The Man Who Stepped into Yesterday
Phish · 1987
59 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · funk rock
A whimsical journey blending progressive rock with narrative storytelling and vibrant instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic narrative journey unfolds
- whimsical storytelling with twists
- wave-like pacing invites immersion
- for adventurous listening
- engaging lyrical explorations throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- University of Vermont experimentation· theatrical storytelling· whimsical journeys
- Career context
- Released in 1987, this was Phish's debut album, introduced while they were still honing their unique sound at the University of Vermont. The album encapsulates their early experimentation with complex compositions and improvisational elements, setting the stage for their later acclaim and cult following.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Umphrey's McGee· Grateful Dead· Widespread Panic
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
-
De-Loused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta — Shares complex compositions and theatrical storytelling with vibrant instrumentation.Apostrophe (') by Frank Zappa — Combines whimsical narratives and experimental rock with a playful, progressive edge.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wilson Prelude / The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday 4:12
- 2 The Lizards 10:40
- 3 Tela 7:20
- 4 Travelling Narration 2:54
- 5 Wilson 4:19
- 6 AC/DC Bag 3:53
- 7 Betrayal Narration 3:18
- 8 Colonel Forbin's Ascent 5:08
- 9 Fly Famous Mockingbird 7:59
- 10 Errand Wolfe's Narration 1:29
- 11 The Sloth 2:21
- 12 Forbin in the Dungeon Narration 1:05
- 13 Possum 4:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.