@johnnyd said:

Nice review, @MiguelSanchez.

How did the crowd react to that Fuego tease in 46 Days? I know at home, I was like, "Whoa, what was that? Did anyone get the license plate?" And I just listened to it about 5 times in a row here at the office.

I know its not everyone's first choice, but I'm glad many fans can still enjoy a song-oriented set or show once in a while, regardless of the inevitable digi-criticism. When done well with good playing and flow, it can lend itself to a high-energy experience, keeping everyone on their toes.

I'd also like to questions whether, while many fans might consider a lack of jamming the result of an "off night" for the band, is it possible they enjoy ripping through like 25 songs in a night on occasion? And that should be an expected, if not embraced part of the package?

One of the best run of shows I ever saw the band play was the Northeast stretch in Fall Tour '10, which largely were shows similar to this one. The Manchester show in particular was hot. There were no "breakout" jams in any of those shows, just high energy and outstanding flow and musicianship.

My favorite show of Summer '13 was Gorge 1, which another show which focused on flow and precision than long jams.

Additionally, the band has a lot of new material and we need to give them the freedom and space to experiment with it and play around with set placement. Of course I'm making a big assumption that this is what's going on.

I look forward to hearing this show for myself. My gut tells me they're gearing up for Northerly Island. The boys HAD to have been frustrated with last year's run and I'm sure want nothing more than to enjoy a very memorable weekend in Chicago.