But if they do "greatest hits", no one will ever go back to Fresno again.
Reiterating the take that they should totally do it backwards. Walk onstage to Stupid Mop, open with Immortality. Gradual buildup to Last Exit.
Well, things have changed with Matt being out. Anything well played will be a good show. Since they've already played Immortality and Nothingman, (and of course Better Man, Corduroy, Not For You), I would settle for *Last Exit* with a possible bonus of Spin the Black and Whipping.
But full album plus Footsteps, Alone, and Crown of Thorns, would be "died and gone to heaven" territory.
Definitely possible. Word on the street is they’re gonna play Backspacer.
I've heard all of Backspacer live except 'Gonna See My Friend' (fingers crossed for Vegas). I think it plays well live, I'm getting all excited just thinking about it.
This was the only 2000 west leg show I missed, and still regret it. I was home making a custom shirt for Footsteps, to wear to the following show. And of course, they played Footsteps in Fresno...
Same here! I did finally see Footsteps elsewhere, but missing that show is exactly why I’m making the drive this year. I just have a feeling it’ll be worth it. 🙏🏻
Definitely possible. Word on the street is they’re gonna play Backspacer.
I've heard all of Backspacer live except 'Gonna See My Friend' (fingers crossed for Vegas). I think it plays well live, I'm getting all excited just thinking about it.
True. Heard that in Baltimore I think. Sounded great live. Hope you get it.
Right now, I'll just be happy if they play the whole show.....and open with Dirty Frank.....and then play Riot Act front to back. Not hoping for much tomorrow. No matter what, I will be in GA having the time of my life!!!!!
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What better way to make people think twice about passing on a show like Fresno than to do something special at this show? It's less "reward" and more "marketing".
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Anything well played will be a good show.
Since they've already played Immortality and Nothingman, (and of course Better Man, Corduroy, Not For You), I would settle for *Last Exit* with a possible bonus of Spin the Black and Whipping.
But full album plus Footsteps, Alone, and Crown of Thorns, would be "died and gone to heaven" territory.
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