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Various artists: Day of the Dead review – keeps the freak flag flying

A five-CD, 59-track compilation of alt-rock Grateful Dead covers â€“ curated by the Nationalâ€™s Aaron and Bryce Dessner â€“ reveals the bandâ€™s timeless songcraftEverything about Day of the Dead suggests that it long ago ceased being a fundraising exercise for the Aids charity Red Hot and turned into a painstaking labour of love. You can tell by its packaging, which is beautiful, and by the sleevenotes that gushingly attest to how obsessed its curators â€“ the National...

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05:00 on May 19 2016

Album Review: Various Artists – Day of the Dead

Consequence of Sound — The National's Dessner brothers lead a star-studded cast for a Grateful Dead covers album. more info

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15:00 on May 19 2016

Various artists: Day of the Dead review – keeps the freak flag flying

Guardian Music — A five-CD, 59-track compilation of alt-rock Grateful Dead covers â€“ curated by the Nationalâ€™s Aaron and Bryce Dessner â€“ reveals the bandâ€™s time... more info

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