Trey Anastasio, Trey Anastasio April 21, 2002 - Barnes & Noble.com by David Sprague Album Review - Trey Anastasio Trying to trace the path Phish might take over the course of a set -- or even a song, for that matter -- was a lot like trying to play catch with a ball of mercury: messy, confusing, and usually a whole lotta fun. Since Phish went on hiatus to allow its members to follow their individual muses, it's not surprising that guitarist Trey Anastasio takes his share of flying leaps. But even diehard Phish heads might be surprised by some of the results on his first solo album. Take the synapse-frying "Mr. Completely," which jumps, jives, and swings madly even as a full orchestra does its best to create a classic Stork Club vibe. Similarly, "Alive Again," the disc's most summery number, wafts in like a Caribbean breeze, cool but infused with unmistakable spice. For much of the disc, Anastasio employs a percussion-heavy big band, as well as members of the Giant Country Horns (who toured with Phish in the early '90s). Rather than bloat the proceedings, the grouping adds to the house-party vibe, as on the Memphis-sounding "Money, Love and Change" and "Last Tube," a 13-minute series of zigs and zags that calls to mind the artiest moments of Anastasio's old band. Beyond that, Anastasio has carefully removed much of the Phish aura from his grooves, though fans needn't fear that he's shelved his inquisitive spirit. Trey the explorer hasn't dropped anchor, and he's not likely to stop his fantastic voyage anytime soon.