deliver a song cycle which could break through commercially. This included some post-production overdubs of strings, horns, saxophone and and choral vocals which caused some differing opinions among group members with the end results.
The album begins with one of its most indelible tracks, "Estimated Prophet", written and sung by guitarist Bob Weir with lyrics by poet John Perry Barlow. This track is filled with great melodies, overt sonic riffs, jazzy leads and lyrics which seem to scorn the faithful optimist. Drummer Bill Kreutzmann forged a beat in the 14/8 time signature while session man Tom Scott added lyricon and saxophone to jazz up the song’s arrangement.
The remainder of side one features eclectic song styles intended to be more radio-friendly material. "Dancin’ in the Streets" is a full fledged, funk/disco cover of the Martha and the Vandellas hit but almost sounds like it belongs in some corny school play rendition in comparison. "Passenger" was written by bassist Phil Lesh and features harmonized lead vocals by Weir and Donna Jean Godchaux in an upbeat pop/funk song which was released as a single. "Samson & Delilah" is a traditional song arranged by Weir and it starts with some fine, oddly timed drums before settling into a signature Dead groove with guitars and bass. The first side concludes with "Sunrise", a folk ballad by Donna Godchaux with some added orchestrations behind.
The entirety of side two is dedicated to the sixteen and a half minute, seven part "Terrapin Station" suite. It was written by Jerry Garcia and lyricist Robert Hunter and is a musical breath of fresh air in contrast to the somewhat disjointed first side of the album. The first part, "Lady with a Fan", was based on a traditional English folk song known as "The Lady of Carlisle", and features a theme of seduction and foolish bravery with a fantastic, harmonized guitar lead in between the Garcia-led verses. The next three "Terrapin" parts are more upbeat and climatic while remaining very pleasant and melodic. During "Terrapin Transit" the jam breaks into a slight psychedelic motif with synths, bass and much percussion by Mickey Hart, while "Terrapin Flyer" features richer production over the percussion motifs. "Refrain" includes an opera-like chorus as the final act of the adventure. This suite was actually Part 1 of a two part composition, the second of which was never recorded or performed by the Grateful Dead.
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01. Estimated Prophet (05:38)
02. Dancin' In The Streets (03:18)
03. Passenger (02:48)
04. Samson & Delilah (03:28)
05. Sunrise (04:04)
06. Terrapin Station Part 1 - Lady With A Fan (04:21)
07. Terrapin Station Part 1 - Terrapin Station (02:15)
08. Terrapin Station Part 1 - Terrapin (02:08)
09. Terrapin Station Part 1 - Terrapin Transit (00:35)
10. Terrapin Station Part 1 - At A Siding (01:44)
11. Terrapin Station Part 1 - Terrapin Flyer (02:54)
12. Terrapin Station Part 1 - Refrain (02:21)
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