Day of the Dead
by Various Artists
  • Record Label: 4AD
  • Release Date: May 20, 2016
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
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  1. Jacobabe
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    This is a must for every Dead fan, young and old. What is particularly impressive of this set is that the artists all give a fresh, exquisite performance of the songs. Each performance stays true to the original material but also is given new life with each performing artist's own thoughtful, true to their selves, interpretations. This is not a run of the mill covers project. It's mostThis is a must for every Dead fan, young and old. What is particularly impressive of this set is that the artists all give a fresh, exquisite performance of the songs. Each performance stays true to the original material but also is given new life with each performing artist's own thoughtful, true to their selves, interpretations. This is not a run of the mill covers project. It's most definitely a love affair.

    For non Grateful Dead fans, this set should definitely be given some consideration. The compositions are strong of course, but the choice of artists spans several different genres and are a good representation of quality and inspiring artists from the last couple of decades.    … Expand

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Dec 15, 2016
    67
    Deadheads don't require this or any other tribute, but connecting with at least a couple of the set's five hours comes easily. Its modern cast, too, may well bridge a generational gap to rouse new converts.
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  2. Magnet
    Aug 2, 2016
    80
    There's so much good music here, performed affectionately but not reverently, that it's a keeper. [No. 132, p.60]
  3. PopMatters
    Jul 13, 2016
    90
    It would be easy for me to pick apart Day of the Dead track by track, giving all 59 parts their own unique analysis. The collection is that strong, and even when there are rare moments when the covers don’t particularly work, it’s hard to not at least admire what the artist is attempting to do.
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