album · October 15, 1973
Wake of the Flood
Grateful Dead/RhinoSee this day
psychedelic rockfolk rockclassic rock
"Wake of the Flood" marked a return to Grateful Dead Records, the band's own label, after a string of albums released on United Artists. The album features a more acoustically focused sound and guest appearances from artists like Ned Lagin and Vassar Clements.
- The album was largely self-produced by the band, with input from Betty Cantor.
- It was the first Grateful Dead album to feature lyrics exclusively written by Bob Weir and John Perry Barlow.
- "Wake of the Flood" reached number 18 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Grateful Dead are a San Francisco-formed band that originated in the 1960s counterculture, known for their eclectic and improvisational live performances. By 1973, the band had re-established itself as a potent live act after a period of reduced touring and studio output.
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