Released 20 years ago
Colorado '88
Phish · 2006
238 min · 36 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · funk rock
A vibrant tapestry of progressive rock and funk, weaving intricate jams with playful storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- playful storytelling moments
- wave-like pacing throughout
- extended jams for deep immersion
- engaging live performance energy
Maybe skip if you want
- short attention span listeners
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Colorado concert nostalgia· improvisational storytelling· whimsical lyricism
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Colorado '88' captures Phish during a period of resurgence following their hiatus from 2004 to 2009. This live album showcases performances from a pivotal concert in their early career, allowing longtime fans to revisit the band's dynamic improvisational style while attracting new listeners drawn to their eclectic sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Umphrey's McGee· Grateful Dead· Widespread Panic
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Uncivilized Area by Disco Biscuits — Features similar jam-based structures and playful storytelling with a vibrant electronic twist.Anchor Drops by Umphrey's McGee — Combines progressive rock elements with improvisational flair, echoing Phish's dynamic live energy.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Curtain With 17:34
- 2 The Sloth 3:07
- 3 Icculus 4:48
- 4 Colonel Forbin’s Ascent 5:43
- 5 Fly Famous Mockingbird 9:14
- 6 I Didn’t Know 5:38
- 7 Maiden Voyage 9:29
- 8 Timber 11:23
- 9 Harpua 12:28
Disc 2
- 1 Fluffhead 14:54
- 2 Run Like an Antelope 10:58
- 3 Sneaking Sally Thru the Alley 6:47
- 4 Light Up or Leave Me Alone 7:27
- 5 The Lizards 10:21
- 6 I Know a Little 2:59
- 7 The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday 3:18
- 8 Avenu Malkanu 3:09
- 9 The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday 1:35
- 10 Flat Fee 2:22
- 11 McGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters 9:32
- 12 Alumni Blues 4:31
- 13 A Letter to Jimmy Page 1:00
- 14 Alumni Blues 0:43
Disc 3
- 1 Camel Walk 5:39
- 2 Wilson 5:47
- 3 No Dogs Allowed 13:50
- 4 Mike’s Song 4:55
- 5 I Am Hydrogen 2:06
- 6 Weekapaug Groove 4:20
- 7 You Enjoy Myself 17:31
- 8 Cities 4:44
- 9 Dave’s Energy Guide 1:25
- 10 Cities 0:41
- 11 AC/DC Bag 10:06
- 12 Corinna 4:33
- 13 Thank You 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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