Live Phish 12.31.91 Worcester Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, MA cover

Live Phish 12.31.91 Worcester Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, MA

Phish · 2011

195 min · 31 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · funk rock

A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock, blending funk grooves with intricate melodies and playful lyrical storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Themes
New Year's Eve celebration· Worcester improvisation· early jam band energy
Career context
By the time Phish released this live album in 2011, they had already established themselves as a leading force in the jam band scene following their reformation in 2009 after a hiatus. 'Live Phish 12.31.91' captures a pivotal New Year's Eve performance from their early years, showcasing their evolution from cult favorites to a significant touring act. This album serves as an archival celebration of their improvisational prowess during their formative years.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Europe '72 by Grateful Dead — Captures similar improvisational spirit and communal vibe from a legendary live performance.
Live at Roseland Ballroom by Gov't Mule — Offers a blend of funk and rock improvisation with engaging lyrical storytelling in a live setting.
Anchor Drops by Umphrey's McGee — Explores intricate melodies and dynamic jamming, echoing Phish's playful approach to live music.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Possum 8:24
  • 2 Foam 8:10
  • 3 Sparkle 4:33
  • 4 Stash 8:59
  • 5 The Lizards 10:03
  • 6 Guelah Papyrus 5:45
  • 7 Divided Sky 12:41
  • 8 Esther 9:48
  • 9 Llama 4:46
  • 10 Golgi Apparatus 4:55

Disc 2

  • 1 Brother 6:11
  • 2 Bouncing Around the Room 3:42
  • 3 Buried Alive 2:28
  • 4 Auld Lang Syne 0:51
  • 5 Runaway Jim 7:36
  • 6 The Landlady 3:27
  • 7 Reba 11:30
  • 8 Cavern 4:53
  • 9 My Sweet One 2:28
  • 10 Run Like an Antelope 10:34

Disc 3

  • 1 Wilson 6:49
  • 2 The Squirming Coil 7:33
  • 3 Tweezer 13:12
  • 4 McGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters 8:10
  • 5 Mike’s Song 7:42
  • 6 I Am Hydrogen 3:03
  • 7 Weekapaug Groove 7:09
  • 8 Minkin Appreciation 1:26

Disc 4

  • 1 Lawn Boy 2:30
  • 2 Rocky Top 2:35
  • 3 Tweezer Reprise 3:16

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