Is new music important for this tour?

mcgruff10 · February 2018

on2legs said:

RBAlive2727 said:

on2legs said:

It’s important to me. I was intending to go to Fenway this year and made a hotel reservation but I’ve since talked myself out of it. I’m going to skip putting in for the lottery. I did Wrigley in 2013 and Fenway in 2016 and without a new album I kind of feel like I’ve been there and done that. Touring on this album since 2013 has things feeling a little stale in 2018. I’m hoping they give us a new album soon and we get a proper US tour next year.

I agree...not sure why people are going crazy over these ballpark shows. Just seems like yesterday. That is why I am doing Missoula. Football Stadium. Smaller. Feel like an arena. In the beautiful country. We are going White Water Rafting, Camping Out. Only 1 Show and 99% for GA. Pry going to get more rarities and be less hit oriented like all the ballpark shows. You should honestly think about just doing MT. Be totally different experience than any of the other shows. Done one done it before. But I agree...new music and get back to arenas.

Missoula immediately jumped out at me but it’s too much money to lay out for one show. If I hadn’t done Wrigley and Fenway already I would be excited to do one of those. At this point I’m looking for some new Pearl Jam experiences and I’m content to wait until next year and hopefully get to travel to some new locations.

You know you are going to change your mind this weekend as you listen to your go to bootleg!

stratmad · February 2018

BC62528 said:

Great question OP - Personally I would like to hear new material. Don't get me wrong, I will gladly continue to attend all the shows I can make even if they never produce any new material going forward. I would be 100% fine with the existing catalog for 2 nights in Boston, however, with the current social and political climate in the US and around the world, I think there is a great opportunity for the band to re-establish their voice for this new generation. I am in my 40's and growing up with this band from the start their music and concerts created so many great memories, like many of you on here, they provided the sound track for our late teens and early twenties (wow - didn't realize I was so troubled growing up - lol). But seriously, I would love for my son and his friends, who are 15 now, to have that same connection to a band like Pearl Jam and this awesome community of fans. At times Bruce and U2 have been able to "connect" with a new generation to an extent in my opinion. However, I think it would be great for the band to put out songs that have the ability to resonate with a different generation. The collective strength of musicians in this band are too talented to sit on the sidelines and be silent during these times. My hope is there are still many stories yet to be told. Just one man's opinion.

It's really interesting to read everyone's reaction to my question. I agree with BC625628, now is as interesting a time for this band or any artist to make art. How do you comment on the state of the world when opinions on any subject feels so polarising or do you just side step things? Given this band's history it's almost inevitable that they will say something and part of my personal hope for new music is to hear what they have to say.

on2legs · February 2018

mcgruff10 said:

on2legs said:

RBAlive2727 said:

on2legs said:

It’s important to me. I was intending to go to Fenway this year and made a hotel reservation but I’ve since talked myself out of it. I’m going to skip putting in for the lottery. I did Wrigley in 2013 and Fenway in 2016 and without a new album I kind of feel like I’ve been there and done that. Touring on this album since 2013 has things feeling a little stale in 2018. I’m hoping they give us a new album soon and we get a proper US tour next year.

I agree...not sure why people are going crazy over these ballpark shows. Just seems like yesterday. That is why I am doing Missoula. Football Stadium. Smaller. Feel like an arena. In the beautiful country. We are going White Water Rafting, Camping Out. Only 1 Show and 99% for GA. Pry going to get more rarities and be less hit oriented like all the ballpark shows. You should honestly think about just doing MT. Be totally different experience than any of the other shows. Done one done it before. But I agree...new music and get back to arenas.

Missoula immediately jumped out at me but it’s too much money to lay out for one show. If I hadn’t done Wrigley and Fenway already I would be excited to do one of those. At this point I’m looking for some new Pearl Jam experiences and I’m content to wait until next year and hopefully get to travel to some new locations.

You know you are going to change your mind this weekend as you listen to your go to bootleg!

Haha. You never know... but I think I’m pretty set on skipping this year. I’m looking forward to next year. Hopefully we get a proper arena tour. I also have a huge amount of time off available next year so I can be way more flexible.

Jvollman · February 2018

JimmyV said:

New music is not important to me at all. The catalog as it stands now is stellar. There are still songs I've never heard, others that I want to hear again, and many that I wouldn't mind hearing at every show.

Agreed! Their catalog is so deep and each show is very different so not important to me.

TheLongRoad · February 2018

I think some new covers would be cool. Some of the old standard covers have been beaten into the ground. As for new original songs, bring them on.

NewJPage · February 2018

HughFreakingDillon said:

pjsteelerfan said:

CantKeepmedown said:

Maybe not new music. But dust off some songs that weren't in heavy rotation 2 years ago.

Would like to see this happen, but would not complain if they road test a new song or two.

don't you find road testing a song no one's ever heard can suck the air out of the room though? it's hard to get into a song you don't know.

I was at pit in 13 (opening show) and didnt listen to anything off lightening bolt before cause i WANTED to hear them live first

wobbler_kitty · February 2018

BC62528 said:

Great question OP - Personally I would like to hear new material. Don't get me wrong, I will gladly continue to attend all the shows I can make even if they never produce any new material going forward. I would be 100% fine with the existing catalog for 2 nights in Boston, however, with the current social and political climate in the US and around the world, I think there is a great opportunity for the band to re-establish their voice for this new generation. I am in my 40's and growing up with this band from the start their music and concerts created so many great memories, like many of you on here, they provided the sound track for our late teens and early twenties (wow - didn't realize I was so troubled growing up - lol). But seriously, I would love for my son and his friends, who are 15 now, to have that same connection to a band like Pearl Jam and this awesome community of fans. At times Bruce and U2 have been able to "connect" with a new generation to an extent in my opinion. However, I think it would be great for the band to put out songs that have the ability to resonate with a different generation. The collective strength of musicians in this band are too talented to sit on the sidelines and be silent during these times. My hope is there are still many stories yet to be told. Just one man's opinion.

THIS.

They (and any musicians vocal about politics and social issues) may get a lot of flack for it, but their voices are able to speak for the masses. And with the current state of things, especially here in the US, those of us that grew up with their voices need to hear them be loud again, and the newer generations need to find their formative years soundtrack. Whether it’s found in new stuff yet to come or the old tunes and performances we hold dear, many of us need to feel that someone with a bigger voice has our backs.

Personally though, not having new music would never keep me from going to any show by any band or artist. I know that I’m going to hear my favorite music that takes me back in time, while watching my childhood ‘friends’ perform for me ‘all grown up’.

CO278952 · February 2018

CantKeepmedown said:

I hope, at least with Boston (because it's the only shows I'm trying to go to, hope for Chicago too) that Ed takes a peak at the 2016 shows/setlists and adds in some songs that were missed those two nights. Dissident.....coughcough......Present Tense......coughcough.....Chloe/Crown.....among many, many others

Yea that’d be important for the limited dates. I hope for a variety of songs that would make the set lists different than 16

JA15261 · February 2018

salient question. interesting responses. will be basically 5 years by the time these US dates arrive. new music would be the only reason to attend another round of the exact same shows. the relentless baseball theme (and sports in general) is worn out, myopic, lazy, and emblematic of eddie's personal and stale domination of the band's operations as of late (boston, chicago, rinse, and repeat). the connection between PJ, their music, and baseball was a fun arch, but in my opinion is largely meaningless, unimpressive as art, and not interesting in the least.

how many more of these effectively corporate schlock tours will any fans endure in the context of no creative output? I've done enough Alpine Valleys, Lollapaloozas, Wrigley Fields, and the stream of other detached festivals. if i have to go to Chicago to see them, i'd rather go to that dump arena in Rosemont again and pray they just put down a rug, some candles, and simply play music minus the circus of soldiers, grotesque proposals, baseball guests and stories, video boards, ridiculous song interruptions, on and on.

bootlegger10 · February 2018

JA15261 said:

salient question. interesting responses. will be basically 5 years by the time these US dates arrive. new music would be the only reason to attend another round of the exact same shows. the relentless baseball theme (and sports in general) is worn out, myopic, lazy, and emblematic of eddie's personal and stale domination of the band's operations as of late (boston, chicago, rinse, and repeat). the connection between PJ, their music, and baseball was a fun arch, but in my opinion is largely meaningless, unimpressive as art, and not interesting in the least.

how many more of these effectively corporate schlock tours will any fans endure in the context of no creative output? I've done enough Alpine Valleys, Lollapaloozas, Wrigley Fields, and the stream of other detached festivals. if i have to go to Chicago to see them, i'd rather go to that dump arena in Rosemont again and pray they just put down a rug, some candles, and simply play music minus the circus of soldiers, grotesque proposals, baseball guests and stories, video boards, ridiculous song interruptions, on and on.

I agree with you 100%.

sherm · February 2018

stratmad said:

As much as any PJ show is a pretty much going to be an incredible experience I miss them
touring behind new music which at this point is, what, about 4 years and counting since LB? They could play the hits again and come up with new set lists etc. but new music / a new album (and perhaps a new look stage) would make this next jaunt more compelling and interesting. Just my 2 cents.

Good luck to all who are getting tickets.

I completely agree. I put in for the Seattle shows because I happen to live there now but if that wasnt the case Im not sure that I would be attending any of these shows. I was lucky enough to make it to Wrigley in 2013 so Ive already experienced the whole ballpark thing. New music would have me a little more excited but Im sure that I will be every bit as pumped up for the shows as I usually am when August rolls around.

BrainofBGA · February 2018

In short... yes...new music is important!

However they have a vast catalogue to choose from and some criminally underplayed songs.

But after 4 years it’d be nice to hear some new tunes. Just a couple. Save a majority of songs for a 2019 tour in support of a new LP.

pdalowsky · February 2018

NoT IMO, theres still plenty lightning bolt i would like to hear, especially infallible and getaway

goldrush · February 2018

New music isn't so important for this particular tour, but for the 2019 album-support tour in Australia it is VERY important!

Seriously though, it would be great to see some of the rarer tunes busted out, if only to keep the setlist threads entertaining.

buck502000 · February 2018

Put the new stuff out now, so we can be ready for the shows!!!

-Buru- · February 2018

CantKeepmedown said:

Maybe not new music. But dust off some songs that weren't in heavy rotation 2 years ago.

I would love to see this happening. Maybe a short acoustic set as an encore so they can play songs like Thumbing, Fatal, Other Side...
Ah... I wish.

SandyRavage · February 2018

If there was a new album behind this tour, the setlists would be 1/3rd new songs mixed in with the highlights from the last couple of tours with maybe that occasional rarity throw in the middle of the set.

What I would rather is them go to Europe and give them a Riot Act show. Give them a Binaural show. Give them a No Code show. Etc Etc. Play ALL the songs. Hell, give them a damn LOST DOGS show. Have the U.S. SHITTING THEMSELVES for what will be the craziest PJs shows of the past couple of years, hell i'd even say since PJ20: The Home X Away shows

Shyner · February 2018

With the lesser played songs they have in the bag for me personally it's not imperative but comma somewhere in there with the vinyl kick I'm on I'd love to get a new piece of art

Daron Oshay · February 2018

Not important at all. Do think we will hear a new song of two though.

#420Dabz · February 2018

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