LivePhish 09: 8.26.89 Townshend Family Park, Townshend, Vermont
Phish · 2002
191 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · funk rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock, merging funk grooves with progressive structures in a live setting.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- By 2002, Phish was already a celebrated band known for its improvisational prowess and expansive live shows. 'LivePhish 09' captures a performance from their early years, specifically the summer of 1989, showcasing their evolving sound during a period when they were rapidly gaining a dedicated following and developing their unique style.
- If you like
- alternative rock, progressive rock, funk rock
LivePhish 09: 8.26.89 Townshend Family Park, Townshend, Vermont is an album by Phish, released in 2002. A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock, merging funk grooves with progressive structures in a live setting. This live album is significant as it highlights Phish's innovative approach to live music and improvisation during their formative years. While not commercially chart-topping, it resonates strongly with fans and has contributed to the band's legacy in the jam band scene, celebrated for its spontaneity and energy. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does LivePhish 09: 8.26.89 Townshend Family Park, Townshend, Vermont sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock, merging funk grooves with progressive structures in a live setting. Rooted in alternative rock and progressive rock.
What makes LivePhish 09: 8.26.89 Townshend Family Park, Townshend, Vermont by Phish notable?
This live album is significant as it highlights Phish's innovative approach to live music and improvisation during their formative years. While not commercially chart-topping, it resonates strongly with fans and has contributed to the band's legacy in the jam band scene, celebrated for its spontaneity and energy. By 2002, Phish was already a celebrated band known for its improvisational prowess and expansive live shows. 'LivePhish 09' captures a performance from their early years, specifically the summer of 1989, showcasing their evolving sound during a period when they were rapidly gaining a dedicated following and developing their unique style.
Who is LivePhish 09: 8.26.89 Townshend Family Park, Townshend, Vermont for?
LivePhish 09: 8.26.89 Townshend Family Park, Townshend, Vermont works well if you're into long immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on LivePhish 09: 8.26.89 Townshend Family Park, Townshend, Vermont?
LivePhish 09: 8.26.89 Townshend Family Park, Townshend, Vermont has 25 tracks, running approximately 191 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Fluffhead 15:23
- 2 Colonel Forbin’s Ascent 7:13
- 3 Fly Famous Mockingbird 7:20
- 4 Harry Hood Standout 10:21
- 5 Split Open and Melt 7:13
- 6 Divided Sky 12:08
Disc 2
- 1 You Enjoy Myself Standout 14:50
- 2 Possum 7:18
- 3 Andy Griffith Theme 1:53
- 4 Bold as Love 4:59
- 5 Ya Mar 6:34
- 6 Slave to the Traffic Light 6:20
- 7 AC/DC Bag 6:41
- 8 Donna Lee 4:29
- 9 Funky Bitch 5:09
- 10 Foam 6:34
Disc 3
- 1 David Bowie 14:45
- 2 The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday 3:31
- 3 Avenu Malcanu 3:32
- 4 Suzy Greenberg 6:20
- 5 Dinner and a Movie 3:57
- 6 Run Like an Antelope Standout 13:47
- 7 Contact 6:12
- 8 The Lizards 9:35
- 9 La Grange 4:50
Release Date
April 16, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
191 min 5 sec
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