ChopApr 23, 2025

Remember late 3.0 & 21-22 when fans shit on peaks in improv?

“That ::insert jam/band:: is too peaky he said as he listened to a 25-min Ruby Waves without a single memorable section.”

Can we all now agree Phish is best when peaking balls while Trey tears the ass out of his guitar?

Show threadJDGApr 23, 2025
Also with Phish, it was totally a thing that for a while in late 3.0 they were kinda going to Insta Peaks when jams started meandering. So I’m not sure who you’re out for here— n00bs or JadedVets of Phish or Goose. But Ph & G have gotten flak for formulaic streaks, and sound best when not doing that
Show threadChopApr 23, 2025

@cottonmather.bsky.social In late 3.0, jams became slower and less focused. We got more long jams but they were far less exciting. I called this Trump-era Phish.

Those with the opposite belief argued Trey stepped back for full band jamming and not everything needs a peak.

Show threadfrostellicus
There was a point in ruby last night where I was begging them to not just peak the jam but to bring the jam somewhere
Apr 23, 2025 at 5:37pmWeb
Show threadChopApr 23, 2025
@maxellxlii.bsky.social Give me all the peaks and fire!