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There's definitely space and need for considered criticism, of course, especially when evaluating the 'historical' significance and repeat-listening quality of this wondrously organic, evolving music. I welcome .net recaps that offer the author's own experience of the show, no matter how critical.
But at least recap the whole show -- don't flub or phone in your impressions, skipping songs and details, just because you think the band did. Recaps are at their best when they balance considered criticism with the kind of knowledge and analysis that comes from deep appreciation of the band, which is .net's specialty. SPAC2's recap was spot on in this way.