MMJ > Phish

[makisupa101]

Who agrees?

[Kory]

There is no comparison, and I mean NO comparison. Not because one band is better than the other... they both bring entirely different music/atmospheres to the table.
I am a huge phan as well as a huge fan of MMJ and there's nothing to < or >.

[purvis9876]

i agree that there is no comparison, but to the degree that phish will never make me feel what i get when i listen to mmj

[Penny Lane]

is this thread for real?? but seriously...is it?  :P

tires are the things on your car that make contact w/road

[bold99]

silly thread.  sorry.

[ratchetisfake]

yeah, you can not compare the two like that. its not even in the same realm of music.
::)

[Salacious D]

I agree that there's no comparison as far as the two bands being *completely* different, but I will say that after seeing Phish 70+ times and not seeing them since 2003, seeing MMJ live at Bonnaroo brought back a feeling that I thought had disappeared with Phish.

Again--not a comparison of the bands, but there are similarities in the energy and tightness of their shows.

[Isobella]

Phish=suck a$$ hippie music

[Isobella]

Phish=suck a$$ hippie music


I'm sorry that's a little strong, I don't want to offend anyone,
but maybe when your music attracts  girls who's closets are filled with overalls and head scarves you suck a$$.

[DavidCrosby]

....there really is no comparison, but at Bonnaroo when they were playing all those really awesome covers I was reminded of a Phish show type atmosphere....can anybody get what I am saying with that.....

[Salacious D]

....there really is no comparison, but at Bonnaroo when they were playing all those really awesome covers I was reminded of a Phish show type atmosphere....can anybody get what I am saying with that.....

Yeah, absolutely. The crazy-cover-bust-outs were always my favorite part of Phish shows--as much as I loved *their* songs, it was also fun to have them as kind of a random-ass jukebox that occasionally plays one of your favorite songs. . .

Both bands cover some of the same songs ("Oh, Sweet Nothin'," " Loving Cup.") which also, obviously add to the covers giving the shows a similar feel.

[lasvegas]

....there really is no comparison, but at Bonnaroo when they were playing all those really awesome covers I was reminded of a Phish show type atmosphere....can anybody get what I am saying with that.....

i would say this is the only close comparison WHAT SO EVER...other than that, no go.  8-)

[easy way]

With the vocal contribution that comes with EU, I'd like to see some random acapella. The difference would be that the MMJ members would have some harmony and vocal range.
If PHISH could make 'my sweet one' sound good, just think of what Jim, Bo & Carl could do together.

[DaFunkyPrecedent]

Phish had better drugs at their shows...

[realdeal]

Phish had better drugs at their shows...

Really guys? Phish? These are the reasons I've been staying away from the forum.

[Penny Lane]

FLUFF HEAD (but seriously, are we still acknowledging this thread?) lol

[Salacious D]

(but seriously, are we still acknowledging this thread?) lol

Why not? Despite what can be considered ignorance in the simplicity of the title, discussing the two bands together makes a lot of sense. People feel *very* strongly about both bands and I find it rather interesting that while many Phish fans *LOVE* MMJ and vice-versa, there is also an *EXTREME* backlash when you bring up either name in the other's community. I think it's bizarre. Only a select few individuals seem to have the ability to discuss these bands in the same conversation without resorting to infantile tactics.

[Penny Lane]

what's the connection--they both play covers? is phish not able to be pegged into one category?  i just can't see where the focus is ever about the music when it comes to bands like Phish--not saying they're not great musicians....it's like 20% music and 80% live shows...IMO...i know many will disagree..i'd rather compare MMJ w/fearless bands like radiohead or with ryan adams...weaving in and out of genres, really discovering different kinds of sounds--it's just hard for me to relate when it becomes all about that live show, that experience, rather than the art itself...i think MMJ has a great balance of the two...i just don't see the connection but i know many can so i will back off and let you all discuss. i just think it's a random comparison and i hate any comparison that slights MMJ

[ManNamedTruth]

Phish had better drugs at their shows...

Really guys? Phish? These are the reasons I've been staying away from the forum.

Phish>RealDeal

[forgetthepapers]

Run like an antelope out of control
set the gearshift for the high gear of the soul
you gotta run like an antelope out of control



this would be a fun song for MMJ to cover, one must admit.