*** Pearl Jam Glendale, AZ Fanviews 5/9/22 ***

BR223133

Great set, great show, great energy, great crowd!  See you in Vegas next week!

BF25394

RE: politics.  I am somewhat in alignment with the band's politics.  On the one hand, I get frustrated when people say they don't want to hear artists talk about politics because the art is political. If you're writing anti-war songs or songs about choice, as the band has been doing since the beginning, it seems strange to be taken aback when the artist talks about those issues.  On the other hand, I understand how the speeches can come across as tone-deaf and, most importantly, I think that they may be counterproductive, i.e., that the backlash against outspoken artists and athletes is greater than the galvanization of like-minded folks that is intended.

RE: the show (my 67th).  This was a fantastic crowd-- early arriving, full all the way to the top, many fewer empty seats than previous shows on this tour-- but also a decent chunk left early.  A couple showed up in the row in front of me at 10 p.m.  They saw the last four songs of the main set. Then they left.  They seemed to really enjoy those four songs, so I don't think they weren't having a good time.  Overall, the crowd was enthusiastic and responsive, and the band was on fire, especially early.  Having seen two shows at that venue now (the other was in 2013), I think it's an underappreciated spot.

I am crushed to hear that they scratched "In Hiding" and "Come Back."  "Come Back" is one of my probably five favorite PJ songs.  I had no expectations of ever hearing it live again.  I really hope they add that back at one of the upcoming shows.  (And play "Comes Then Goes," you p***ies. )  Maybe meld the two together and play "Comes Back Then Goes."

To the poster who complained about hearing the Tesla story twice, you're talking about shows in two different cities.  The vast majority of people at the show last night will only be at that show.  You shouldn't expect an artist not to repeat a story for a small minority of people who were at another show in another city.  I heard the story in San Diego, too, and I enjoyed seeing the Phoenix crowd react to it.

Ten Backspaced Riot Actors

Wait, how many times did he tell the Tesla story?  Did he say happened the same way in different cities?

RedMosquitoSmile28

Ten Backspaced Riot Actors said:

Wait, how many times did he tell the Tesla story?  Did he say happened the same way in different cities?

He said it happened in San Diego. I don't know what he talked about in other cities, but guessing it was probably San Diego, where this apparently happened.

RedMosquitoSmile28

This was my 11th show and I thought the crowd might have been the best I've been a part of (did notice a lot had left by/during the encore, though), and I think I enjoyed the banter as much as I ever have. It added a lot to the show for me. To each their own, but it's part of the experience.

The set was great (hear Red Mosquito and Smile in the same set for the second time!). I am with everyone else on In Hiding and Come Back. Especially the latter for me, would have been the third song I haven't heard live along with Sleeping by Myself and Alright. I like Black a lot, but that's a tough trade. For some reason I Got Shit was the song I didn't know I wanted and really made the night for me.

I have been to two really long sets -- Denver 14 and Seattle 2 in 18 -- I love them as much as anyone. But, I don't feel shorted by this set or length at all. Thought it was a great mix and pace. Awesome night. 

Ten Backspaced Riot Actors

RedMosquitoSmile28 said:

Ten Backspaced Riot Actors said:

Wait, how many times did he tell the Tesla story?  Did he say happened the same way in different cities?

He said it happened in San Diego. I don't know what he talked about in other cities, but guessing it was probably San Diego, where this apparently happened.

Gotcha, thanks

PJWGIII

It's hard to headline my reaction to this show with the tough scratches, but there is certainly a reason everyone else is doing that. In Hiding is easily one of their most underplayed tracks, and it especially hurts knowing at this point how much the band shares in our love for that one. Of course, I'd take an album debut over some bread and butter — especially when Ed's actual shoutouts, despite his mood when as things rambled on, actually did fit for the song and encore to still be played through as planned.

Biggest highlights for me included Wash, I Got Shit, and Red Mosquito — Mike is just on another level right now, with both unmatched energy and exploration of new sounds. At the end of the day, this show made me grateful that this band is still exploring new things, whether it's songwriting, set construction, making up for lost time on dedications, etc. I wouldn't be surprised if we get to the end of this run and they're still debuting different openers, not to mention songs in the middle. My hope is that it carries into a return of RVM in place of Porch at some point, and removing any of the little monotony that remains.

The second two-night stand of the tour awaits. Let's do this!

BF25394

Ten Backspaced Riot Actors said:

Wait, how many times did he tell the Tesla story?  Did he say happened the same way in different cities?

It happened in San Diego when they were rehearsing for the tour.  He told the story first at the San Diego show, then repeated it at the Glendale show.  The details of the story were the same.

Abe Froman

Gern Blansten said:

I hate the call and response stuff...at any concert

Agreed. Never translates well

RatherStarved

For some reason I found this show kind of average.  A good PJ show, but nothing really that exciting.  Also can the next time they play Daughter PLEASE add IT’S OK! It’s so annoying when it ends without it.  That’s NOT OK!!

dasvidana

Thank you Pearl Jam for this beautiful show! I took my son and we had a blast. On the floor section B with a great view of the band. Thrilled about the focus on women's rights since they are actively under assault by so many in our government. Leaving Here was a highlight for me. I am so grateful to be a fan of this band!

jwhjr17

Had a great time.  19th show, and the 4th time I've had Wash as an opener.  Crazy.  Only "new" songs for me were the Gigaton songs, but enjoyed the entire show regardless.  Band sounds great, and I like that the songs are at a more normal pace now instead of trying to fly through as many as possible. We were right down front by Mike, and my daughter and I each got a pick.  Jeff threw one that went off her shoulder, but no luck finding afterwards in the scramble lol.  Show #20 up next in Vegas! 

Celticskemba8

PJWGIII said:

It's hard to headline my reaction to this show with the tough scratches, but there is certainly a reason everyone else is doing that. In Hiding is easily one of their most underplayed tracks, and it especially hurts knowing at this point how much the band shares in our love for that one. Of course, I'd take an album debut over some bread and butter — especially when Ed's actual shoutouts, despite his mood when as things rambled on, actually did fit for the song and encore to still be played through as planned.

Biggest highlights for me included Wash, I Got Shit, and Red Mosquito — Mike is just on another level right now, with both unmatched energy and exploration of new sounds. At the end of the day, this show made me grateful that this band is still exploring new things, whether it's songwriting, set construction, making up for lost time on dedications, etc. I wouldn't be surprised if we get to the end of this run and they're still debuting different openers, not to mention songs in the middle. My hope is that it carries into a return of RVM in place of Porch at some point, and removing any of the little monotony that remains.

The second two-night stand of the tour awaits. Let's do this!

As someone hoping to see them for the first time this tour hoping for RVM big time too! And Come Back…and lots LOL

Jcanr20

Abe Froman said:

Gern Blansten said:

I hate the call and response stuff...at any concert

Agreed. Never translates well

I was trying to figure out what was meant by call and response and I finally figured it out. I agree, I don't like it either especially during Corduroy. Sorry, a bit off topic. Enjoying the fan views as usual.

mca47

I had a great time!  FAR from the best PJ show I've been to, but still great nonetheless.  
I do think there was a lot of excitement from the fans as it being many folks first show back from the pandemic.
I was on Stone's side, four rows up and the sound was pretty "meh".  Mike's sound was def washed out where I was...but I guess that's to bee expected being so close on the side.

jimjam1982

Best corduroy of the tour and best of the crowds so far. My favorite show barely edging out LA2. Ed's chatter this time was probably more of a space filler except for his pre daughter speech on women's rights. 

Leaving Here was a welcomed surprise as was eruption. Losing come back was a bummer but i get why we lost it. The sad songs have no place in these really short sets. Its just a vibe killer like Ed said during the show.

They are finding the balance of gigaton songs now. with 22 to 25 song sets gigaton at 4 or 5 is appropriate. 

GA people were fantastic about spacing. Showed up around 730 for the preset this time. Easily had good space 4 rows back on stone side. A couple of nerds come barreling past for picks like a 10 year old trying to see his first pair of boobs. So get your shit together pick nerds.  you are 40 try to remember not to be a loser. If you want one get up front early don't be that guy coming barreling from the back. Next time you will get your dick kicked in.

Still personally want more 2000 to 2009 stuff but I guess that will be saved for a year there isn't an album to support or stadiums. 

3 shows in.. encores are really predictable. Goinng to see more and more crowds start to leave mid encore. It was noticeable in Phoenix despite a really great crowd. Being outside of So Cal was nice. 

PureandEasy

Alright is one of my favs from Gigaton, hope the crowd reaction in AZ doesn't stop them from trying again!!!

BR223133

PureandEasy said:

Alright is one of my favs from Gigaton, hope the crowd reaction in AZ doesn't stop them from trying again!!!

I was glad they played it…while not as tight as everything else in the set, I thought it was great.  Could be a great opener!

HughFreakingDillon

Royal Blood does the "this side cheer" and "now this side cheer" contest and god do I also hate it. RB is also one of the cheesier/cliché-ier between-song banter bands I've seen though. Good music, awful stage presence. The Even Bros eat it up though. 

Spartanacus

HughFreakingDillon said:

Royal Blood does the "this side cheer" and "now this side cheer" contest and god do I also hate it. RB is also one of the cheesier/cliché-ier between-song banter bands I've seen though. Good music, awful stage presence. The Even Bros eat it up though. 

I can attest to that.  As we were in line for Randy's donuts on our way back to San Diego (after deciding against spending Sunday at Knott's Berry Farm, or hitting a museum), I mentioned to the wife and kids, maybe we can go to the Royal Blood show after all.  Luckily tix were available for under $50 total, and we bought four.  It was a great show by Royal Blood, especially in the cozy Observatory venue.  Then two days later I ended my '5 shows in 8 nights' run (SD, LAx2, RB) by going to The Cult make-up show at Humphries (of course had to get a couple Mai Tai's at Bali Hai beforehand).  Yesterday was a major recovery day.  Now I'm wishing I could go to Vegas on the 20th.