Search - Phish :: Live Phish Vol. 16: 10/31/98, Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

Damn good

bergasaurus | Denver, CO United States | 12/29/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"so many people seem to write with such expert conviction on what is a good phish show and what isn't, the bottom line is that it's all what you like. the long history of the band and their willingness to follow creative impulse inherently spans so many different musical approaches it's nearly impossible for everyone to like everything. now i'm not one of those people who went to 50 shows or spent half of my life on tour but i've seen more than a couple, listened to more than my fair share of recordings and just about all of the official live releases to date, and i listen to a hell of a lot more than just phish and other bands they're typically grouped into a genre with. this one is good. the 'loaded' set, in my opinion, is fantastic - not necisarily earth shattering but i'd like to ask the naysayers out there this: what else do you want? it's tight, the band is obviously having fun, and it's pretty rockin'. not every single version of every song is going to blow your mind every single time - that's live music for you. the rest of the show is solid too, and the filler, as one other reviewer says, would not be included if it wasn't great. definitely buy this one if you're a fan of both phish and the velvet underground, and don't hesitate if you're just a phish fan, this is a damn good show and a damn good set. not 5 stars, that distinction is reserved for a select few shows/albums, but definitely recomended."

Very nice

brendan | NJ | 06/19/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I don't really see why people have a problem with this show. I think it's great. The setlist is pretty flawless, and the velvet underground album is a great addition to the "musical costumes" phish have "worn" over the years. The filler from from the night before makes this a must-own."

Great Live Phish

andrew dowd | 01/27/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am a long time phish fan and have listened to almost all of their stuff, and by far this is one of their best live albums. Its packed with classics Axilla, Punch you in the Eye, and birds of a feather and mikes song plus 3 cds more! This even comes with a special filler with a 15 minute tweezer. Its a great CD and if your new to Phish or if your a long time fan and dont have this in your collection... buy it... its worth your money. New phish listeners this live cd shows off their amazing talent and has all the esentials."