I am surprised as well with the lack of respect given this show until the encore. It was clearly special when they opened with The Landlady, whether '93 sharp or not, it was meant as a treat for us. Free> Moma> 7 was rock solid if unspectacular, Caspian> Line The Line a little mellow for mid-set perhaps. But I did dig The Line, there's nothing wrong with slow songs. Scent through Frankenstein brought the energy back up, plus another bustout.

Second set was HOSE. From the beginning. Disease got way out there for a bit and the Carini through Tweezer was a smooth flow of songs. They played sharp versions of all and then dove off the deep end between. Particularly loved the excellent build into 2001. It was given a lot more patience and care then most all 3.0 versions. Steam's choppy funk was excellent as well. After all of that ripping it up, The Horse> Silent can't be complained about I'd think. Delicate into anthemic, a emotional pair for them and many of us. And as they slid into one of the most euphoric Phish songs, Slave, I felt awed and humbled by the power of this band. Encore doesn't need to be talked about, it was Phishy to the extreme. Before it I felt I already had seen the best Phish set of my 30 shows.

I went to Magnaball and Friday Dick's as well. I think all are on the same level, this band's level right now. We get deep improv, fun bustouts and shenanigans, and stellar versions of composed songs (Horn on Friday-wow! tight tight tight). Of course there are slow moments, botched parts, but the band powers through all of it and has left my jaw on the floor in 2015. Thanks guys, you are giving us all you got.