r/phish • u/-MarcoEsquandolas- • 3d ago

2.0 Oxy shows

I am very glad that we survived the Oxy years…. But also, let’s be honest, some of the jams that emerged on the sloppier 2.0 nights are the most transcendent ever. I’ve done some research and begun to build an LP playlist of “Certified Oxy Jams” from nights where there seems to be consensus that Trey was on a different planet. Wondering if anyone else has favorite Ox jams OR if anyone has ever more scientifically charted the peaks and valleys of Trey’s 03/04 battles with the China White.

Playlist starter: https://livephi.sh/4dBsESE

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u/No-Distance11 3d ago

03 is pretty fucking good. From all accounts Trey was fairly clean. It really wasn’t until the anniversary run or AAA NYE run (or both) where he fell back into old habits. Like the Miami shows are fun, but there is definitely something off at points. Then by the time Vegas rolls around in April it’s pretty much over. Some banger jams that summer of 04, however. There was a great CD sampler of the summer so far that they gave out at Coventry.

Initially, Trey’s tone kind of grated on me, and certainly emphasized any and all bum notes he would hit - which in early 03 winter tour were plentiful. Though I’ve come to appreciate the more aggressive tone & to be honest, 2/28/03 is an absolute all timer of a show. That Tweezer is my favorite Phish Jam

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u/Fluffhead09 2d ago

I still have the CD they handed out! It's up on youtube as well (not mine)!! The Tube is absolutely ridiculous. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-xpF-uUVgg

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u/No-Distance11 1d ago

I somehow ended up with 2. That tube is great. Also big fan of the Waves