Subject: 10/19/96 (Buffalo) Review
From: Adam Kurth 

Howdy, everybody!  Tonight was my first Fall 96 show, and my first
attempt at reviewing a show; hope I'm not out of my league here -- I've
been on the net for two years, and figure that I've lurked long
enough....

First, some generals about tonight's scene.  Marine Midland Arena is
brand spanking new, and I can't imagine an arena this size being built
any better for a concert.  The sound was the best of any large arena
I've seen Phish in -- Bowie would have sounded great here.  'Twas not to
happen tonight, but there were plenty of highlights to go around. 
Security was somewhat lame, but not oppressively so.  Too many guards
checking people's tickets after the sets had started, when most of us
would give up a bit of space if we could concentrate on the music...

Things opened on the right foot with MY FRIEND, MY FRIEND -- a solid
version, nothing out of the ordinary

FREE followd, and it's back in the form that we know and love, with the
stretchy-sounding instrumental solo.  There is life after the radio
single after all, though the ending of tonight's version is definitely
flavored by the single

My big regret in only getting to the second day of Clifford Ball was
that I missed ESTHER on the first day, but fate was kind tonight.  My
first Esther, and Page's beautiful piano solo did not disappoint live.

The pace picked up with LLAMA, and settled into a tasty GUMBO groove. 
Solid versions of both songs, though Gumbo may have been a tiny bit
substandard -- Page has wrapped it up with better solos before.

DWD, next, was the definite highlight of the set -- nay, the show.  An
incessantly powerful jam followed, I'm guessing well over 10 minutes
long, though this one was powerful enough to make anybody lose track of
time and space.

PRINCE CASPIAN -- Anybody still complaining about Billy Breathes?  You
won't any longer if you hear the improvement in this song since Fall/New
Year's 95, presumably inspired by the work and changes they made to make
it studio-worthy in the last few months.  Tonight's version was much
more reflective of the studio version than the flat & empty versions of,
say, 12/30/95.  Beautiful, slow lead-in, and you could almost hear the
watery sound effects.  This song is going to make a great set-closer in
the months and years to come, but we were in for one more tonight...

FRANKENSTEIN closed the first set out, and Chris' lighting made the
ultra70s virtuoso tune that much better.  Overall, the first set was a
solid 6 -- not a weak momemnt; not one, but that much said, the only
truly exceptional version of a song in this set is DWD  For those of you
who love DWD, Set I of this show will be worth seeking on tape.

Set II began with AC/DC BAG, carrying the momentum of the first set
until...

SPARKLE.  And I am the last on earth who will go on record as *liking*
this song.  Not tonight.  No inspiration to this one, and yes, recent
inspired versions of Sparkle do exist (check 11/18/95).

SLAVE followed, and there were those who loved tonight's version.  Trey
gave us some slow, soulful, tasty guitary after the lyrics, but I didn't
think he really kept with the band as the song increased in tempo. 
Still soulful as it built to the climax, but not the intense ending
that, IMHO, a great Slave should bring.

BOUNCIN'.  See Sparkle above.

The band answers with SOAMelt, but this was not a stellar version
tonight -- all four guys are going in different directions, and they
don't get on the same wavelength until the very end, a sort of
Bowie-esqe buildup, falloff, buildup, falloff, that was pretty cool, but
too little, too late.

After Esther in the first set, FLUFFHEAD was another welcome Junta
selection.  Excellent version, especially since this song does not
always vary much live.  They play it with flair tonight, especially
after Boozy Groggy Roadhog, etc.

Surprisingly few Billy Breathes cuts tonight, but we got back-to-back
SWEPT AWAY / STEEP next -- get used to these songs going hand-in-hand, a
la Horse and Silent in the Morning.  Reliable sources say that Lake
Placid's version of these two is better.  

ANTELOPE followed, in top form.  A bit of a stray from the usual steady
buildup, and it works.

HELLO MY BABY began after endless crowd applause, and Fishman hamming it
up, taking a few bows, and when the arena finally begins to grow
somewhat silent, they close the set with a standard a capella
perfomance.

Overall, Set II has its moments (Antelope and Fluffhead), but it is too
spotty, some buzzkill tunes, and a downright sloppy SOAMelt.  In a
generous mood, I give this set a 4.

Unfortunately, the encore was McPhishencore -- FEE and ROCKY TOP.  A bit
of a jam at the end of Fee, but not enough to really liven up two
hackneyed selections.

Tonight's show averages to a solid, down-the-middle,
what-you'd-expect-from-a-Phish-show 5.  Plenty of higlights to go
around, and Set I is absolutely seamless.  Things tailed off somewhat
afterwards, and the encore was downright lame, but this, of course, is
by Phish standards, and it was well worth the trip -- already got a
round of killer hot wings, and to round out the tourist checklist, we
hit Niagara Falls tomorrow.  See y'all in Hampton and Charlotte next
week!

                                                  -- Alex Scofield
                                                     ZydecoNova@aol.com

                                                     courtesy of Adam
Kurth
                                                    
akurth@vbimail.champlain.edu

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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 09:25:35 -0800
From: Daniel F Harla 
Subject: Review of 10-19-96 Buffalo Show

Hello there my name is Dan Harla. I want to give all of you a different
vision of what 10-19-96 was really all about. I arrived at the show at
around 1:30 PM to sell some of stuff that i was unable to over the
summer at Plattsburg. I really did not sell much so I just wandered
around the lot and looked some different items.
        About 4:00 PM a guy was singing My Friend My Friend and he wished
that Phish would play it that night. And he did not know how right he was.
Enough of this small talk,let now review the show.
1. My Friend, My Friend- I really have not heard this song live, it
really blew my mind. A soild intro, and good jam before closing out this
song.
2. Rift- Now off the Rift album this is one my favorite songs. And I was
hoping that they could play it. Page was great, and Trey was on fire.
The lighting during this song blew me away.               
3. Esther- I have never heard this song done live. The band was on fire
fire for this one. Page on the keys was OUTSTANDING. The song just
seemed to grow and was takin to the highest level possible.
4. Free- Heard it the Clifford Ball version liked it a whole bunch.
Phish tonight took this song to its limits. A long jam, and it was a
hell of a lot better then the radio verson. This song just went forever,
lasted a good 10-15 min in length.
5. DWD- Heard this at Clifford Ball too. And that night (10-19-96) was
amazing. A long jam at the close with Trey on his drum kit. Was just
like the Clifford Ball. About 10 min in length.
Prince Caspain- First time I heard it. Great playing by Trey, that is
the only good thing about it.
BATR- Just fun song, nothing grand about it.
Steep/Swept Away-First time I heard it. No Comment.
6. Llama- Just a good song. Good jam at middle of it. Nothing to great.
7. Frankenstine- A stellar version, Phish was very tight on this song,
good way to close out the Set I.
Set II
1. Ac/Dc Bag- My favorite Gamehendge tune great jam at the end.
2. Sparkle- No comment.
3. Slave to the Traffic Light- A favorite oldie of mine. Love the verse 
and a pretty jam, that bulids and bulids right into..
4. Fluffhead- Love this song. They sang Fluff came to NEW YORK. A great
fluff's travel.
5. Run Like an Antalope- Not A great version, but nonetheless crowd
favorite. Jam not steller.
6.Split Open and Melt- A great song, good jam at the end. Song lasted
for a very long time. Must Hear This Version.
7. Ragtime Gal- Just a good tune,Phish Accapella.
Encore
1.Fee- Love this one. Small jam at the end.
2. Rocky Top- Good Song. First time I heard it.
I belive that I left two songs. When i find out those missing songs will
post the to the net.
                        Gone Phishing,
                            Dan Harla    
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Subject: The Buffalo Experience
From: Andrew Gadiel 

10/19/96 Buffalo Review
So we headed out Saturday morning amidst a sea of rocks and stones,
cascading down the mountain, a thousand birds we're headed for the
sky.....and made our way from Lansing, MI to Buffalo, NY by way of our
neighbors to the north, Canada. There's not much to see on the 5+ hour
drive, but that's ok, because that wasn't the reason we were on the road,
our mission was clear...PHISH.

We crossed back over the border in Niagara and took I190 into Buffalo.
Since we had ordered tickets about 5 days ago and had no information
flyers between the three of us, we decided to just head into town, look
for some friendly cars, and follow them. To our surprise, right off the
highway was this giant arena like structure with large letters on top
"Marine Midland Arena" so we figured, that must be the place! (We're smart
boys)

We headed off the highway and circled around a bit until we found
ourselves next to the arena and pulling into the lot. This lot was unlike
any lot at a show I've seen. It was in a parking structure, which provided
a wonderful shield from the rain and gave the lot a nice feel. We pulled
in, found our spots, wandered for a bit to check out the local pre-show
marketplace of food, bootleg t-shirts (I kinda liked the My Friend My
Friend one with the Little Caesars logo), kindness, and an assortment of
hacking and pre-show warm-ups.

At about 7:00 we decided to make our way into the Arena. We're on the
top floor, I said as we climbed up the extra large escalators leading us
to the top of the stadium. Finding out seats the waiting began. I took my
ritualistic pre-show walk around the arean to check out the inside scene.
Paid a visit to Greenpeace and met some friendly faces in the hallways.
Back to my seat, waiting for about 15 more minutes. At about 8:00ish,
the lights went down the boyz came out. (On a side note: the girls sitting
behind us, (3 rows from the top), obviously weren't in their seats because
everytime someone would walk up the isle towards us/them, they were
whisper to eachother, "These are definately their seats", and if they
didn't take their seats, they would whisper, "The next people, someone
coming now is definately in these seats." I just thought it was funny.
Why put yourself through all the mental anxiety by not sitting in your
seat, is it really worth it? Anyways, back to my review)

My Friend My Friend: I love this song as an opener. I heard it at
Shoreline and Lake Placid last year to open and I loved it then too. It
gets you moving, excited, into the flow and put a big smile on my face.
Plus, I called it.

Rift: I was impressed tonight with the sound guy. Usually there's an
akward sound change with the beginning lyrics with Trey and Page but
tonight it flowed rather smoothly, nice!

Free: Alright, I'll give this my best shot. I knew it would happen
sooner or later, might as well be now. Right when they started playing
it, and the audience recognized what song it was, there was a large cheer.
Now I love Free and cheered for it many times last year when I saw it. But
this wasn't that familiar cheer. It wasn't a "Excellent! Free! Such an
awesome jam tune!" but more of a "Excellent! Free! I just bought the cd
and heard this song on the radio on the way to the show!" I dunno, I was
just overcoming with something when the song started, but I really can't
put my finger on it. You guess. As for Free, they reworked it a little at
the end, I dunno, I think I was too emmersed in thought to give it my full
attention.

Esther: Cool! I was so excited first night of Deercreek when I heard my
first Esther, and this was an excellent selection. I got really into it,
right away, and just love the end jam right before "She began to tumble
earthward..." Very happy to see.

Llama: I have a notepad that I take to every show that I write the
setlists down, just for personal fun and reference. Some songs I put the
pad away, others I hold onto it cause I know I won't "lose myself" long
enough. Llama is one of those "hold onto the pad" songs. It jams,
definately, but is more of a transitional tune for me.

Gumbo: Loved it. Very happy they played it.

Down with Disease: Underrated song of the year. They have got this one
down pat! The jam is incredible, and takes you out there for as long as
they want, which I'll gladly let them. And then just eases you back into
the "waiting for the time when I can finally say..." so gradually, you
feel like you've been flung into whoknows where and then just led back
again. (Thunderous applause for Down w/ Disease)

Prince Caspian: I love the extended into and Trey's movements during
this song. Such a nice melody that builds and builds and flows
perfectly. I wouldn't be suprised if they added something to it every
tour.

Frankenstein: Excellent set closer. Jammed hard core the whole way.
"We'll be back in 15 minutes"

So I took another walk around the place, got some water, saw some many
different levels of spirtual planes throughout the venue as I people
watched, and pretty much just relaxed.

II
AC/DC Bag: Awesome set opener. Another one they just jam out until the
end. I love it when they keep building the A C D C BAG chords at the end
as fast as they can go until they pop. Plus, I called it.

Sparkle: Nice light show Chris.

Slave: Yes!!! I thought when I heard the opened A chord strum to
eloquently across the guitar. Thank you, Trey. I figured out. My
perception of Slave rarely matches the actual experience of seeing one
live. I lost myself completely. Notepad - buried in my pocket. Definately
I highlight for me during the show. 

Bouncin': Pad - In hand.

Split Open and Melt: I didn't get really into it at the beginning but
towards the end it started to really pick up and jam out of control.
Phenominal. You think it's over after the "we breath deep..." part. Hell
no! They go on for a while after. 

Fluffhead: Yeah! I just learned how to play this on the guitar to I was
staring at Trey's hands, (from the back of the venue) throughout the
whole song. I was very into it. Standard Fluffhead, which means it 
rocked...FLUFFHEAD!

Swept Away > Steep: Nice...and a nice sit down break. I like these songs
together, and definately great placement in the set. 

Antelope: As I heard the opening guitar picks I was so siked! Antelope
was such a treat! Rocked the house and made me so happy. 
"Marko-esquandolas"

Rag Time Gal: Why? I was so siked from Antelope, and it seemed like they
were going to end the set there, and I'd be standing and cheering for
the encore. But instead, I sat. I've seen Rag Time so many times that it's
gotten to a point where I get nervous when they come to the mike in front
of the stage. They love that song, and I was looking for a hidden message
to me somewhere in it, but alas, I couldn't find out. Oh well..."Tell me
that I'm your own my baby."

Encore:
Fee: I didn't love it as an encore and I think Trey flubbed the words
(sorry!)...But I like the song.

Rockytop: I'm glad their playing this again. It seemed like they took a
little break. I dunno, I may be completely wrong. Nice tune, goodnight. 

The parking lot getting out wasn't as bad as I thought it was. After a
successful mission for some Phatty french bread pizza, which was
successful, we were back on the road. We had a hotel reserved about 15
minutes from Buffalo in Niagara and had a nice night sleep before heading
back to Michigan.

If you've read this far, you've definately earned something...

Thanks,
Andrew Gadiel
gadielan@pilot.msu.edu
http://www.cps.msu.edu/~gadielan/phish


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Subject: Buffalo review HAHAHA
From: Corey Lennon Fields 

Hi everybody, I know many have written a review of this show  so far, but
I gotta get it off my chest  :)

My friends and I decided to go to this show on Monday.  It was a totally
impromptu drive down, but now I'm glad I went.

The reviews I've read give a fairly good descriptions of the songs, so
I'll just throw out a few thoughts...

This was my 11th show, and first since the Clifford Ball.  I wasn't
expecting anything as amazing as the Ball, and it wasn't.  This was
however, a fun and well-played show.  The lot scene was crazy, as this lot
was a six-floor parking structure.  It was pouring out and the only shoes
I took were ones with huge holes in 'em.  doh!!!

Heard them soundcheck billy breathes.  It sounded beautiful and flowing.
Does anybody know if/what they soundchecked first?

Got to our seats quick, but the boys didn't come on until around 8.  My
friend was a nice mellow opener, but I was very surprised to hear Rift
follow.  Haven't they only played this twice before in '96???

the highlight of the first set was definitely DWD.  It didn't come even
close the Ball version (which is solid Ballstothewall jamming, IMO), but
it was hot.  I remember the annoying group behind me wishing they would
stop "dragging these songs out real long, man."    But they got
their Free.
Frankenstein was a great closer, and the lights were INCREDIBLE!!!  Thanks
Chris!!!

does anyone know what they played during setbreak?
or what the little groove was before AC/DC Bag?  Was that the same "cool
little groove" before 8/13/96???  anyway, this is the best opener IMO.  I
LOVE the way they jam this out.  Shit, these guys could jam out Strange
Design and I'd probably dig it.  It's during jams like these that I
realize why I drive halfway across the country to go to Phish shows.

SOAM was insane.  Not as good as the Ball (but then what was?),  but very
very insane.  This is probably the most psychedelic phish song (maybe
besides REba) I've ever heard.

Screw everyone who doesn't like Sparkle  ;)  I think this song is great
live.  I'll take this over a Sample/Fee/Rift or the cheese of Strange
Design/Waste/Talk, etc.

Oh yeah, during Prince Caspian, Trey was doing this little choreographed
move with the chords.  Nice effect.  Although he did look too much like an
arena rock star during Free.

In general, it was a fun but standard show.  Personally, I wish I would
have seen the night before (YEM,Reba,Hood,MOHP,Jim,etc.).  But now I'm
psyched for the MI shows.  for some reason, I think the Grand Rapids show
is gonna be INSANE.  Let's hope it's as crazy as 10.27.95 Kzoo.  I love
small arenas.

thanks for reading.  Oh yeah, I went to the show with my buddy Andrew
Gadiel, so I'll put a plug for his kickass page here ;)
http://www.cps.msu.edu/~gadielan/phish

bye,
Corey
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Subject: Buffalo Bouncin', and prospects
From: Brian Joshua Daignault 

no one mentioned this, so I thought I would. After being to umpteen 
shows, and hearing umpteen Bouncin' rendition, I have to say that this is 
the most etheral version I've ever heard.

Too often, people look at a setlist, see a song with no jam (Bouncin', 
Sparkle, Tweeprise) and pass it off. This is a big mistake.

Bouncin' at Buffalo was weird. The crowd was so quiet, even at its 
inception, and the band was just letting it trickle out. The whole song 
sounded delayed, like there was a wave of silent magic between them and 
us enhancing the music, I can't put my finger on it, but the words 
repressed and subdued come to mind. Rather than let the song flow, they 
kind of put a harness on it and tamed it. It was odd, but right at the 
beginning I noticed it...I'm not sure if it will come out on tape, but it 
should. I wasn't on any drugs, and had a clear mind, so no excuses can be 
made.

My point is that to a point, Bouncin is Bouncin', Poor Heart is Poor 
Heart, but there can be subtle variables (musical or non-musical) that 
can shape the form in which the song is presented. I believe that this 
happened Saturday night. Something tapped into Bouncin', and altered it 
significantly, yet sublimely. 

It's just too bad that so many people were so busy rolling their eyes, 
bitching to themselves or others, or doing some other pretentious act 
that they assuredly missed out on what I experienced.

Moral of the story: cynicism has its place, but that place isn't a Phish 
show. Keep your ears open, and even the supposedly mundane can inspire
you.

Skirting the grind,
Beezle

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*Brian J. Daignault      bdaignau@oswego.oswego.edu      Ralph Nader in
'96!*
*       "Pulled in the second? Stottlemeyer SUCKS!" - Pile
*
*Always looking to trade for Phish, MMW, moe., Ominous Seapods, DMB, or
JMP*
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Subject: Buffalo Show Review and notes...LONG.
From: TKingpin@aol.com

Hello all, first show review attempt, all comments and harrassments
welcomedand appriciated greatly!
   After deciding to take the subway, then not, then getting back into the
car and driving, taking a wrong turn onto some odd downtown buffalo
street, and then getting back to the right place, we found a nice parking
garage.  We parked at about 6:45, and I was surprised at the large number
of people still just getting there (doors opened at 6:30). Anyways, we got
inside the absurdly modern Marine Midland Areana, and found our seats. (I
went with four other people, but unfortunately we were all in different
sections) Anyways, my girlfriend and I sat down and awaited the show to
start.
   Show starts. My Friend, My friend, I had called this as the opener (and
felt very proud of myself.  Standard version, nothing spectacular, but
good. Onto Rift, having never heard this one at a show, I was excited, I
liked Pages neat little thigs that he added throughout. Our seats were on
page's side, so I had a good view of the things he did. I really love
everything he does, and wish they would give him more chance to add more
(such as his short part at the end of Gumbo, but that's later). 
  After Rift is Free, a nice version, it was such a relief for them not to
add all of the album touches to this version, aside from the end chords,
it was the same as the past summer, etc.  But I kinda' liked the ending,
so no gripes here. My biggest complaint is the opening on the album, and
how short it is. It's not the same song without that riff before the
lyrics.
  Next is Esther, always interesting to here, but after the Clifford
version, i was scared as Trey built up to the high notes at the end, but
he did them very nicely.
   As the drumbeat to Llama started, I was ready to dance hardcore, and It
was nice and FAST. A much better song to listen to the band smoke out of
their instuments than Sparkle. I thought the short little jam in the
middle was very nicely done, this got me REALLY into the first set, and I
was in a really good mood.
  Then Gumbo, well, this didn't alter my mood either way, Until Page's
solo was so short. I wished so much he had played longer, his work after
recent Coil's has been wonderful, but just slow and pretty. I wanted to
see what he could do with the offbeat ending to Gumbo, but oh well.
  Down With Disease. Wow. This was a killer version. I loved every minute
of this jam. It got annoying with the guy next to me screaming the album
parts as the jam started (as if the song should end there) but oh well, he
stopped soon enough. The jam took off when Trey hopped on his (barely
audible) percussion kit, and Page took the song into a whole different
direction, then when Trey got back on his guitar, it rocked beyond my
belief. Definately one of the night's highlights. After seeing this
version, and the long Clifford version, i have so much respecr for this
song.
  Next is Prince Caspian. uplifting, but similar to the album, and others
I've heared (which is few). but nice enough, I had such a good vibe
already.
  Though that would close out the set, but Frankenstein came next. Very
nicely done, a lot of good stuff from Page on the 'boards, liked it.
  After setbreak (where I noticed the huge lack of security in my section)
the boys came back out. AC/DC Bag. Alright, up to par, but the end started
to take off, but not that amazing. 
  Sparkle. Yay. Oh well. Dancing is still fun. Nothing new.
  Slave, I didn't care for this, kinda' short, not the best I've heard by
far.
  Bouncin'. Ugh. This set was doing nothing for me, I was getting worried
Sample would be next.
  But instead, S.O.A.Melt. Cool. I thought they really had somthig going
near the ened of the jam, but then they just cut it off short. This
sparked my interest, and I began to think this set could have something
good left.
  Boy was I right. Fluffhead. I thought we would get a cute little
travels, but I LOVED this version. I thought this version was amazingly
great. All of the tiny bit the guys threw in were great. This was
definately my favorite song of the show...the light were above par too.
Very nice. Very...
  The Swept Away>Steep, inevitable progression. The first "Angle"
harmonies of Swept Away got muddle initially, but they turned out very
nice. Steep was interesting to hear live, and I was anxious to hear the
scream I had heard so much about. WOW. That was neat. but lets move on.
  Antelope. A really cool version, a little too quick in ending the jam i
thought, but it payed of with the stuff before "Marcos..Esquandolas.". I
loved the quick muted strums that Trey kept doing, and the lights did a
lot for me during this one too. i knew the set was coming to a close, but
It needed somthing more.
  Ragtime gal. Nothing can change with this, fun to hear, but even funnier
to watch the crowd go wild for Fishman.  As he bowed, I laugh so hard it
carried all thw way until they came back for the encore.
  I groaned at the first chords of Fee. ugh. oh well. I was hoping for
something good to wrap it up after Fee, and Rockytop was alright. Godd to
dance to. No big complaints.
	Ok, all in all, great first set, great DWD. Nice second set, saved by
above par versions of Fluffhead and Antelope. Encore, well, what are ya'
gonna do?
Oh well...see ya all at New Years! (hopefully!)

Tim Quackenbush
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ubject: Buffalo Show
From: g.cochrane@utoronto.ca

Hi everyone, i've never really tried reviewing a show before, but i've 
had so much fun reading all the rewiews to this show that i'd thought i'd 
add my thoughts too it. I'd maybe just like to call this "my thoughts" on 
the show, rather than a review...i like that better :) This was my First 
PHish show...but definatly not my last. (you dont get too many  
opportunities to see them in Winnipeg &  surrounding areas....where i 
lived untill this summer). I came down from Toronto for this show, i 
wouldn't have missed it for the world.  (btw, if anyone knows why Phish 
didnt come to Toronto this tour, please let me know.  i was very 
dissapointed in that)

anyways, the show.  The whole scene outside & before was really cool.  
It's too bad about the weather tho,  i can imagine that w/ better weather 
the "before" activities are that much better.
Opening w/ MY FRIEND was so perfect!!!  it's probably one of my 3 fave 
songs ( the other 2 were played as well) and that beginning seemes SO 
LONG! i guess the anticipation of the whole show made the first part of 
my friend seem like 40 mins long,  what a feeling tho.

the ESTHER was a real suprise,  i have about 50 tapes or so, and only one 
ESTHER.  i verymuch like that song & thought they did it very well. 
LAMMA, GUMBO and FRANKENSTIEN were all highlights of the first set, esp. 
since i figured the set would end after P.CASPIAN.  (a neat little COIL 
tease in caspian as well)  But, as almost everyone has mentioned, the 
most powerful song of setI was Dow w/ Disease.  I love this song a lot 
when it's done good/long.  this was one of the best versions i've ever 
heard, i had a real moving/exciting (or whatever) expierence listening to 
them jam & come back in again.  If the clifford ball one was better, I 
REALLY have to get a hold of that one.

the second set started w/ AC/DC bag, which was done good.  and, i'm not 
sick of sparkle yet, so i liked that one as well (one of the guys i got a 
ride home w/ said that he's been to 7 or 9 shows & he's heard sparkle at 
everyone)  Early in the set was SLAVE TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHT, and in my 
opinion, ANY slave is an AMAZING slave!  that song really made the 
concert for me.  They could have probably gone longer on that one, but 
still, it was moving!!!!

The ANTELOPE was an excellent one as well. (hmmm, maybe i should move it 
along here.....just trying to communicate my excitement tho :)
the encore was ok, FEE was a bit of a letdown, not that i dont like it, 
just it's not really an encore song (i would have like lizards i guess, 
but whatya gonna do??)

The show WAS GREAT! i absoulutly loved it (ovbiously some of that had to 
do w/ the "1st show excitement")  but, i thought the song selections were 
very good for me.

OH YA, thanks to "Burger" for the grilled chees in the lot after. and 
HUGE thanks to the boys for a lift home (and the drill seargent's son at 
the border  (haha))

see ya'll in Detroit (hopefully)

Gl
g.cochrane@utoronto.ca