The Gorge '98
Phish · 2022
323 min · 30 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · funk rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock, blending funk grooves with progressive jams in a live setting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with improvisational peaks
- long-form tracks for deep listening
- for late-night exploration
- playful grooves and rhythmic shifts
- engaging live energy throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise, standalone songs
- seek instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Gorge festival memories· improvisational rock journeys· late '90s nostalgia
- Career context
- Released in December 2022, 'The Gorge '98' captures Phish at a pivotal moment shortly after their rise to prominence in the late '90s. This album showcases performances from a legendary three-day festival, highlighting their improvisational prowess and deep connection with fans during a peak phase of their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Umphrey's McGee· Grateful Dead· Widespread Panic
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Europe '72 by Grateful Dead — Both albums capture live improvisation and community spirit, steeped in the festival experience of the era.Mantis by Umphrey's McGee — Shares a similar blend of progressive rock and funk, emphasizing extended jams and dynamic live performance.Everyday by Widespread Panic — Features improvisational rock elements with a focus on groove, evoking the same late-night festival vibe.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Squirming Coil 11:16
- 2 NICU 5:51
- 3 Stash 13:01
- 4 Reba 17:03
- 5 Fast Enough for You 7:22
- 6 When the Circus Comes 4:56
- 7 Run Like an Antelope 13:46
Disc 2
- 1 Julius 12:19
- 2 The Moma Dance 11:57
- 3 Piper 7:56
- 4 Axilla 5:48
- 5 David Bowie 19:12
Disc 3
- 1 Tube 10:03
- 2 Slave to the Traffic Light 13:26
- 3 Sample in a Jar 5:56
- 4 Gorge ’98 Soundcheck Jam 11:03
- 5 Dog Log 5:39
Disc 4
- 1 Makisupa Policeman 7:25
- 2 Ya Mar 13:05
- 3 Gumbo 12:34
- 4 Divided Sky 17:30
- 5 Waste > 7:15
- 6 My Mind’s Got a Mind of Its Own 2:29
- 7 My Soul 8:21
Disc 5
- 1 2001 24:48
- 2 Mike’s Song 18:39
- 3 Weekapaug Groove 13:23
- 4 Character Zero 9:20
- 5 Punch You in the Eye 8:19
- 6 Rocky Top 3:09
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