Ready or Not

by Grateful Dead

Released: November 22, 2019

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The Album

In February 1992, the Grateful Dead began working on a new studio album, which was intended to be their follow-up to Built to Last (1989). "Ready or Not" is a live album by the rock band the Grateful Dead, released on November 22, 2019, in both LP and CD formats. However, the album was never completed, as the band disbanded in 1995 following the death of Jerry Garcia.

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The album contains nine tracks recorded at various venues between 1992 and 1995, capturing the band's performances during the final years of their career.

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The unfinished album would likely have included many…

The unfinished album would likely have included many of the songs featured on Ready or Not.

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"Ready or Not" is a live album by the rock band the Grateful Dead, released on November 22, 2019, in both LP and CD formats. The album contains nine tracks recorded at various venues between 1992 and 1995, capturing the band's performances during the final years of their career.

In February 1992, the Grateful Dead began working on a new studio album, which was intended to be their follow-up to Built to Last (1989). However, the album was never completed, as the band disbanded in 1995 following the death of Jerry Garcia. The unfinished album would likely have included many of the songs featured on Ready or Not.