This album is relaxed, friendly, and a lot of fun. It is their true statement of purpose, capturing Trey Anastasio’s unique visions in their rawest form. “Reba,” with its absurd lyrics, intricate design, and renegade momentum is one of their best moments, neatly summarizing the band’s philosophy in 12 minutes. Anastasio may have played with greater force and potency later on, but his creative spark was rarely brighter than here, and he proves himself to be not only a student, but a master of many divergent styles. – Jim Smith