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Do the Evolution or Evenflow?

JasonEJasonE Posts: 531
edited June 2010 in The Porch
It seems to me that Evolution for some time now has been a given to be played at shows. It seems it's become a staple as much as Evenflow and Alive, maybe even more so than Corduroy or Yellow Ledbetter. If you had your choice to hear only one of the two (DTE or Evenflow) at a show, which one would you rather hear and why? Personally I would go with Evenflow, never ever get tired of hearing it and Mike's solo is always a highlight for me.
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    OGT92OGT92 Posts: 1,588
    That's a tough one. If I had to choose though, I'd go with DTE only because I've seen EF 12 out of 13 times. I've seen DTE 11 times so it has to break even with EF. :D
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    8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    not that i care much either way, but i'd prefer even flow.
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    Still In HidingStill In Hiding Posts: 370
    Even Flow is a better song, but its at least twice as long as DTE, so ill go with DTE under the condition that the show would have an extra song
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    mookiemoochie16mookiemoochie16 Posts: 521
    I'm gonna have to go with Do the Evolution.
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    Gary CarterGary Carter Shea Stadium Posts: 14,002
    81 wrote:
    not that i care much either way, but i'd prefer even flow.
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    South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    Even Flow by a mile.

    Never really liked DTE that much at all. The only part of that song I like is when Stone breaks it down on the solo.
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    pjscorp5pjscorp5 Ohio Posts: 42
    Evolution!!!!!
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    Pearl DrummerPearl Drummer Posts: 4,617
    Still In Hiding wrote:
    Even Flow is a better song, but its at least twice as long as DTE, so ill go with DTE under the condition that the show would have an extra song
    i have to agree with you on that one
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    JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    I like them both - can't choose. For more all out insane mayhem DTE is better; for just hard core rocking, its EF.
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    LostdogsinthegardenLostdogsinthegarden Posts: 844
    Do the Evolution is the winner here folks. Evenflow is a great song, but totally tired. DTE still has the energy that makes me look forward to hearing it live.
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    StuffnJunkStuffnJunk Posts: 896
    edited June 2010
    Do the Evolution - may be my favorite song, closely beating out other worthy contenders...as eddie himself once said during an interview, "i pretty much like everything about that damn song"

    Even Flow - they play it too fast, the solo is too long and self indulgant, and i thought i was the only one who uses this song a piss break song, but i notice this is really starting to catch on among more "hardcore" fans
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    WobbieWobbie Posts: 29,698
    here's your answer...

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    Brain-o-JordanBrain-o-Jordan Posts: 31
    this is tough, i think that even flow is an intense and strong song to hear live but on the other hand DTE is very lively also, the thing i like about that song live is when we all sing hallelujah, its amazing when Eddy hands it over to the audience to sing and we all do it right, its an amazing feeling being apart of that. its hard to say which one i'd rather hear
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    RiotZactRiotZact Posts: 6,217
    Still In Hiding wrote:
    Even Flow is a better song, but its at least twice as long as DTE, so ill go with DTE under the condition that the show would have an extra song
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    JasonEJasonE Posts: 531
    StuffnJunk wrote:
    i thought i was the only one who uses this song a piss break song, but i notice this is really starting to catch on among more "hardcore" fans

    You can't be serious.
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    GibsonGibson Toronto Posts: 2,581
    DTE keeps me in my seat, but EF lets me pee. Both are good for a different reason.

    I think I would have DTE as the keeper.
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    BrainofBGABrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,042
    EVEN FLOW!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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    FeiracoFeiraco Amsterdam Posts: 255
    Even Flow, no doubt....
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    ChazzChazz Somerset, UK Posts: 1,133
    it's evolution baby!! :D:D ..............it's my fave song, never, ever tire of hearing it
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    SoonForgotten2SoonForgotten2 Posts: 2,245
    DTE without question. EF is beyond tired.
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    StraitlineStraitline Posts: 77
    edited June 2010
    I love both songs.....but if I HAD to pick....it would be Do the Evolution! :thumbup:
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    stardust1976stardust1976 Posts: 1,301
    NO contest - Do The Evolution. Hands down.
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    pandorapandora Posts: 21,855
    yep it's Evolution baby!
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    Thoughts arrive like butterflies....!!!!!!!

    was so easy this one... :)
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    skidmanskidman Posts: 66
    Love em both, but definitely DTE....
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    ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 7,654
    DTE
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    OceanInDisguise13OceanInDisguise13 Behind the sun Posts: 920
    EVENFLOW all the way. Hands down. My all time fave PJ song. Can't explain it. Gives me the chills. Gets my blood pumping and my heart beating so fast. I jump up and down nonstop when I hear it live. I get so into it. For a song to have that much affect on a person...just wow.
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    LineOneMightyFineLineOneMightyFine Posts: 347
    DTE by a country mile. This one really rocks and unites the crowd. Impossible to be bored during this in your face rocker.

    EF hasn't been played well since the early 90s. Way too long, played way too fast, its completely lost its funk & power. If only they could recapture the magic of that Dave A studio cut.
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    Yes WayYes Way Posts: 453
    stardust1976 wrote:
    NO contest - Do The Evolution. Hands down.

    And also hands up. :)
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    JUKINJUKIN Posts: 102
    evenflow!
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