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guitar_daveyguitar_davey Posts: 111
edited June 2008 in The Porch
Interesting that Pearl Jam's biggest latter-day "hit" has been omitted from the first three shows of this year. I wonder if ten years from we'll be calling for it to be played again after so long?

Seems it would still be timely and relevant given the fact it's an election year...

Hmm....

DP
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  • guitar_daveyguitar_davey Posts: 111
    BeerBaron wrote:
    i'm surprised at that too. pleasantly surprised though. I think it is one of the worst songs on Avocado.

    To each their own--I thought it was the most kick-ass song on the record. :-) Really awesome lyrics and great energy...the live versions were kinda hit and miss in comparison however.

    DP
  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,929
    guitar_davey wrote:
    Interesting that Pearl Jam's biggest latter-day "hit" has been omitted from the first three shows of this year. I wonder if ten years from we'll be calling for it to be played again after so long?

    Seems it would still be timely and relevant given the fact it's an election year...

    Hmm....

    DP

    I'm surprised by that too. I had a feeling after the 2006 tour that WWS was going to become an every night song like Do the Evolution. I hope they play it at one of the shows I go to
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  • Evacuation RulesEvacuation Rules Posts: 2,162
    That song requires a lot of work and energy from Eddie, so I wouldn't be surprised if he put it to rest.
  • MarkerInTheSandMarkerInTheSand Posts: 191
    i really like wws, but wouldnt mind if they gave it a break this tour
    makes much more sense to live in the present tense

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  • restlesssoulrestlesssoul Posts: 6,951
    the lead single from the last album, always gets a rest on the following tour. it will be back later, a la save you.
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  • pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,903
    it will be played soon
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • stickfig13stickfig13 Posts: 1,532
    I hate to say it....

    Ed can't pull it off live. It seems to sound like shit.
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  • Champagne BreakfastChampagne Breakfast Posts: 1,526
    I'm very suprised this song still has not been played. Even in DC.
    Interesting. Not complaining, its just interesting.
    Maybe the badn doesn't think its appropriate anyumore????
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  • Murderers.Murderers. Posts: 1,382
    guitar_davey wrote:
    To each their own--I thought it was the most kick-ass song on the record. :-) Really awesome lyrics and great energy...the live versions were kinda hit and miss in comparison however.

    DP
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  • ArtMarsArtMars Posts: 109
    BeerBaron wrote:
    i'm surprised at that too. pleasantly surprised though. I think it is one of the worst songs on Avocado.

    Nah...the worst is Big Wave! The only song I don't like from Avocado! And I think Severed Hand has become the favorite of the band from that album....and I couldn't have chose a better song myself. That, or Inside Job!
  • faithful2youfaithful2you Madison, WI Posts: 779
    ArtMars wrote:
    Nah...the worst is Big Wave! The only song I don't like from Avocado! And I think Severed Hand has become the favorite of the band from that album....and I couldn't have chose a better song myself. That, or Inside Job!
    I didn't like Big Wave until I watched Surf's Up with my kids.....now i dig it
    Like a word misplaced...nothing said...what a waste
  • rebornFixerrebornFixer Posts: 4,901
    guitar_davey wrote:
    To each their own--I thought it was the most kick-ass song on the record. :-) Really awesome lyrics and great energy...the live versions were kinda hit and miss in comparison however.

    DP

    I like the song as well ... Hoping it shows up at some point.
  • butterfly1butterfly1 Posts: 372
    Me too..I kind of like it. Maybe not every show, but every now and then.
  • rebornFixerrebornFixer Posts: 4,901
    I agree ... Not nightly, but here and there.

    Maybe I am a little weird and/or too obsessed with the band, but I like nearly all their songs. People specifically requesting that they NOT play something is annoying. Diversity is good.
  • digsterdigster Posts: 1,293
    I wish this had become the Avocado every night song, as opposed to Severed Hand. I just think this song is extremely song, especially in comparison to that one. However, Severed Hand is the one getting by far the most play this year from that album.
  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    digster wrote:
    I wish this had become the Avocado every night song, as opposed to Severed Hand. I just think this song is extremely song, especially in comparison to that one. However, Severed Hand is the one getting by far the most play this year from that album.

    Severed Hand is better than WWS. That is a scientifically proven fact. However, I wouldn't boo and throw things if they decided to play WWS more than zero times this tour.
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  • digsterdigster Posts: 1,293
    slightofjeff wrote:
    Severed Hand is better than WWS. That is a scientifically proven fact. However, I wouldn't boo and throw things if they decided to play WWS more than zero times this tour.

    Although I enjoyed Severed Hand when the album first came out, it's had absolutely no staying power with me. Personally, I think it's a pretty weak song, especially when compared to WWS, which is more emotional, lyrically powerful, and as an added bonus it's extremely catchy. Probably not an opinion I share with many on the board, but I'd want to see many songs on Avocado before Severed Hand.
  • LostdogsinthegardenLostdogsinthegarden Posts: 844
    In itself, I believe it to be a great song. However, live it does seem to be lacking. There is simply not enough aggression given to the chorus. It is lackluster.
  • Ghost Of K.Ghost Of K. Posts: 170
    digster wrote:
    Although I enjoyed Severed Hand when the album first came out, it's had absolutely no staying power with me. Personally, I think it's a pretty weak song, especially when compared to WWS, which is more emotional, lyrically powerful, and as an added bonus it's extremely catchy. Probably not an opinion I share with many on the board, but I'd want to see many songs on Avocado before Severed Hand.
    I agree, though I do love the frantic, staccato quality of Severed Hand. Marker and comeback would be nice more often.
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  • fuckfuck Posts: 4,069
    reborncareerist wrote:
    I agree ... Not nightly, but here and there.

    Maybe I am a little weird and/or too obsessed with the band, but I like nearly all their songs. People specifically requesting that they NOT play something is annoying. Diversity is good.
    definitely!!
  • Evacuation RulesEvacuation Rules Posts: 2,162
    digster wrote:
    Although I enjoyed Severed Hand when the album first came out, it's had absolutely no staying power with me. Personally, I think it's a pretty weak song.

    It definitely is. The main riff is boneheaded and the middle 8 sucks.
  • dannydanny Posts: 2,279
    guitar_davey wrote:
    Interesting that Pearl Jam's biggest latter-day "hit" has been omitted from the first three shows of this year. I wonder if ten years from we'll be calling for it to be played again after so long?

    Seems it would still be timely and relevant given the fact it's an election year...

    Hmm....

    DP


    wicked song!should play it
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  • jessejesse Posts: 170
    WWS is a great song but it really doesnt work live, the guitars and vocals during the chorus sound really weak nothing like the album version
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