Live In Brooklyn

Amid the carnival freaks, greasy hot dog stands and sunbathers, Phish took the stage at Brooklyn's Coney Island on June 17, 2004, for one of its last shows before splitting two months later. While "Live in Brooklyn" is not quite unique enough from a set-list perspective to warrant must-own status, stellar jams like Edgar Winter's "Frankenstein," "Free" (check Mike Gordon's funked-up bass solo), the breakneck "Weekapaug Groove," the finale "The Divided Sky" and an outer-spaced psychedelic run through the theme from "2001" evince all the freewheeling qualities that made Phish so beloved. That day's soundcheck and a backstage unplugged performance by guitarist Trey Anastasio are also nice behind-the-scenes touches. Only complaint: Where are the two songs with surprise guest Jay-Z(!!) from the following night's gig at the same venue? —Jonathan Cohen