Supercharged Billy at the helm deconstructing and building layers of structure like a master architect. Some of his most inventive fills put to record

Notable for coming straight out of Cumberland and the alternate lyrics “And I Grabbed the Bottle, Grabbed Him in the Jaw” A cowboy classic.

Firing on all cylinders right out the gate. I'm certain Jerry's fretboard caught fire after that first solo. Impossible not to groove to.

Delicate. Like a last waltz of the cowboy and his love, with each lick from Jerry conveying the urgency of the story. Keith makes such an impact here.

Part of the beginning is cut off, but that doesn't stop this train from rolling on down the mines. Short and sweet.

Also lots of imagery of being around a Native powwow circle with the shaman playing the flute to protect and ward off evil entities.

The cut is insanely brutal. I think if this did not have the cut right at the beginning this would be more regarded as one of the best of all time. What we do have is one of the most psychedelic and twist your subconscious swirling versions of all time. A demented lysergic carnival ride that shows the bands true free wheeling San Fransico energy on full display. Listen to the vocal interplay between the boys and Pigpen which is one of the coolest moments of their career. The guitar playing of Jerry is twisted and sends the listener spiraling down a whirlpool of chaotic energy. This right here is the reason why these guys were the kings of their scene. reminds me of Cream and Black Sabbath in terms of the heaviness and the way they jam this out. Absolutely a must listen even with the cut.

Like burning white sage and cleansing evil entities from your mind, body, and soul. Smoking doesn’t even begin to describe it. A spiritual exercise that its own musical rosary, guarantees a cleansing. The ending jam goes from acid psych rock to inter dimensional blues really fast. The duel between Jerry and the rhythm devils will have you grinning ear to ear for days.

This one really moved me, groovy, powerful, and spiritual. Sailing into uncharted sea’s with endless optimism for the journey ahead. Beautiful stuff.

Check out Bobby, high in the mix(as he should be) and laying down some beautiful chords that take this version from an average part of the set to an utterly sweet and tender rendition that leaves you smiling the whole way through.