Farmhouse

Spin (6/00, pp.147-8) - 7 out of 10 - "...Their best yet. Steeped in roots, it's [their] spacious, less cob-webbed vision of the Dead's 1970 post-hippie pastoral AMERICAN BEAUTY....the songs have never been as direct; their played never more restrained....revealing a humane face, grizzled as it is..."
Q Magazine (9/00, p.105) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Their very own American Beauty....a selection of songs written by frontman Trey Anastasio, full of warmth, depth and simple beauty....this is understated, riddled with melody and gloriously uplifting."
Mojo (9/00, p.102) - "...[A] post-hippy and pleasantly competent...Santana/Allman Brothers crossbreed..."
Entertainment Weekly (5/19/00, p.74) - "...A series of sunny, retro-ish pop songs....pleasant...like an expertly cooked slab of flounder..." - Rating: B
CMJ (6/00, p.70) - "...One band of jammers who believe in the relevance of studio recordings....The studio has afforded Phish an opportunity to present these songs in short form...minimalist versions where every note and noise counts and stands out..."
CMJ (6/5/00, p.34) - "...Places greater emphasis on quality, traditional songwriting....in a style reminiscent of Little Feat and Grateful Dead. Savory roots-rock arrangements prevail..."