Best Overall Show of the Backspacer Tour

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  • OTOTO
    OTOTO New York, NY Posts: 190
    Backspacer Tour Shows I attended and ranked.

    1) MSG 2
    2) Philly 3
    3) Philly 4
    4) Hartford
    5) Cleveland
    6) MSG 1
    7) Newark
    8) Seattle 2
    9) Seattle 1
    10) Philly 2

    That was really hard actually b/c all these shows were great in their own right. Seattle was very cool being the very first time Backspacer songs were performed live w/the exception of Got Some, The Fixer and Supersonic. Just b/c Philly 2 is ranked last doesn't mean anything. it was a great show. . but they all have to fall somewhere.
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  • candleofthought
    candleofthought Posts: 897
    I am shocked nobody has brought up Vancouver BC!
    There's alot to be said for Nowhere
  • ledbetterinc
    ledbetterinc Posts: 25
    The show ( fill in with worthless opinion here) I was at hands down was the best, all others pale in comparison.
  • RifleSmile
    RifleSmile Posts: 7
    BELFAST

    Whilst I am biased because it's my hometown, it was for my money the best setlist of the tour, and what also makes me happy is the number of people from other parts of the world who came to our neck of the woods to see PJ and experienced the great Northern Irish crowd and hospitality.

    It brings a smile to my face to see the people on this site compliment our city and people which isn't something we have always been famous for....
  • illegal pants
    illegal pants Posts: 13,471
    i'll say Melbourne, even more so than an Adelaide harmonica and RITFW that will rock your face off from Christchurch
    wah
  • Chris Desi
    Chris Desi Posts: 19
    Hartford!
  • Manofthepresenttense
    Manofthepresenttense Posts: 259
    Boston

    Release opener

    Best versions of Unthought Known, Undone, Solat, Lrom, Just Breathe, Pilate and Push me Pull me ever!!! IMO

    Crown of thorns and Smile!!!

    The crowd!!!

    No major flubs by the band or by Eddie either surprisingly!!!! considering the setlist

    They nailed every song!!!!!

    The band knowing there was only 1 show in Boston they and gave it their all and we were rewarded

    A must have boot for sure
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  • ManOfTheHour75
    ManOfTheHour75 Posts: 339
    candleofthought wrote:
    I am shocked nobody has brought up Vancouver BC!

    I agree that was an awesome show and to be seventh row was great. But have you heard L.A night 4 , that's the show I wish I was at, easily better than the Philly shows and get's my vote for best of tour!
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  • Gary Carter
    Gary Carter Posts: 14,077
    shows i went to

    1. philly 2 09
    2. philly 4 09
    3. msg 2 10
    4. philly 3 09
    5. msg 1 10

    i only rank philly 2 #1 cause me and my buddy from work got really shifaced before and during the concert
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  • SoonForgotten2
    SoonForgotten2 Posts: 2,245
    metsfan wrote:
    i only rank philly 2 #1 cause me and my buddy from work got really shifaced before and during the concert

    And that's what music is all about.
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  • why go home
    why go home Posts: 287
    1. London/Berlin 2010 cant decide between either
    2. Dublin

    Didn't do the US dates but would have to have been 1 hell of a show to be anywhere close to either of these
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  • jnaught
    jnaught Posts: 74
    I only saw Columbus, so clearly that's my favorite (one hell of a show!); however, I originally downloaded the Perth, Au show just to have a copy of 'Throw Your Arms Around Me' and, I gotta say, I absolutely love that boot! The energy in 'Breakerfall' as the opener, moving into 'Why Go', 'Corduroy' and 'Gonna See My Friend' is just insane!
  • renzorock
    renzorock Posts: 59
    Philly! 4, 1, 2, 3. Then Newark. Amazingly underrated show. Hartford was brilliant as well.
  • WeBelongTogether
    WeBelongTogether Posts: 340
    CantKeepMeHere wrote:
    MSG II
    Philly Night 3

    correct answer.
    Camden - 5/28/06; Camden - 6/20/08; MSG - 6/25/08; Newark - (Ed Solo) 8/7/08; Philly - (Ed Solo) 6/12/09; Philly - 10/30/09; Philly - 10/31/09; Newark - 5/18/10; MSG - 5/20/10; MSG - 5/21/10
  • WeBelongTogether
    WeBelongTogether Posts: 340
    also - as has been said, Newark is def. underrated. Alone, Immortality, Indifference not as a closer, Jersey Girl. Great show.

    Philly 4 was obviously one of the best pure experiences. last ever show at the spectrum. 40+ songs, over 3 hours. the boys in costumes. Bugs. Crown of thorns. may not have had the best flow of songs, etc - but let me tell you, it was an unbelievable experience. The confetti during RitFW had the band and crowd in sheer delight. Ah, memories.
    Camden - 5/28/06; Camden - 6/20/08; MSG - 6/25/08; Newark - (Ed Solo) 8/7/08; Philly - (Ed Solo) 6/12/09; Philly - 10/30/09; Philly - 10/31/09; Newark - 5/18/10; MSG - 5/20/10; MSG - 5/21/10
  • JordyWordy
    JordyWordy Posts: 2,261
    BELFASHT.

    By a country mile.
  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,296
    JordyWordy wrote:
    BELFASHT.

    By a country mile.

    :lol::lol: I'm listening to Belfast right now, and its a REAL GOOD show, but not sure its the BEST. But, i'm guessing you were there? :lol:
  • satansbed
    satansbed Posts: 2,139
    i can only speak about europe but dublin belfast and berlin are the top 3 shows ive ever been to, i think they even top shepherds bush
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    Berlin......so easy...choose any year u want..
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  • wozza77
    wozza77 Posts: 300
    why go home wrote:
    1. London/Berlin 2010 cant decide between either
    2. Dublin

    Didn't do the US dates but would have to have been 1 hell of a show to be anywhere close to either of these


    Wow you are the first person i've heard say London was as good as Berlin.
    Now it all comes down to numbers, now I'm glad that I have quit
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