Just before the Dead split for Europe in the Fall of 1990, they surprised their fans with the release of the long-awaited live album, showing off their late-Brent Mydland era excellence.

Mixed from the 24-track analog master tapes, the album was a sonic wonder, filled with some of the best material played by the Dead on the last tours featuring keyboard player Brent Mydland, who would pass away before the album was completed.

Included on the album is a beautiful rendition of Dear Mr. Fantasy, a late addition to the track list, as a tribute to Brent, to whom the album is dedicated. Also of note is the famous Eyes Of The World from Nassau Coliseum with Branford Marsalis, a ripping China Cat Sunflower / I Know You Rider, and classic first set material from the era, including Althea, C