I knew my original post would not be popular thought I am little surprised to get 2 thumbs down without anyone refuting my position. I think it's very clear that Phish are attempting to reinvent themselves. They are tighter than ever, having a great time on stage together most nights, and playing a wide variety of songs over the course of the tour. The only thing missing is the long jams and night after night right as the jams that do occur truly get cooking a rip chord is pulled or new song suddenly segued, etc. This is not a mistake or a lack of skill or anything else aside from a creative decision. Occasionally, things come together and the jams flow, which clearly are the most popular nights for most longtime fans. Still, it really seems like a lot of us are missing the fact that many of these 4 to 6 minute songs are played better than ever and listen upon listen reveals bustling creativity within them. So, I think show criticisms need to take into account what Phish actually cares about right now and it's not 15+ minute jams sprinkled throughout each set night after night. But what it is is there for those who have ears and heart to listen and I am very, very pleased with I hear. This band has always challenged their audiences and kept changing how they play. 3.0 is so technically flawless, that I really think folks need to get on the bus and hear what is going down more acutely rather than comparing each night to any previous period of the bands history.