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 threadStage Banter GuyApr 23, 2025
People who think Trump-era Phish is really good are idiots and shouldn’t be listened to.
Show threadChopApr 23, 2025
@tweeterreprise.bsky.social Truth
Show threadTHE BandinoApr 24, 2025
I would take the best 2017-2019 jams over the best 4.0 jams any day. 4.0 shows have been more consistent beginning to end but the jams just haven’t been as special IMO, albeit a few exceptions in 2021 maybe.
Show threadChopApr 24, 2025
@bandino.bsky.social Bandummy
Show threadTHE BandinoApr 24, 2025
You know I’m right. 2019 MSG Tweezer. MSG 2018. Dicks 2017. Many Baker’s jams. Lots of Fall 2018. All more memorable jams than almost anything from 4.0 with just a few exceptions.
Show threadChop
@bandino.bsky.social no
Apr 24, 2025 at 1:58amWeb