Hampton/Winston-Salem '97 cover

Hampton/Winston-Salem '97

Phish · 2011

486 min · 45 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · funk rock

A sprawling, improvisational journey blending funk rock with progressive elements and intricate musical conversations.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • immersive long-form explorations
  • intricate musical conversations
  • wave-like pacing and energy
  • for late-night listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise track lengths
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Themes
jam band revival· late-night improvisation· fan-driven connection
Career context
By the time 'Hampton/Winston-Salem '97' was released in 2011, Phish had reformed after a hiatus, marking their return to live performance. This album captures the essence of their live shows from the late '90s, showcasing their improvisational prowess during a high point in their career. The release highlights the band's deep connection with their fanbase and their ongoing influence within the jam band scene.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Similar Skin by Umphrey's McGee — Features intricate musical conversations and a blend of rock and funk, echoing Phish's progressive approach.
Uninvisible by Medeski Martin & Wood — Shares a late-night, exploratory vibe with complex rhythms and an emphasis on improvisation.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Emotional Rescue 17:45
  • 2 Split Open and Melt 13:44
  • 3 Beauty of My Dreams 3:27
  • 4 Dogs Stole Things 4:48
  • 5 Punch You in the Eye 9:13
  • 6 Lawn Boy 3:45
  • 7 Chalk Dust Torture 9:16
  • 8 Prince Caspian 10:20

Disc 2

  • 1 Ghost 15:57
  • 2 AC/DC Bag 25:41
  • 3 Slave to the Traffic Light 12:32
  • 4 Loving Cup 7:39
  • 5 Guyute 11:22

Disc 3

  • 1 Mike’s Song 17:04
  • 2 I Am Hydrogen 4:31
  • 3 Weekapaug Groove 14:52
  • 4 Harry Hood 18:05
  • 5 Train Song 3:06
  • 6 Billy Breathes 7:05
  • 7 Frankenstein 4:47
  • 8 Izabella 5:50

Disc 4

  • 1 Halley’s Comet 26:00
  • 2 Tweezer 11:43
  • 3 Black‐Eyed Katy 6:56
  • 4 Piper 7:53
  • 5 Run Like an Antelope 13:38
  • 6 Bouncing Around the Room 3:52
  • 7 Tweezer Reprise 4:06

Disc 5

  • 1 My Soul 7:23
  • 2 Theme from the Bottom 10:22
  • 3 Black‐Eyed Katy 10:55
  • 4 Sparkle 4:02
  • 5 Twist 10:21
  • 6 Stash 17:03
  • 7 NICU 5:50

Disc 6

  • 1 Fluffhead 15:43
  • 2 Character Zero 7:22
  • 3 Bathtub Gin 31:43
  • 4 Down With Disease 11:49
  • 5 Low Rider 7:42
  • 6 Down With Disease 3:43

Disc 7

  • 1 Bold as Love 8:03
  • 2 Julius 11:06
  • 3 Hampton ’97 soundcheck jam 17:45
  • 4 Back at the Chicken Shack 10:32

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