Album of the Day

Phish were legendary as concert performers, so when their first live set arrived in 1995, it was manna from heaven for fans. A LIVE ONE offers 13 originals, each recorded at a different venue across the country during the preceding year, and from song selection, band performance, audience reaction and recording quality, it's tough to imagine a better representation of a Phish show short of sitting in the front row. While the 2-disc set highlights such standards as “You Enjoy Myself” and “Stash,” the track lineup also includes songs unavailable on the group's studio releases. As full of creative surprises as the Vermont jam band itself, A LIVE ONE is the perfect album to cue up as we celebrate Trey Anastasio's birthday...