Inside Job As An Opener?

PJWGIIIPJWGIII Chicago, IL Posts: 806
edited July 2018 in The Porch
Was listening to the song last night, and for the first time the thought occurred to me that it would make an incredibly cool opener!

What do you guys think? Take another listen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfShR-wY8oQ

It's kind of interesting how like Release, this song makes for a great album closer yet at the same time, (potentially) a fantastic slow burn concert opener!

I also feel like it would be an incredible opener because it makes for a satisfactory start lighting-wise onstage.
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  • drakeheuer14drakeheuer14 Posts: 4,368
    I just listened to it about 20 minutes ago and came here to post the exact same thing. I think it would be an excellent opener. 

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  • on2legson2legs Standing in the Jersey rain… Posts: 14,380
    I think that would be pretty cool.  I would love to see them mix in some non traditional songs into the opening slot. 
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  • Hawk123Hawk123 Posts: 1,977
    I think it opened a show before, maybe dublin
  • DJ253147DJ253147 Posts: 593
    Don't need a listen to Inside Job to get on board this thread. (Mike's masterpiece I like to call it-or one of them) Great idea!
  • jarkkonieminenjarkkonieminen Melbourne, Australia Posts: 126
    It's opened three shows. Vegas, Dublin and Barcelona 2006
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  • drakeheuer14drakeheuer14 Posts: 4,368
    It's opened three shows. Vegas, Dublin and Barcelona 2006
    Part of the reason why 2006 was the best tour! 
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  • YoullseeDragonsYoullseeDragons Posts: 2,107
    Excellent opener. So much energy when they play this song. 
  • darwinstheorydarwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 5,692
    Start the campaign: Wrigley 1 opener Inside Job - for Bob...all Bob's! And all those out there facing trouble times and adversity. Quite literally a GREAT song. Not just from a homer PJ fan either.
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  • BK221359BK221359 Charleston, SC Posts: 237
    On board...make this happen at Wrigley
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  • lukemil33lukemil33 Vandalia, OH Posts: 231
    Bump for this. That'd be a hell of a way to start my first show!
  • Kearn5yKearn5y Ireland Posts: 2,684
    It's opened three shows. Vegas, Dublin and Barcelona 2006
    Was at both dublin and barcelona that year. Yes, was a great opener.
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  • coach pjcoach pj Posts: 215
    I think it would be awesome to see them open a show with Inside Job. All in.
  • pearldavidsonpearldavidson PA Posts: 1,356
    This would be a solid opener for sure. 
  • jwhjr17jwhjr17 Posts: 1,879
    It's a great opener, loved it in Vegas 06
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  • TamaDrummer91TamaDrummer91 VA Posts: 1,289
    It’s killer as an opener on Vegas and Dublin 2006. One reason I revisit those boots pretty often. 
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  • Red MosquitoRed Mosquito Charlotte, NC Posts: 68
    2006 Vegas was sensational. Crowd was totally into it, cheering the guitar riffs during the slow opening.
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  • JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,810
    Yes please.
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  • given2fly23given2fly23 Evanston, IL Posts: 5,876
    Love the song.  I would prefer it as the transition song between the slow openers and the rockers or the acoustic encore and the heavier stuff.

    Release
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    Something like that.  Just my opinion.
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  • angry_skullangry_skull Posts: 321
    So much yes. Would love this to open Wrigley. Close Wrigley....the middle of Wrigley...don't care.
  • ChazzChazz Somerset, UK Posts: 1,084
    Hawk123 said:
    I think it opened a show before, maybe dublin
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  • clampinoclampino cumbria,uk Posts: 31
    I'm going London 2 and don't give a shit when it gets played JUST PLAY IT
  • YourDirtisMyfoodYourDirtisMyfood Boston Posts: 4,377
    I can't get this particular song out of my head lately.  I have been painting my parents house the past few weeks and have had the album on repeat and this song is stuck in my head now.  :)
  • I'd just be grateful if they played it more
  • Dublin 06 worked very well. Loved it. 
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  • DiRtYyELLoWoCeAnDiRtYyELLoWoCeAn Medford, Ma Posts: 1,605
    I saw this open Vegas 06 it was Awesome as an opener!
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  • There was a 6 year gap in Ireland shows (2000 -06). The way the band came out and started Inside Job and then EV comes out just before he starts singing... goosebumps, even when listening to the boot. 
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  • unknownunknown Posts: 531
    One of their most underrated songs
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