Good review. I think I agree with your ranking of these shows.

If it doesn't come off as glowing enough for everybody, I think that people need to take a step back. This tour started off sputtering, with some big highlights emerging from otherwise uneven shows. Worcester was collectively about "average awesome Phish". Bonnaroo was, imo, awful. AC was about at Worcester's level, with lower lows. And so, the last three nights of Phish most certainly feel like a welcome development. Everything is moving in the right direction, as compared with this point last summer when the middle of the tour sagged.

In particular, Trey's playing at Burgettstown was outstanding, and let's face it, that variable a big part of Phish's ability to deliver the goods. They are also obviously a lot looser on stage now, having fun, and looking for opportunities to mindfuck the fans. More please.