LivePhish 09: 8.26.89 Townshend Family Park, Townshend, Vermont
Phish · 2002
191 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · funk rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock, merging funk grooves with progressive structures in a live setting.
Why this album works
This live album is significant as it highlights Phish's innovative approach to live music and improvisation during their formative years. While not commercially chart-topping, it resonates strongly with fans and has contributed to the band's legacy in the jam band scene, celebrated for its spontaneity and energy.
- Best for
- long immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- By 2002, Phish was already a celebrated band known for its improvisational prowess and expansive live shows. 'LivePhish 09' captures a performance from their early years, specifically the summer of 1989, showcasing their evolving sound during a period when they were rapidly gaining a dedicated following and developing their unique style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Beck· Green Day· Moby· Tori Amos· Neil Young· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Fluffhead 15:23
- 2 Colonel Forbin’s Ascent 7:13
- 3 Fly Famous Mockingbird 7:20
- 4 Harry Hood Standout 10:21
- 5 Split Open and Melt 7:13
- 6 Divided Sky 12:08
Disc 2
- 1 You Enjoy Myself Standout 14:50
- 2 Possum 7:18
- 3 Andy Griffith Theme 1:53
- 4 Bold as Love 4:59
- 5 Ya Mar 6:34
- 6 Slave to the Traffic Light 6:20
- 7 AC/DC Bag 6:41
- 8 Donna Lee 4:29
- 9 Funky Bitch 5:09
- 10 Foam 6:34
Disc 3
- 1 David Bowie 14:45
- 2 The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday 3:31
- 3 Avenu Malcanu 3:32
- 4 Suzy Greenberg 6:20
- 5 Dinner and a Movie 3:57
- 6 Run Like an Antelope Standout 13:47
- 7 Contact 6:12
- 8 The Lizards 9:35
- 9 La Grange 4:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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