Upon first listen to the opening title track, "Shine", it's apparent that this release is a departure of sorts from what fans had come to expect from Phish. The opening song presents itself as an easy-to-listen-to straight up rock song, void of endless jams, and obviously much more radio-friendly in nature. As the album continues on, it carries throughout an upbeat, happy vibe, with hints of jam potential hidden underneath. The album has its ups and downs, but fortunately, even for me, it has more of the former than the latter.

The DualDisc also includes a 30-40 minute dvd, featuring 4 live songs recorded at Red Rocks, and intertwined with interview footage with Trey regarding the new release, the recording process, and a general feel for where he's at currently at this point in his career. The live footage is well shot (can it really be bad if it's at Red Rocks?), and some of Trey's 'jam' potential is tapped at the end of a few songs, showcasing his excellent guitar work, as well as the band he's assembled to play live with him. What's easily noticeable in the live footage is how his surrounding band seems to have embraced the songs just as much as he has. When playing as a supporting musician for a solo artist, that seems to be rare these days.