Live Phish 12/29/97

Phish | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 20, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 1997
• Number of Discs: 3
• Label: JEMP Records
• ASIN: B000WW27MK
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,197 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. NICU

2. Golgi Apparatus

3. Crossroads

4. Cars Trucks Buses

5. Train Song

6. Theme From The Bottom

See all 9 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Down With Disease

2. David Bowie

3. Possum I Can't Turn You Loose

4. Tube

Disc: 3

1. You Enjoy Myself

2. Good Times Bad Times

3. Funky Bitch

4. New York Soundcheck Jam

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars If only all live albums were this good!, December 21, 2010

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PuroShaggy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live Phish 12/29/97 (Audio CD)

This is what a live album should sound like: a mix of live standards, covers, and unreleased songs; each performed energetically and at times perfectly; in an excellent sounding mix; and with bonus tracks to fill in the extra time.
Disc one gives us the entire first set, which kicks off with the always enjoyable "NICU". This song can take the band many places and here it takes them into a short jam and then the rather unexpected "Golgi Apparatus". Great spot for a tired song. This then leads into "Crossroads", a sloppy yet inspired cover. A mid set "Theme from the Bottom" gives the band a little more breathing room to explore, which, oddly enough, takes them to the beautifully executed "Fluffhead". A monster of a "Run Like an Antelope" finishes the set with ten plus minutes of extreme jamming.
As good as the first set is, the second set is simply transcendent. This is the music that defines Phish as Phish. "Down With Disease" opens and immediately takes over the set, dominating the scenery for close to 25 expansive minutes. When the boys finally let off the pedal and slow down, we quickly find ourselves in "David Bowie" country, at which point we are off for another 25 minutes. Exhilarating. Then, to finish off the hour long opening salvo, "Possum" jams us home. A wicked "Tube" follows, which sets the stage for the always excellent "You Enjoy Myself". To top off the strong show, two better than average soundcheck tracks are included as dessert.
All around excellent Phish show that highlights the bands varied strengths. Well worth the money.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, funky Phish., July 30, 2008

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achtung (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live Phish 12/29/97 (Audio CD)

The first live Phish I ever knew (courtesy of Slip, Stitch, and Pass) was the funky Phish, so a set like this really feels like home to me. Hearing classic Phish live staples like "Run Like An Antelope", "You Enjoy Myself", and "Tube" all funked out should be high on the priority list of any Phish fan that hasn't done so already, and that is something that this set provides.

But there is also quite a bit of variety here. "David Bowie" reaches almost ethereal limits. One of my personal favorites, "Dirt", and "Train Song" tone things down a bit. A trio of Billy Breathes songs in the first set is more than welcome. And how can you go wrong with "Golgi" and "Fluffhead"?

I can't find much of anything wrong with the two main sets. The mixing in of the vocals can be distracting at times (mostly on NICU), but this is a minor quibble. The encore Zeppelin cover is a bit clumsy, but it's fine, and saved by some quality jamming. Really rocking stuff. Great filler tacked on at the end of this release.

Overall, this is one of the best Phish shows that I've ever heard. Treat yourself to it!

5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding!!! 5 stars plus !!!!!!!!, January 22, 2008

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Robert B. Perkins "JUST MY OPINION" (RICHMOND,VA. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live Phish 12/29/97 (Audio CD)

this is just one of those great live albums period.If your already into phish then you will love this release,if not and you are an adventurous listener then pick this up w/out hesitation.The band does it all with great flow between songs great improv.and as always great guitar work from Trey.this is truly "a work of art"by a band at its peak!Pick it up and enjoy for a long time to come because this is the real thing.-peace.- oh I almost forgot,the sound quality is also clean and crisp!