Vida Blue is a dance club/jammy/pop spiked album with a little bit of every thing. Page does all of the vocals except for the studio noises during "Popeyes". He is also the dominant ingrediant to vida blue and since i love phish i have no problem with him hogging the show. However, the jam songs also have a big bass sound that reminds me of how Mike Gordon plays with simple catches funked up differently each and every time. Because of the bass on the jam songs, I have to say that those are the ones that make me wanna give this disk five stars...Where's Popeyes, CJ3, Fresh Tube and i guess despite the vocals, Most Events Aren't Planned. The Electric Glide is also a very nise song with sci-fi lyrics and a good catch.

The final two tracks on the record are the only ones that i really can do without. Especialy Who's Laughing Now. This song is alot like a Mike Gordon tune but without the good bass. It really never gets off and once you add in the [bad] lyrics it quite frankly stinks. The last tune is one of the more accessible tunes on the record and really lacks structure and reminds me a lot of the End Of Session tune on The Story Of The Ghost. It isn't bad but is nothing great.

So, I really like this cd and despite the six minute WLN, I recommend it to all who like good funk jamming with sick keys and good bass lines.

As a long time Phish fan, I tend to purchase just about every side project Phish members put out. Vida Blue is far from another side project, it probably ranks right up there with Oysterhead in terms of musicianship. Personally, I enjoy the Vida blue material more than the last Phish release.

Otiel Burbidge is a phenomenal base player, I highly recommend picking up his solo work and ARU stuff. I was not familiar with Russell Bastiste's playing, but after listening to this album I decided to pick up some of his work. Overall, Vida Blue's first release a must have for anyone who likes jambands.

After hearing Page McConnell's accompanying keyboarding on Gov't Mule's "The Deep End" (as well as Mike Gordon's basswork), I knew that I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy of Vida Blue's first release. I was always hearing about them playing live in the area, but never went down to see them. After hearing this release, I am going to make sure to get some tickets next time they are in town. Vida Blue's songs can only really fall into a genre that isn't really defined- jam. Page's keying is beyond his usual standards as he is forced to take on a more versatile role in a three piece band where he provides the main melody. Instead of stepping up occasionally for a solo in between Trey's work, he headlines the whole album, making his talent even more visible. This album also would serve as a great companion to the Disco Biscuit's "They Missed The Perfume."

Any Phish side projects are bound to be good (see Trey's self-titled release), and Vida Blue definitely does not dissapoint. Highly recommended for Phish lovers and general jam lovers.

Vida Blue is SO GOOD. The playing is amazing. The jams are smoking. Just buy it.

Page's latest musical odyssey, Vida Blue, is not entirely like Phish, but it isn't entirely different from it, either. My favorites are 'Most Events Aren't Planned' and the 11 minute long 'CJ3', which is a good example of Page's keyboard prowess. It's a very good CD and I would recommend it to both Phish fans and those who have yet to hear of Phish.