A show I love more for its novelty than any groundbreaking musicianship, though there's plenty of that as well. Runaway Jim ends up being an appropriate opener and, though no low-hanging "Runaway Juice" jokes transpire, absolutely rips. Foam likewise stacks up well against some other powerhouse versions from '93-'95, flaunting expert control over the dynamic spectrum and growing from silence to booming peak with a deft hand. The Melt in this show could be a bit disappointing if you're looking for some inventive jamming as has been customary in contemporary jam chart editions; but if you instead appreciate a droning, ever-ascending approach to cacophonous doom, you'll find no dearth of greatness here. A sweet If I Could and (maybe not the cleanest) PYITE then precede a short, but jammed Gin. Gin jam begins very playfully, with Mike, Page, and Trey all landing on melodies reminiscent of a schoolyard rhyme. Some rhythmic variance ends up giving way to a purely Type I jam which dies down on the tune's main melody nicely. A tight Mule and Cavern wrap up Set 1 quite nicely.

Set 2 bares a heavy load earning this show the beloved status it enjoys today. Right off the bat, the OJ motif is clear, and every member of the band eats it up. Between the goofy allusions, though, there's plenty to love about this killer Mike's Groove. Working the early-state Simple into Mike's Song helps keep up a momentous energy that feels unstoppable. As the band quickly dips back into Mike's Song, Fishman's fills crush. Just as you expect H2, you're fooled with a calm and subdued Simple reprise before receiving the expected Groove close. Really awesome segment here. Next up is one of the best Harpua's (musically and narratively) I've ever heard--the band is really on top of this one. Although it's paired with perhaps the most deadpan Kung in history, both the pre- and post-Jimmy segments are incredibly spirited in playing. I found the Sparkle and BBJ choices a bit underwhelming considering the set thus far, but Julius and a slamming Frankenstein save the day with shred power. Love the Sleeping Monkey and Rocky Top pairing in the encore, as well.