@waxbanks said:

"The instant a fan decides that his 'jadedness' (self-regard) is a function of the music itself, rather than a purely egotistical malady, he's better off staying home with his memories and giving his ticket to someone who can enjoy the experience on its own terms.

I wonder how you can say that with a straight face. As one of our most prolific reviewers, how you can in one sentence saw someone who has an emotional response should "fuck off" and the a few words later say to give the ticket to someone who will enjoy it "on its own terms." That's completely hypocritical. My own terms are partly jaded.

I'm so tired of this silly need for every single note Phish plays to be worshipped as though it's beyond reproach. This is not "Phish 4.0" and the boys are not without fault. They are, however, playing remarkably consistently and that deserves all of the acknowledgement it's been given, but it doesn't mean it's out of line to comment on the parts that aren't top notch.

How about this? I continue to see the band I want to see and I'll react however I damn well please.