In Episode 121 we discuss two of Phish's more derided tours: Summer 2004 and Summer 2016. We explore the reasons the tours were met with cool reception, our interpretations of what leads to transitional years in Phish history, and what these tours mean to us as the years have passed. Ahead of this, we share our favorite albums of 2023 so far. In addition, we discuss songs we love off albums we don't love from bands we love. Songs featured in this episode are: Bob Dylan: "Born In Time" (Under The Red Sky)My Morning Jacket: "Circuital" (Circuital)Hiss Golden Messenger: "Way Back In The Way Back" (Quietly Blowing it)Rush: "Far Cry" (Snakes & Arrows)R.E.M.: "Around the Sun" (Around the Sun)Tragically Hip: "Morning Moon" (We Are the Same) Top Albums of 2023 (So Far) Brian 1. Yo La Tengo: This Stupid World2. Laraaji: Segue To Infinity3. The Tubs: Dead Meat4. London Odense Ensemble: Jaiyede Sessions Vol. 25. William Tyler & The Impossible Truth: Secret Stratosphere6. Rose City Band: Garden Party7. Lonnie Holley: Oh Me Oh My8. Loscil / Lawrence English: Colours of Air9. Jeffrey Silverstein: Western Sky Music10. Natural Information Society: Since Time Is Gravity David 1. Ibex Clone: All Channels Clear2. The Waco Brothers: The Men That God Forgot3. Yo La Tengo: This Stupid World4. Jesse Ware: That! Feels Good!5. The Tubs: Dead Meat6. William Tyler and the Impossible Truth: Secret Stratosphere7. Rose City Band: Garden Party8. Jess Williamson: Time Ain't Accidental9. Foo Fighters: Here We Are10. The National: First Two Pages of Frankenstein Thanks as always for listening and supporting! — — —  Check us out on Apple Music: Beyond The Pond Podcast Songs You can find us on Twitter: @_beyondthepond Please check out Osiris Media at: OsirisPod.com Send us an email: [email protected] Please leave us a review on iTunes! Until next time, we’ll see you beyond the pond… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.