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Live Phish Volume 5

Live Phish Vol. 5
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Live album by Phish
Released September 18, 2001
Recorded July 8, 2000
Genre Rock
Length 2:32:17
Label Elektra
Producer Phish
Live Phish Series chronology
Live Phish Volume 4
(2001) Live Phish Volume 42001
Live Phish Volume 5
(2001) Live Phish Volume 52001
Live Phish Volume 6
(2001) Live Phish Volume 62001
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Allmusic 2.5/5 stars

Live Phish Vol. 5 was recorded live at Alpine Valley in East Troy, Wisconsin, a small town that is located 40 miles Southwest of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 8, 2000.

At the time of its release, the album received a mixed reaction from fans, as it seemed to be a rather standard Phish concert compared to other shows from the band's 2000 summer tour. Moreover, the band was known for playing a special setlist of songs at Alpine Valley, ranging from rare covers and first-time performances.

Regardless of the somewhat basic setlist, the band embarks on several improvisational flights, including the 15-minute "Piper" and an extended, bluesy solo from Trey Anastasio on an 11-minute version of Jeff Holdsworth's "Possum".

Three months later, the band would take an indefinite hiatus from recording and touring. They returned for a New Year's Eve performance in 2002 at Madison Square Garden (NY, NY); MSG being their home venue for past and present NYE throwdowns.


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