
Free, Light, Hood, Cavern, and Grind (for the win) were all captivating with Phish showing they're ready for more to come!Į Julius shows this song can basically be played anytime during a show w success. Twist has, and will again, have its day.Īlways love me some Sparkle even if ppl will complain about it being in S2. BOAF > Twist had a great flow, even if Twist was a little understated. Again, they didn't bust their nut on this so we can have other solid DwDs throughout the summer. Funky Bitch, 46 Days, The Line & Zero picked up the intensity a bit to finish the set strong.ĭwD to open set 2 was a strong choice. Lawn Boy and Party Time were playful and really safe.

Fairly predictable but a fun listen on a Sunday morning.įirst two songs were the same as SPAC1 last yr. Glad they didn't play too many bust outs. Something tells me that this one will be special for introducing ones friends to the band. It has all the brilliant colors of fresh flowing sunshine and blooming buds. This was Phish's first spring-time show since 2009. ON the other hand, if quality of music is what you seek, there is nothing to be disappointed by here.

If you base your listening on setlist content, please pass go and don't collect $200. No scary avenues, everything is dance-inducing, the fun factor is constant, and there are scarcely any flubs. And Trey sounded original as ever, yet more deeply united with his band as well. Mike laid down the sickest grooves all night. Page on Moma Dance and Funky Bitch brought the Metermen influence. I have no idea what Fish's solo project has been over the past few months, but he is strong and masterful as ever. I was able to accomplish a great deal of reorganizing my life while enjoying the recording. What kind of show was this? The peaks never push the listener into the realm of distraction. Maybe most songs didn't depart from their ordered formulas, but we can't judge improvisation on merits such as this. But we're talking about music here, improvised music. Saturday in New Orleans, Phish played a setlist that didn't go far beyond the realm of "standard fare." In fact, much of the selection didn't waver from the choice "festival" fare. Later down the line, in retrospect, the show finds its rightful place.

What is it about a Phish show that, when you hear it for the first time, it often sounds like the best show they've ever played.
