, attached to 1988-07-25

Review by dscott

dscott It's too bad that the 1st set doesn't circulate, but what we have is a strong 2nd set + encore from the young Phish. Skin It Back is tastefully played and sung. Harpua is a bit rough in spots, but notable for Jimmy's rejecting a crawfish and a "halibut-fish" in addition to a goldfish. BBFCM is a manic screamfest! All sorts of playful antics, including a punk-fast rip through the Flinstones theme. Sanity is odd, as it should be. The encore break includes a joking recitation of the first few lines from John Denver's "Thank God I'm a Country Boy," before Trey asks the audience if they want to hear a "stupid song." The audience responds enthusiastically in the affirmative! Icculus is brilliantly stupid, as usual. A standard Camel Walk struts its stuff to end the festivities.

All in all, it's a worthwhile ~40 minute listen for anyone who enjoys the playful, intentionally juvenile side of Phish.


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