Evolve (Phish album)

Last updated

Evolve
Phish Evolve.jpg
Studio album by
Phish
ReleasedJuly 12, 2024 [1]
RecordedNovember 2023
Studio
Length56:00
60:30 (vinyl)
Label JEMP
Producer
Phish chronology
The Spectrum '97
(2024)		Evolve
(2024)
Singles from Evolve
  1. "Evolve"
    Released: April 11, 2024
  2. "Oblivion"
    Released: May 21, 2024
  3. "Hey Stranger"
    Released: June 11, 2024
  4. "Life Saving Gun"
    Released: July 9, 2024

Evolve is the sixteenth studio album by Vermont-based jam band Phish. It was released on July 12, 2024, through the band's own JEMP Records. [1] It is the first Phish album in four years, following Sigma Oasis (2020), although they also released the album Get More Down under the alter-ego "Sci-Fi Soldier" in 2022. [2] [1] Evolve was produced by Bryce Goggin and Vance Powell. [2] The album's cover art features a painting by Mehdi Ghadyanloo. [3] Upon release, fans noticed comparisons between the album cover and an obscure indie album released the previous year. [4]

Contents

"Evolve", the album's title track, was first played live by Phish in August 2021 and was released as its first single on April 11, 2024. [2] The song peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Airplay chart that June. [5] "Oblivion", first played by Phish in July 2023, was released as the second single on May 21, 2024. [6] "Hey Stranger", first played by Phish in December 2022, was released as the penultimate single on June 11, 2024. [7] "Life Saving Gun", first played by Phish in July 2023, was released as the fourth and final single on July 9, 2024. [8]

The tracks "Evolve", "A Wave of Hope", and "Lonely Trip" had previously appeared on Trey Anastasio's eleventh solo album Lonely Trip in July 2020, "Hey Stranger" and "Mercy" had appeared on Anastasio's twelfth album Mercy in 2022, and "Life Saving Gun" had previously appeared on Anastasio and Phish keyboardist Page McConnell's collaborative album January in 2023.

Track listing

Evolve track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Hey Stranger" Trey Anastasio 4:17
2."Oblivion"
6:03
3."Evolve"
  • Anastasio
  • Scott Herman
  • Marshall
4:12
4."A Wave of Hope"Anastasio5:04
5."Pillow Jets"Anastasio5:57
6."Lonely Trip"
  • Anastasio
  • Herman
  • Marshall
6:00
7."Life Saving Gun"
4:25
8."Monsters"Anastasio5:15
9."Ether Edge"Anastasio4:06
10."Human Nature"
2:54
11."Valdese"
  • Anastasio
  • Marshall
3:36
12."The Well"
  • Anastasio
  • Marshall
4:30
13."Mercy"Anastasio4:11
Total length:60:30

Note

Personnel

Phish

Additional musicians

Technical

Visuals

Charts

Chart performance for Evolve
Chart (2024)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [10] 69
US Independent Albums (Billboard) [11] 14
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums ( Billboard ) [12] 19

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Phish</span> American rock band

Phish is an American rock band formed in Burlington, Vermont, in 1983. The band consists of guitarist Trey Anastasio, bassist Mike Gordon, drummer Jon Fishman, and keyboardist Page McConnell, all of whom perform vocals, with Anastasio being the lead vocalist. The band is known for their musical improvisation and jams during their concert performances and for their devoted fan following.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trey Anastasio</span> American guitarist (born 1964)

Ernest Joseph "Trey" Anastasio III is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Phish, which he co-founded in 1983. He is credited by name as composer of 152 Phish original songs, 141 of them as a solo credit, in addition to 41 credits attributed to the band as a whole.

<i>Billy Breathes</i> 1996 studio album by Phish

Billy Breathes is the sixth studio album by American rock band Phish, released by Elektra Records on October 15, 1996. The album was credited with connecting the band, known for its jam band concerts and devoted cult following, with a more mainstream audience. The first single, "Free", was the band's most successful song on two Billboard rock charts, peaking at #11 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart and at #24 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks Chart. The album itself became the band's highest-charting album on the Billboard 200, where it peaked at number seven.

<i>Undermind</i> (album) 2004 studio album by Phish

Undermind is the eleventh studio album by American rock band Phish, released on June 15, 2004 by Elektra Records. The album was the group's last release before they disbanded in August 2004. It is also their final studio release for Elektra Records ; When the band reunited in 2009, their subsequent albums would be released through their own JEMP Records label which had launched in December 2005 for live releases.

<i>The Story of the Ghost</i> 1998 studio album by Phish

The Story of the Ghost is the seventh studio album by American rock band Phish, released by Elektra Records on October 27, 1998. The album features an emphasis on the jazz-funk influenced "cow-funk" style, which the group had been experimenting with in concert throughout 1997 and 1998. The album's first single was "Birds of a Feather", which was a Top 20 hit on Billboard magazine's Adult Alternative Songs chart. The album's cover was painted by visual artist George Condo.

<i>Farmhouse</i> (album) 2000 studio album by Phish

Farmhouse is the ninth studio album by the American rock band Phish. The album was released on May 16, 2000, by Elektra Records. Farmhouse was the last Phish studio album before their two-year hiatus between October 2000 and December 2002.

<i>Instant Replay</i> (The Monkees album) 1969 studio album by the Monkees

Instant Replay is the seventh studio album by the American pop rock band the Monkees, released in 1969 by Colgems Records. Issued 11 months after the cancellation of the group's NBC television series, it is also the first album released after Peter Tork left the group and the only album of the original nine studio albums that does not include any songs featured in the TV show.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Phish discography</span>

Phish is an American rock band noted for their live concerts and improvisational jamming. Audience recordings of Phish's live shows have been traded among fans since the band's earliest days. In addition to numerous studio albums and projects, Phish has maintained a steady output of live releases and albums, including the Live Phish series, the Live Bait series, the Live Phish Downloads series, along with numerous box sets and stand-alone archival releases. The band has also officially released every show they've performed since 2002, which are available at LivePhish

"One Wish" is a 1994 Christmas song by American R&B singer Freddie Jackson, from his album At Christmas.

<i>How Mercy Looks from Here</i> 2013 studio album by Amy Grant

How Mercy Looks from Here is the eighteenth studio album from contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter and recording artist Amy Grant. The album was released by Capitol CMG and Sparrow Records on May 14, 2013. The album is produced by Marshall Altman, marking his first collaboration with Grant. The first single released in support of the album is "Don't Try So Hard", a faith-based ballad featuring James Taylor singing harmonized background accompaniment.

<i>Fuego</i> (Phish album) 2014 studio album by Phish

Fuego is the thirteenth studio album by the American rock band Phish, released on June 24, 2014 on the band's own JEMP Records label.

<i>Damn Country Music</i> 2015 studio album by Tim McGraw

Damn Country Music is the fourteenth studio album by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released on November 6, 2015 by Big Machine Records. It was produced by McGraw and Byron Gallimore. Its lead single, "Top of the World" was released on August 4, 2015. The title track, "Damn Country Music", was released on October 9, 2015 as part of the album pre-order.

<i>Big Boat</i> 2016 studio album by Phish

Big Boat is the fourteenth studio album by the American rock band Phish, released on October 7, 2016 on the band's own JEMP Records label. The album was produced by Bob Ezrin and recorded at The Barn, guitarist Trey Anastasio's studio in Burlington, Vermont.

<i>Late Night Feelings</i> 2019 studio album by Mark Ronson

Late Night Feelings is the fifth studio album by American producer Mark Ronson. It was released on 21 June 2019. It is his first album in four years, following Uptown Special (2015). Its lead single, "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" featuring Miley Cyrus, was released on 29 November 2018. The title track "Late Night Feelings", featuring Lykke Li, was released alongside the album pre-order on 12 April. "Don't Leave Me Lonely" was released on 17 May 2019 as the album's third single. "Find U Again" featuring Camila Cabello was released on 30 May 2019 as the fourth single. "Pieces of Us" featuring King Princess was released on 17 June 2019 as the album's fifth single.

<i>Sigma Oasis</i> 2020 studio album by Phish

Sigma Oasis is the fifteenth studio album by the American rock band Phish, released on the band's JEMP Records label on April 2, 2020. The album was recorded at their studio The Barn and was produced by the band and Vance Powell.

<i>Lonely Trip</i> 2020 studio album by Trey Anastasio

Lonely Trip is the eleventh solo studio album from Trey Anastasio. It was released on July 31, 2020. The album was mixed by Bryce Goggin, and was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic.

<i>Love, Damini</i> 2022 studio album by Burna Boy

Love, Damini is the sixth studio album by Burna Boy. It was released on 8 July 2022 through Atlantic Records. The album features guest appearances from Ladysmith Black Mambazo, J Hus, Vict0ny, Popcaan, Blxst, Kehlani, Ed Sheeran, J Balvin, and Khalid. It was supported by two singles, "Kilometre" and "Last Last". The album is named after Burna Boy's legal first name and serves as the follow-up to his previous album, Twice as Tall (2020).

<i>Legend</i> (John Legend album) 2022 studio album by John Legend

Legend is the ninth studio album by American singer John Legend. It was released on September 9, 2022, through John Legend Music Inc. and Republic Records.

<i>Mercy</i> (Trey Anastasio album) 2022 studio album by Trey Anastasio

Mercy is the twelfth studio album by guitarist and songwriter Trey Anastasio, released on March 11, 2022. It is his first fully acoustic album and was produced by Bryce Goggin and Robert Stevenson.

<i>Higher</i> (Chris Stapleton album) 2023 studio album by Chris Stapleton

Higher is the fifth studio album by American musician Chris Stapleton, released through Mercury Nashville on November 10, 2023. The album was produced by Dave Cobb, Stapleton and his wife Morgane. It was preceded by the lead single "White Horse".

References

  1. 1 2 3 Martoccio, Angie (April 11, 2024). "Phish Announce First New Album in Over Four Years". Rolling Stone . Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 "Listen: Phish Announce 16th Studio and First in Four Years LP Evolve, Share Initial Single". Relix . April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  3. ↑ Gregory, Allie (April 11, 2024). "Phish Announce New Album Evolve". Exclaim! . Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  4. ↑ "A Rock So Big I Cain't Album (2023)". Discogs. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Phish: Adult Alternative chart positions". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  6. ↑ Bernstein, Scott (May 21, 2024). "Phish Reveals Evolve Tracklist & Shares Potent 'Oblivion' Single". Jambase. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  7. ↑ O'Brien, Andrew (June 11, 2024). "Phish Releases Third Evolve Single, "Hey Stranger" [Listen]". Live For Live Music. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  8. ↑ O'Brien, Andrew (July 9, 2024). "Phish Gives Listeners A Percussion Rinse With Final Evolve Single, "Life Saving Gun" [Listen]". Live For Live Music. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Listen: Phish Share "Oblivion," Detail Forthcoming Studio Album 'Evolve'". JamBands. Zenbu Media. May 21, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ↑ "Phish Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Phish Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Phish Chart History: Top Rock & Alternative Albums". Billboard . Retrieved July 23, 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.