@bertoletdown said:

As noted in the comments I did neglect to mention the Theme. Problematic song through most of 3.0 because of Trey's inability to stick the ascending pre-jam bridge. Same thing last night, though probably stronger than most 09-11 versions. Will re-listen today but do not remember anything outstanding about it.

Yeah it isn't just Essex. Darien is another great example. He gave up though the other night. He played the first two or so ascending licks then skipped the next few, then jumped back in on time to finish it off. It really isn't that hard of a pattern. What made it worse for me was him itching himself and not playing the chord right before the ascending riff pre-jam. That chord pumps me up and the riff just doesn't sound the same without it.