@LightsWentOut said:

These guys deliver. You just need to be there when the UPS man drops off the package.

It's also a fact that those deliveries come less frequently, and with fewer items in the box, than they did at earlier points in the band's career.

It's not that they're playing "badly" right now, but they're content with rarely taking risks. Playing it safe is not what earned them a devoted following and not what kept people coming back for years. Fortunately, there's a new generation of fans able to appreciate what is being played in person. Not having expectations is an excellent way to enjoy a show, but there's no denying that the band doesn't appear to be evolving any more, and they seem perfectly happy that way.