These Hampton shows are famous, but why? I got the CD box set when I was about 7 (thrift store find!), but never actually listened to it in full. So, I thought I would finally check them out.

This isn't a bad show, not at all, I would rather listen to this show more than most of early 3.0, but it certainly isn't the best they can do. The setlist is fun, but that's coming from someone who loves covers. I thought set 1 was a perfectly appropriate opening set, it has everything you need from a first set; lots of energy, hectic type 1 jams, retrospective ballads, covers, everything. I loved the Fikus tease in Stash. Driver!! However, set 2 felt a little underwhelming, only because a lot of the best material here could've really been fleshed out (*cough* Piper *cough*); the whole thing kinda just felt like another set 1. Hood is one of the best, though, love Page in this one. The encore is fantastic, gotta love Gerhard.

Overall, a classic show, but maybe just an eensy-weensy bit overrated. I know they can do better, especially when looking at other shows from this year, but, still a really fun listen. Just don't go in taking it too seriously. Check out the Stash, Gin, and Hood (or anything from Set 1, really).