, attached to 1994-11-19

Review by Flubhead

Flubhead I gotta second the previous commenter's reaction to this Antelope: it's a testament to how absolutely stacked November 1994 is that an Antelope of this caliber, when measured against its contemporaries, comes across as "average."

If the "average" we're talking about is the average level of playing in Fall 94 then we're grading on a curve.

"Average" for 1994 is "Superhuman" measured against most subsequent years when it comes to a tune like Antelope; because the song relies on frantic, caffienated, anxious tension and release. Therefore its jam feels right at home in Fall 1994, a time when frantic, hyperfast, dissonant, deconstructionist jamming was the norm

Having said that, it's probably the second highest highlight of this show despite not rising to the level of other Antelopes from this year like Sugarbush

Because it's essentially the one place where Phish indulges in that crazed 1994 energy at this show besides the YEM, which is 28 minutes long and sucks up a lot of the improv energy at this show along with it (it still rules)

This isn't a bad show per se; but in the context of this period of the Fall 1994 tour it's maybe below average - that is, if what you're after is extended or experimental improv

But if you like the bluegrass/country side of Phish you'll obviously want to hear this show, as it's evident the band's focus was on nailing the acoustic, Rev. Jeff Mosier-led material. I find the the parking lot show the same day at this venue is actually of more musical interest to me if only for its novelty (and how it showcases how surprisingly great these guys are at pulling off songs in that vein). It's a totally unique artifact in their catalog and definitely worth a listen if that side of Phish is your thing

On the other hand, if you're looking for the energy you might find in, say the 11-16-1994 Simple, go directly to the YEM and this Antelope and sup on the improvisation you'll find there, because there's not much of it elsewhere on this night

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