Ventura
Phish · 2013
344 min · 40 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · funk rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock, blending funk grooves with intricate melodies and playful lyrical storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- improvisational exploration and surprises
- long-form tracks for deep dives
- playful lyrical storytelling moments
- wave-like pacing and shifts
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Themes
- California coastlines· improvisational jams· playful storytelling
- Career context
- By the time Phish released 'Ventura' in 2013, they were experiencing a resurgence after reuniting in 2009 following a split in 2004. This album is part of their ongoing exploration of live improvisation and studio experimentation, showcasing their ability to blend various genres while appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Umphrey's McGee· Grateful Dead· Widespread Panic
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Outside Inside by The String Cheese Incident — Similar blend of improvisational rock and upbeat grooves with playful, narrative lyrics.Death by Stereo by Umphrey's McGee — Features intricate melodies and genre-blending jams with a focus on live improvisation.In Between Dreams by Jack Johnson — Shares a laid-back California vibe with storytelling lyrics and melodic guitar-driven arrangements.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 NICU 6:07
- 2 Wolfman’s Brother 12:00
- 3 Chalk Dust Torture 11:07
- 4 Water in the Sky 4:11
- 5 Stash 15:24
- 6 Weigh 5:09
- 7 Piper 5:07
- 8 Cars Trucks Buses 4:50
- 9 Character Zero 9:21
Disc 2
- 1 Punch You in the Eye 8:57
- 2 Free 11:16
- 3 David Bowie 21:30
- 4 Cities 5:30
- 5 David Bowie 6:09
Disc 3
- 1 Bouncing Around the Room 3:54
- 2 Uncle Pen 4:15
- 3 Prince Caspian 8:56
- 4 Fire 6:52
- 5 My Soul 6:03
- 6 Ventura ’97 Soundcheck Jam 9:19
Disc 4
- 1 Bathtub Gin 21:56
- 2 Dirt 4:02
- 3 Poor Heart 3:51
- 4 Lawn Boy 3:05
- 5 My Sweet One 3:05
- 6 Birds of a Feather 6:20
- 7 Theme From the Bottom 9:29
- 8 Water in the Sky 2:47
- 9 The Moma Dance 9:56
- 10 Split Open and Melt 14:00
Disc 5
- 1 Drowned 14:52
- 2 Makisupa Policeman 8:09
- 3 Maze 12:11
- 4 Sea and Sand 3:11
- 5 Prince Caspian 12:11
- 6 Harry Hood 15:31
Disc 6
- 1 Sexual Healing 7:49
- 2 Hold Your Head Up 1:42
- 3 Halley’s Comet 10:59
- 4 Ventura ’98 Soundcheck Jam 13:38
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