@harborseal we had parallel experiences and observations. I posted a review on the show page . . . the shorter tunes to wind up set I hit me harder than they usually would. I chalked it up to my attitude but perhaps they were actually that good.
And I don't think it's wrong to say the Pillow Jets and Piper topped the Tweezer. I enjoyed the hell out of that Tweezer but again, set and setting . . . Pillow Jets and Piper had more meat and were more creative relative to the safer (and tight) grooves of the Tweezer.
I agree it was a bit uneven. That's the way it is when they are jamming THAT MUCH.
And yeah, Mike was turned up just enough in the mix to be clear and powerful, but not so much that the sound became plodding or overly bassy.
@andrewrose I'm glad we got our wish for tour to be in high gear for Bethel 1 (from the "first five thread" IIRC). Love your review.