Grateful Dead - Wake of the FloodWake of the Flood (1973) opened a new era for the Deadindependent, mature, and quietly confident. Their first release on Grateful Dead Records and self produced, it blended jazzy touches and soulful harmonies with graceful songwriting. Eyes of the World, Mississippi Half Step Uptown Toodeloo, and Stella Blue shimmer with warmth and optimism, the sound of a band moving forward while staying true to its cosmic roots.