@n00b100 said:

5. I have a feeling I'll end up liking Magnaball more than IT as time passes, mainly because Magnaball's great jams never feel like they're just up there jamming for the sake of jamming (which, for all I love 03-04, is a constant 03-04 issue for me), whereas IT's big jams (especially on Day 2) often have a bit more fat in them than I'd like. That 39 minute 46 Days, for instance, is (to me) more length than girth; the already-legendary 8/22/15 Prince Caspian is 23 minutes shorter but feels so much weightier and more packed with quality music.

I cannot echo this comment enough. I've seen shows since '96 and I really love the jams that are being produced now more than in any other era. It really seems like almost every jam has a purpose. If they catch the jam not going anywhere or they can't lock up, then they don't just noodle around searching for the groove. They move on to the next song and see if it's journey is meant to be.