*** Manchester 2 Fanviews Here 6/21/12 ***

Dr. Delight

Ugh, Just Breathe= setlist killer.

dimitrispearljam

drummerboy_73 wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol1iSvhCkmU

thanks

Long Gone Day

Hitchhiker! Now we just need Pearl Jam to play Gremmie and I'll die peacefully.

IgotshitID

I like this set list better then the first night

eeriepadave

dimitrispearljam wrote:

drummerboy_73 wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol1iSvhCkmU

thanks

:thumbup:

YieldToNothing

hitchiker sounded pretty badass. never realized how "rock lobster" the riff is. jam was killer and again, this shows that this band is constantly looking for new ways to challenge themselves and add wrinkles to the setlist. can't wait to get my ass to europe....hopefully they have an 'in the moonlight' for me (got it at AV, want it again)

magga1976

That setlist looks fucking spectacular

12345AGNST1

wow, what a set. Lucky brits

blindsummit

Went to both nights @ Manchester, Night 1 right at the back in the seats, enjoyed it but was so far away from the action. Night 2 snagged a standing ticket and got down in front of Mike. UNBELIEVABLE! PJ absolutely nailed it, phenomenal gig.

Eraserhead

Another great show from start to finish.

While waiting in line, I was next to two brothers who'd driven up from Devon. One of them had never been to a gig before, EVER! What a great way to start your live experience with a PJ show. Hope you liked what you saw!

And a first for me - standing at the MEN. Never done that in 17 years of going there. Incredible to be right down the front for the band, despite the crushing, haha. What a set. RVM, Hitchhiker, Sonic Reducer, YL/Little Wing.

Hope everyone had a great time and got home safely.

Fabricio

I'll tell you this: Present Tense was unforgettable.

FrankJam

Absolutely amazing set. Both nights were brilliant, but they way they came out of the traps last night was phenomenal.

I wish they'd played Dissident at some point but the set-list last night edged it for me across the two nights.

eclpdola

What a gig! Opening songs rocked the place, Hail Hail, Present Tense and Off He goes highlights for me. Wish I had got tickets for more European shows now.

Johnny Aggro

Have to admit last nights set list eclipsed the opening night. I was at the first show but not the second. Comments about the crowd might be somewhat valid. I was at the barrier right in front of mike, but even the row behind me wasnt crushing up to us. Very bizarre.


Still though, the 20th was a Mega show.


So its Sky Arts 1 for IOW for Sat night then get my ass to the Ziggo dome for Tuesday!!!

crags72

Two incredible shows, never thought I'd see them do a "double-header" in my own back yard. Fantastic memories

milan

Went both nights
On the floor Wednesday - fantastic, allowed me to "sing my lungs out"

Last night (fucking amazing ) in block 203 with two friends that I was trying to turn on to this amazing experience - one never moved except to go to the bathroom, the other asked me what that song was after Evenfow - I feel like a failure.

But Mrs Milan had a ball both nights (10c seats wednesday and in block 203 with me last night). She bought a pirate £5 t shirt outside with the Christchurch poster image on the front, but horror of horrors, the Hyde Park 2010 gig details on the back - readers can see her Hyde Park reviews in the archive.

It's our 28th Wedding Anniversary today - celebrating with Bruce.

pandora

milan wrote:

Went both nights
On the floor Wednesday - fantastic, allowed me to "sing my lungs out"

Last night (fucking amazing ) in block 203 with two friends that I was trying to turn on to this amazing experience - one never moved except to go to the bathroom, the other asked me what that song was after Evenfow - I feel like a failure.

But Mrs Milan had a ball both nights (10c seats wednesday and in block 203 with me last night). She bought a pirate £5 t shirt outside with the Christchurch poster image on the front, but horror of horrors, the Hyde Park 2010 gig details on the back - readers can see her Hyde Park reviews in the archive.

It's our 28th Wedding Anniversary today - celebrating with Bruce.

ah! Happy 28th Anniversary!

What a great way to celebrate ... three in a row
Enjoy!

Moemai

http://open.spotify.com/user/moemai/pla ... NvqGA82Ufu

CC252

That may well be the best show that I've been to thus far. I was so bummed about missing night 1 after the collapse of the 10C presale and not being able to score decent tickets through general sale, but boy am I glad that I just happened to be online when that 2nd show went onsale!

Maybe that setlist was a little nod towards some of the hardcore fans that missed out on decent tickets for night 1?

Highlights for me: I Am Mine, Lukin/Not for You, Present Tense, Off He Goes, Hitchhiker (obviously) and Sonic Reducer.

I don't think I've left any of the other PJ shows I've attended as pumped as I was last night.

I'm super excited for Amsterdam 2 now, but I actually fly in on Tuesday night, so if the flight's on time I might head over to the Ziggo and try and score a ticket for night 1!

strummers

Johnny Aggro wrote:

I was at the first show but not the second. Comments about the crowd might be somewhat valid. I was at the barrier right in front of mike, but even the row behind me wasnt crushing up to us. Very bizarre.

Hmm weird- we were literally right in front of Mike on the first night and the crushing was pretty bad. So much so that quite a few people had to be pulled out as they couldn't take it.

Overall they were both great gigs! Being at the front you can't really get a visual on how the crowd are reacting, but judging from the singing and noise I thought it seemed like a good crowd! The gig was bloody great for an opener, Ed was in fine form and they seemed to be having fun.

The second night though - to use the parlance of our American friends they 'knocked it out of the park'! Was pretty much lost for words afterwards. Can't wait for Scandinavia!

Thanks also have to go to the venue staff and the 10c - the organisation of the early entry was pretty good on the first night and as perfect as you can get the second night! The one line and one door worked unbelievably well. Cheers guys - see you in Stockholm!!

duffer

Maybe if the Crowdsurge fiasco hadnt happened there would of been more 10c members in for the first night and it wouldnt of been the "accountants and bankers " Eddie aluded to !

manclass

Still blown away by last night - the entire arena was bouncing, but to be fair first night they started off with a different vibe so was always going to be full on from the word go last night.

First night I thought Eddie didn't sound as great or was into it as much as last night

Thank you to the father and son who sold us the Weds night tickets - hope they rocked out last night, standing

And ending last night on YL *bows down*

Between both nights I got every song I could have have, and did, wish for. Betterman twice - twice!

Amazing.

Post gig blues will kick in once I stop playing the set lists on repeat

dimitrispearljam

love the happiness of the people

Spags

First time seeing the band two nights in a row and it really is something special. Felt like one long gig with one long break in the middle. Night one 2nd encore was completely off the hook and they carried straight on night two kicking in with Go and Animal. The Deep story was ace, Hitchhiker was a surprise and loved hearing Sonc Reducer. The lighting guy turned up for night two too, the place looked almost as good as it sounded. Best two days of music ever, great people night one outside the Blue Oyster Bar and big up to Canada Steve (hope your tour goes well). Next stop Prague, enjoy the shows and the Island of Rain!

YoxallManchester

Spags wrote:

First time seeing the band two nights in a row and it really is something special. Felt like one long gig with one long break in the middle. Night one 2nd encore was completely off the hook and they carried straight on night two kicking in with Go and Animal. The Deep story was ace, Hitchhiker was a surprise and loved hearing Sonc Reducer. The lighting guy turned up for night two too, the place looked almost as good as it sounded. Best two days of music ever, great people night one outside the Blue Oyster Bar and big up to Canada Steve (hope your tour goes well). Next stop Prague, enjoy the shows and the Island of Rain!

sinclairs Oyster Bar

The Rock

What a show! First night was really special for me, second night was more of a kick in the face!

Opening with Go and Animal is just insanity. Crowd was BOUNCING non stop, I was in block 114 so could see the floor and they were going nuts and so was I!

I actually lost my mind for some reason during Lukin. When the song kicked in, I was jumping around and looked at the floor and people were just going MENTAL and I totally flipped out. It was like I had a sudden rush of adrenaline to my heart! I just grabbed my head and went "arrrghhhhh!" at my girlfriend haha. Not sure what happened there. :?

Live debut of Hitchhiker? The majority of the crowd seemed totally not bothered about it, but I was losing my mind again.

Wishlist? Absolutely beautiful.

Deep? I think that might have been the first time I heard that one live.

Better Man was better than it was the first night, the crowd was loads more into it second time around.

One other thing....FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY I got to hear Off He Goes. Anyone who knows me knows that the two main songs I've always wanted but never seem to hear are Off He Goes and In My Tree. Well, now there's only one. What a beautiful version last night, truly something special.

Overall, two STELLAR nights that I'll not soon forget! Certainly makes the 2009 show a distant memory.

lastexitlondon

this show was epic the set list made all the difference starting go,animal,hail hail really sets the mood .
i wish they would do a more night 2 set lists on night 1 if you know what i mean

diamond_marmalade

Incredible Night. It edged night one but I agree with a previous poster who felt they were two parts of one experience. I think that is a great way summing it up. With regards to the temperature the Arena was a LOT cooler than 2009 and made for a better experience for fans and the band alike. The crowd was wilder tonight helped by the blistering start.

Setlist was killer. 'Off He Goes' - I couldn't believe they played it and an awesome version. 'Present Tense' was magic. 'Hitchhiker' was fun. 'RVM' - Crown went bananas when it came back in after the Jam. I loved 'Inside Job'. 'Great finish with 'Ledbetter'.

I have spent about £90 on merch over the two nights. Poster Night Two was better. It was an AMES design(also a pound more expensive?) I think I will leave the merch alone in Berlin! The tour t-shirts didn't grab me as much this time although the Shut and Listen t-shirt is fun.

A Big Hello to Leanne - Apologies for the sweaty hug at the end! I didn't really get to talk to the gang but I will hopefully meet you all in Berlin.

The Big Cheese

Just got back, great set. only PJ can have the palms of your hands sweating . But was it worth the wait! It seemed for a second the whole arena went silent in antisipation and then they just exploded into, Go, Animal and Hail,Hail, I am mine into wishlist really worked for me (plus the old man needed a rest never been a huge fan of the latter but i stand corrected.

Then Even Flow, insane crowd singing, great solo from Jermima McCready someone on the thread will have to remind me of Ed's new name. Band ready smokin from here on in, many highlights gotta mention stormin version of RVM which threatend to lift the roof and beautiful little wing solo on the end of YL.

Band seemed in great spirits. Needless to say i left tired, bruised, stinkin but with a big 'FUCK OFF' grin on my face.

bring on next week.

Also a big thankyou to Geoff and his daughter for the banter, hope we meet again

Ray

texasistheSTEVEN

Night 2 was the one. Holy Shit, you could tell from the first notes of Go that the band were pumped for the night. First time I ever seen them not do a slow opener and it worked so well. Go into Animal into Hail hail into I am Mine. Perfect!

Every song they played for the night I looked at my mum with a WTF HOLY SHIT look on my face as it was banger after banger.

Still can't get over Hitchhiker, love that song and loved hearing it live. Deep was also incredible as that is too often a looked over Ten track.

Did they play Rearviewmirror?!?!?! I totally forgot that bit, blame the booze/euphoria.

JUST WOW at that night. Still buzzing now and I just got back to London. Poster was also insane and I somehow snagged a 1/4 (so the merch lady told me) variant which is so kinda disgusting but brilliant.

BEHOLD THE LIZARD QUEEN
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