What's a Better Opener: Release or Long Road?

YourDirtisMyfood
YourDirtisMyfood Boston Posts: 4,668
edited August 2009 in The Porch
I like them both but am curious what you think.
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  • kj1nyr
    kj1nyr Posts: 837
    Release. but it's a tough choice.
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  • Force Of Nature
    Force Of Nature York, England Posts: 1,141
    Only heard long road, and it was great. would love release at o2. I think id give the edge to Release
  • Kanye East
    Kanye East Posts: 782
    release
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  • CJMST3K
    CJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    YourDirtisMyfood wrote:
    I like them both but am curious what you think.


    Release.

    I love Long Road, but Release is just a religious experience.
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  • jimed14
    jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    I'll take Release of these two ...

    But, prefer Of The Girl or Wash as an opener to both of these.
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  • Dissidentman
    Dissidentman Posts: 15,378
    I'm all for Release as the opener. Hope they use it in Chicago...
  • Lizard
    Lizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    Lucky enough to have heard them both as openers but I still go back to RELEASE.....maybe it is nostalgic since that was my very first concert opener song.
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
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  • mrpink90
    mrpink90 Posts: 415
    Since Release is the greatest opener in the history of concerts, im going with Release
  • ledvedderman
    ledvedderman Posts: 7,762
    Long Road
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  • nevmiles
    nevmiles Ottawa, ON Posts: 1,363
    Release.

    Only b/c I've never been a huge fan of Long Road - that, and Release is awesome.
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  • loveboatcaptian
    loveboatcaptian Posts: 138
    Release.. Not even close. ;)
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  • Dissidentman
    Dissidentman Posts: 15,378
    mrpink90 wrote:
    Since Release is the greatest opener in the history of concerts, im going with Release


    Agreed
  • Tonykin
    Tonykin Posts: 252
    Release...
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  • Grandmas Jam
    Grandmas Jam Posts: 1,860
    Hard To Imagine!!!




    But for the puposes of this thread, Long Road
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  • danny
    danny Posts: 2,283
    YourDirtisMyfood wrote:
    I like them both but am curious what you think.


    release all the way please play at 02!
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  • DiRtyFranK38
    DiRtyFranK38 Posts: 3,131
    this, my friend, is a very tough question. i'm dying to see both! they both have levels of emotion that send chills down your spine. wow. i truly cannot answer that question. once i whitness them both i'll come back to you!
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  • Gonzo1977
    Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    Both are amazing and work really well as openers.

    Touring Band 2000 sealed the deal for me as far as "Long Road" is concerned.

    That was such a powerful and moving version -especially in the context of the 2000 tour- I still get emotional everytime I see it.

    I love how during: "The Sun is Setting, The Sun Will Rise Another Day" part you can see Mike singing along with Eddie. It's definately a top 5 Pearl Jam moment and song for me.

    Hope they open with "Long Road" in Toronto.
  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,073
    i've never seen either live and i would choose long road if it were up to me.
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  • CJMST3K
    CJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    mrpink90 wrote:
    Since Release is the greatest opener in the history of concerts, im going with Release

    mrpink90 - this was the best way to word it!

    THOUGH, i AM hoping on Halloween that they open their Encore with Release instead!! ...seriously, how cool would THAT be?
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  • PJTEXAS
    PJTEXAS Texas Posts: 222
    I like both but I prefer Oceans just cuz it's different
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