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Oh no, it's not like everything else they do!! GET OVER IT!!

Kyle Douglas Woolard | USA | 11/18/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"People, step out of your tiny minds and look at what Phish is. They are a jam band, yes, but they can do much, much more, and can appeal to a much larger crowd. I LOVE Phish's long jams... this band is my favorite band ever, but I am very critical of what they do...and Hoist, while it may not be a CD of extensive jamming like Junta, Lawnboy, or Picture of Nectar, it is a side of them that is a bit poppish. LISTEN TO THE SONGS...they are good songs!! They are not as complex as YEM, Esther, Guyute, or most of their other songs, but they are still easy listening, fun songs. Ease up, guys...get this CD...it is an EXCELLENT album."

Jam packed with good songs

D. Mesirow | 02/28/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Phish have established themselves by the time of Hoist's release, with their prior albums: Junta, A Picture of Nectar, and Rift, three classic albums that have garnered them a significant fan-base.



Now they come up with a coherent album demonstrating a keen pop sense with short, varied, radio-friendly songs following the deranged creativity of their elaborate concept album, Rift.



With the first song on Rift, "Julius," Phish shows us they can do a rousing blues number with brass backing. "Axilla" is a retro rocker, and "Lifeboy" is a light insightful song. "Sample in a Jar" is an instant Phish classic, just like "Wolfman's Brother" and "Scent of a Mule."



The album art on the cover of their previous album, Rift, contained illustrations of every song on that album, except for the song "Horse." A horse is therefore represented by a mule on this album, Hoist, suggesting the continuity between albums."

Awesome

Zach | Dallas | 07/25/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"People say not to get this one if you haven't heard Phish before, but I say get it. I have friends who aren't really into Phish that still like this album, probably for the same reasons phans don't like it so much. It's just not as weird as other previous albums. I think it's a great album for new fans to start with because it's more accessible. This one is the only Phish cd one of my friends owns. Songs like Down With Disease, Axilla, and Sample in a Jar are simply great. And you'll know if you're a phan if you like the last track. While I still think Billy Breathes is their best as well as the best starter cd, this one is pretty comparable. If you think you might like Phish, give this or Billy Breathes a try. You probably won't be disappointed and you might love it. The older, weirder stuff will always be there for you to get later."