Trey Anastasio - Seis De Mayo April 11, 2004 - Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) By Staff Album Review - Seis De Mayo Phish frontman Trey Anastasio's second solo album, Seis de Mayo, is a musical diary, sometimes unassuming and filled with charm, other times sweeping and bold. It's not rock 'n' roll, really. Nor is it a collection of jam band anthems. Entirely instrumental with seven tracks lasting 29 minutes, Seis de Mayo transforms Phish's music into pure composition. Many of the songs are just snippets or three-minute melodies, some already recorded under the Phish banner. But by putting the compositions on the sheet music stands of an orchestra, Seis de Mayo gives them an air of musical legitimacy outside the rock spectrum. Guyute is the longest piece, and arguably its finest. Pairing Anastasio with an orchestra proves to be a beautiful match. Review © 2004 Lexington Herald-Leader (KY)