LivePhish 12: 8.13.96 Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, Indiana cover

LivePhish 12: 8.13.96 Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, Indiana

Phish · 2002

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

A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock, funk grooves, and intricate melodies unfolds over extended jam sessions.

Why this album works

This album is significant as it represents Phish's commitment to live recordings, appealing to their dedicated fanbase and contributing to the culture of live music sharing. It features standout performances of classics like 'Mike’s Song' and 'David Bowie,' which have been widely praised for their improvisational depth and energy during this era. The release also reflects the band's influence on subsequent jam bands and the festival circuit.
Best for
long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
Context
By the time 'LivePhish 12' was released in 2002, Phish had solidified their status as a leading band in the jam scene. This album captures a live performance from 1996, during a peak period for the band, showcasing their tight-knit musical chemistry and diverse setlist. It was part of their extensive 'LivePhish' series, which aimed to document their legendary concerts.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Divided Sky Standout 17:01
  • 2 Tube 3:59
  • 3 Tela 6:32
  • 4 Maze 11:08
  • 5 Fast Enough for You 6:52
  • 6 Old Home Place 3:02
  • 7 Punch You in the Eye 8:01
  • 8 Llama 5:05
  • 9 Glide 4:20
  • 10 Slave to the Traffic Light 12:36

Disc 2

  • 1 AC/DC Bag 12:07
  • 2 The Lizards 10:30
  • 3 Mike’s Song Standout 22:46
  • 4 Lifeboy 7:56
  • 5 Weekapaug Groove 8:18
  • 6 Somewhere Over the Rainbow 1:39

Disc 3

  • 1 Waste 5:35
  • 2 Train Song 3:08
  • 3 Strange Design 3:48
  • 4 Sweet Adeline 2:30
  • 5 David Bowie Standout 16:42
  • 6 Sleeping Monkey 4:55
  • 7 Rocky Top 3:06
  • 8 Ya Mar 9:14
  • 9 Split Open and Melt 12:42

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