I personally rate this show very high in my world as it sprung me toward a life and scene I knew nothing about beforehand. I went with some friends and was in the third row, and I had only heard Hoist and the song Possum at this point. I had never listened to the Dead and was into hardcore, Dream Theater, Primus, Helmet, Rage and stuff like that. My friends and I got dropped off and we walked right into the show (I had no idea why so many people were just hanging out outside - I'd never even noticed a tailgate, let alone lot scene). No beer, no anything (except maybe cigarettes), and no expectations other than my friend telling me she thought I'd like them. My mind was totally blown and I was beyond impressed by what I saw.
I've now gone back to relisten to all my prior shows. This one was good -- hard rocking change-nailing Phish, but nothing that would stand out to me today. Possum was super strong and energetic, and everything was played well. I can also say that this was a great way to hear the song Foam for the first time (as well as Bowie and Fluffhead) -- I'll never forget it.