u/tubalord8

It's as of these masters of entertainment haven't been bringing a different setlist every show for 40+ years and killing it.

They went years without playing Fluffhead. There were songs left out of the Baker's Dozen that people had hoped to hear. They can mix it up, and they have proven to do so, while bringing high energy, top tier shows.

I think it's super exciting that they are pushing to 9 shows without repeats (and honestly, it doesn't even feel like it's been that much of a push). You end up with new show dynamics. Like 4/25 (the one Sphere show I'll get to this time around) - that first set was atypical, but it had incredible flow. If Phish had kept the same songs on a five-show rotation that we normally have, I didn't think we'd get that set, and we'd all be worse off for it.

Don't worry about what's on the table. Open your mind and enjoy the ride. This band is extraordinary right now, and you don't want to miss it.

Edit: this clearly came across as "why does anyone discuss setlists?," which was not at all my intent. I love setlist discussions. I love show anticipation. This was supposed to be about encouraging people to have an open mind about the possibilities and must have instead come across as judgmental. Truly my mistake.