Which bootlegs are you listening to right now?

wndowpayne

LA 9/30/09 Ben into Rats is cool as hell..Im liking this show..great guitar tones..

Choccoloccotide

Columbia '08

Newch91

Springsteen - Perth 2/8/2014

Popmartijn

Philly, 21-10-13
My favourite show of the four I saw last year (Philly 1 & 2, San Diego, Oakland)

sr238194

Charlottesville 2013.

shetellsherself

Charlottesville 13. I'm speechless. So much has been said about this show. This is easily one of my favorite bootlegs ever. The encore... The End, thumbing my way, and sleight of hand are all such beautiful performances. The whole show was excellent. (Except what happened on whipping?) lol. Ed's voice on The End just kills me

23scidoo

I just done with Pheonix '13.. the first encore was more than great..

boyo79

Irvine I '03

Lovely version of Of The Girl opens with some beautiful beats by Matt. It's a trio of high tempo songs next with Last Exit, Save You and Corduroy. Ed's voice sounds strained a few times during Save You. Corduroy is excellent. Ed then briefly addresses the crowd before going into Love Boat Captain. During Even Flow, Ed forgets the lyrics to a couple of verses but Mike's solo more than makes up for that. A few songs later, Jeremy is fantastic - a really enjoyable performance. It starts a good sequence; Wishlist with a nice extended outro and improv from Ed, Immortality is great and extremely groovy towards the end jam/outro. This leads into Whipping and Deep. Thumbing My Way and Black provide a lull in the tempo and flow, Black still superb. Rearviewmirror closes the main set.

The first encore begins with You Are and there is some lovely guitar work by the guys towards the end. After Daughter, Ed sings a few lines of Ben Harper's "My Two Hands" accapella before Stone starts up Alive. Blood ends the encore, Ed introducing it as 'another singalong'. The second encore starts off with Ed telling the crowd that the band has been told they have 15 more minutes on the stage and if they go over curfew it costs 'a chunk of money'. Despite this he talks abit longer before starting the first song. He ends saying it'll cost $5000 and they are happy to play the songs for the crowd. I Am A Patriot starts the encore off; it's a song I've really enjoyed hearing on the 2003 boots. Down and Crazy Mary follow. Ed then calls for the house lights and Baba O'RIley starts; however it's not the final song of the night, Yellow Ledbetter also gets in on the act.

I'd rate this as an average boot.

AmherstJammer

London UK June 6, 1992

Newch91

San Diego 2013

TamaDrummer91

Dallas 2013

The first show of Leg 2 Lightning Bolt Tour.

Ed ends the first verse of the Pendulum opener by singing, "Nothing works for me anymore" instead of "My shadow left me long ago." This is not distracting at all, and otherwise is a great opening. The tone of Jeff's bass is so warm on Nothingman, Matt's snare too has a warm "pop" tuning. Ed's vocals go a little thin and a hair raspy at one point in Nothingman, but it sounds more like he's waking up instead of worn out. He still sings the song better now than in 2000, much more passion nowadays. Can't Keep is a huge surprise and rarity, fitting nicely in the third song slot. Mike's work on Can't Keep sounds ear pleasing and crisp with this stellar boot mix. It’s one of the more lively versions of the Riot Act opener I've heard. Interstellar Overdrive into Corduroy is absolutely perfect after Can't Keep in terms of flow, working extra well to get the blood pumping. Jeff's tone, again is close to godliness. Stone adds that bright accented riff at the end of Corduroy that I love (he doesn't do it all the time). That makes a very good and mostly tight 5 song start as a whole. Mike's solo in LB is always a highlight. MYM has a distinct rawness to it that I hadn't noticed in leg 1, and I actually enjoyed this version more than most. The ending of the rocker sounded much more cohesive than it did in leg 1 to my ears. Got Some flows wonderfully coming out of MYM. We get a breather as Ed says hello to the crowd, addressing the fact it's been 10 years since they have visited Dallas. And fitting for Dallas, Brain of J is next and is simply thrilling. One of my favorite PJ tunes, this version of Brain of J is elevated by Jeff’s bass line and tone stealing the show. Stone adds a little fast buildup before his solo that was really cool, never have I heard him do that before. All too often BOJ is followed by a slower song, I am happy to hear WWS follow it up to keep tension high. I've heard tighter versions of WWS, but it's a decent one. Ed flubs the lyrics a little bit and the band is a little unconvincing a time or two, but there's worse versions for sure. Ed briefly mumbles the first line in the pre-chorus of Sirens and the vocals sound weak at times. The Sirens chant that began in CVille, that comes after the song ends, actually has the whole band playing and not just Ed. Lukin-Not For You is next. Ed cannot sing Lukin worth a bloody damn anymore. NFY is mostly just a good but average version. Jeremy has a sense of urgency towards the end, and is a version that's subtle in its approach (may take a listen or two to appreciate.)

Ed notes the anniversary of the JFK tragedy and the overall need for better gun control. The Texas crowd seems mostly receptive to Ed's remarks. In a ballsy move, Glorified G is played next. Matt's kick drum and Jeff's bass are powerful and hit hard. It's an excellent performance of the Vs rarity that really adds to the main set. Jeff's groove towards the end of the song is high in the mix too, superbly gratifying. Infallible proceeding Glorified G is appropriate in terms of lyrical meaning between the two songs. Ed gets some of the lyrics mismatched on Infallible but does a good job to disguise it, and he begins Unthought Known as soon as Infallible ends. I am rather fond of that fluent transition. Betterman ends the main set. The crowd sounds pretty loud, but as was the case for all other 2013 boots, they are mixed considerably lower than the past few tours. A good main set as a whole. Can't Keep, Brain of J, and Glorified G are awesome versions; Sirens being the only small distraction.

The opening trio of songs for the encore has a nice, extra folky vibe to them and flow wise are perfect together. Ed's vocals are a tad thin on Yellow Moon and he mixes the lyrics up a little like he did in Pendulum, but still the song is beautiful and a glorious staple for the LB tour. Future Days certainly is one of the better versions from the tour at this point (only CVille and Brooklyn 2 from leg 1 are slightly tighter). Footsteps ends the folk trio and is a quality performance from all. Daughter pulls us into a more groovy vibe, gently increasing the energy. These first 4 songs are just superb together and absolutely enjoyable. It's kind of nice to hear Daughter without a 5 minute tag! Mike's effects are enough to keep me entertained. Boom and Matt continue to have timing issues on Chloe Dancer, as they did in leg 1. Again, most listeners will pay no mind to it. Ed's vocals are so mellow yet passionate though, he truly carries the tune. The transition into Crown of Thorns is seamless, and what a near perfect version of Crown it is. The band really nailed it this tour. Ed sounds really into the song and the subtle guitar work on the bridge from Mike and Stone is utterly mysterious sounding. The audio mix picks up on those textures well. Ed says that one was for Andy, and when he thinks of Dallas he thinks of Andy. Why Go is tight but Ed's vocals shriek a time or two. Jeff's bass tone is much better than leg 1 though in my opinion, a little lower in the mix but brighter tone. Ed plays the intro riff to Porch differently while the crowd sings the intro! It's off time but a lot of fun. Jeff is ON with the jam in Porch. That concludes the first encore, which is a true winner. I enjoyed it more than the main set. Truly, the entire encore had a laid back vibe that just felt so right.

Ed sounds like he's in a happy mood as he addresses the crowd. Nothing too memorable but he comes off well spirited telling them he may see them at the bar later, and tell the story about a certain shirt. Small Town is played for the back of the stage. Ed's brief chuckle and laugh at the song's beginning is precious (not to sound sappy). Matt's kick is boomy as can be, but it's a respectable performance and has a light hearted feel. The Real Me sounds much better here than in Charlotte 2013. Jeff as always is outstanding in the song; his bass tone is equally phenomenal. DTE this late in the set finds Ed's vocals sounding more calm than usual, but I actually kind of like it that way. Some of his little screams are still pretty strong though, and you can tell he is just full of energy. Jeff again is high in the mix, making it a fun version of DTE. I hate to be redundant over and over about Mr. Ament in this boot, but his work is a highlight for this show. Carrie Brownstein plays guitar on RITFW and Annie Clark adds some brief vocals. Indifference closes out the show. Ed is off time through much of Indifference, but it actually kind of works and doesn't throw the band off. Of course, Ed's vocal patterns tend to be off rhythm normally anyway (on purpose).

Dallas will go down as one of the black sheep from the 2013 tour. It is severely underrated. If you just let this one sink in a little, it goes a long way. I've said it before and continue to stand by it; vibes can make or break a show much more often than rarities can. This show is one of those boots that is about vibe and feeling. A very good boot and it’s in my top tier from 2013 so far.

boyo79

Irvine II ‘03

Can’t Keep opens the 2nd night in Irvine. Spin The Black Circle, Save You and Grievance provide high energy early on but Ed’s voice doesn’t sound so good during all three songs at times for me. Cropduster sounds excellent however; Ed then greets the crowd and tells them they are part of a live broadcast on radio. Nothing As It Seems & Even Flow showcase Mike’s guitar as does Half Full. Ed gets the crowd to join in on Ben Harper’s “My Two Hands” during Daughter. It’s a good tag and performance of it by the band. During the intro of Corduroy, Ed again plays radio dj saying “94.9FM San Diego – your independent radio station”, which he mentions numerous times throughout the gig. An extended Untitled leads into MFC, which has a few bum notes during the intro but is quality after that. During Black there is a few mishaps by Ed, forgetting some lyrics and then coming in at the wrong time but musically it’s a top performance . Porch closes the main set.

Like Irvine I, I Am A Patriot opens up an encore - this time the first encore. I think the night 2 performance shades the night 1 version. Between Evolution and Small Town, Ed talks about how they came up with the band name saying they wanted good initials and based it upon a guy called Phil Jackson. State Of Love And Trust is a wreck - Ed forgetting the 2nd verse and letting the band carry on. He then makes another attempt and flubs it. Excellent performances of Crazy Mary and Alive close the encore.

The band return to the stage and Ed talks about the FCC and a bill being passed before going into Know Your Rights. It's a solid performance, as is Bu$hleaguer and I'd say this is one of my favourite versions on the tour so far. It's two cover versions to end the show and 2 night stand with Fortunate Son and Rockin' In The Free World. On RIFTW, Matt plays guitar and Jack Irons returns to the drumkit. It's interesting to hear the different drumming styles of Matt and Jack and it makes for a different performance of RIFTW than what we normally get now.

Ed lets the side down a few too many times here forgetting lyrics & verses (it's clear he's having a great time though) and it makes for another average boot for me.

WhatYouTaughtMe

Phoenix 2013, vault 1 and 3 have been in my rotation this week. It's great to hear the difference in vibes and production through the years.

mcgruff10

9/29/96.....Randall's....gotta be top three pj shows of all time

Newch91

San Diego 2013 again. This is one amazing boot.

RS151862

SLC 95

mcgruff10

Which slc? Night one had that amazing improv while I always thought night two was the better show

RS151862

mcgruff10 said:

Which slc? Night one had that amazing improv while I always thought night two was the better show

Night 1.. Seeing all the talk about the show on the Porch thread inspired me to listen again, Just another incredible mid 90's PJ show. If they officially released all the Vs, Vitalogy and No code shows I'd go broke.

boyo79

San Diego '03

Betterman unusually opens here, Ed asking the crowd to take the early part. After Betterman, it's a fairly energetic sequence with Evolution, Save You, Animal, Given To Fly, Get Right and Even Flow. Get Right is one I usually don't like hearing live but this is one of the better performances from the tour. I Am Mine sounds absolutely delightful here, very enjoyable performance. The mix on Half Full is superb, Jeff's bass and Matt's cymbals sound crisp at times adding into the guitars just makes it great. Not For You sounds very 'grungy' and Ed's guitar out of tune at times I thought. There is a gap before the next song starts and it's not clear what for with Ed only saying "this take just a second". Finally Mike starts off the intro to Present Tense. Ed flubs a few lyrics but luckily this doesn't take away from the song too much though the beginning of when the instrumental part starts is certainly off time between the guys. Blood is as furious as ever and Ed sounds out of time during the early parts of Rearviewmirror though there is some nice guitar licks during the instrumental jam between the guys.

When the band come back out for the first encore, Ed addresses the crowd and tells them that he and Matt used to see alot of bands at the venue and then reels off a bunch of them. Eventually the encore starts with You Are, just like Irvine I. A very pleasant Small Town follows with the crowd in good singing form. Daughter continues the low tempo feel to the encore, Ed tags People Have The Power. Go ends the low-tempo flow and also the encore.

The second encore begins with Ed on the ukelele performing The Who's 'Blue Red And Gray'. Before starting the song Ed goes on a rant/pisstake about Jewel. I'm not even sure why but it leads into telling the crowd they turned down $6m for Alive to be on a Viagara commercial! The gig gets back ontrack with Sonic Reducer and then Alive which closes the second encore.

Noteworthy, Arc makes it's live debut here but isn't on the boot at the bands wishes. This starts a third encore but only Baba O'Riley is on the boot.

A good boot but the flow drops a bit for me during the encores.

Pap

Chile 2013