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SpawnShadow posted...

I'm not familiar with Phish's work outside of the one Simpsons episode they guest-starred in and their reputation as a band for stoners. Is it true that one needs to be inebriated in some way to appreciate their music, or can it still be enjoyed even while stone-cold sober?

the guy i sat next to for all four nights was stone-cold sober the whole run and he had a blast. he said he's only smoked weed a couple of times and just doesn't enjoy it much. he said he has eaten mushrooms before and did have fun, but wouldn't do that out in public.

that said, a lot of the fan base does partake in substances, especially at the shows.

it's basically prog-rock with some long sections of improvisation. here's one of my favorite shows:

http://phish.in/1997-12-07

Jesus Just Left Chicago (Set 1 Track 3)
It's Ice > Swept Away > Steep > It's Ice (Set 1 tracks 5-8)
Wolfman's Brother (Set 2 track 2)