Bar 17
Trey Anastasio · 2006
71 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of improvisational rock and introspective lyrics, merging fluid melodies with intricate instrumentation.
Why this album works
'Bar 17' received positive critical reception and showcased Anastasio's growth as a songwriter, charting on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album is notable for its seamless fusion of various genres and has influenced the broader jam band scene, with tracks being regularly featured in live performances.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts introspective moments for deep reflection for late-night listening
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Bar 17' was Trey Anastasio's fourth solo studio album, following his self-titled debut in 2002. At this point in his career, Anastasio was navigating a post-Phish landscape, experimenting with different musical styles while remaining rooted in the jam band tradition. This period marked a time of artistic exploration for him as he sought to carve out a distinct solo identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Nine Inch Nails· Moby· Beck· Sonic Youth· R.E.M.· Nirvana· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Host Across the Potomac 6:05
- 2 If You're Walking 5:46
- 3 Dragonfly Standout 3:51
- 4 Bar 17 Standout 8:51
- 5 Mud City 4:03
- 6 Let Me Lie 3:15
- 7 What's Done 5:43
- 8 Goodbye Head Standout 7:04
- 9 A Case of Ice and Snow 4:42
- 10 Empty House 3:57
- 11 Gloomy Sky 5:56
- 12 Shadow 5:26
- 13 Cincinnati 6:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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