Trey Anastasio

Trey Anastasio

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 30, 2002)
• Original Release Date: April 30, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Elektra / Wea
• ASIN: B000063V7M
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,822 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio's solo debut--not counting One Man's Trash, his limited-release odds-and-sods assortment--is the affable, something-for-everybody, more-or-less-mainstream album that the avant-arena rock quartet was always too collectively freaky to record together. Anastasio's new group--an eight-member powerhouse with a rock-solid rhythm section, slamming horns, and a string player or two--is a versatile vehicle for eclectic compositions ranging from a trio of dangerously mellow 3-minute acoustic ballads (including the Bob Marley-inspired "Ether Sunday") to the explosive 11-minute head charge "Last Tube." Anastasio updates the horny Tower of Power legacy in the Latin funk of "Alive Again" (with guest percussionist Cyro Baptista), the wailing R&B of "Money, Love, and Change," and a rocket-fueled commercial for decadence, "Push on 'Til the Day." His stated goal was to mesh composition and improvisation. Here he invokes composer Charles Ives's regionally inspired chamber music in "At the Gazebo" before cranking up the Oysterheady psych-rock of "Mr. Completely." All in all, mission accomplished. --Richard Gehr

Product Description
Debut album by guitarist, vocalist and frontman for Phish. He's backed with a long list of stellar musicians. Featuring the single 'Alive Again'. 2002.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Record, So What If Its Not Phish, May 3, 2002

By	william, obsessive phish fan (Charlotte, North Carolina) - See all my reviews

I Have been obsessed with the music of Phish for more than a year now and consider them to be one of the best bands (if not the best) of their time. When I heard Trey was coming out with a solo album I was ecstatic since the band hasn't released any new material since Farmhouse. When I got the record and put it in the stereo I was blown away. It had the avante garde edge of Phish with stronger songs and much more dynamic sound. It it was a thrill to hear the powerful horns, funky rhythms, and terrific guitar playing. Push on Til Day exhibits Trey's exceptional talent on guitar with an amazing solo that mixes the jazziness of Phish's earlier effort with a strong, bluesy feel. Caymen Review, Alive Again, and Ether Sunday show considerable reggae influence and are highlights of the album. So what if it isn't Phish. It retains all the great qualities of Phish and simply expands on them. Its not Junta or Picture of Nectar, however, it is a must have for any Phish fan. Trey truly shows that he can hold his own without Phish; this cd is more than enough proof.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Trey knows what he's doing..., May 7, 2002

By	Bryan F. Jackson (Lexington, KY United States) - See all my reviews

Enough with the comparisons to Phish... The horn section delivers a solid punch to add to the hardline grooves of bassist Markellis and drummer Lawton. It's nice and rhythmic with a lot of Afro-Cuban influence. Trey is the undisputed leader of this band and he shows it. He wrote all the music, including the horn charts. Quite a departure from Phish, which is a good thing since we don't know how long they will be "resting" (us phans didn't need to be teased with Phishy type songs!) Go catch Trey this summer, you will not be disappointed. And get this CD, it's really great to listen to. Horns kick [behind]. Highlights include the whole album. Really great lyrics by Tom Marshall on "Flock of Words." I love this disc.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Such an interesting CD, June 25, 2002

By	daGUY (Westfield, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This is such an interesting CD...I was actually not aware Trey was coming out with a new album until a friend told me about it. I have since had the opportunity to listen to it and will be purchasing it soon. I at first thought it would sound a lot like Phish, but it is surprisingly very different.

Although from time to time you can hear previous Phish influences, this is overall a very different album. The backup gospel singers, horn section, and strings in combination give it a very interesting and unique sound. I've never heard anything quite like the material on this album before. Overall, it's a very eclectic mix of funk, country, and improv...rather hard to describe. You'll have to hear it to understand :)

I'd definitely recommend this album to anyone, Phish fan or not. There's something on it for everybody...I guarantee you'll enjoy it.