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Released 20 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • introspective moments for deep reflection
  • for late-night listening
  • fluid melodies that invite exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career 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
Phish· Umphrey's McGee· Dave Matthews Band

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 3:51
  • 4 Bar 17 8:51
  • 5 Mud City 4:03
  • 6 Let Me Lie 3:15
  • 7 What's Done 5:43
  • 8 Goodbye Head 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

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