While I understand that not quite all of these jams are 'One For the Books', I still feel like 64 noteworthy jams in a year is pretty legit(Especially considering how little our favorite band tours nowadays). 2016 wasn't my favorite year by a long stretch, but I kinda felt that way at some point in 2014, too(Sh*t, I was really "disappointed" w/ 1996 at the time, and have actually been having a blast listening to the shows I attended back then). Like so many things in life, tho, upon-reflection, many years/tours of Pheesh seem better than I first thought. I also feel like I'm way too critical, 'cuz Phish is kinda like golf(which I do not play)- one good shot can keep you going for quite a while. So, too, is the jam phenomena; one or two killer jams in a night make the whole show worth every penny.
...but I digress. I'm just excited for this year, and feel like it's gonna KILL. Alas, family and work don't permit ANY shows for me this run, but I'll be listening/relistening intently, and wish all, who are fortunate enough to attend, some great shows.