Phish: New Year's Eve 1995 – Live at Madison Square Garden
Phish · 2005
216 min · 27 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · funk rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisation and genre-blending, capturing the essence of Phish's live energy.
Why this album works
This live album captures a pivotal concert during Phish's New Year's Eve run, which became legendary among fans for its energetic setlist and extended jams. It has received positive critical reception and is often cited as a highlight of their live recordings, reflecting the band's significant impact on the jam band movement and their devoted fanbase.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- By the time 'New Year's Eve 1995 – Live at Madison Square Garden' was released in 2005, Phish had established themselves as a leading force in the jam band scene, following their breakup in 2004. This album serves as a nostalgic reminder of their peak touring years, showcasing a legendary performance that solidified their reputation for musical exploration and fan engagement.
- 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 Punch You in the Eye 8:46
- 2 The Sloth 3:45
- 3 Reba Standout 14:25
- 4 The Squirming Coil 10:27
- 5 Maze 10:18
- 6 Colonel Forbin’s Ascent 5:22
- 7 Fly Famous Mockingbird 2:13
- 8 Shine 1:12
- 9 Fly Famous Mockingbird 7:18
- 10 Sparkle 3:46
- 11 Chalk Dust Torture 7:50
Disc 2
- 1 Audience Chess Move 1:32
- 2 Drowned 12:27
- 3 The Lizards 10:37
- 4 Axilla, Part II 4:13
- 5 Runaway Jim 16:05
- 6 Strange Design 3:36
- 7 Hello My Baby 1:27
- 8 Mike’s Song Standout 20:30
Disc 3
- 1 Gamehendge Time Phactory 5:03
- 2 Auld Lang Syne 1:44
- 3 Weekapaug Groove 17:42
- 4 Sea and Sand 3:46
- 5 You Enjoy Myself Standout 25:37
- 6 Sanity 6:08
- 7 Frankenstein 5:47
- 8 Johnny B. Goode 4:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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