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CameToPlay I re-listened to 8/31 set 2, figuring that if I called out the group for its selection at #5, I should at least have the courtesy to re-listen. The CDT is really good. Better than I remember. I don't think it made the round of 64 which is too bad as it is better than some of the jams that did. After that, it is what I would consider a fine set. For a 10 song set, it flows well, it is executed nicely with energy and pop, and the livephish recording is really good. It even sounds a little 2013-ish. Nothing after the CDT is extraordinary, though the Mike's jam does stand out. I'd even say the Sand is overrated. But there is a lot going on in this set. It is a good defense against the criticism over long sets, as many of us chasing big jams, want 6 and 7 song sets. Is it the 5th best show of the year? No. I don't think a show without a top 20 jam - and this show doesn't have one - can be so highly ranked, even if it compensates for it generously in other ways. I think it fits nicely somewhere in the 8 to 12 slot. But better than I gave it credit for? yes. Intangibles mean a lot to me and this show has them.


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