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  • CP218430
    CP218430 Posts: 1,955
    I would’ve loved to hear all of the songs scratched but we got a priceless and killer set. We focus on what didn’t get played and not what did....this is the tightest I’ve seen them in awhile. And at the end of the day it was fun. So fun. I think in 16, I finally quit waiting out a song for something better and just enjoyed the moment. Aka - leading to love Evenflow live and I have so much more fun. 
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  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    TR136913 said:
    One of the weakest sets I’ve heard. Self indulgent b sides. A disappointment, especially for Wrigley.
    You cant be serious?

    Wtf is wrong with people???
  • ZeMightyJedd
    ZeMightyJedd Posts: 44
    I thought it was a throughly weird and wonderful show. My 16th show since 1998, but the very first for my girlfriend. She loved it, but probably got sick of me saying  things like “well this is rare” or “wow, didn’t see that one coming.”  I think it’s a show like this that proves Pearl Jam’s continuing ability to defy expectations and surprise fans. And almost exactly 3 hours! Fucking incredible. 

    Highlight (for me) was the entire second set. Just beautifully crafted music. Especially Footsteps, Breath and SOLAT.  Best live Breath I’ve ever heard.

    As for emotional moments: the Tom Petty guitar, Steve Gleason in the wings, and the person holding the sign that said something like “Remembering My Betterman 1972-2018.”

    And maybe I read the situation wrong, but I thought Eddie was just having fun with the guy with the “Play BRY you Evanston pussy” sign. In other words, I don’t think Ed was genuinely angry. I felt it was just two dudes from different neighborhoods fucking with each other. I kinda thought Ed got a kick out of the sign, as it was so ridiculous. 

    My girlfriend and I flew in for these shows, and so far we are elated and have no regrets. As a newcomer to the Pearl Jam scene, she was amazed at how friendly and supportive everyone was. She kept remarking how no one ever shoved or did anything aggressive, and everyone seemed deliriously happy. 

    Final note: on the walk out of the stadium, we struck up a conversation with a slightly older dude (55ish?) who remarked that he’d never seen Pearl Jam before, but they truly reminded him
    of his experiences following the Grateful Dead decades ago. Not the music, but the vibe of the concert and the loyalty of the fans. He was blown away. 
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  • trees
    trees Columbus OHIO Posts: 2,060
    That was just so cool


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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,215
    my2hands said:
    TR136913 said:
    One of the weakest sets I’ve heard. Self indulgent b sides. A disappointment, especially for Wrigley.
    You cant be serious?

    Wtf is wrong with people???
    Seriously. Anyone who’s is disappointed about Evil Goat being scratched has either been to way too many shows or just weird. That’s Barely a song and it’s garbage. I am surprised how little Indiff has been played. Y Led is rarely played on night 1. 
  • Vedder Vitamins
    Vedder Vitamins Posts: 401
    TR136913 said:
    One of the weakest sets I’ve heard. Self indulgent b sides. A disappointment, especially for Wrigley.
    Joking or not, I think many are desperately in need of some new music.

    great set from afar, most certainly am excited for Fenway and will have have a blast, but let’s debut a new song or 2 if we can
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  • WWS
    WWS Ontario Posts: 460
    edited August 2018
    20th show.  All I can say is this, was a rocker.  Ed,s voice was spot on tonight.  Love Wrigley.  Left wanting more, which is a good thing. Can’t wait for Monday.  

    First time hearing both songs (SOLAT and Breath)from the singles soundtrack in the same show... nice bonus
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,215
    Vedder Vitamins said:
    TR136913 said:
    One of the weakest sets I’ve heard. Self indulgent b sides. A disappointment, especially for Wrigley.
    Joking or not, I think many are desperately in need of some new music.

    great set from afar, most certainly am excited for Fenway and will have have a blast, but let’s debut a new song or 2 if we can
    This could be true. Can’t deny me is not exactly filling that  void very well. 
  • ZeMightyJedd
    ZeMightyJedd Posts: 44
    I also want to comment on the cover songs. No other band at Pearl Jam’s level plays such fascinating and varied covers. I know we tend to take it for granted, but step back and realize that last night we heard PJ’s takes on songs by Neil Young, Tom Petty, Eddie Holland, The Clash, David Bowie, and Chris Cornell. 

    Just so cool. 

    Oh, and Rebel Rebel SLAYED. 
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  • BK221359
    BK221359 Posts: 238
    goingonsix said:
    Was there tonight. Wash, Footsteps, State, Breath, Alone... C'mon! This was 16yr old me's f'ing dream come true!
    Well said!
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  • ZeMightyJedd
    ZeMightyJedd Posts: 44
    Chicago Sun Times review:

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/chicago.suntimes.com/news/pearl-jam-concert-review-wrigley-field-eddie-vedder-chicago-music-weekend/amp/
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  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    ZeMightyJedd said:
    I also want to comment on the cover songs. No other band at Pearl Jam’s level plays such fascinating and varied covers. I know we tend to take it for granted, but step back and realize that last night we heard PJ’s takes on songs by Neil Young, Tom Petty, Eddie Holland, The Clash, David Bowie, and Chris Cornell. 

    Just so cool. 

    Oh, and Rebel Rebel SLAYED. 
    100% agreed
  • retropony
    retropony Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 352
    ZeMightyJedd said:
    I thought it was a throughly weird and wonderful show. My 16th show since 1998, but the very first for my girlfriend. She loved it, but probably got sick of me saying  things like “well this is rare” or “wow, didn’t see that one coming.”  I think it’s a show like this that proves Pearl Jam’s continuing ability to defy expectations and surprise fans. And almost exactly 3 hours! Fucking incredible. 

    Highlight (for me) was the entire second set. Just beautifully crafted music. Especially Footsteps, Breath and SOLAT.  Best live Breath I’ve ever heard.

    As for emotional moments: the Tom Petty guitar, Steve Gleason in the wings, and the person holding the sign that said something like “Remembering My Betterman 1972-2018.”

    And maybe I read the situation wrong, but I thought Eddie was just having fun with the guy with the “Play BRY you Evanston pussy” sign. In other words, I don’t think Ed was genuinely angry. I felt it was just two dudes from different neighborhoods fucking with each other. I kinda thought Ed got a kick out of the sign, as it was so ridiculous. 

    My girlfriend and I flew in for these shows, and so far we are elated and have no regrets. As a newcomer to the Pearl Jam scene, she was amazed at how friendly and supportive everyone was. She kept remarking how no one ever shoved or did anything aggressive, and everyone seemed deliriously happy. 

    Final note: on the walk out of the stadium, we struck up a conversation with a slightly older dude (55ish?) who remarked that he’d never seen Pearl Jam before, but they truly reminded him
    of his experiences following the Grateful Dead decades ago. Not the music, but the vibe of the concert and the loyalty of the fans. He was blown away. 
    Agreed on the "Evanston pussy sign", I really thought Ed found it to be funny. Great show.
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  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,852
    It was a good show.  Good set list.  My 1st stadium show.  It was a cool novelty, but im over it.  Really miss arena shows.  
  • RP112579
    RP112579 Tinley Park, IL Posts: 3,388
    SOLAT and Breath back to back was fucking mind blowing!!!
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  • KC138045
    KC138045 Columbus, OH Posts: 2,716
    What a great night. A great set filled with many surprises. I can’t wait the see what they have in store for us on Monday. 

    I wish i had video of the guy getting tackled on the field. Hahahaha
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  • release00
    release00 Posts: 348
    For me it’s all about flow and this show had the flow you want. Loved the set list. 29th show for me. 
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  • chadaw76
    chadaw76 Indianapolis Posts: 297
    Last night was my 10th and best show! Finally got to hear Wash, Breakerfall, Hail Hail, Alone and Getaway for the first time! Other highlights for me were Garden, Footsteps, Breath, Animal, Not For You, Know Your Rights. Pretty much the whole damn show was just one big fucking highlight! Great crowd in Aisle 114. A ton of energy. Can't wait for number 11 whenever that may be.
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  • Red Mosquito75
    Red Mosquito75 Moline IL Posts: 1,038
    edited August 2018
    What a privilege of seeing Pearl Jam for the 4th time in the hallowed grounds of Wrigley Field. For this show we brought our 3 daughters ages 12, 17, and 23 to their first show. We were in section 31 with ten club tix and they were in section 101. They had great seats for their first show. Was a little nervous because we weren't with them. No issues and they had a blast. 
    I dont understand all the complaining about setlist. Yes my 17 yr old didn't get to hear Black but she is ok with it. She understands that it was still a special night. Can we all try to understand that. 
    The second set was great. 
    sOLAt into breathe was great. 
    Opening with Wash was great even though most didn't know song. Garden was great.
    Finally hearing Getaway live. 
    Footsteps was and is always great. 
    Thought there might have been some sound issues but not major and Eddie sounded great. 
    Lowlight was great. My daughter loved that one. 
    Rebel Rebel was a good surprise. Nice seeing World Series trophy. 
    Crowd was pretty good around us. Wish we were on field. 
    Going on Monday. Girls are fighting over which one gets to go. 
    Thank you Pearl Jam for touching so many life's and making Wrigley even more special. 
    Post edited by Red Mosquito75 on
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  • 8bitj
    8bitj Posts: 103
    Bowie is my all-time favorite artist so Rebel, Rebel was absolutely incredible to see. That was absolute magic. Also State/Breath was such a fucking awesome 1-2 punch. And the way Alone went straight into RVM was sick.

    Whole show was fantastic, but real talk? Seeing the songs they scratched out really kills me.

    Sound was great in Section 434.

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