, attached to 2023-07-29

Review by Surfer722

Surfer722 At this point the bar has been set so high at MSG over the years that anything less than transcendent often feels open to criticism. I agree with another reviewer that the show started off quite strong but took a bit of a dive once the Dogs began barking through the PA. Maybe I liked it, maybe I didn't. Still can't decide.  But aside from a well played Bug which always sounds incredibly big in MSG, the next segment all the way up to Moonage didn't quite get me to where I was hoping to go on a raucous Saturday Night.  Fun readings of Horn and Foam are always welcomed, but it was really Moonage that lifted the set and brought the fire back into the building and set us up for the 2nd frame. The Wedge caught me by surprise a bit.  I have grown so accustomed to the 2nd set opener long being a monumental jam vehicle that I raised my eyebrow a bit when they eased into Wedge.  However, it was pleasant nonetheless. And then we get Fuego. And we're off!  Worth a listen for sure. If size matters it had both length and girth and definitely delivered. That was legit. Oblivion and Wingsuit? Okay. Not bad. Not great.  But 2001 actually was great and had some sizzle in it for sure.  The rest of the set was all pretty solid and the crowd seemed to be in full rage mode for most of it.  It was a strong finish without question. In summary I would say this was a very solid show.  Song choices definitely had an impact on the evening for me, but that's just my opinion.  The fire was there.  The jams were there.  The crowd was there.  It was all there.  But somehow I left feeling like there could have been more.  With so many incredible shows over the years to go back to at MSG I'm probably not burning this date into my mind for anything other than that Cracklin' Rosie bit for when I need a good chuckle. Overall it was a very good show. But I'm already onto the next.  It's Sunday.  It's the 30th.  It's MSG. The weather is perfect. The boys are warmed up.  If I were asked to pick a night to be the one....tonight could very easily be my pick. But you never know.  And never knowing is what has kept me coming back decade after decade. Enjoy the show.


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