Phish - Undermind June 13, 2004 - Billboard Magazine By Justin Constantine Album Review - Undermind Phish has always been known less for its studio work than the often magical music it creates in a live setting. But lower expectations do not excuse the highly disappointing "Undermind," released two days before the quartet begins its final tour. Hardly anything here makes an impression after repeated listens. What's worse, even fewer tracks possess the spark or invention for which Phish is revered. There are cool ideas, like the spaced-out "A Song I Heard the Ocean Sing" and the funky "Tomorrow's Song," but once seized, the group doesn't do anything with them. The malaise seems clearest on "Crowd Control," when guitarist Trey Anastasio sings, "The time has come for changes/Do something or I will." Indeed, it would be best to skip "Undermind" and instead catch Phish in concert while that's still an option. Review © 2004 Billboard Magazine