Off and running...sort of.
This show is a solid example of the ups and down that occurred in the latter half of this mighty band's career.
Set one starts off with a solid joyous HC Sunshine. Walkin' Blues is some what disjointed but then Jerry rights the ship with an impressive Jack A Roe.
Next up is we get a very good Desolation Row, a nice surprise from Bobby, and the rest of the set is very strong. Ramble on Rose is joyous and righteous and Phil delivers an extra sweet Broken Arrow.
Jerry croons a late set Lazy River Road which demonstrates how much he loved playing this song.
Music Never Stopped is an excellent choice and well received by the faithful and is great until the bridge, at which Jerry completely botches the transition into the up tempo jam to end the song.
They recover but it is a big " oh crap" moment.
I would highly recommend the one from Shoreline earlier in the year for the way it should have gone down.
Set two is in many ways more consistent but gets launches to a off balanced start with the Help on the Way the transition into Slipknot! well its not a transition.
I would disagree that this is the best Slipknot! of the 90's, or more appropriately post December 1992.
It is very good but I would seek out the one from 10/1/94 to compare.
The Franklin's is very good as is the Saint.
Crazy Fingers continues the great playing as well, but Jerry make a noticeable mistake toward the end of the song. The transition into Corrina is cool, although not a complete fan favorite, as it is full of nice funky interplay from all.
Once again the Drumz> Space is very good and Jerry even teases Lonesome Cabin Boy I believe at the
11:00 minute mark.
The Last Time is very strong, although by this point in the band's career this was a set killer to many, and ends with plenty of force.
The Attics of My Life is perfect choice to redeem all the musical miscues Jerry dropped previously in the set.
Good Lovin' is a triumphant crowd pleasing celebration and the band passionately delivers the goods for one of the best of year.
Billy and Mickey have some fun playing some strange fills before the band punches the clock with a up beat IFTL.
Happy Trails.