The original Europe '72 release stands as one of the Dead's most magical live albums. This second helping from the same tour dares to improve upon the wheel, and shockingly succeeds; between the crackling energy of the rocking "Bertha," a near-death Pigpen getting some of his last licks in on the gritty "Next Time You See Me," and the freewheeling acid-rock exploration of a 30-minute "The Other One," this sequel is every bit as vital as Vol. 1.