LivePhish 06: 11.27.98 Worcester Centrum, Worcester, Massachusetts
Phish · 2001
176 min · 26 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock, blending funk grooves with intricate musical dialogues and unpredictable transitions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Funky Bitch Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Reba — This track exemplifies Phish's intricate compositional style paired with extended improvisation, making it a fan favorite during live performances.
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Mike’s Song — This song transitions seamlessly into the atmospheric 'I Am Hydrogen' before exploding back into the energetic 'Weekapaug Groove', showcasing their fluidity and dynamic range.
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Run Like an Antelope — A quintessential Phish track known for its frenetic energy and lyrical playfulness, encapsulating the band's ability to fuse complex rhythms with engaging storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures Phish's improvisational prowess, blending intricate musical dialogues with vibrant energy.
What we noticed
- Transitions between songs often include seamless segues, allowing for a continuous flow that maintains the energy of the performance.
- Multiple tracks incorporate unique arrangements and variations from their studio versions, highlighting the band's spontaneous creativity during live performances.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- sprawling sonic explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures Phish's improvisational style, cherished by dedicated fans of the band.
- Themes
- Worcester Centrum vibes· extended jam sessions· improvisational exploration
- Career context
- By the time of this release in 2001, Phish had solidified their reputation as a leading force in the jam band scene. This live album captures a performance from late 1998, showcasing their peak touring years following the successful 'The Story of the Ghost' and prior to a brief hiatus that began in 2004.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Umphrey's McGee· Grateful Dead· Widespread Panic
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Funky Bitch Start here 6:56
- 2 Ya Mar 10:40
- 3 Carini 5:51
- 4 Runaway Jim 9:21
- 5 Meat 4:52
- 6 Reba 15:47
- 7 Old Home Place 3:58
- 8 Dogs Stole Things 4:39
Disc 2
- 1 Vultures 7:13
- 2 When the Circus Comes 5:29
- 3 Birds of a Feather 9:01
- 4 Buried Alive 3:37
- 5 Wipeout 2:01
- 6 Chalk Dust Torture 3:33
- 7 Mirror in the Bathroom 0:58
- 8 Chalk Dust Torture 4:09
- 9 Dog Log 2:46
- 10 Sanity 4:52
- 11 Buffalo Bill 3:35
Disc 3
- 1 Mike’s Song 10:28
- 2 I Am Hydrogen 6:48
- 3 Weekapaug Groove 20:13
- 4 Run Like an Antelope 15:47
- 5 Wading in the Velvet Sea 6:47
- 6 Golgi Apparatus 4:33
- 7 Wipeout 2:02
What to play next
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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