*** Pearl Jam London, UK Fanviews 7/8/22 ***

Enjoyed the show last night, Breath is always good to hear - i seem to remember this was played at one of the London shows the last time they were here and it was a real surprise then as well.  I thought the first half of the set list was similar in tempo and it didn't really build, also EV mentioned several people that had died and paid tribute and so i guess maybe this had a effect on their approach to parts of the set.  Good to see the Donna tribute.  Evenflow, Alive - all played at their standard tempo which was a first for me in a while, i always seem to remember them being played at blistering speeds live.   Enjoyed it when EV considered climbing the fake tree on the stage and wisely decided against it considering the balcony antics of years ago :> Superblood Wolfmoon was excellent a real highlight.  As ever Mike was racing around the stage what a performer a real showman.  Also Josh Klinghoffer doing lots of what looked like backing percussion and vocals.  Eddie intro'd the band but i think forgot to mention Matt lol.  Anyway onto tonight, where i hope they open with a couple of real fast numbers to get the crowd going rather than waiting for a build over the set list.  

Last night was excellent. Great setlist covering most of the albums bar avocado. Loved light years, unthought known, save you. First time hearing breath which was cool. Only really downer was the cover with Townshend, keep that for solo shows. Public image was OK. 

Though the sound was low initially but gradually built up. Looking forward for Tonight's show. Should be alot different from last night. Actually don't mind the shorter sets, killer on the legs and back. Going to the Abba Show before hand. Can't wait for that too.

Was great to hear the War Pigs lick during Alive for the first time in a long time. Also… got a pick!!!!!

SpinTheLastExit said:

44waves said:

Its wild thats some people thought the sound wasnt great. We sat outside in the park (stage right by the accessible entrance) and the sound was crystal clear. We could see the top of the screen from there as well.
Loved every minute from outside...but really cant wait to be inside tonight. 

That's interesting because one of my friends moved further back and said the sound was great. Where I was, it sounded like it was dropping out, almost like the speakers weren't powerful enough.

ConorKavanagh said:

A guy bashed into me and my nose got cut, which was pretty frustrating. He then shoved me into the head aggressively. Pearl Jam were great though.

Ouch! 

RikGordon74 said:

Was great to hear the War Pigs lick during Alive for the first time in a long time. Also… got a pick!!!!!

Awesome! Congrats. That's what that riff is from. Knew it was familiar & never could peg it. love sabbath.

What a night. Last time they played london we got breath so was not expecting that, and especially not 3rd song in. Retrograde was incredible. Light years shows how much this band cares and unthought known and in hiding are always very welcome.

Definitely some proper idiots in the 10c section. 5 guys who didn't know the first batch of songs almost got into a fight right before the start and then preceeded to talk loudly through the songs, even during the light years dedication. Even flow started,  they then ran down the front and I was glad to be shot of them.

Anthor knob was the bloke in the pink kangol bucket hat at the front center. A young kid of about 18/20 crowd surfed over during the pixies and this guy pulled him down and berated him and was overly aggressive. Security had words as he was fully out of line.

Always going to be idiots everywhere though and they didn't ruin the night.

GD274660 said:

Any reviews from the Hyde Away VIP area?

The Wimbledon Seats?

Anyone know who “Save You” is about?  Maybe it’s common knowledge but I have no idea.