Let's just make one thing perfectly clear about Phish shows and these reviews. If you attend a show, it will almost automatically earn at least an extra star than if you just listened to it. We can all agree that Phish shows are special to us not entirely based on the music. Many factors contribute to how we view a show, and there is nothing like being there in person.
I gave this show a 5 star rating for the following reasons..
1. NTELOS Pavilion: Almost the perfect venue for any show really. Great staff, right on the water, tucked away in a small town that seems to double in size when Phish is in town. Plus general admisson! We were in the pit all four sets!
2. It had been almost 2 years since my last show and I was jonesin' hard! This tour had gotten my anticipation level through the roof.
3. I went with a few of my best buds and we were able to party just the right amount
4. Lastly, the music was just THAT magical. Once the opening licks of Gin started, it was on! Page has been on fire as of the past few years and it seems like he has no ceiling to his playing! Not to discredit the other members, but Page in particular has been blowing me away. LOVE IT! Yarmouth was the reggae groove we were looking for. Really every song had an extra spice to it that was just what the doctor ordered. LISTEN TO THE SECOND SET!!! Smoothest flow for a lack of true segues.

All and all, whether you think its a 1 or 5, I could care less. My favorite show so far, and has truly affected me. Thank you PHISH!