@beargonefishin said:

Um, every Phish show since 2000 has been devoid of what they used to be. 2.0, 3.0, all just ways of saying inferior shows and versions. Phish refuses to put in the time and practice it takes to even be remotely what they used to be. Hence why the first 10 shows of summer were nothing but repeats and 4 minute songs. It's sad that it went from what I saw in 95-2000 to now all they can get excited about is the song order. I could care less when what song was played first, play them right and with jams for Gods sake!!!!!

I appreciate your comment, but I think if you asked Phish, they would've said that they were simply 'getting by' or 'going through the motions' in 99-2000. Additionally, we really don't know exactly how much the band is rehearsing, but as the guys age they may stick to playing 'repeats' out of a fear of not being able to nail more complex material.