Weird that this show has THAT rating.

Here's the deal: this is a great show. Why? Because it just is.

Phish could have been like any other band in the world that only plays the fan favorites. They don't. They know they've got a lot of killer tunes and a lot of their fans want to hear as many as they can. Isn't that why you go to Phish shows? You know, I would like to hear Devotion to a Dream, Things People Do, Tide Turns, and Wingsuit. I appreciate this band's evolution and growth. Shouldn't you? I can't stay stuck in the band's past and neither should they.

PXP:

"Grind" - Sounds like their here to have a fun time. Nice tune. I love the a'cappella stuff.
"Cars Trucks Buses" - Very strong, tight jam to fire things up.
"Blaze On" - I prefer a shorter "Blaze On" so this was nice. No issues yet.
"Yarmouth Road" - Great Gordon tune. Always liked it.
"Kill Devil Falls" - Ah, my very first Phish tune. Good introduction, I thought. Saw them on Jimmy Fallon when "Joy'" came out. Great song. This song's jams have yet to disappoint me.
"The Sloth" - A bit of a weaker version, but fun nevertheless.
"Billy Breathes" - I forget this song exists sometimes, but really like it when it's on. It's nice for a show to get to air out a bit. A chill, dreamy song. Oh yeah, you guys hate that don't you?
"My Friend, My Friend" - Love it. Always have. Extremely powerful every time.
"Heavy Things" - I take it you guys don't like "pop" Phish. But wasn't this their biggest chart topper when "Farmhouse" came out? It's a good song. Does that bother you guys?
"555" - Yes, I like "Fuego". A lot. Sue me. Just admit as far as studio albums go, it's very consistent, catchy, jammy, complex, and fun They obviously loved making this record.
"Things People Do" - I love Page's songs. This one is so quick and quirky it's hard to hate. Chill out guys...
"The Line" - Seriously, what's y'all's beef here?
"Stash" - Great piece, great (mellow at times) jam. End of first set.

"First Tube" - Welcome back! Powerful and groovy as can be.
"Tweezer" - Are you happy now?! Jesus...
"Guyute" - Classic tune, although not the best version, I'll admit.
"Mike's Song" - Will never top MSG '95 to me, but nice to hear.
"Tide Turns" - Uh oh, where'd everyone go? I've never had an issue with "Fuego" and "Big Boat" like you guys seem to.
"Devotion to a Dream" - NOW everyone's headed to the bathroom. Not me. Keep going. Jam the dogshit out of it. I LOVE this song. Fuck it, I don't care.
"Wingsuit" - Y'all are still with me on "Wingsuit", right? Damn, this song is good.
"Bittersweet Motel" - I like this song. In and out, that's what's great about this one. Next.
"Fluffhead" - You officially have no reason to complain. Might be my least favorite of the epics, but had fun with it.
"Weekapaug Groove" - Close that gap, baby.

And that my friends, is what she said. End of second set.

-Encore-
"Contact" - Fun as always. Clearly the guys love it. Again, they had fun, did you?
"Tweezer Reprise" - Not before they close it out epic as fuck, that's for sure.

Is it the lack of Bowie, Sky, CDT or Hood that's made you folks hate this show? I'm okay with that. Although I love all of those songs (though I'd say my favorite "epics" are tied up with "The Curtain" and "Reba"), it's nice to get a break every now and then. The jams? They were there, just not where you wanted them I guess. I saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2012. One of my favorite bands. I really do love them, and they put on a hell of a show, but it was basically a show of hits. Like the radio was on, but instead I just drove hours out of the way to share one radio with thousands of other people in a hot room where the t-shirts were overpriced. Not ideal. Phish on the other hand, knows the discography and wants to make sure every gets their jams, their bustouts, and their "classics" This show did just that, in my humblest of opinions.

This is one of my favorite shows and I'll defend it forever. Hell, I just ordered the sumbitch on CD (right, "Who the hell is this guy?! Stuck in 1992...")

I can appreciate this band beginning to end, absolutely everything in between. I just hope they give me a Mock Song one day...