I want to start by explaining that I'm purposely using shows I attended as examples for how I try to evaluate shows, and how the immediate feeling and the replay value can come into conflict.

I understand people questioning the MSG 12/30 show being on the list. Immediately after the show (which I enjoyed), I think I would've ranked it as the 4th best show that I attended in 2015. However, since that show, I think I've replayed that show more than any other from this year. Basically, I understand the love for this show, but also understand why some question why it's on the list.

That said, for me, the 12/30 MSG show is the opposite of the 8/9 Alpine show. Based on how I felt leaving the venues at the shows I attended, 8/9 Alpine was a top 2 show for me. However, I haven't given this show as much replay as even the Bend 2 show. That Alpine 2 show was SPECIAL, but I understand why others aren't in love with it (although I think it's criminal that it didn't make the top 10 of the year).

Basically, my point is that I think Alpine 2 should've gotten more love, but that it's very difficult not to have two ways of evaluating shows if you were in attendance. For those at Alpine 2, that first set made the weekend, and plus there we got a Contact in the encore in addition to a fun Frankenstein.

It's clear the panel values jams very much, and so do I. However, there definitely needs to be some consideration of the "in the moment" greatness like the Alpine 2 first set, or the Dick's 3 encore.

That said, it's a great read, and I look forward to checking out some of these great full shows that I haven't listened to yet.