April 7, 2024

Port Chester, NY

7 songs · 1h 22m

Drive — Cotter's first big jam and the band does not hold back one iota. First developing a ripping dual-guitar jam for several minutes - very active Trevor - before Cotter seamlessly transitions into the "second jam." Patiently builds into a bliss motif reminiscent of the ending of "SOS," peaking massively and concluding just short of the 31-minute mark.

6 songs · 1h 30m

Pancakes — Not multi-section like the first set's "Drive" but is at least as good. Chaos slowly begins to creep in as Rick introduces a dark melody to build upon as Cotter really shows what he can do. Perfect re-entry atop the peak as Rick gradually teases the ending "Pancakes" riff a number of times before committing to the landing. Must-hear.
Everything Must Go — Revised arrangement with propulsive drumming from Cotter leads to a jam that could not be more different from Fall '23 versions. Initially winds up in a great blissy space that reaches a natural conclusion, but the band instead opts to put the pedal to the metal and strike into a dance groove. Peter hits into some filthy envelope filter clav work before transitioning into marimba while Rick slowly guides the band back into the euphoric conclusion of the song.
This Old Sea — First version with Jeff on acoustic guitar and it sounds great. Jam coalesces into a cool groove before sliding perfectly -> to "Factory Fiction," probably the most notable thing about this one.

1 song · 11:31