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joechip I think set 2 of 7/3 is a bit better than what you give it credit for. In my opinion, the "Ghost" in the set is only inadequate if you bring the expectation that the song should be the improvisational high point of the set. I think it worked quite well in context if the expectations are removed. The jam established a mood in a coherent way and wound down organically, playing to a natural conclusion....in fact, you could argue that it was a more creative Ghost than a fan favorite version like 12/31/2010 Sure, it's ok to be disappointed when they wind it down and decide to start up Jibboo, but listening back it actually flows pretty nicely for me. And the Light and Waves brought plenty of satisfying exploration later in the set.

Add to that the best "Party Time" yet by a big margin, and you've got a solidly above average set, with unconventional setlist choices. The Meatstick> Faulty Plan closing was a little bit puzzling, but up to that point it was rock solid. And even that "Party Time" may have gone unappreciated because the placement seemed so weird, but it seriously ripped.


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