@benevolution said:

Somehow this review seems to have set off a shitstorm of anger and butt-hurt. I really hope this board doesn't become like the rest of our country--one half against the other.

@ADAWGWYO I hear your comment about n00bs thinking a show is epic just because it's their 4th show. When I was coming out of the pav after Blossom, I accidentally let the word "epic" slip from my lips. Some (presumably) jaded vet heard it and shot me a look that literally hurt. "Epic? EPIC?!" and he got in my face, he was seriously ready to throw down. Excuse the ever loving shit out of me for having a little enthusiasm. Just wanted to share that.

I'm not taking anyone's "epicness" away from them. I understand how it is, I remember(parts) my fourth show and I know it was the gr8test thing in the world at the time. What gets my goat is when a reviewer with obvious perspective and experience with the Phish gives his "jaded vet" review(i disagree that it was a jaded vet review) and all these yungins' get upset because it contradicts how they feel. There may be a day when that same person has attained said vantage on the Phishes and understand the reviewers sentiments regarding this show. I'm not slamming anyone, just standing up for what I feel was a solid review/observation.