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Released 21 years ago this June

Live Phish 04.02.98

Phish · 2005

158 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · funk rock

A sprawling live performance full of intricate jams, playful improvisation, and a fusion of rock and funk energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • playful improvisational moments
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Themes
late-night improvisation· funk-infused rock energy· 1990s jam scene
Career context
Released in 2005, 'Live Phish 04.02.98' is a document of Phish's peak concert era during the late 1990s, capturing their improvisational prowess. This album comes after their studio release, 'Round Room', showcasing the band's transition back to live recordings after a brief hiatus. The band had gained significant popularity, solidifying their status as one of the leading jam bands in the U.S.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Uncivilized Area by Disco Biscuits — Similar blend of electronic elements with live improvisation and a late-night jam atmosphere.
Anchor Drops by Umphrey's McGee — Features intricate jams and a fusion of rock and funk, capturing the essence of late '90s jam bands.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Tube 8:27
  • 2 My Mind’s Got a Mind of Its Own 2:36
  • 3 The Sloth 3:56
  • 4 NICU 6:21
  • 5 Stash 19:27
  • 6 Horn 3:50
  • 7 Waste 5:28
  • 8 Chalk Dust Torture 11:15

Disc 2

  • 1 Punch You in the Eye 10:25
  • 2 Simple 10:11
  • 3 Birds of a Feather 9:59

Disc 3

  • 1 Wolfman’s Brother 9:28
  • 2 Sneakin’ Sally Thru the Alley 12:39
  • 3 Frankie Says 5:18
  • 4 Twist 18:34
  • 5 Sleeping Monkey 6:04
  • 6 Rocky Top 3:35
  • 7 Guyute 10:52

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