London Set List thoughts...

Never judge a setlist on paper.....

Sometimes a show that could be classed as 'greatest hits' can be better than a show packed with rarities.

Get_Right wrote:

looks great on paper

It was even better in person!

After following the twitter feeds during the show and seeing the setlist...I thought this place would be blowing up with how great a show it was.

I expect people bitching about the lottery or shipping prices etc...but bitching about your favorite bands current live show when they are still slaying it???? I don't get it.

People dissapointed with the encores because the main set was so epic???? Again, I don't get it.

I realize that anyone can have any opinion they want...and I respect that, but keep in mind, most bands would be playing every song off Ten every single show. We get the FULL cataloge with a few hits mixed in.

PH20 wrote:

After following the twitter feeds during the show and seeing the setlist...I thought this place would be blowing up with how great a show it was.

I expect people bitching about the lottery or shipping prices etc...but bitching about your favorite bands current live show when they are still slaying it???? I don't get it.

People dissapointed with the encores because the main set was so epic???? Again, I don't get it.

I realize that anyone can have any opinion they want...and I respect that, but keep in mind, most bands would be playing every song off Ten every single show. We get the FULL cataloge with a few hits mixed in.

Couldn't agree more. I was there and the show was awsome. Sometimes I think we just like to bitch and I don't get it. Hey why don't they just do a standard 18 -20 song same set list night after night like alot of other bands and artists do. Then atleast no one will complain right? You won't be suprised or disapointed and know exactly what you are going to hear. Then you won't have to go to more than one show and not care where you see them because it's all a carbon copy. That would be way better now wouldn't it .... :fp:

Tboz51 wrote:

jen.ryan wrote:

am i wrong for saying.... eh

I was not there - but looking it over it is a great open and close with Present Tense and Indifference.....love it.

But just from the set list itself, was the show anything special? any special versions? IE Slow Lukin from MSG2?
Special guests?

Was this purely a warm up for Wrigley?

I've NEVER seen Stone more aggressive and his solos were incredible during Not for You and Unthought Known.

Aren't all shows just another show in the end?

I'm sure there were 50 people who loved it, 50 who hated it and 50 who love Indifference.

know1 wrote:

I think it's a great setlist. Only weak spots for me would be Man of the Hour, Come Back and Parachutes.

I'm bummed they played "Alone" because I was really hoping for that at Wrigley and it's doubtful now.

They didn't play come back

It was a great show...what were u expecting OP??? Man, some folks are way too critical...it wasn't a greatest hits set, it was 30 songs, had great energy...please tell me how it could've been any better?

Also think it was near perfect IMO. I would probably give my right you know what to have seen it. I of course have some favorites that I would like to see added, but the percentage of great tunes was definitely there. I'm hoping Wrigley is as good actually.

I could see Wrigley turning into s greatest hits setlist and that is my worst nightmare.

posted this in a separate thread, but it should go in here! Show #18 for me. Nothing like the head nod from so many fans... PM me if we chatted...would love to connect on facebook...here's a picture from late last night..
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5577/t3x.png

Set list - A- - it was fantastic to see the band play with versions of their songs... also, have they ever played "London calling" before?? ...and ending with indifference?? Awesome!!

New stage/lighting - A+ - by far the most amazing and intricate stage they have had. the lighting was top notch too...

Venue lighting - F - turning the house lights on at 10:25?? Simply unacceptable.... was at Paul McCartney in Ottawa last Sunday, and even at midnight, the house lights were off.

Security - F--- - completely the most incompetent group of people I've ever seen...were acting like jerks to so many fans last night. From the pat down to just being dicks. From an optics POV, It's stupid to see security covering their ears during a show...

10c pick up - D - horrible, horrible, horrible mess, especially in the heat...it's a wonder more people didn't faint in the heat waiting 45mins plus for tickets.

Merch - D - see 10c pick up comments. 2 places to buy and absolute mayhem in terms of lines. Additionally, nothing special this time, except for a fantastic sticker.... very ordinary t-shirts. Saved money for wishlist!

Wishlist pre-party - C - Venue far too small and the venue looked overwhelmed. I brought in about 10 12x18 concert photos for the gang, and hope they sold a ton! I've got nothing but mad love for all the Wishlist gang... the $10 cover charge to come in for the post-party was a bit much, but good vibe, and the cover band was surprisingly good...

Finally - so great to meet so many old and new pearl jam fans and be part of a community. Nothing like the head nod from so many fans... PM me if we chatted...would love to connect on facebook...here's a picture from late last night..
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5577/t3x.png
Wrigley, will be thinking of you all...stay safe...

I think it was a better than usual set list.

Has Present tense ever opened a show? I really dont know.

Sad, in hiding, Brain of J, I got Shoit, Last Exit, and holy moly: ALONE!

Ok, this set looks amazing the more I think about it, (I could do without Last Kiss )