I rediscovered my 2000 boots a few months ago and could not believe how great they were. The recording quality is excellent and the band sounds awesome. The different covers they played were right on the money and tied in with the locations they were playing. Matt was playing much heavier, too.
Time to get started on getting these bootlegs. Thank you all for the help and recommendations of shows!
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Yup I keep saying this, bring back the Ayotte kit. This Yamaha sucks!
I knew he played a different kit back then. Man that Ayotte sounded awesome. So much thicker than the yamaha. I don't know if it's because he was still pretty new to a lot of those songs, but Matt played much more aggressive in 2000. His fills were sick.
I feel like he is much more straight forward now, still awesome, but not as much as he was in 2000. Compare The '00 Given to Fly to any version after.
The Verona boot was good. Listening to the Lisbon boot now and the Portuguese love Pearl Jam!
"I'd rather be, I'd rather be with, I'd rather be in PORTUGAL!!"
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
There are many good 00 boots. After listening ot them all several times, a big favourite in terms of sound and band performance is sept 1st in philly.
They just nailed that show!
Ditto that. I have 25 or so of the 2000 bootlegs and Philly 9/1/00 is not only my favorite of the tour but among the best ever shows, I think. Other unmined gems from this period IMO - Ljubljana is actually a very solid and underrated show, Katowice II of course, Verona, Milan are all solid. Lisbon is fun because its a tour opener, the crowd sounds insane like at a European soccer game and the band is a bit more refined, the tempos of some of the tunes is a little more deliberate than any other shows so it's a different sounding show. I've actually never been crazy about the Vegas show (Ed was sick) but prefer Boise and San Diego. San Bernadino opens with RVM which is sweet; Atlanta, Tampa and Chicago are all enjoyable - longer shows with lots of hits, so probably pick one of these. The other underrated gem is Boston 2 from this tour (Boston 1 is the one everyone talks about but 2 is money.)
There are many good 00 boots. After listening ot them all several times, a big favourite in terms of sound and band performance is sept 1st in philly.
They just nailed that show!
Ditto that. I have 25 or so of the 2000 bootlegs and Philly 9/1/00 is not only my favorite of the tour but among the best ever shows, I think. Other unmined gems from this period IMO - Ljubljana is actually a very solid and underrated show, Katowice II of course, Verona, Milan are all solid. Lisbon is fun because its a tour opener, the crowd sounds insane like at a European soccer game and the band is a bit more refined, the tempos of some of the tunes is a little more deliberate than any other shows so it's a different sounding show. I've actually never been crazy about the Vegas show (Ed was sick) but prefer Boise and San Diego. San Bernadino opens with RVM which is sweet; Atlanta, Tampa and Chicago are all enjoyable - longer shows with lots of hits, so probably pick one of these. The other underrated gem is Boston 2 from this tour (Boston 1 is the one everyone talks about but 2 is money.)
Yay I just got another six of the shows from my neighbours who received the package for me! Manchester, Wembley I, Katowice II, Zürich, Milan and Barcelona! So what to hear first?!
The Verona boot was good. Listening to the Lisbon boot now and the Portuguese love Pearl Jam!
"I'd rather be, I'd rather be with, I'd rather be in PORTUGAL!!"
If you like the Portugal one you'll love San Sebastian too.
My top 10: Boise, Columbus, Milan, Katowice 2, San Sebastian, New Orleans, San Diego, Nurnburg, London 2, Pittsburgh. For the record the only boot I'm not that fond of is Prague which has a good setlist and apparently was a good gig but it doesn't come across so well on the boot for some reason? All the California gigs are a good listen!!
Like a book among the many on a shelf...
Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
The '00 boots are rediculous. The mix is perfect in terms of each instrument. It is very well balanced. Matt's drums sound is awesome....they have such a more fuller sound then the set he uses now. He also was more "flashy" than he is now. Listen to any version of God's Dice from this tour....
Binaural is such an underrated album live. I wish they played more tracks from this album now.
To me the 2003 boots are the best quality. Buffalo, The Mansfield 3 shows (07/03/03 is a serious sleeper), MSG's, State College are all classics. The Japan/Australia legs were fantastic as well.
2000 is great as well...although does slightly lack bass and overall warmth (for lack of a better term)...the volume level is also set far too low...especially during the European leg...so you have to crank your volume to get it loud. This can be a problem if youre playing tracks from different years like the 2003 boots.
You're obviously NOT talking about about the European 'Leg'...
The European 2000 boots are the highest quality boots the band have released - sure, they're a little bass-shy compared to others, but it's overstated a lot of the time - just turn up your bass control if it bothers you.
The Euro 2000 boots have wonderful dynamic range, much more so than any other boots the band have released. The 2003 boots are the complete opposite, they've been compressed to headache-inducing levels - not good.
I have most of the 2000 boots. I bought a few, but got most of mine via trades. If some of you who are buying these on ebay are interested in trading, let me know. If you don't have very many boots to trade, I'd be happy to do B&P (blanks and postage - you send me blank discs and an envelope with paid postage and I copy your requested shows and send them back). I was able to kick start my collection by finding some fans who were willing to do B&P for me. Anyway, PM me if you're interested or have any questions about trades/B&P.
**Obviously, 1 for 1 trades or B&P only. I'm not looking to make a profit or get more than a 1 for 1 trade. It's just about sharing the great music.**
"Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them." - Thoreau
No time to be void, or save up on life, you've got to spend it all
Really, really digging "I Got You" from the Verona show.
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Alright, you guys have sold me.
I am gonna try my bestest
to snag me a gooder off ebay.
Thanx for posting some particularly good
dates/venues to seek out.
Cheers.
'Cause you don't give blood and take it back again.
Really, really digging "I Got You" from the Verona show.
That was actually released as a single believe it or not.
Really? Was it just a European single?
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
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Well I checked that out and didn't hear a YL mate, may be you got a wrong track... If you want I can send it to you.
You're obviously NOT talking about about the European 'Leg'...
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
I knew he played a different kit back then. Man that Ayotte sounded awesome. So much thicker than the yamaha. I don't know if it's because he was still pretty new to a lot of those songs, but Matt played much more aggressive in 2000. His fills were sick.
I feel like he is much more straight forward now, still awesome, but not as much as he was in 2000. Compare The '00 Given to Fly to any version after.
"I'd rather be, I'd rather be with, I'd rather be in PORTUGAL!!"
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Ditto that. I have 25 or so of the 2000 bootlegs and Philly 9/1/00 is not only my favorite of the tour but among the best ever shows, I think. Other unmined gems from this period IMO - Ljubljana is actually a very solid and underrated show, Katowice II of course, Verona, Milan are all solid. Lisbon is fun because its a tour opener, the crowd sounds insane like at a European soccer game and the band is a bit more refined, the tempos of some of the tunes is a little more deliberate than any other shows so it's a different sounding show. I've actually never been crazy about the Vegas show (Ed was sick) but prefer Boise and San Diego. San Bernadino opens with RVM which is sweet; Atlanta, Tampa and Chicago are all enjoyable - longer shows with lots of hits, so probably pick one of these. The other underrated gem is Boston 2 from this tour (Boston 1 is the one everyone talks about but 2 is money.)
Yay I just got another six of the shows from my neighbours who received the package for me! Manchester, Wembley I, Katowice II, Zürich, Milan and Barcelona! So what to hear first?!
btw - one word about Ljubljana: GROWER!
My top 10: Boise, Columbus, Milan, Katowice 2, San Sebastian, New Orleans, San Diego, Nurnburg, London 2, Pittsburgh. For the record the only boot I'm not that fond of is Prague which has a good setlist and apparently was a good gig but it doesn't come across so well on the boot for some reason? All the California gigs are a good listen!!
Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
2000 is my fav tour to listen to
2000 is great as well...although does slightly lack bass and overall warmth (for lack of a better term)...the volume level is also set far too low...especially during the European leg...so you have to crank your volume to get it loud. This can be a problem if youre playing tracks from different years like the 2003 boots.
The Euro 2000 boots have wonderful dynamic range, much more so than any other boots the band have released. The 2003 boots are the complete opposite, they've been compressed to headache-inducing levels - not good.
vegas is awesome, so is san diego.
**Obviously, 1 for 1 trades or B&P only. I'm not looking to make a profit or get more than a 1 for 1 trade. It's just about sharing the great music.**
No time to be void, or save up on life, you've got to spend it all
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
I am gonna try my bestest
to snag me a gooder off ebay.
Thanx for posting some particularly good
dates/venues to seek out.
Cheers.
That was actually released as a single believe it or not.
Really? Was it just a European single?
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Yea, a promo from the Verona show. There was also a betterman/even flow disc from the Spain show.
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