Fare Thee Well

Fare Thee Well 

The Grateful Dead

Rhino Records

Whether loved or hated, The Grateful Dead’s influence and story is one to be respected, and its latest release, and possibly last of “new” material, is one that is at least worth giving a chance. Fare Thee Well is a double disc worth of highlights from the band’s final set of shows at Soldier’s Field in Chicago, which marked The Grateful Dead’s 50th anniversary. The recordings capture spirited, vibrant performances by the veteran musicians who, though aging, have surely not lost their passion for playing.