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Calling All Phish Fans

Can anyone help me to learn more about Phish?

While wandering through a record store recently, I was really grabbed by the music playing in the background -- and surprised to find out from the store "DJ" that he was playing Phish -- something from a double album perhaps?

It has now faded from my memory a bit, but I thought it sounded get up out of my chair catchy and rythmic and layered -- less stonerish and Grateful Dead esque than I would have expected. (Not that I have anything against either of those subjects.)

To further pique my interest, a friend of mine (although he is not an audiophile) recently told me that he thought the best demo for a great stereo system was anything by Phish?!?!

Does anyone else agree that Phish is a good audiophile demo?
And where should I begin? Is there a classic Phish track or CD that will quickly get me up the learning curve? Are any better recordings than the others?

Thank you very much.
cwlondon

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drewfidelity
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Hello,

I agree with everything that Jon has already said about Phish. Their first album, a double album called Junta, is the most natural sounding of all of the Phish albums. When I first saw them 10 years ago they used to sell it at their concerts. Listen to Fluffhead, Fee, and You Enjoy Myself off of the Junta albums for audiophile like quality. I believe that their greatest album is Rift. It is not only a truly brilliant album, it is also well recorded. In my opinion the entire album is an audiophile demo track. Also check out the self titled solo album by Phish guitarist and vocalist Trey Anastasio. An excellent album that is also well recorded. I believe that the audiophile track off of that album is Flock of Words.

Their excellent studio work does not compare with their amazing live shows. A great live band. I will find a way to be at the New Years Eve show. They used to cover other artists albums at their New Years Eve shows. I remember a few years ago when they did the entire Beatle's White Album for their New Years Eve concert.

Good luck in exploring this great band and have some phun.

Drew
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