I think it's a slight misconception among fans that tours get better as they go along. Specifically after the band started partying hard in the late 90s, I think you see better tours in the first run of shows. Summer '97 this feels true, although you don't like those Texas shows as much as I do. Summer '98 that west coast run of shows is absolute fire (I think 4 of those shows now have official release). Fall '98 has a strong start through 11/2. And then September '99 is inconsistent, but some great shows early in tour.
I think it's a slight misconception among fans that tours get better as they go along. Specifically after the band started partying hard in the late 90s, I think you see better tours in the first run of shows. Summer '97 this feels true, although you don't like those Texas shows as much as I do. Summer '98 that west coast run of shows is absolute fire (I think 4 of those shows now have official release). Fall '98 has a strong start through 11/2. And then September '99 is inconsistent, but some great shows early in tour.