Best Overall Show of the Backspacer Tour

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  • starmap3333starmap3333 Posts: 3,925
    philly 3 for me.
  • Stupid Question... MSG 2 hands down
    Randalls Island II, NY 96',East Rutherford, NJ 98',Jones Beach I, NY 00',Philadelphia, PA 03'
    Nassau Col., NY 03',MSG I and II, NY 03',Hershey, PA 03',Holmdel, NJ 03',Philadelphia, PA 05'
    Boston I, 06', East Rutherford I, II 06',MSG I, II 08', Philadelphia, PA III 09', Newark, NJ 10', MSG II 10'
  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    OK I was at all 4 Philly shows, Hartford and MSG II and pick for best overall is:
    LA4
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  • In my opinion, the Euro shows has no business in this discussion, as much as I would have love to be able to see otherwise.

    You weren't at Berlin my friend! :D

    Sometimes it's not about what is written on the setlist.

    Berlin ranks up there with Philly 3 for me - it probably doesn't surpass it, but it's close!
  • Sappy113Sappy113 Posts: 178
    In my opinion, the Euro shows has no business in this discussion, as much as I would have love to be able to see otherwise.

    Maybe not setlist-wise, but in terms of pure emotion and absolutely unforgettable performances, Berlin has to be really high on any list. I'd vote Berlin myself, but I only went to the one show and have only just had a chance to start listening to the Philly boots, so I don't really have anything to compare with :D
  • starmap3333starmap3333 Posts: 3,925
    I do not understand why MSG2 was such a big deal. I liked MSG1 better to be honest.
  • SoonForgotten2SoonForgotten2 Posts: 2,245
    In my opinion, the Euro shows has no business in this discussion, as much as I would have love to be able to see otherwise.

    You weren't at Berlin my friend! :D

    Sometimes it's not about what is written on the setlist.

    Berlin ranks up there with Philly 3 for me - it probably doesn't surpass it, but it's close!

    Well I know people who would rank Belfast over Berlin. And they played "Johnny Guitar" there... that's a strike against any show. ;]
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  • Mike's SideMike's Side Posts: 954
    MSG 2 then Boston as far as overall experience. My Boston boot gets a little more playtime tho.
    1996 - Ft Lauderdale
    1998 - West Palm Beach 1
    2000 - West Palm Beach 1&2
    2003 - WPB,Tampa,Atlanta,Camden 1&2,MSG 1&2, Boston 3,Hershey Park
    2004 - Asheville, Kissimmee
    2008 - West Palm Beach,Tampa,Columbia,Virginia Beach, Mansfield 1&2
    2010 - Hartford,Boston,Newark, MSG 1&2
    2011 - PJ20 1&2, Costa Rica
    2013 - Wrigley,Brooklyn 1&2,Seattle
    2014 - Denver,Mountain View 1&2
    2015 - Bogata, Mexico City
    2016 - Ft Lauderdale,Miami,Tampa,NYC 1&2,Telluride,Fenway 1&2,Wrigley 1&2

  • RoeghmannRoeghmann Posts: 969
    Only been at Berlin. And I must say that it was a special one! - gets my vote

    otherwise by listening to boots I must say: MSG II, Boston, Philly 3 and LA 4 are the ones withe most plays in my house.

    Bur BEST show has to be Berlin amazing venue, crowd, performance, setlist and the emotional experience of it all.
    Run away my son. See it all. Oh see the world.
  • Pearl DrummerPearl Drummer Posts: 4,627
    I do not understand why MSG2 was such a big deal. I liked MSG1 better to be honest.
    agreed
    "Makes much more sense to live in the present tense"

    Mansfield 08 1
    Boston 2010
    Montreal 2011
    EV Prov 11
    Worcester 1 13
    Worcester 2 13
    Hartford 13
    Boston 16 - 1
    Boston 16 - 2
    Boston 18 - 1
    Boston 18 -2 
    MSG 24 - 1
    Boston 24 -1
    Boston 24 -2 
  • GardenpartyGardenparty Posts: 1,910
    LA4
    “I know this song so well, I can smoke a cigarette, have a drink, brush my teeth, take a shit, and mow the lawn while singing it. But I'll only be doing a couple of those things during this version.”
  • albopalbop Posts: 63
    London O2 arena 2009 was incredible and the best for me
  • reign40reign40 Posts: 25
    Berlin is the best most emotional show I have witnesed (Johnny Guitar rocks!!)

    Venice setlist was better in my eyes

    Once thing is for damn sure, Pearl Jam are in AWESOME form live still...and you gotta love that 20yrs into their existence
    I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky
  • armyfanarmyfan Posts: 346
    i was at philly 2,3,4....acl, boston, newark, msg 1 and 2. the rankings go as follows.
    1.msg 2 (new lukin, hungerstrike, kotj, among many other moments, amazing crowd!)
    2.philly 4 (well over 3hrs, BUGS, whip it, out of my mind, THE rarity show! sorry beantown)
    3.acl (was in the second row, mountain song, eddie surfing the mud....face first)
    4.boston (sorry beantown, philly 4 got you beat w the rarities, but still amazing)
    5.philly 3 (great setlist, but some shows gotta be here)
    6.newark (listen to this shop people, not the red headed bastard child it's made out to be)
    7.philly 2 (to be honest i don't remember much, but that it was better than.........
    8.msg1 (ooooofff, didn't need another you are in the encore, really overrated folks)

    but keep in mind folks, im an idiot who doesnt know what he's talking about!! and im throwing it out there right now.....best concerts ever? atlanta 1994 and msg2 1998! PEACE!
  • nigelnigel Posts: 267
    Of the three I have been to the order would be:

    Belfast
    London O2
    Dublin

    Belfast and London O2 were pretty close. Belfast was just the most amazing experience - fantastic set list (including Jeremy and Leash back to back!!) - mad but friendly totally up for it crowd- the Happy Birthday Brendan moment - so many very very special memories that will last a lifetime

    :D
  • whitesidewhiteside Posts: 85
    Of the three I saw I'd put them in this order:

    1. Belfast
    Band and crowd in seriously top form. Tremor Christ was a highlight for me, finally got to hear one of my favourite tracks. They absolutely nailed Jeremy. Much as I get a bit jealous of the variety of some of the US sets, I think the mix of 'hits' and lesser known tracks was perfect to keep the atmosphere bubbling - Given To Fly into Black into RVM to end the main set was just stunning. Even Mike f*cking up in Alive was great! Eddie thanked the crowd for "bringing your 'A' game" - well we were only returning the favour. ;)

    2. Manchester
    I wasn't in London which seems to be generally agreed to be the best of the '09 Euro shows but I loved this gig. Was pretty chaotic up the front but all good-natured, where I was at least. Not For You (Modern Girl) was class, as was a barnstorming RVM. Also had the best close to a gig I've ever seen with a gorgeous Indifference, would love to see them end a gig with this again.

    3. Dublin
    Had a great time at this but I'd have to put it 3rd here. I had been in the 02 for Neil Young and thought it was excellent for getting a good view, but for PJ I felt the distance between the standing and seating areas stopped the atmosphere from really cranking up the way it has done for all the other PJ gigs I've been to. The band were still great though, especially loved the run of Unthought Known->Nothingman->Lukin->Not For You->Down. First time hearing Porch for ages too, and the Joe Strummer cover was great. New song was interesting, nice to see them doing that kind of thing.
    Slane - Jul 10, 1993
    The Point - Oct 26, 1996
    The Point - Jun 01, 2000
    The Point - Aug 23, 2006
    M.E.N. Arena - Aug 17, 2009
    The 02 - Jun 22, 2010
    Odyssey Arena - Jun 23, 2010
  • sonnasonna Posts: 377
    whiteside wrote:
    Of the three I saw I'd put them in this order:

    1. Belfast
    Band and crowd in seriously top form. Tremor Christ was a highlight for me, finally got to hear one of my favourite tracks. They absolutely nailed Jeremy. Much as I get a bit jealous of the variety of some of the US sets, I think the mix of 'hits' and lesser known tracks was perfect to keep the atmosphere bubbling - Given To Fly into Black into RVM to end the main set was just stunning. Even Mike f*cking up in Alive was great! Eddie thanked the crowd for "bringing your 'A' game" - well we were only returning the favour. ;)

    2. Manchester
    I wasn't in London which seems to be generally agreed to be the best of the '09 Euro shows but I loved this gig. Was pretty chaotic up the front but all good-natured, where I was at least. Not For You (Modern Girl) was class, as was a barnstorming RVM. Also had the best close to a gig I've ever seen with a gorgeous Indifference, would love to see them end a gig with this again.

    3. Dublin
    Had a great time at this but I'd have to put it 3rd here. I had been in the 02 for Neil Young and thought it was excellent for getting a good view, but for PJ I felt the distance between the standing and seating areas stopped the atmosphere from really cranking up the way it has done for all the other PJ gigs I've been to. The band were still great though, especially loved the run of Unthought Known->Nothingman->Lukin->Not For You->Down. First time hearing Porch for ages too, and the Joe Strummer cover was great. New song was interesting, nice to see them doing that kind of thing.

    I went to these same three shows but would rank them in this order:

    Belfast
    Dublin
    Manchester
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    17/08/2009
    22/06/2010
    23/06/2010
    20/06/2012
    21/06/2012
    08/07/2014
  • SOLAT319SOLAT319 Posts: 4,594
    1. BELFAST
    2. DUBLIN
    3. NEWARK
    4. CLEVELAND
    5. LONDON
    I have no patience for bad music and stupid people...

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  • ChrisileinChrisilein Vienna/Austria Posts: 3,905
    Comparing the europe shows:

    B E R L I N
    up here in my tree in Vienna
    2006: Vienna 2009: Berlin 2010: London ~ Berlin 2012: Amsterdam 1+2 ~ Werchter ~ Arras ~ Berlin 1+2
    2014: Milano ~ Trieste ~ Vienna ~ Berlin 2018: Padova ~ Rome 2022: Budapest ~ Vienna
    EV London/Hammersmith 2012
    EV Berlin/Zitadelle 2017
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,555
    philly 3
    newark
    hartford

    my type of setlist at each one
  • alfro_jalfro_j Posts: 145
    Degi wrote:
    skyvalley wrote:
    One for Berlin!
    havent read the first page, but that is the 3rd vote for berlin on this one :D
    make it 4 8-)
  • BLACK35BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,855
    I'm throwing out another vote for Buffalo, thought it rocked and the setlist was strong
    2005 - London
    2009 - Toronto
    2010 - Buffalo
    2011 - Toronto 1&2
    2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 - Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit
    2016 - Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Ottawa, Toronto 1
    2018 - Fenway 1&2
    2022 - Hamilton, Toronto
    2023 - Chicago 1&2
    2024 - Las Vegas 1&2
  • jamminpearlsjamminpearls Posts: 7,078
    Easily Philly 3 Philly 4
    Msg 2
    Boston
    Newark
    La 3
    La 4
    Philly 1
    Berlin
    Go Birds!!!!
  • fisttothejawfisttothejaw Posts: 234
    Well, I'm partial to the ones I attended - LA1, LA3, and MSG1...

    out of those three, I'd have to rank them:

    1. MSG1
    2. LA3
    3. LA1

    But damn, those Philly shows looked amazing. LA3 would be tops for me, with Chris Cornell showing up for Hunger Strike, but MSG 1 was a perfect setlist for me and my wife on our anniversary, so it gets my sentimental vote, especially since they played LROM...
    San Diego 10/25/00
    Irvine 6/03/03
    Los Angeles 7/9/06
    Los Angeles 7/10/06
    Los Angeles 7/12/08 (VH1 Rock Honors the Who)
    Los Angeles 10/01/09
    Los Angeles 4/12/08 (EV solo)
    Los Angeles 10/06/09
    MSG 5/20/10
    San Diego 7/5/11 (EV solo)
    Los Angeles 11/23/13
    Los Angeles 11/24/13
    Sao Paulo, Brazil 11/14/15
    Ohana Encore 10/01/21
    San Diego 5/03/22
    Los Angeles 5/21/24
    Los Angeles 5/22/24
  • fisttothejawfisttothejaw Posts: 234
    Well, I'm partial to the ones I attended - LA1, LA3, and MSG1...

    out of those three, I'd have to rank them:

    1. MSG1
    2. LA3
    3. LA1

    But damn, those Philly shows looked amazing. LA3 would be tops for me, with Chris Cornell showing up for Hunger Strike, but MSG 1 was a perfect setlist for me and my wife on our anniversary, so it gets my sentimental vote, especially since they played LROM...

    oops, I meant to say LA2 as the 3rd spot. That's the first one I saw - not LA1...
    San Diego 10/25/00
    Irvine 6/03/03
    Los Angeles 7/9/06
    Los Angeles 7/10/06
    Los Angeles 7/12/08 (VH1 Rock Honors the Who)
    Los Angeles 10/01/09
    Los Angeles 4/12/08 (EV solo)
    Los Angeles 10/06/09
    MSG 5/20/10
    San Diego 7/5/11 (EV solo)
    Los Angeles 11/23/13
    Los Angeles 11/24/13
    Sao Paulo, Brazil 11/14/15
    Ohana Encore 10/01/21
    San Diego 5/03/22
    Los Angeles 5/21/24
    Los Angeles 5/22/24
  • RicsardRicsard Posts: 1,943
    BELFAST
    Budapest.Budapest.Arnhem.Antwerpen.Vienna.Madrid.Katowice.Nova_rock.Nijmegen.Rotterdam.Berlin.Dublin.Belfast.London.Venice.Prague.Stockholm.Copenhagen.Vienna.Leeds.Milton_keynes.Padova.Prague.Seattle1.Seattle2.Chicago1.Budapest.Cracow.Vienna..>>>LONDON.BERLIN1.BERLIN2
    Eddie: Dublin & London
  • jfs5-10-10jfs5-10-10 Posts: 326
    Another vote for Buffalo for me. :D FATAL!!! No Way was awesome!!! Crowd was amazing.
    <b>Your light's reflected now,... reflected from afar...
    We were but stones,... your light made us stars</b>

    Buffalo 5-10-10...First PJ show..Life changing..magical..
  • veddertownveddertown Scotland Posts: 5,260
    Belfast was amazing for me, my favourite song Sometimes as opener, my second favourite Present Tense on the list too then add Tremor Christ, No Way, RVM, Animal, Low Light, storming Jeremy too... The standards, Betterman, Alive, Yellow Ledbetter, Even Flow and DTE were all highlights in this great show where me and Mrs. Veddertown had a great view above the stage on MM's side. Had an amazing time in Dublin for two great days and same in London but apparently the show to be at had to be Berlin and it definately lived up to it's expectations on most fronts. Long Road was very well placed as opener and set the tone for an emotional show. Hearing Push Me Pull Me, In Hiding, Immortality, Low Light again (so much better outdoors) and Light Years were all a real priviledge and the encores were great. I'm such a huge fan of The End and Just Breathe after seeing them live and the whole Black/speech/Comeback segment was amazing and you really had to be there to feel it I guess. The only letdown though very slight was the exclusion of LBC. Truly amazing experience but remarkably topped by Belfast which was one of the least talked about shows prior to the tour? Just goes to show you eh! ;)
    Like a book among the many on a shelf...

    Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
    Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
  • SmellymanSmellyman Asia Posts: 4,527
    Melbourne
  • ridleyridley Posts: 172
    4 pages in and not one mention of the Australasian tour?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

    Take a listen to Brisbane - you will not hear the band more "on" than this. Plus the setlist had so many lesser played favourites (In My Tree, In Hiding, Off He Goes, Rats) and...

    IF YOU WANT BLOOD (YOU'VE GOT IT) ----> BLOOD

    (Brings a smile to my face everytime :D )

    Melbourne and Christchurch were pretty damn solid too...
    2003-02-19 Melbourne
    2003-02-20 Melbourne
    2006-11-13 Melbourne
    2006-11-14 Melbourne
    2006-11-16 Melbourne
    2009-11-22 Sydney
    2011-03-18 Sydney
    2011-03-19 Sydney
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