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Skeletons from the Closet: The Best of Grateful Dead

by Grateful Dead

Released: February 17, 1974

Roots rock, jam rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

This album features a collection of tracks from their studio releases across the years. "Skeletons from the Closet: The Best of Grateful Dead" is a compilation album by rock band Grateful Dead. Records, marking the first time that the Dead had ever compiled an album of this nature.

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This compilation album was specially designed to introduce…

This compilation album was specially designed to introduce new listeners to the band's work.

It was released in February 1974 by Warner…

It was released in February 1974 by Warner Bros.

Therefore, it comprises songs that were considered more…

Therefore, it comprises songs that were considered more user-friendly or had achieved significant airplay on the radio.

Moreover, it's noted for its attractive, comical, and…

Moreover, it's noted for its attractive, comical, and detailed cover artwork.

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Essential Tracks

Truckin'

The album includes successful tracks like "Truckin'", "Sugar Magnolia", and their highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, "Touch of Grey".

Sugar Magnolia

The album includes successful tracks like "Truckin'", "Sugar Magnolia", and their highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, "Touch of Grey".

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Reception

The album includes successful tracks like "Truckin'", "Sugar Magnolia", and their highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, "Touch of Grey". As of today, it has been certified Double Platinum, signifying sales of over 2 million copies. Despite receiving various critical reviews at its release, "Skeletons from the Closet: The Best of Grateful Dead" went on to become the band's best-selling album until the late 1980s.

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"Skeletons from the Closet: The Best of Grateful Dead" is a compilation album by rock band Grateful Dead. It was released in February 1974 by Warner Bros. Records, marking the first time that the Dead had ever compiled an album of this nature. This album features a collection of tracks from their studio releases across the years.

This compilation album was specially designed to introduce new listeners to the band's work. Therefore, it comprises songs that were considered more user-friendly or had achieved significant airplay on the radio.

The album includes successful tracks like "Truckin'", "Sugar Magnolia", and their highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, "Touch of Grey". Moreover, it's noted for its attractive, comical, and detailed cover artwork.

Despite receiving various critical reviews at its release, "Skeletons from the Closet: The Best of Grateful Dead" went on to become the band's best-selling album until the late 1980s. As of today, it has been certified Double Platinum, signifying sales of over 2 million copies.