Live Even Flow comparison from '00, '03, '06
gossardstradlin
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IMO the Even Flow still rocks if not better and the reason, in addition to Mike's soloing and Matt's drumming, is....
Stone's playing during the guitar solo.
The riffs that he does in '06 during the solo are IMO incredible. Also loved the thing he did in '03 and I liked Mike's solos more that year for some reason.
Its honestly hard for me to listen to the '00 Even Flows without Stone coming in during or after the solo, definitely something missing, but I am also biased because I think Stone is the greatest rythm guitarist ever.
Thoughts, which versions do you like better? I picked these three tours because of the bootleggs being high quality and mass released.
Didn't mean to leave Jeff out, he is the rock that helps hold it together.
Stone's playing during the guitar solo.
The riffs that he does in '06 during the solo are IMO incredible. Also loved the thing he did in '03 and I liked Mike's solos more that year for some reason.
Its honestly hard for me to listen to the '00 Even Flows without Stone coming in during or after the solo, definitely something missing, but I am also biased because I think Stone is the greatest rythm guitarist ever.
Thoughts, which versions do you like better? I picked these three tours because of the bootleggs being high quality and mass released.
Didn't mean to leave Jeff out, he is the rock that helps hold it together.
"She knows there is no success like failure
And that failure's no success at all."
"Don't ya think its sometimes wise not to grow up."
"Cause life ain't nothing but a good groove
A good mixed tape to put you in the right mood."
And that failure's no success at all."
"Don't ya think its sometimes wise not to grow up."
"Cause life ain't nothing but a good groove
A good mixed tape to put you in the right mood."
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And that failure's no success at all."
"Don't ya think its sometimes wise not to grow up."
"Cause life ain't nothing but a good groove
A good mixed tape to put you in the right mood."
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However out of the three '03 was best imo. Mike's solos were the most dynamic that year. He'd do a lot of shredding but at some point the band would take it down a little so he did some really kinda soulful playing at times. However, I do like the Cameron solo so '06 is good, too. I love when he finishes the solo and goes into that beat whereupon Stone reenters. Awesome.
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98' NJ, MSG II
00' Jones Beach I,II,III
03' Nassau, MSG I, II
05' Montreal, Ottawa, Borgata II
06' NJ I, II
08' Camden II, MSG II, Hartford, Beacon NY, Ed Ved NYC I
09' Philly 4
10' MSG I,II
11' Ed Ved Hartford
13' Chicago, Brooklyn II
15' GCF NY
16' Philly II, MSG I
That was a sick show until the end. The band was on fire.
98' NJ, MSG II
00' Jones Beach I,II,III
03' Nassau, MSG I, II
05' Montreal, Ottawa, Borgata II
06' NJ I, II
08' Camden II, MSG II, Hartford, Beacon NY, Ed Ved NYC I
09' Philly 4
10' MSG I,II
11' Ed Ved Hartford
13' Chicago, Brooklyn II
15' GCF NY
16' Philly II, MSG I
The song was so fucking aggressive it blew me away. It was like a brand new song.
The problem I have with the modern day version of Even Flow is Eddie's total lack of conviction. He totally phones this song in at every show. He constantly forgets the lyrics, and displays absoloutly no passion what so ever.
It's really gotten annoying for me to see them play this live. Eddie is probably sick to death of singing this every night. He's probably sung Even Flow a million times by now and probably just doesn't relate to it the way he did back in the day.
Matt, Mike, Stone, and Jeff are great as always. I like the guitar solo/drum solo thing they've been doing as of late; Lollapalooza was a definate highlight in that respect.
Unfortunatley despite the efforts of the rest of the band...I think Eddie really wrecks the song and I think it really suffers because of Eddie's obvious lack of interest. Jeremy is often met with the same lack of passion and suffers for it as well.
Both Songs will never get dropped from the setlist rotation because they are 2 of the bands biggest songs...But both have been pretty lame for quite some time now. There are probably cover bands out there that can play these songs better
Anyways...If you get a chance check out the version from 1995 as mentioned above. The intro is changed up a bit and the guitar and vocals are really raw and agressive. Mike's guitar solo is awesome in the fact that it is subtle and conise. Stone's rhythm guitar is really cool and funky. Eddie just flat out growls this version. It's pure pefection and I believe it rivals any version they played back in the ten era and beyond. Excellent stuff.
Check out the MSG 1 03 version. Now that's a solo.
Mike was more restrained in 00, but I liked the quiet parts he brought into the solo.
Not sure what happenned in 06.
Evenflow is a signiture song for eddies growl. Needs to be played like the old days.
98' NJ, MSG II
00' Jones Beach I,II,III
03' Nassau, MSG I, II
05' Montreal, Ottawa, Borgata II
06' NJ I, II
08' Camden II, MSG II, Hartford, Beacon NY, Ed Ved NYC I
09' Philly 4
10' MSG I,II
11' Ed Ved Hartford
13' Chicago, Brooklyn II
15' GCF NY
16' Philly II, MSG I
i've said it before on here, but i just hate "speedy-flow." the last time i liked evenflow was with mighty jack behind the kit during the 95-96 shows. BRING BACK THE GROOVE THE SONG ORGINALLY SOUNDED LIKE!
yep.
-Reagan
its too fast!!! the album or video versions are the ideal speed
it's funk..............funk = slow...............fast funk = SHIT
but i can't complain, it is the perfect song to piss to...a) you know you'll get to piss around the middle of the set, b) 7-8 minutes is just about enough time c) no one else in the arena leaves during even flow, so you got the bathroom to yourself
i have said all these things in countless other threads, just repeating myself cuz you brought it up and reminded me how much i loathe this song, yet appreciate it for its piss break value
yeah I wasn't keen on how they transitioned back to the chorus on the 2000 tour but that's my only complaint about Evenflow circa 2000. otherwise, Mike's solos were awesome.....unlike the crappy "solos" that Evenflow has now. my god in heaven they suck. how he just holds one note........and holds it..............and holds it..............and holds it. seriously, he sounds like a hack playing Evenflow now; a shadow of his former self. Kudos to them for switching it up a little and adding a drum solo. but really, Mike has given his life to Evenflow....and he simply has nothing left in the tank.
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Appreciate the honesty. I agree it does get tiresome but for whatever reason I still love to hear it. I pay way more attention to what Stone and the rythm section is doing now. Not a big fan of the drum solo and Mike playing behind his head..a little too much in my opinion.
I would love to check out some of the 95 shows.
And that failure's no success at all."
"Don't ya think its sometimes wise not to grow up."
"Cause life ain't nothing but a good groove
A good mixed tape to put you in the right mood."