One of the best introductions to a review I've ever read. Felt like i was beginning a novel. No glossing over details rest of the way either. Well done.
My favorite line... "Pounding, pulsing, spacey funk surges from the PA and my pants, which are now long gone, sent me a "Dear John" letter saying they have no use for me ever again."
Excellent description of each highlight and the only parts you glossed over were the negatives which i appreciate. Mention them, but do not focus on them.
The segue into Plasma was absolutely flawless and from what i could hear from my couch the crowd felt the same magic you did. That entire four song section was my personal highlight.
I hope you exercise your story telling talents in your every day life and didn't rip the seams out of your last good pair of pants here on a phish review. ????