*** Philadelphia, PA Fanviews Here 4/29/16 ***

MyBitterHands76

I really dont even know where to start with tonight. Ten front to back, the crowd went absolutely insane when Alive was the third song in, right there everyone knew we were getting Ten . And finally to hear "Release" live was just amazing and very emotional, actually just hearing Ten front to back was very emotional. But the speech Eddie gave right before Release is what hit me hard, my mom passed away a few years back and she gave me a copy of Ten when i was a kid so the speech on top of Ten front to back really hit me, but I dont mean to sound sentimental.

Anyway highlights for me were Ten obviously, Breakerfall (I think a lot of people thought we might be hearing Binaural front to back for a second as well), Who You Are, Bee Girl, All or None, Throw Your Hatred Down.

I hope Pearl Jam doesn't stay away from Philly for too long.

WW187806

No, Ed couldnt have dropped the mic and walked out after Ten, there wouldve been a riot! Breakerfall was a cool way to get out of Ten mode... cause how else can you? The show was awesome. I posted how last night was great. So was tonight. Totally different vibes. Thursday night had a puzzle like song to song vibe from album to album. The fact that the Ten Show was happening, changed the vibe- in a good way. So it was just different from one night to another. The first encore was great. This was my first time hearing Comfortably Numb live.... aside from PJ this is one of my all time fave songs. Wow, do they do it justice. Im sure people are freaking out over bee girl- which is so cool just seeing Ed and Jeff together- it just screams special. Love Jeff! But also, Throw your hatred down is a rarity. Both nights were so different in a good way, its hard to compare... Crowd was great both nights IMO. Cheers PJ, now onto MSG... how can a band continually top themselves? This one days time after time. We are lucky fans.

nicdolas

Awesome night, couldn't have asked for a better two shows. The crowds were great the band sounded amazing. Hearing Ten front to back was just crazy, hearing Release was amazing and has so much meaning to me. Also my first time also hearing Comfortably Numb live, just so much going through my mind with this show and last nights. So glad I made it to these nights.. See everyone at MSG. Thank You Ed, Mike, Jeff, Stone, Matt and Boom!

wall05

My ears are ringing, my voice is shot, and I couldn't be happier! What an f'ing show!! Holy crap!!

slobberdog68

Ms. Haiku said:

Awesome concert! Two highlights were the woman near me knew every word and sang her lungs out. I sang all the songs I knew. Release was. . . It was like we all wanted it to be good, and it was.

what section were you in? That could have been me

slobberdog68

Best. Show. Ever.
Cannot even explain the energy in that stadium tonight from the band and the fans.

WW187806

Release really was epic... usually it starts shows.. this time it was the finale of something special. And there was a poignant lead up to it. Describing how the song had deep meaning for Ed. Wow. The crowd supported each other and Ed through that song. There are I'm sure more technically sound versions of the song. But, the emotion throughout, and Philly fans bringing their Voice made this truly memorable

tempo_n_groove

WW187806 said:

No, Ed couldnt have dropped the mic and walked out after Ten, there wouldve been a riot! Breakerfall was a cool way to get out of Ten mode... cause how else can you? The show was awesome. I posted how last night was great. So was tonight. Totally different vibes. Thursday night had a puzzle like song to song vibe from album to album. The fact that the Ten Show was happening, changed the vibe- in a good way. So it was just different from one night to another. The first encore was great. This was my first time hearing Comfortably Numb live.... aside from PJ this is one of my all time fave songs. Wow, do they do it justice. Im sure people are freaking out over bee girl- which is so cool just seeing Ed and Jeff together- it just screams special. Love Jeff! But also, Throw your hatred down is a rarity. Both nights were so different in a good way, its hard to compare... Crowd was great both nights IMO. Cheers PJ,n now onto MSG... how can a band continually top themselves? This one days time after time. We are lucky fans.

I want to quote SO many posts!!!!

So, we got Ten!!

Bee Girl!!!

Setlist was sick!

My mind is too crazy right now to comprehend!!!

Christopher

Jeremys Spoken

I'm in a Greyhound bus terminal in Philly right now.

Wow. These two nights were unbelievable. Amazing crowd tonight.


Can't wait to get home to NYC and have a blast Sunday and Monday.

on2legs

Amazing. My 40th show. Not sure if any future shows will top this one.

WW187806

Not to get away from an amazing two nights. But... As i speculate to two future shows at MSG... Ed and Company are all showmen. I'm sure they realize going from Philly to the Garden (which they havent played proper in some time) that they need to attack it. How they attack, will be awesome to find out. I spent 1500 on tix for my wife and myself through stub hub or 4 shows... Money is tough but how can you put a price on this experience

on2legs

When they did breakerfall get right after release I was allowing myself to believe we might get binaural next.

nicknyr15

So emotional. I've never seen so many grown men cry. Sooooooooo intense. Loudest crowd I've ever heard. Hands down my new #1 show.

While I may prefer vs or no code, ten is THE album to play in its entirety. Not a dull fuckin moment and every single person in attendance knows this record. We've witnessed history.

Insane.

eeriepadave

Wow!

Although when they started to play once again, I thought we might be getting ten and told a few people around me, then even flow came on and yep it was happening. Got chills during black and release.

I thought we might be getting binaural after that when they started "breaker fall" which would have been epic! Other highlights for me we're who you are, bee girl and comfortably numb.

Also Ed wearing the Pete rose jersey was pretty cool and mentioning the guys at wmmr.

Lifted

Thought I was gonna miss this one. Finding a single ticket was a bitch. Waited all day and got one outside an entrance at 8:30ish. Walked into the first opening i saw and ended up front row next to the pit. Band came out as soon as i got to a spot and i proceeded to witness the greatest pj show of my 16 years seeing pj shows. Nothing else to say. I feel so fortunate right now. Incredible night. I dont care what the jaded snobs say, nothing brings it like ten. Cheers!

En La Clandestinidad

This was Ten night of course. But for me it was also Mike McCready night. He was the best I've ever seen him I think. He blew me away on nearly every tune The band sounded pretty much perfect all the way through.

It was my 20th show. I'll never forget it. Love the love for WMMR in both shows.

CG128129

Don't usually comment on shows I've been to, but I feel compelled to join the party tonight.
EPIC SHOW! Was with my son for my 18th show, his 3rd. After Even Flow started, he mentioned that they might be doing Ten. Was incredible to see/hear it unfold, especially with him! First time seeing Deep, and it was probably my highlight. Still amazed that they've been playing RVM for 23 years, and they kill it every time. Have to love a band that can cover a classic rock song like Comfortably Numb, and a punk song like Sonic Reducer and give them both justice! These guys continue to amaze me. I feel fortunate to live close to Philly where they have played so many amazing shows over the years. Looking forward to MSG on Sunday! Thanks to the band and the crowd for an amazing night!

Yoeddy1

We were all emotional at this one! My two sons and my wife...in tears at certain points of the show. I was too. This album means so much for my wife and I. Played it over and over during the college years.

I'm still in awe. My other requests don't even matter tonight.

Jason

FrankieG

Show #25 for me tonight! Had 10club tickets in section 102 with Joe!

Wow. GREAT fucking show. The energy in that room was intense. That was the loudest crowd I can remember. Mike McCready ripped every single solo. Ed was so emotional and in a great mood.
The setlist was top notch. I don't need many rarities. I just want solid songs that flow well. This set was that.

When Master Slave started, we couldn't imagine them following with anything other than Once. The moment they unraveled the banner was such a "is this really happening" moment. I did not think that type of thing was ever done for bands. With the number of sold out shows being 10, it was an obvious connection, but I was hesitant that they would only play Once and then go into something else. After the first couple notes of Even Flow in the #2 spot I knew they were playing the full album. Alive with the lights off, that early in the set, with the loudest crowd, really got it going, and made me happy that the final encore would require changing.

I take back what I said in an earlier thread about not wanting to hear a full album. That shit was crazy cool. I found myself so pumped for the songs on the album (Oceans, Garden, Deep, Release) that the requirement for a novelty in the setlist could wait for the encores was ok.

All of the solos Mike played tonight were UNREAL. Even Flow, Alive, Black, Porch, Comfortably Numb, RVM, Yellow Ledbetter. My face was throughly melted. Mike Is God.

Loved Bee Girl and All Or None. Made me feel like I was in Benaroya because of the number of times I have watched that video.

So glad they played Breakerfall, Evolution, and Leash. I could do without Just Breathe, but it was a great version, and at this point I was literally up for anything.

I was at 8 of the 10 Philadelphia sell out shows! (2009x4, 2013x2, 2016x2) So cool to be a part of it.

I'm so happy, this show was my favorite show ever. I'm a little sad because I don't think the next 2 shows can top this one... but i guess that's ok.

jdesantis1983

I eat my words about not wanting to see a full album performed, this show was incredible. By the third song it had an encore feel to it but at the start of the show, so crazy. I want to shake the hand of the person at the arena who had the idea to get that banner made, unbelievable that they didn't plan it until today. Can't wait to see what Monday night at MSG has in store. Got back home to central NJ a half hour ago and can't sleep. Speechless.