''Live Phish 04.02.98'' is a live album by American rock group
Phish
Phish is an American rock band formed in Burlington, Vermont, in 1983. The band is known for musical improvisation, extended jams, blending of genres, and a dedicated fan base. The band consists of guitarist Trey Anastasio, bassist Mike Gordon ...
, which was recorded live at the
Nassau Coliseum
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in
Uniondale, New York, on April 2, 1998, which serves as the first night of the band's four-night "Island Tour" ,
The short mini-run quickly became one of the most popular
Phish
Phish is an American rock band formed in Burlington, Vermont, in 1983. The band is known for musical improvisation, extended jams, blending of genres, and a dedicated fan base. The band consists of guitarist Trey Anastasio, bassist Mike Gordon ...
performances of all time, with the band mixing the
funk
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of 1997 with the high-energy jams of the mid-1990s along with brand new compositions.
Highlights include a 20-minute "Stash", an 18-minute "Twist", "Wolfman's Brother" -> "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley", and the debut of "Frankie Says" and "
Birds of a Feather
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".
In addition to being a CD release, this concert is available as a download in
FLAC
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and
MP3 formats at LivePhish.com.
Track listing
Disc one
''Set one:''
# "Tube"
( Anastasio, Fishman) - 8:27
# "My Mind's Got a Mind of Its Own"
( Hancock) - 2:36
# "
The Sloth"
(Anastasio) - 3:56
# "NICU"
(Anastasio, Marshall) - 6:21
# "
Stash"
(Anastasio, Marshall) - 19:27 →
# "
Horn"
(Anastasio, Marshall) - 3:50 →
# "
Waste"
(Anastasio, Marshall) - 5:28 →
# "
Chalk Dust Torture"
(Anastasio, Marshall) - 11:15
Disc two
''Set two:''
# "Punch You in the Eye"
(Anastasio) - 10:25 →
# "Simple"
( Gordon) - 10:11 →
# "
Birds of a Feather
''Birds of a Feather'' is a British sitcom originally broadcast on BBC One from 16 October 1989 to 24 December 1998, then revived on ITV from 2 January 2014 to 24 December 2020. The series stars Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson, with Lesley Jos ...
"
(Anastasio, Fishman, Gordon, Marshall, McConnell) - 9:59
Disc three
''Set two, continued:''
# "
Wolfman's Brother"
(Anastasio, Fishman, Gordon, Marshall, McConnell) - 9:28 →
# "
Sneakin' Sally Thru the Alley"
( Toussaint) - 12:39 →
# "
Frankie Says"
(Anastasio, Fishman, Gordon, Marshall, McConnell) - 5:18 →
# "
Twist"
(Anastasio, Marshall) - 18:34 →
# "Sleeping Monkey"
(Anastasio, Marshall) - 6:04 →
# "
Rocky Top"
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Organizations
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* Bryant Electric Company, an American manufacturer of electrical components
* Bryant Homes, a British house builder, part of Taylor Woodrow
* Bryant University ...
, Bryant) - 3:35
''Encore:''
#
" Guyute" (Anastasio, Marshall) - 10:52
Personnel
* Trey Anastasio - guitars, lead vocals
* Page McConnell - piano, organ, backing vocals, lead vocals on "Frankie Says"
* Mike Gordon - bass, backing vocals, lead vocals on "My Mind's Got a Mind of Its Own" and "Rocky Top"
* Jon Fishman - drums, backing vocals
References
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1998.04.02
2005 live albums
Elektra Records live albums