BEST SETLISTS FROM 2013....

chaunce

now that the first leg of the tour is behind us, which show(s) do u think had the best setlist. out of the 25 shows which show do u think was the best? i like low light but eddie sang this alot this tour & always very early into the set. what if any song would u have replaced low light w/ ....ok i know this is a run-on question but answer whatever u like...

asaters

Phoenix had the best setlist in my opinion. However, I wasn't there to experience the energy of the crowd. Had a great time at the 3 shows I was at(Wrigley, OKC & SEA), and had they played the setlist as planned at Wrigley, that would have taken it(in my opinion).

Seattle's setlist left something to be desired. But before I am attacked for saying that, please remember that we all have our own opinions, favorite songs, and songs we want to see live.

While I was very thankful to be at all the shows I was able to attend, in future tours, I will be happy to take my chances at seeing my favorite songs(again, in my opinion) in another random city, preferably closer to home, other than Seattle. After following all of the setlists throughout the tour, the expectations for Seattle were set extremely, possibly unattainably, high by those on the Facebook threads I was following. And I'll take some of the blame on that as well. The expectations I should have set in my own mind, should have been set lower, or maybe none at all. Other than to expect a three hour rocking show from my favorite band. Lesson learned.

But every show that I've seen over the last few months, has left me wanting more. That's what's great about this band. I don't think I'll ever get sick of the excitement behind what's next from these guys. Until next time.....

Pap

Worcester 2 (superb flow)

rb115565

The Vancouver setlist was very good there was 4 or 5 songs on there that hardly get played anymore Breakerfall, Gods Dice, Gonna see my friend, Thumbing my way and even Oceans

rb115565

You could also add Can't Keep to that list of songs that hardly get played

chaunce

i think i agree- vancouver's setlist is tight.

dimitrispearljam

1.San Diego
2.Spokane
3.Charlottesville

retropony

what makes a great setlist? I'm not trying to be a smartass, but it seems every setlist makes somebody happy. With so many great songs, how can there be a bad setlist?

TigaSefi

it is easy to work out

1) look at all 25 setlists
2) choose the setlist that hits a high %-age of your "want to hear songs"
3) bang, there's your favorite

PJ218304

On the topic of set lists... and I'm sure this has been asked many times before... but can anyone tell me why they play Even Flow at every show?

Eraserhead

Vancouver is the correct answer.

BinFrog

Pap wrote:

Worcester 2 (superb flow)

I don't mean to pick on you, but you posted this before and I responded to it the same way:

Worcester 2 (aside from Other Side being played which was amazing) was by far the tamest setlist of the tour (and I was there). It had its moments and I had a great time at it, but even compared to the other 4 I saw it finished dead last in terms of over all show, setlist, energy and "wow" factor.

BinFrog

BinFrog wrote:

Pap wrote:

Worcester 2 (superb flow)

I don't mean to pick on you, but you posted this before and I responded to it the same way:

Worcester 2 (aside from Other Side being played which was amazing) was by far the tamest setlist of the tour (and I was there). It had its moments and I had a great time at it, but even compared to the other 4 I saw it finished dead last in terms of over all show, setlist, energy and "wow" factor.

BUT let me add:

I love the fact that it's possible to call a 29-song show on this tour "tame". That = an amazing tour any way you look at it.

dimitrispearljam

BinFrog wrote:

BinFrog wrote:

Pap wrote:

Worcester 2 (superb flow)

I don't mean to pick on you, but you posted this before and I responded to it the same way:

Worcester 2 (aside from Other Side being played which was amazing) was by far the tamest setlist of the tour (and I was there). It had its moments and I had a great time at it, but even compared to the other 4 I saw it finished dead last in terms of over all show, setlist, energy and "wow" factor.

BUT let me add:

I love the fact that it's possible to call a 29-song show on this tour "tame". That = an amazing tour any way you look at it.

same a 2 hours and half show as short..this band spoil us badly

chaunce

i think by playin even flow every show it gives mike a chance 2 shred & just unleash. some of these jams are so fresh & raw. I'm glad even flow is a staple.

chaunce

i think by playin even flow every show it gives mike a chance 2 shred & just unleash. some of these jams are so fresh & raw. I'm glad even flow is a staple.

Pap

BinFrog wrote:

Pap wrote:

Worcester 2 (superb flow)

I don't mean to pick on you, but you posted this before and I responded to it the same way:

Worcester 2 (aside from Other Side being played which was amazing) was by far the tamest setlist of the tour (and I was there). It had its moments and I had a great time at it, but even compared to the other 4 I saw it finished dead last in terms of over all show, setlist, energy and "wow" factor.

I wasn't there. Just look at the flow. Play the audio recordings in this row and hear how smooth the mixes are (if it happens to have a fade-out Winamp plug-in it works even better). Amazing. I like when PJ do that (which they do not do often). Another example for me is Vancouver 2009. I've listened to the bootleg and I cannot say that I liked it a lot, but the flow of the show gave me a nice feeling overall.

RE4790

PJ218304 wrote:

On the topic of set lists... and I'm sure this has been asked many times before... but can anyone tell me why they play Even Flow at every show?

Because not everyone has seen PJ 50 times and if it was your first, potentially only PJ concert... wouldn't you want to hear it?

dimitrispearljam

PJ218304 wrote:

On the topic of set lists... and I'm sure this has been asked many times before... but can anyone tell me why they play Even Flow at every show?

cos its one of their best song

Who I Am

25 shows Deep and Philly 1 is in my top 5 with this set And the Philly connection with the band:

Long Road
Why Go
Brain of J
Animal
Pilate
Leash
I got shit
Not for you
STBC
Man of the hour
Off he goes
Mother
I believe in Miracles
Crazy Mary
Sonic reducer
Indifference

SVRDhand13

Who I Am wrote:

25 shows Deep and Philly 1 is in my top 5 with this set And the Philly connection with the band:

Long Road
Why Go
Brain of J
Animal
Pilate
Leash
I got shit
Not for you
STBC
Man of the hour
Off he goes
Mother
I believe in Miracles
Crazy Mary
Sonic reducer
Indifference

That show was incredible and I have been surprised to hear little about it on these boards. I think the recency of the second leg has made people forget about how great Leg 1 was. Also, Pendulum opening every night (besides 1) made Leg 1 seem more predictable, even though the sets changed significantly.

RE4790 wrote:

PJ218304 wrote:

On the topic of set lists... and I'm sure this has been asked many times before... but can anyone tell me why they play Even Flow at every show?

Because not everyone has seen PJ 50 times and if it was your first, potentially only PJ concert... wouldn't you want to hear it?

And it lets Mike shred for a while while Ed rests his voice.

mydogmookieblaylock

PJ218304 wrote:

On the topic of set lists... and I'm sure this has been asked many times before... but can anyone tell me why they play Even Flow at every show?

i think it was chicago 2009 and a guy had a no evenflow sign. Ed said Mike has to play it or he will go crazy -- its what keeps him from killing guys like you (the guy with the sign) and then Ed offered to help Mike beat him up.

johnmc1976

I know this a little off topic, but what if PJ just came out and did a backwards night. You know, open up with RTFW and shook things up a bit.? I was not at any of the LB shows, so they all seemed great following from a distance. That being said here is my top set lists of the tour:

1. Calgary
2. Vancouver
3. San Diego
4. Hartford

ikiT

Charlottesville
Phoenix
Spokane

and then San Diego, Hartford

dtnmusic

I was at Calgary and Spokane. Of my now 8 shows, Spokane was the best one Ive been at (first show, Seattle, Dec '00, right there too). So many gems, and rare shit like Stone singing (whether you like the song or not it was rad energy), the Brain of J haircut (how can you write that into a setlist), the return of PJ after 20 years to Spokane. The hotel full of PJ fans, and the bar playing non stop PJ made it a great vibe. Huge gets for me:Pendulum (hadnt seen it yet, love it). Tremor christ. Present tense. Push me, pull me. I wont back down (amazing). Nothing as it seems. Footsteps. Dont gimme no lip. Brain of J (haircut rarity). Plus many 'standard' awesome songs. Encore 1 was crazy! And yes, being 15 feet from center stage for 3 hours and 11 min didnt hurt either!

F_Rhoderick

RE4790 wrote:

PJ218304 wrote:

On the topic of set lists... and I'm sure this has been asked many times before... but can anyone tell me why they play Even Flow at every show?

Because not everyone has seen PJ 50 times and if it was your first, potentially only PJ concert... wouldn't you want to hear it?

Ha Ha...my daughter's first PJ show. No Even Flow. You are pretty spot on!

GetRight13

Philly 1 enegry was awesome! and the set was great

I really like some of the westcoast sets though

PJ218304

F_Rhoderick wrote:

Ha Ha...my daughter's first PJ show. No Even Flow. You are pretty spot on!

Mikegman

Oakland, hands down, longest show of the tour, most songs played, best set list.

deweil

I'll separate my list by shows I've seen and shows I haven't this tour

Seen

1. Tie - Bk 2 and Philly 2 - these two shows are very different, despite having the same beginning (wash-nothingman!)...it's impossible for me to pick one over the other. They both had great energy, variation, and near perfect song selection
BK 2 had -
last exit-hail hail-in hiding-down,
present tense-rats,
immortality-solat,
a crazy 1st encore:
footsteps
all those yesterdays!!!
future days
2nd encore:
whipping-blood

while Phl 2 had:
hail hail-satan's bed!!-untitled-mfc
wwsuicide-dte
1st encore:
come back-future days-breath-solat!
2nd encore:
last kiss-leaving here-blood

Satan's bed and ATY were my two biggest holy shit moments, hearing songs I never thought I'd hear.

3. Phl 1 - highlights include crazy mary (insane jam on this one), brain of j-animal, i got id, sirens-lukin-not for you,spin-rvm, man of the hour-off he goes, 1/2 full-leash-i believe in miracles...pilate was kinda fun to hear but it was very sloppy and kinda killed the momentum
4. Bk 1 - highlights - dissident, chloe dancer/crown of thorns, oceans. It's at the bottom because 1st encore's sleight of hand/just breathe didn't do much for me

Unseen: based on song selection/order/rarity and also a bias toward shows that had songs I didn't get to hear (insignificance, smile, after hours, nothing as it seems, severed hand, tremor christ, of the girl, gods' dice, red mosquito, breakerfall)

vancouver
spokane
calgary
Oakland

YLed2

On paper, the 3 that jump out to me and what look like the best to me personally:
1.) Phoenix
2.) Charlottesville
3.) Spokane