1996 is a bit of a forgotten year in Phish history, suspended uneasily between the rousing peaks of 1995 and the cow-funk of 1997; on rec.music.phish everyone was talking about 'permagroove,' which translated to 'pleasant aimlessness' if you ask me. Still, you could spend a blissful week surveying the top 10 shows. Here's a classic Deer Creek outing centered on one of the great Mike's Grooves. If you like this one, seek out the 8/5 show as well.