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Amazon.com There has rarely been a more appropriate album title. The arrival of Undermind was eclipsed by the departure of Phish. Twenty-one years after first coming together in 1983, the four members of the enormously popular Vermont jam-band announced their (final, we're assured) split two weeks before the disc's release because lead singer Trey Anastasio worried, "We don't want to become caricatures of ourselves or, worse yet, a nostalgia act." Based on this, the band's goodbye note, he was just being paranoid. Produced by Tchad Blake (Los Lobos, Elvis Costello), the follow-up to 2002's Round Room hardly sounds like the breezy old band that many measured up to the Grateful Dead, instead traversing into the dark classic rock territory of Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix in heavy, contemplative tracks like "A Song I Heard the Ocean Sing" and "Scents and Subtle Sounds." Perhaps what really caught Anastasio off guard was the appearance of his own pop instincts. --Aidin Vaziri Product Description Undermind is a fresh collection of tightly focused pop tunes from the ever-surprising Phish. It is their most accessible album, yet manages to be engaging without sacrificing the innovation that is the band’s hallmark. Undermind captures the band in a state of near-perfect harmony, figuratively and literally, making every second count with taut, bristling arrangements. The album features pop nuggets, tinges of funky rock and gospel, skewed romantic humor, and, of course, fans of the band’s more complex and improvisational side will find plenty to celebrate, as the band stretches out on several evocative tracks. The first single, "The Connection," is streamlined, melodic gem that features shimmering harmonies. Undermind was produced by Tchad Blake, who has worked with Los Lobos, Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello, and many others. Initial orders will include a limited edition bonus DVD featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the album.