There's only been two shows ive been at out of around 12 where I've really noticed James struggling at times and only once where it was actively a detriment to the show. The first was the Images&Words Tour. I was expecting it to be a tough go of it because of the material, and some songs were rough, but overall it was still a fine show. The View show I saw was the other one and it was just rough. The Images tour was tough because James couldnt really hit the high notes anymore(which I think was expected and not the end of the world) but the View show he was forgetting lyrics, coming in early/late to verses/changing melodies to hit notes that were sharp or out of tune. It was just a very rough performance.
I saw a performance of Caught in a Webb, and boy, thats a rough one. I just don't understand what the point is pulling songs like that out when you know your singer cant perform them. It can't just be James, because im sure the band picks the songs as well. I just don't get it. I want to see James up there succeeding and singing the songs comfortably and it feels like he is not being put in a position to succeed.