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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

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

Where this album fits

Themes
Madison Square Garden magic· New Year's celebration· improvisational journeys
Career 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.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Europe '72 by Grateful Dead — Captures the essence of live improvisation and the same celebratory spirit of communal experiences.
Anchor Drops by Umphrey's McGee — Blends progressive rock and funk with a strong focus on live improvisation and energetic performance.
Live in the Classic City by Widespread Panic — Features a vibrant blend of rock, improvisation, and deep fan engagement, echoing live concert magic.

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 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 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 25:37
  • 6 Sanity 6:08
  • 7 Frankenstein 5:47
  • 8 Johnny B. Goode 4:59

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