@shupadupa said: [quote]

1.) Tahoe Tweezer: I'm with most in agreeing that there's this doesn't belong at the #1 slot (it wouldn't make my top 30, or even my top 3 of 3.0 for that matter), but I agree with @squail that it is likely due to the relatively narrow selection pool for 3.0 "all-time jams" vs. the vast selection pool for 1.0, and most people not wanting to exclude 3.0 completely thus the token single vote for Tahoe. It's the only way this makes sense. It's still a great, great jam though.

Thanks for your input. You put a lot of time into your post, and I smiled at many of your mentions, nodding my head in mutual reminicnence. You obviously much prefer most of 1.0 to the modern era of the band, particularly early nineties material, which is like a whole different animal than modern Phish.

Early nineties Phish compares to current Phish in similar ways that the Dead of '68 compared to the Dead of '77.

I respectfully disagree with your assessment that the Tahoe Tweezer achieved its status via the obligatory 3.0 vote (you portray it as a sympathy vote of sorts), and also by your insinuation that it represents solitary brilliance in a sea of mediocrity.

While I am sure there are folks who fall into the categories you mention, it's a big assumption on your part (based on your own preference) that "most" people don't think it belongs on top. As I mentioned in my post, the Tahoe Tweezer compares favorable to any other jam in Phish history, by any criteria you want to use, unless of course you simply harbor a default prejudice against 3.0 in general. I mean, what else do you want to see or hear that it doesn't have? I know........time. You impress me as one of the many fans who view jams from the past as gaining ever-increasing stature as they grow more distant in the rearview mirror.

Nostalgia isn't a valid criteria for a list like this, unless it forms context.

I enjoyed your post though, you listed some great ones!