As far as the original post, I'm really glad that the band DOESN'T jump around like a bunch of rabbits on speed anymore. There were some classic shows in the "old days", but the band is much more consistant now. Mike still goes apeshit, but that comes natural to him. If the other guys did it, I'd just be embarresed.
Ed looked a bit nervous when he first got up there.
Sydney, Australia - March 12, 1998; Sydney, Australia - February 14, 2003; Sydney, Australia - November 8, 2006; Sydney, Australia - November 25, 2006; Brisbane, Australia - November, 2009; Gold Coast, Australia - January, 2014, Gold Coast, Australia - November 2024
I prefer them NOT to run around looking like idiots...
Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
When ever I see them live on you tube or for real, they're always laid back, and when you compare it to the 1991-1994 live videos they ust to jump around, stage dive, go crazy. Now they just stand and play.
What are you getting at? This seems like a pointless thread.
It blows me away that anyone can listen to this year's boots and say they're playing at the same level as even 2003 or 2006, there's no explanation other than blind ignorance. 2008 should've been called The Emperor's New Clothes Tour...[/quote]
Not to be picky but I happened to be listening to State College boot in 03 and Ed screwed up lyrics to numerous songs, mostly ones that hadn't been played in years (Satan's bed) He actually dared to crowd to leave. I think it just shows that they're human and will never have a completely perfect show from beginning to end. how many times over the years has he screwed up wishlist? It makes each show special. I was at Mansfield 1 this year and I thought it was unbelievable. They are like fine wine, only getting better with age!
I've definitely noticed it - it's certainly their sloppiest tour ever.
Too bad it was just a short tour, the tour was over as soon as they were starting to sound a little better.
I didn't think much of the first US leg in 2006 either but they improved greatly by the West Coast shows, it's hard to know if it would've been the same this time around though.
The root of the problem is that nobody seems to notice if they completely screw up or not and they know it, so what's their motivation to rehearse?
It blows me away that anyone can listen to this year's boots and say they're playing at the same level as even 2003 or 2006, there's no explanation other than blind ignorance. 2008 should've been called The Emperor's New Clothes Tour...
Maybe I got lucky b/c Hartford 08 was near the end...but it was 90 degree heat with 95% humidity, the guys played 28 songs, and Ed was running/jumping around like an animal. I've listened to my boot for the last five days non-stop. They don't sound rusty/sloppy to me? When we left that show, we were blown away. I totally disagree with this thread.
Comments
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
2015 - Colbert show - 9/23 Global Citizens Festival 9/26
2016 - Philly 4/28-4/29 MSG 5/1-5/2
Ed looked a bit nervous when he first got up there.
and
TO BILL BRASKY!
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
2015 - Colbert show - 9/23 Global Citizens Festival 9/26
2016 - Philly 4/28-4/29 MSG 5/1-5/2
are you serious? look what i posted on the first page...............
8/7/08, 6/9/09
He also slept with my wife.
To Bill Brasky!!!
Other than that i seems like you are just trying to provoke an argument over nothing.
Not to be picky but I happened to be listening to State College boot in 03 and Ed screwed up lyrics to numerous songs, mostly ones that hadn't been played in years (Satan's bed) He actually dared to crowd to leave. I think it just shows that they're human and will never have a completely perfect show from beginning to end. how many times over the years has he screwed up wishlist? It makes each show special. I was at Mansfield 1 this year and I thought it was unbelievable. They are like fine wine, only getting better with age!
9/29/04 Boston, 6/28/08 Mansfield, 8/23/09 Chicago, 5/15/10 Hartford
5/17/10 Boston, 10/15/13 Worcester, 10/16/13 Worcester, 10/25/13 Hartford
8/5/16 Fenway, 8/7/16 Fenway
EV Solo: 6/16/11 Boston, 6/18/11 Hartford,
Maybe I got lucky b/c Hartford 08 was near the end...but it was 90 degree heat with 95% humidity, the guys played 28 songs, and Ed was running/jumping around like an animal. I've listened to my boot for the last five days non-stop. They don't sound rusty/sloppy to me? When we left that show, we were blown away. I totally disagree with this thread.
Hartford, CT 1998
Hartford, CT 2006
Hartford, CT 2008
Albany, NY 2009
Hartford, CT 2010
Hartford, CT 2011