Trey Anastasio - Trey Anastasio
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78 out of 100

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9.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

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  • Summary: The official solo debut for the Phish head features 12 new Anastasio-penned tracks, with the guitarist backed by an eight-piece band.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    For the most part, the album is an ebullient musical Mardi Gras, with Anastasio's dexterous, hard-driving guitar work the unifying thread.
  2. All Music Guide
    80
    While the artifact quality and live vibe of this music come as no surprise, the show band emphasis of Trey Anastasio suggests that this artist may be placing a little less faith in the voodoo of improvisation and more in the payoff guaranteed by musicians who can tear up the same charts night after night.
  3. Alternative Press
    80
    Sounds Phishy enough to satisfy the masses and fresh enough to reach those without a predisposition for patchouli and patchwork. [Jun 2002, p.76]
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  4. Blender
    60
    Non-devotees may prove tougher to convince, but nothing here overstays its welcome -- and Phish fans once again have a reason to live. [Jun/Jul 2002, p.102]
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  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
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  1. JasonD.
    10
    This guy has got to be one of the coolest guitarists and writers of all time. His efforts shall stand timeless and the Hall Of Fame awaits his arivall!!! Push On Till The Day!!!.May night never end … Expand
  2. BrewerW.
    10
    You can't expect Trey to play on improv when recording studio release records. The shows were awesome. San Francisco and both of the Vegas shows rocked! Love ya, you King of Prussia!… Expand
  3. ChristineB.
    9
    Awesome! I'm a new convert. Saw him on Tonight Show recently and he was dynamite!

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