The Bottom Half
Umphrey's McGee · 2007
118 min · 39 tracks · progressive rock
A vibrant blend of progressive rock infused with improvisational jazz and intricate melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- engaging improvisational moments
- for extended listening
- intricate melodies for detail lovers
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, 'The Bottom Half' was Umphrey's McGee's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Anchor Drops' from 2004. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the jam band scene while exploring more structured songwriting and complex arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Widespread Panic· Phish· Tauk
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Bottom Half 5:50
- 2 Bright Lights, Big City 3:44
- 3 Great American 3:11
- 4 Higgins Sir 0:28
- 5 Higgins 6:51
- 6 Memories of Home 4:21
- 7 Atmosfarag 4:38
- 8 Red Room 3:35
- 9 Intentions Clear 4:55
- 10 Home 3:29
- 11 Divisions 10:02
Disc 2
- 1 Words (a cappella) 1:08
- 2 Great American\Believe The Lie 3:21
- 3 Believe The Lie 3:05
- 4 Time Eater 0:32
- 5 Never Cease 3:55
- 6 Rocker 3:35
- 7 Ready Noodles 0:11
- 8 Higgins (instrumental) 4:27
- 9 The Heart Of Rock & Roll 0:19
- 10 Fresh Start 3:02
- 11 The Browning Special 0:32
- 12 Ocean Billy 3:30
- 13 Intensions Clear 2:38
- 14 What Else 0:57
- 15 Alex's House 3:45
- 16 End Of The Road 3:07
- 17 Red Room Disco 2:04
- 18 Rocco 2:33
- 19 WWS 0:17
- 20 The Weight Around 3:24
- 21 Liquid 2:39
- 22 Atmosfarag 1:56
- 23 Words (chorus) 1:59
- 24 Memories Of Home 3:58
- 25 Browning Family Creed 1:43
- 26 Biscuits & Gravy 0:04
- 27 Words (Intro) 2:00
- 28 Words (Instrumental) 7:02
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