The guy who made the sports journalism comparison said it best. Read his review in full it’s all really well said.

Just adding my two cents, I love that after 40 years this band is still stepping out of their comfort zone and taking risks. Last NYE, everyone predicted Gamehendge. Everyone got Gamehendge. Everyone fawned over Gamehendge. I love all those songs, but it felt so boring, like Phish was looking backwards and doing the nostalgia act thing that they usually swear against. I don’t think anyone had What’s Going Through Your Mind Jamtronica EDM gag on their prediction sheet, and to me that’s what I love about this band. They are so fucking good at doing what you least expect, and then having that thing surpass expectations. Bravo Phish. Well done.

Aside from the Gag, the whole night was a really complete NYE show. Usually the actual NYE show is kind of weak, not tonight. Even if a song didn’t go over 10 minutes, they just had an extra edge to them tonight. Listen back to that SANTOS closer, it might be the best version of the song ever.

2024 is one of the most complete and consistent years of Phish I’ve listened to in a long time. Happy to have been on this journey with you folks.