As an example of the kind of thing I like to hear instead of 'They quoted this classic rock tune from my childhood during song XYZ,' I'd note that the 6/4 Hood > Have Mercy > Hood features far less 'buttery' segues than many other versions of 'Have Mercy' over the many years, yet it works splendidly in the moment: rather than 'beat-matching' or lining the songs up rhythmically, they boys match up the *moods* of the two songs, shifting smoothly between bedrock rhythms while losing none of the delicacy or flow of the 'Hood' jam.

It's also the best-sung 'Have Mercy' in a while, whipping the October 2010 version. Very nice to hear 'em nail those vocals.

Page uses the Hammond organ *beautifully* to smooth out the segue back into 'Hood.' It's capable, empathetic, adult playing without the ostentation (skillwise) of old-fashioned Phish. Gorgeous work, and a lot more interesting - though harder to talk about? - than the fact that Trey quotes 'Lizards' during the 'Hood' jam.

A few cents more,
wa.