Sure, it has been hit or miss on some level... But what standard are we judging it against exactly?

The band is playing really well. I think it's the best they've sounded since Summer 2012 and maybe the best Trey has sounded since 95. First sets are pretty close to the vest but it's not like that's a big departure from what they've been doing for 5 years now. Even the Texas shows have a lot more mustard on them than people are giving them credit for.