Elsewhere, the album’s revelatory take on “Jack Straw” emerges as a standout moment, blending crisp vocal harmonies with the band’s signature loose-tight chemistry. Opening with a breezy, American Beauty-era shuffle, the track builds into a whirlwind of symbiotic groove, with guitarists Austin McCutchen and John Lee Shannon delivering a masterclass in controlled chaos, capturing Shred’s lightning-in-a-bottle musicianship.

The project, spearheaded by bassist/producer Dan Horne, was recorded at Glendale’s UHF Studio. Unfurling like a kaleidoscope of reimagined Dead lore, each additional track honors the Grateful Dead’s artistry while injecting Shred’s DNA– telepathic cohesion, pedal steel sheen, and an ironclad swinging rhythm section. “Sitting In Limbo” drips with dubby basslines and hazy organ textures, while “Jack A Roe” leans into ragged cowboy-ballad authenticity. “Cassidy” becomes a jangly, harmony-drenched anthem, and “Lazy River Road” floats on Laurel Canyon-inspired vocal layers. 

The release ignites the next leg of Grateful Shred’s Spring/Summer 2025 Tour, featuring this weekend’s two night album launch at San Francisco’s The Independent (June 6 + 7) and a homecoming finale at LA’s Fonda Theatre (June 13). Limited tickets remain at gratefulshredmusic.com.