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The Horseshoe Curve is Trey Anastasio's sixth studio album. It was his second release on his record label, Rubber Jungle Records. The Horseshoe Curve is entirely instrumental apart from three cries of "Burlap Sack & Pumps" on track 3 of the same name. This album features the ten-member dectet that toured from 2002 to 2004.
The album was primarily recorded at The Barn, Anastasio's recording studio near Burlington, Vermont, and Trout Recording in Brooklyn, New York. "The 5th Round" and the title track were recorded live during the band's summer 2002 tour.