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NYCPJNYCPJ Posts: 764
edited May 2010 in The Porch
Just because Boston got an amazing set doesn't mean they will be off their game in Newark.
People have been so quick to bash Newark (it will be 1/2 full, it will be a greatest hits show (is that really so bad?), they saved everything for Boston, Newark is a dangerous city, etc). Im sure PJ is capable of putting on two great performances in a row. And they didnt run out of songs in Boston -- there will be plenty left for Newark and MSG! There is no such thing as a bad PJ show. Im looking forward to it!
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  • MahaloevMahaloev Posts: 305
    Word... 8-)
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,149
    People said Hartford 2008 would suck too.
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  • guacamolejoeguacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    Yeah, but what are the odds of it being epic :o . :lol::lol::lol:
    I'll "settle" for these next 3 shows ;) !
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  • NYCPJNYCPJ Posts: 764
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    People said Hartford 2008 would suck too.


    I remember that. They also bashed the Beacon show, which also followed a great Boston show in '08. And we got Undone, Masters of War, Harvest Moon, Low Light, Army Reserve & Light Years at the Beacon!
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  • neilybabes86neilybabes86 Posts: 16,057
    NYCPJ wrote:
    Just because Boston got an amazing set doesn't mean they will be off their game in Newark.
    People have been so quick to bash Newark (it will be 1/2 full, it will be a greatest hits show (is that really so bad?), they saved everything for Boston, Newark is a dangerous city, etc). Im sure PJ is capable of putting on two great performances in a row. And they didnt run out of songs in Boston -- there will be plenty left for Newark and MSG! There is no such thing as a bad PJ show. Im looking forward to it!


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  • MikeSigMikeSig Posts: 74
    In a way, I guess I'm almost fortunate that I've only been to two PJ shows before, because I don't care what they play - any setlist will seem epic to me. I do understand where people are coming from, though, as I've seen Springsteen 27 times and I do get bored of a lot of regular songs.
  • RedMosquito22RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    Newark will have a hit laden show, no doubt. Betterman, daughter, black, corduroy, etc.
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  • neilybabes86neilybabes86 Posts: 16,057
    RedMosquito22 wrote:
    Newark will have a hit laden show, no doubt. Betterman, daughter, black, corduroy, etc.


    nothing wrong with that


    i think im in that type of mood tonight


    save the b-saides for MSG
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  • nospokenwordsnospokenwords Posts: 65
    Appears to me, each show is better than the last - if this continues, you're in for a hell of a show. Enjoy!
  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    i am not, nor have i ever been...worried or tense over a pearl jam show. it WILL be spectacular. a NJ show is the same crowd, or close to it, as a NYC show. tri-staters represent! :mrgreen: we will be out in force, and we will be loud.....and we will be lovin' every minute of it, and so will the band as we all know how they feed off our energy! you want epic? this week is EPIC. :mrgreen: i haven't even been to 1 show in 2010, and yet, i have no doubts in my mind.


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  • brolocobroloco Posts: 1,237
    you see I remember after the prom in the limo on the way to the hotel it was so much more exciting than when we finally got to the destination..

    newark is gonna be our limo ride on the way to NYC. 8-) it's gonna be FUN!
  • Dirty FrankDirty Frank Posts: 37
    I think we are all gonna be surprised tonite... they added this show in lieu of the msg shows selling out fast. Though it does not look like a sell out tonite. There will be die hards there. Regardless of the "greatest hits" they may play, regardless that newark seems to be getting bashed and everyone seems a little weery. I know it will be a good nite. See you all there. Leaving in a few hours. As usual i Cant wait... oh and from a devils fan, for those who never went to the Prudential center, it will be one of the best venues you have been to. Mark my words. Enuff is enuff.. get up for tonite and rock your asses off!
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  • BubbaBubba Posts: 631
    The Prudential Center is one of the nicest arenas around. As for people who are afraid or leery about Newark being a dangerous city...I take it you've never been to a Camden show?? I went to a show there last year and walked the 2 blocks from the Newark train station...no issues at all...looking forward to doing it again tonight.
  • YieldToNothingYieldToNothing Posts: 3,667
    every pearl jam show is great. some are greater than others.

    after last night i have to come in with zero expectations. you can't walk into every show expecting what happened last night. i'm sure i'll have a blast. i'm sure everyone going will have a blast.

    we got 3 more to go and then who knows when they'll be back around these parts. let's enjoy ourselves!
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,239
    Once you get there you'll remember what seeing the band is about; hits, b-sides, come what may.
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  • DDowning21NJDDowning21NJ Posts: 106
    Why do people have such a problem with a greatest hits shows? its not like they do them all the time and when they pull them it results in the whole crowd being great as opposed to some people knowing a song. Like i would love to get anything off of lost dogs but sometimes a band playing an rarity song that you love doesnt translate it into a great experience.
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  • dirtyFrank222dirtyFrank222 Posts: 124
    :thumbup:There is no bad PJ show
  • weremin23weremin23 Posts: 311
    This show has the potential to not only be epic, but to blow Boston away.

    Keep in mind, Bruce Springsteen lives 1/2 an hour from Newark, and has never showed up at a Pearl Jam show.

    Don't bank on it, Bruce is never a guarantee, but this could be the night...
  • ClutchingBenjaminsClutchingBenjamins Posts: 34
    Why is anyone worried about newark?? The guys are over at the Soho grand having a good time I am sure. They are in the same place for a few days with a break coming up after Friday. I suspect they will be in great spirits. Have a few drinks everyone and enjoy!

    CB
  • Rollingstone123Rollingstone123 Posts: 222
    Because its not completely sold out will probably mean that we'll get something special tonight. The boys are on a roll, and because most of you are predicting a greatest hits set, will most likely return in favor a non- greatest hits- but full on mix! if we are lucky no repeats....I really wanna hear Whipping, Strangest Tribe, Get Right, Hitchhiker, Last Exit!!!
  • NYCPJNYCPJ Posts: 764
    NYCPJ wrote:
    Just because Boston got an amazing set doesn't mean they will be off their game in Newark.
    People have been so quick to bash Newark (it will be 1/2 full, it will be a greatest hits show (is that really so bad?), they saved everything for Boston, Newark is a dangerous city, etc). Im sure PJ is capable of putting on two great performances in a row. And they didnt run out of songs in Boston -- there will be plenty left for Newark and MSG! There is no such thing as a bad PJ show. Im looking forward to it!

    Told you so! awesome awesome show.

    May 18, 2010 Newark, NJ The Prudential Center

    Set List: Of The Girl, Brain Of J, Do The Evolution, The Fixer, Alone, Amongst The Waves, Immortality, In Hiding, Even Flow, Insignificance, Supersonic, Brother, Glorified G, Daughter/Blitzkrieg Bop (The Ramones)/WMA, Unthought Known, Leatherman, Lukin, Once

    1st encore: Just Breathe, Footsteps, Inside Job, Got Some, Go

    2nd encore: Jersey Girl (Tom Waits), You Are, Whipping, Life Wasted, Alive, Indifference, All Along The Watchtower with Ben Bridwell (Dylan)
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    5/1/16 (MSG 1)
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  • HollisBrownHollisBrown Posts: 4,325
    And it was.
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,149
    I don't think I'd say great. More like very good.
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  • ScottandPearlJamScottandPearlJam Posts: 1,126
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    I don't think I'd say great. More like very good.

    Agreed

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  • NYCPJNYCPJ Posts: 764
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    I don't think I'd say great. More like very good.

    Wow - semantics. Now we are breaking down shows between "great' and "very good"?! i had just got a handle on the "epic" classification! Ill just say i enjoyed the show very much and was very pleased with the set list. Immortality, Alone, Brother, Of the Girl, You Are, Glorified G, Brain of J were all songs I had been dying to see.
    Yesterday, there were a lot of people predicting a bad show or a greatest hits show and it certainly wasnt in that category.

    In any event, i hope you enjoyed the show!

    Here are some photos:


    http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlbnyc/set ... 091558382/
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    6/24/08 (MSG1)
    6/25/08 (MSG2)
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    5/18/10 (Newark, NJ)
    5/20/10 (MSG1)
    5/21/10 (MSG2)
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    10/19/13 (Brooklyn 2)
    5/1/16 (MSG 1)
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  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 12,819
    this was a great show
    perfect mix of songs
    and the sound was great
    I happen to like the backdrop, kinda cool and a nice change
    very happy
  • MahaloevMahaloev Posts: 305
    Egh...It was a good show. I was happy to be there. My seat was amazing! Had a super nice time @ the fundraiser. Excellent job Laura. But I must say, Pearl Jam shows don't quite have the same 'energy' like they do in Philadelphia. ;) Maybe we'll have a show or 2 here in the fall? 8-)Thanks PJ for a great evening, rock that shit out @ MSG...
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  • DiRtYyELLoWoCeAnDiRtYyELLoWoCeAn Posts: 1,605
    NYCPJ wrote:
    Just because Boston got an amazing set doesn't mean they will be off their game in Newark.
    People have been so quick to bash Newark (it will be 1/2 full, it will be a greatest hits show (is that really so bad?), they saved everything for Boston, Newark is a dangerous city, etc). Im sure PJ is capable of putting on two great performances in a row. And they didnt run out of songs in Boston -- there will be plenty left for Newark and MSG! There is no such thing as a bad PJ show. Im looking forward to it!



    I was only able to go to Boston this tour and I thought Newark was AMAZING! I have yet to see Of The Girl and Footsteps, GO and Immortality are always GREAT in my opinion!
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  • Out.Of.My.MindOut.Of.My.Mind Posts: 125
    I loved this show. VIP parking was great. Direct access into the venue. It brought us in right at a merchandise table. Scooped up a poster. Love that poster. Happy that Ames Bros. did this one! It liked the venue too. This show blew me away. Danced, sang (every song) cried (Footsteps). Awesome mix of songs. Really solid Setlist. We had good seats section 18 row 10. Great view of the Band. Sound was great! Absolutely no complaints. Thanks to Pearl Jam for coming to Jersey! Very happy to have been part of it.

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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,149
    NYCPJ wrote:
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    I don't think I'd say great. More like very good.

    Wow - semantics. Now we are breaking down shows between "great' and "very good"?! i had just got a handle on the "epic" classification! Ill just say i enjoyed the show very much and was very pleased with the set list. Immortality, Alone, Brother, Of the Girl, You Are, Glorified G, Brain of J were all songs I had been dying to see.
    Yesterday, there were a lot of people predicting a bad show or a greatest hits show and it certainly wasnt in that category.

    In any event, i hope you enjoyed the show!

    Here are some photos:


    http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlbnyc/set ... 091558382/

    I never use the word epic. Ever.

    And I'm not trying to put a damper on the show. But in my opinion I would say very good, but not great. I don't know how other people think of shows, but to me it is easy to tell between very good and great.
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    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
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