"The first set failed to meet any of my three criteria for enjoyable first sets — bustouts, classical Phish composed songs, and jams of some kind." -Solargarlic78

I couldn't disagree with you more solargarlic; the ONLY criteria for enjoyable first sets are as follows:
1) all 4 dudes up on stage, playing the tunes we all know and love!!
I thought last night was FIRE! Trey in particular, was a madman on the fretboard all night! Seriously, what is there not to love about that funk throwdown of a first set, followed by a killer lineup of excellently executed heavy hitters?? You've become spoiled, over analytical, and dependent on the things you think you need for a show to be any good. If you did not enjoy last night's show, i feel sorry for you bud.