So I'm finally listening to Newark...

I've been working my way through the whole tour and got to this bad boy this morning. I'm thinking, "Wow, this shows kicks all sorts of ass!" and then it hits me. Not only is it awesome for what they played, I realize that they didn't play Corduroy, Elderly Woman, or Betterman.
Now I know that there are plenty of threads bashing the staples they play all the time and I don't want it to sound like I'm doing that, but it was refreshing to know that on occasion they trim the fat so that songs like Alone, Immortality, In Hiding, Brother, Footsteps, etc. end up being played at the same show.
What's funny is that I figured for sure that it would have been forever since those three songs were not played in the same show, but sure enough it happened at Manchester last year as well, so go figure.
Now I know that there are plenty of threads bashing the staples they play all the time and I don't want it to sound like I'm doing that, but it was refreshing to know that on occasion they trim the fat so that songs like Alone, Immortality, In Hiding, Brother, Footsteps, etc. end up being played at the same show.
What's funny is that I figured for sure that it would have been forever since those three songs were not played in the same show, but sure enough it happened at Manchester last year as well, so go figure.
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After re-reading the set list and listening to the crowd boot, I can honestly say I really didn't appreciate this show the way I should have. Part of that may have been the great feeling of hearing Footsteps live for the first time in 20 shows tipping the scales on the other 29 songs.
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There's no doubt that the "crowd" didn't match Boston or NY, but that doesn't mean that the show itself was bad. I had a blast and loved the setlist. I was excited to finally get to hear Brother live.
The band still brought it even if the crowd was tired out from the Boston show the night before. I think everyone was resting up for MSG a little too.
well said my friend, well said.
i still haven't gotten around to listening to the newark boot. :? still going thru the MSGs. perhaps this beautiful weekend......
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But realistically, how many people actually went to Boston and Newark? Probably less than 100. I doubt that had much of an impact on the crowd. Maybe Jersey just stinks (literally and figuratively) Actually I know for a fact it literally stinks.
The Newark show was DEFINITELY up there with the rest of the big dogs. I mean, who would have thought? Newark? :?
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Preaching to the choir here -- i agree with all of this! I loved the show and the boot has reinforced my opinion of the show. Newark followed by both MSG shows was a great week for me -- if only i could have started in Boston!!
I wont argue with those who think the MSG shows were better, but, as a matter of personal preference, Newark gets more play on my ipod.
6/24/08 (MSG1)
6/25/08 (MSG2)
7/1/08 (Beacon Theater -NYC)
10/30/09 (Philly3)
5/18/10 (Newark, NJ)
5/20/10 (MSG1)
5/21/10 (MSG2)
10/18/13 (Brooklyn 1)
10/19/13 (Brooklyn 2)
5/1/16 (MSG 1)
5/2/16 (MSG 2)
3/30/20 (MSG)
9/3/24 I(MSG1)
9/4/24 (MSG 2)
Yeah, at a week removed from getting the boots, I am listening to Newark more than any other shows right now including Philly.
Maple Leaf Gardens - Sep 21 - Downing Stadium, Randall's Island - Sep 28,29 1996 Blockbuster Music Entertainment Center - Aug 29 - Continental Arena - Sep 08 - MSG - Sep 10,11 1998 Jones Beach Music Theatre - Aug 24,25 2000 MSG - Jun 25, 2008 United Center - Aug 23,24 - Philly Spectrum - October 28,31 2009 PruCenter - May 18 - MSG - May 20,21 2010
I HAVE TO ORDER THE BOOTS ALREADY.
Alone, Immortality, In Hiding....!!!!!!
2010 - Newark 5/18 MSG 5/21
2011 - PJ20 9/3-9/4
2012 - MIA Festival 9/2
2013 - Wrigley Field 7/19 Brooklyn 10/18-10/19 Philly 10/22
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2016 - Philly 4/28-4/29 MSG 5/1-5/2