Live Phish 10.31.90 Armstrong Hall, Colorado Springs, Colorado cover

Live Phish 10.31.90 Armstrong Hall, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Phish · 1999

158 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · funk rock

A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock that dances between funk grooves and progressive jam explorations.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • improvisational exploration and surprises
  • extended jams for deep listening
  • communal energy in live setting

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike lengthy improvisational sections
  • prefer concise, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
Colorado jam scene· improvisational exploration· whimsical storytelling
Career context
By the time 'Live Phish 10.31.90' was released in 1999, Phish had established themselves as a leading force in the jam band scene following their breakthrough album 'Junta' in 1989. This live recording showcases the band’s eclectic mix of genres and their exceptional improvisational skills during an era when they were rapidly gaining a dedicated fanbase.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Anchor Drops by Umphrey's McGee — Combines progressive rock with funk grooves and showcases intricate musicianship and improvisational flair.
Everyday by Widespread Panic — Features a blend of southern rock and jam influences, emphasizing storytelling and extended live jams.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Buried Alive 2:39
  • 2 Possum 9:37
  • 3 The Squirming Coil 5:59
  • 4 The Lizards 10:12
  • 5 Stash 8:23
  • 6 Bouncing Around the Room 3:54
  • 7 You Enjoy Myself 16:27
  • 8 The Asse Festival 1:49
  • 9 My Sweet One 2:17
  • 10 Cavern 4:31
  • 11 Run Like an Antelope 9:58

Disc 2

  • 1 The Landlady 3:45
  • 2 Reba 10:16
  • 3 Runaway Jim 6:26
  • 4 Foam 8:55
  • 5 Tweezer 10:43
  • 6 Fee 5:13
  • 7 The Oh Kee Pa Ceremony 1:43
  • 8 Suzy Greenberg 5:34
  • 9 Love You 5:44
  • 10 Mike's Song 6:03
  • 11 I Am Hydrogen 2:39
  • 12 Weekapaug Groove 6:36

Disc 3

  • 1 Uncle Pen 5:32
  • 2 Big Black Furry Creatures from Mars 3:52

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