Thanks for the recap. I have to admit that 2014 is the first year since the 3.0 return that I've felt out of the loop and not entirely enthralled with what transpired in the land of Phish. Part of that is for personal reasons, and I didn't go to any shows this year, which let's be honest can have a huge affect on how we perceive and listen. So what of that perspective?

I would love to say that despite not following as closely this year that I'm devouring the listening material with gusto (I really would) but that's sadly not really the case. From a strictly listening perspective I'm not infatuated with 2014 Phish.

And I've listened to all the highlights mentioned here and many others, I have. The Halloween show was an accomplishment to be sure, but am I going back to it over and over for listening pleasure? Not really. The big second set sequence on 1/3 doesn't blow me away, and while the Tweezerfest in Merriweather was fun, it's also not like essential listening material to me. 7/13 Chalk Dust certainly has its moments (though I prefer the Tweezer).

Lots of exploratory jamming this year, to be sure. Tons! Was it exciting, blissful, groovy and jaw-dropping most of the way through? I don't know about that.. A lot of these Chalk Dusts and Fuego's and DWD jams kind of melt together in my ears (as dynamic as some of them are) and as a result not much stands out.

Doesn't mean it wasn't a banner year. Your mileage may vary, as they say, but I just wasn't as easily roped in in 2014. Happens to the best of us, I guess. But hey, I like the 10/21 Ghost and the 7/20 Wedge a lot, so there's that.

Now, am I going to try and get to some shows this summer under the assumption that Trey's been doing all this Jerry-training? Absolutely.