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  • TorontoPJFanTorontoPJFan Posts: 133
    Toronto2, in my opinion.
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  • CrazyJDCrazyJD Posts: 103
    This is probably not the best thread to ask this, but its not worthy of its own... ;)

    One of my favorite tunes off Yield was "No Way"... and I happened to see its only been played 3 TIMES in concert!!!? WTF!? Anyone know if there is a reason they rarely play songs like Breath, No Way... and of course LEASH?

    Im sure about 10,000 of you do know the answer.... but Im pretty new here :)
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  • NWOntarioNWOntario Toronto Posts: 828
    Toronto 2 was a special night. I know it sounds cliched, but you had to be there; as is often the case, the setlist tells only part of the story. I've seen Pearl Jam 21 times, and I've *never* seen the band--not just Ed, but the entire band--so buoyantly happy for an entire show. The synergy between the band and the audience was magical; it manifested itself not just in a 30-song show, but in the improvs, the speeches, the off-the-cuff moments (see: "Beast of Burden")...honestly, you had to be there. Of those 21 shows, some of them are "classic" Pearl Jam concerts (e.g., Buffalo, State College, Boston 2004 night II), but I've never left a venue feeling so utterly exhilirated as when I left the Air Canada Centre a week ago tonight.

    Oh, and since we're talking about it, the setlist was *far* from routine. "Low Light" has been played live nine times in eight years! Throw in "You Are", "Whipping", "Even Flow" (they *never* play that!) and "Indifference", and I can't understand how some people think of it as standard fare. Then again, I'm biased as hell...but in light of all this, I clearly vote for Toronto 2. ;)

    Steve

    p.s.: Sorry for being long-winded.
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  • mookieblalockmookieblalock Posts: 3,351
    Albany

    hands down IMO
  • blueredgrayblueredgray Posts: 25
    Chicago 2 should be great once the bootleg is available (I was there so I'm biased). Of the ones I've downloaded - definitely Albany.
    2003 - Champaign (first show), Chicago, Uniondale, MSG II, State College, Alpine Valley; 2004 - Toledo, Grand Rapids; 2005 - Kitchener, London.
  • Well, I haven't been to any yet... I'm hoping that E. Rutherford 2 is going to blow all of these away... but based on the boots I've heard so far... Albany is my favorite.... Toronot 1 and 2 are great, Chicago 2 setlist looks great too... but everything is there with the Albany set... which is great, cause usually the bigger the city the bigger the show... but congrats to Albany and anyone who was there... because I'm listening to it right now and it f'in rocks!

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  • PJ_LukinPJ_Lukin Posts: 2,055
    Albany, TO 2 close second. But Albany 1st.
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  • embraceembrace Posts: 849
    Toronto 2 was an amazing experience. The setlist, sound and evergy were unmatched by any other show that I've attended. I really felt that the band and the crowd had a solid connection.
    got a car...got some gas...oh let's get out of here-get out of here fast...
    I hope you get this message but your not home...I will be there in just a minute or so...
    I want to go but I want to go with you.

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  • The ChampThe Champ Posts: 4,063
    Albany....
    'I want to hurry home to you
    put on a slow, dumb show for you
    and crack you up
    so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
    god I'm very, very frightening
    and I'll overdo it'
  • OceansOceans Posts: 86
    I saw both Toronto shows and Albany and I have to say Albany was the most dissapointing..tough crowd, the band just could not connect with them. Although the raraties rocked.


    I met Stone the next day in Albany and he said the same, and he believed Toronto night #2 was solid all the way thorugh. He also said he'd do some singing on tour...

    I agree..the crowd was into it, perhaps warmed up from night 1 and the setlist just kept things flowing.
  • Stephen FlowStephen Flow Posts: 3,327
    I had a better time in chicago than any show ive ever been to simply b/c of all the people i met.

    heres how i rank my shows this tour so far

    Chicago 2
    Albany
    Irving Plaza
    Chicago 1
    Hartford
  • ABetterManABetterMan Posts: 22
    Stryker420 wrote:
    Although Albany was shorter, I think it had the better set list (Satan's Bed, Red Mosquito, Rats, Sad, etc.).


    (and thats to say nothing of a 12 minute(!) Porch)


    I loved the slow start to Porch, sounded awesome.
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  • MANTISMANTIS Posts: 272
    pjamfreak wrote:
    Oceans wrote:
    I saw both Toronto shows and Albany and I have to say Albany was the most dissapointing..tough crowd, the band just could not connect with them. Although the raraties rocked.



    I dont know what are you are talking about..connection thing but the band connected very well and chat all night with the crowd...they were very into it during this rainy night ! Sorry pal but you cant compare Toronto 1 to Albany for sure...

    i cant wait to listen chicago 2, by the way !
    ALBANY STILL RULES !
    my dad can kick your dad's ass....

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