PJ Bootleg Review Blog (Columbia 2016 Review Added!)

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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,461
    That 09' tour was mixed wonderfully to my ears. Just need to take these in with a decent set up. It does make a difference.
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  • TamaDrummer91
    TamaDrummer91 VA Posts: 1,294
    edited February 2014
    Post edited because it only stated the obvious. I fucking love PJ boots.
    Post edited by TamaDrummer91 on
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    2010: Bristow
    2012: Atlanta
    2013: Charlottesville, Charlotte
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Greenville, Hampton, Raleigh (cancelled), Columbia, Lexington

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  • YLed2
    YLed2 Posts: 5,534
    Please check it out and share with others, and of course - always open to any feedback!
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  • TamaDrummer91
    TamaDrummer91 VA Posts: 1,294
    Here are in depth reviews of the 3 new boots released today, Cville, Charlotte, and Voodoo. Boyo79 and I agree, Cville is a great bootleg but a hair overrated. He enjoyed Charlotte and Voodoo more than I.

    http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/2014/01/charlottesville-2013.html

    http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/2014/01/charlotte-2013.html

    http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/2014/01/new-orleans-2013.html

    http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/2014/01/charlottesville-2013-alternate-review.html

    http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/2014/01/charlotte-2013-alternate-review.html

    http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/2014/01/new-orleans-2013_13.html

    2008: Bonnaroo
    2010: Bristow
    2012: Atlanta
    2013: Charlottesville, Charlotte
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Greenville, Hampton, Raleigh (cancelled), Columbia, Lexington

    For your bootleg review needs or recommendations- http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/
  • derbydave
    derbydave Columbus, OH Posts: 11,254
    BUMP...
    Some GREAT new bootleg reviews on "The Last Exit"
    EXCELLENT JOB GUYS!!!
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  • tcadd94
    tcadd94 North Jersey Posts: 611
    Thanks, guys! A great source!
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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,461
    Maybe its a bit overstated but I really enjoyed every 13' show - more than most in recent years & I think having a fantastic record like LB in the mix is why.
    www.cluthelee.com
  • TamaDrummer91
    TamaDrummer91 VA Posts: 1,294
    derbydave said:

    BUMP...
    Some GREAT new bootleg reviews on "The Last Exit"
    EXCELLENT JOB GUYS!!!

    Many thanks for the kind remarks. We appreciate it.

    As 2013 boots continue, every one of them will be reviewed. Can't wait to hear Dallas and OKC this weds!

    2008: Bonnaroo
    2010: Bristow
    2012: Atlanta
    2013: Charlottesville, Charlotte
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Greenville, Hampton, Raleigh (cancelled), Columbia, Lexington

    For your bootleg review needs or recommendations- http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/
  • TamaDrummer91
    TamaDrummer91 VA Posts: 1,294
    Dallas 13 review is up! I really enjoyed this one. The performance is mostly tight, a few small flubs, but it has a wonderful vibe and feel to it as a whole.

    http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/2014/02/dallas-2013.html
    2008: Bonnaroo
    2010: Bristow
    2012: Atlanta
    2013: Charlottesville, Charlotte
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Greenville, Hampton, Raleigh (cancelled), Columbia, Lexington

    For your bootleg review needs or recommendations- http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/
  • MMPooch
    MMPooch New Jersey Posts: 68
    Thanks for such a great source, it's very appreciated! I'm looking forward to your reviews of San Diego, that set list looks amazing!
  • mattsl1983
    mattsl1983 Posts: 711
    Dallas, what a great show, and one that sadly many will overlook due to "not as many songs played as other shows" or "not as many rarities as other shows on the tour", but a true diamond in the ruff. Pendulum->Nothingman->Can't Keep!? Seriously, how do people shit their pants all over Release or Long Road being played in the first three but not that!? Sorry, but those have been played how many times, and Can't Keep? Maybe 25 times? And they say not enough rarities.
  • YLed2
    YLed2 Posts: 5,534
    Agreed - there are so many boots that are severely overlooked and that people never hear because they only listen and judge a boot by a set list or "rarities" played. Many boots suffer greatly from being heard because of the "not as many rarities played" syndrome. Some boots are unfairly heralded as THE boots to listen to or own solely because of a set list. The set list is a small contributing factor to a good boot, but there are so many other factors that distinguish an average boot from an excellent boot. Of course it is all very subjective, but hopefully this blog helps you distinguish the average boots from the excellent boots on more of an objective level.

    Thanks for the feedback and please continue to use and enjoy.
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    Atlanta, GA - 9.22.12
    Las Vegas, NV - 10.31.12 (EV)
    Las Vegas, NV - 11.1.12 (EV)
    Chicago, IL - 7.19.13
    Dallas, TX - 11.15.13
    Oklahoma City, OK - 11.16.13
    Seattle, WA - 12.6.13
    Lincoln, NE - 10.9.14
    Moline, IL - 10.17.14
    St. Paul, MN - 10.19.14
    Milwaukee, WI - 10.20.14
    New York, NY - 5.1.16
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    Boston, MA - 8.5.16
    Boston, MA - 8.7.16
    Chicago, IL - 8.20.16

  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,461
    Not this listener! This tour is flat out amazing. Last time I went through and listened ro every boot was 09' tour. Something about the energy of a new record, hearing how they play the new songs & incorporate them into their amazing catalog! Keep sharing thoughts with us!
    www.cluthelee.com
  • TamaDrummer91
    TamaDrummer91 VA Posts: 1,294
    2-feign-reluctance said:

    Not this listener! This tour is flat out amazing. Last time I went through and listened ro every boot was 09' tour. Something about the energy of a new record, hearing how they play the new songs & incorporate them into their amazing catalog! Keep sharing thoughts with us!

    You know I started off not exactly loving the 13 shows but they have grown on me. Lots of good vibes and energy. Several performances are stellar too. I should have OKC 13 reviewed by late tonight.
    2008: Bonnaroo
    2010: Bristow
    2012: Atlanta
    2013: Charlottesville, Charlotte
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Greenville, Hampton, Raleigh (cancelled), Columbia, Lexington

    For your bootleg review needs or recommendations- http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,461
    I think the good vibes, hearing Ed communicate his appreciation, the band finding its footing with these new songs, just makes for exciting listening!
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  • boyo79
    boyo79 Warrington, UK Posts: 6,525
    2-feign-reluctance said:

    I think the good vibes, hearing Ed communicate his appreciation, the band finding its footing with these new songs, just makes for exciting listening!

    The calibre of the new songs as well makes a huge difference. Lightning Bolt already sounds like it has been in the setlists for years!

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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,461
    My enthusiasm, whilst a bit overstated, really different this last tour. I didn't go to any shows and had this weird need to get as close to the tour as possible. So, lots of listening & of course appreciation to be able to do so in the first place.
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  • j3brow1
    j3brow1 Posts: 37
    edited February 2014
    I agree. The 2013 NA tour is special. The guys are killing it pretty much every night. I was at the Dallas show. Excelllent show. I want to throw this out there, especially to guys that are listening to and reviewing all the boots. I know of a SMALL adjustment in the signal chain used to record the boots. I can hear the improvement on the Dallas boot. Or am I biased? Anybody else? I have only listened to the 24/96 files. Of course I hear no difference listening to the mp3 versions via SiriusXM in my car. With the Dallas 24/96 files, I am hearing better bass texture, bass lines are more easily discernible, guitar strings are more distinct, cymbals sound more like the real thing. Overall, the instrument separation and clarity is just that much better. I heard these improvements with back n forth comparisons of same song performed on leg 1 vs Dallas, both versions were 24/96. I do not currently own any additional hi-res files from leg 2, that will change soon. Ok, so am I incredibly biased or can anyone else hear a slight improvement with any of the leg 2 shows compared with leg 1???!
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  • TamaDrummer91
    TamaDrummer91 VA Posts: 1,294
    j3brow1 said:

    I agree. The 2013 NA tour is special. The guys are killing it pretty much every night. I was at the Dallas show. Excelllent show. I want to throw this out there, especially to guys that are listening to and reviewing all the boots. I know of a SMALL adjustment in the signal chain used to record the boots. I can hear the improvement on the Dallas boot. Or am I biased? Anybody else? I have only listened to the 24/96 files. Of course I hear no difference listening to the mp3 versions via SiriusXM in my car. With the Dallas 24/96 files, I am hearing better bass texture, bass lines are more easily discernible, guitar strings are more distinct, cymbals sound more like the real thing. Overall, the instrument separation and clarity is just that much better. I heard these improvements with back n forth comparisons of same song performed on leg 1 vs Dallas, both versions were 24/96. I do not currently own any additional hi-res files from leg 2, that will change soon. Ok, so am I incredibly biased or can anyone else hear a slight improvement with any of the leg 2 shows compared with leg 1???!

    I personally do not have that great of an ear for that sort of thing, but don't sell yourself too short in terms of saying it's just bias. I did think that Dallas sounded better than many others in leg 1. Jeff's tone seemed much better to me, and the overall mix had a slighter smoother, less distant feel. I can hear differences in tones, mixing levels, and echoes or reverb (Cville is plagued with reverb and echo). Dallas has a warmer tone, probably because of Jeff. The instruments had a little more bite and texture than leg 1, but not so much that its worth dwelling over. Overall, I don't think your assumptions or observations are too off base, but that's just my opinion. I did notice some of what you're saying when I listened to Dallas. I tend to listen to all my boots when doing a review with good quality in ear monitors.
    2008: Bonnaroo
    2010: Bristow
    2012: Atlanta
    2013: Charlottesville, Charlotte
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Greenville, Hampton, Raleigh (cancelled), Columbia, Lexington

    For your bootleg review needs or recommendations- http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/
  • TamaDrummer91
    TamaDrummer91 VA Posts: 1,294
    Oklahoma City 13 review is up! I fucking adored this gig.

    http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/2014/02/oklahoma-city-2013.html
    2008: Bonnaroo
    2010: Bristow
    2012: Atlanta
    2013: Charlottesville, Charlotte
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Greenville, Hampton, Raleigh (cancelled), Columbia, Lexington

    For your bootleg review needs or recommendations- http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/

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