If we're drawing up dream sets on paper, this one just about nails it for me. Only thing I'd substitute is the Plush for Remedy.
Enough about me. This show bangs harder than your upstairs neighbor after an evening of booze n blow.
Diesel Driver has some nice clean jamming out of the gate before setting up for the Fake the Fate transition - a journey on its own. Copy and paste for FtF, and the transition into Plush.
Now I realize I said I'd drop this in favor of another tune...that's just personal preference. The thing is: this Plush is a gd groove that breaks into some "Ain't That Wrong"-like peak jamming. And after that peak is where some real magic happens. It's subtle, quiet, and short - but for the final 80 or so seconds of this song, there is a TON happening. The amount of communicating, exchanging of ideas, and improvisation that happens in these few seconds says all you need to know about the current state of Spafford. They are so deeply connected with each other, themselves, and the room - at a level they've not reached until recently, but have been building to, since Cory joined.
The drop into Postman is goosebump-inducing, and the Postman itself is flawless.
Plans will never not make me dance wherever I may be when it comes on.
And here comes Taco...early on this version showcases the same time of deep connection I referenced in describing the end of Plush. Additionally, there's an astonishing display of range of sound from Cory early in this version. How does he do it?! And yeah, Brian takes the solo to 11. Did the fire alarm go off? Should probably check the batteries if it didn't. An extended jam after the big peak? Let's go! Weasel is excellent. Cory continues to shine. Incredible night for him.
Palisades does it's thing, tugs at your heart string; surprise key-change drop into Anyone.
Fun banter/Manson fakeout/Salamander. What more could you want?
