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  • xavier mcdaniel
    xavier mcdaniel Somewhere in NYC Posts: 9,435
    mcgruff10 said:
    Tonight was perfection.  The set was perfect, the crowd was sooooo loud and the band was off the charts.  I’ve seen them 63 times live and this was one of the best shows I ve ever witnessed.  Thank you for Long Road!!!!! So many highlights.  Mosquito, brain of j, I won’t back down, rvm!!!! Wow. What an incredible night.  See you Monday night!  Do I go to Baltimore?!?!? 
    I too have to been to a lot of shows, never really kept track (but over 30).  This show will go down as a flip flop of number 1 and 2 all-time best for me (flip flop with Friday night Spectrum show in '09).  Right now, I'm leaning to Saturday as best ever.  The double rainbow coming out of subway station was a sign something momentous was going to happen and it certainly did.  We were in 200 level close to the stage and it provided a vantage point to see the crowd singing and rocking out the entire show.  The band brought it, the crowd brought it and together that makes for a phenomenal experience.  That show will stay with me for a LONG time.  
    I had that same feeling seeing the rainbow. I was tailgating in the lot behind the GA line and we kind of looked up and did a double take to confirm what were actually seeing. I was in 211 and the whole section was in awe of what we were watching.
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,218
    edited September 2024
    pjhawks said:
    Demps said:
    We’re all talking about how that might have been one of the best shows they’ve ever played…and we’re not complaining that it was 2 hours 20 minutes, nor are we complaining about ticket prices. All about what they do with that time and the atmosphere. 
    Pretty hard to deny that the shorter shows are just higher quality at this point. Glad they made the switch. 
    '24 songs are better than 34 songs' is a hard argument to take seriously. 
    Went to Springsteen a few weeks ago. Awesome 3.5 hour show BUT he could have taken out about 5-7 songs in the middle that slowed the set down and still would have been an incredible 2.5 hour show.   If the songs are filler do they really need to be there?

    Also as  I get older standing for 3.5 hours ain't so easy anymore.
    No argument there, but I'm going to have to see a lot more shows like Saturday night to be convinced that post Covid Pearl Jam is better than 2013 - 2016 Pearl Jam. 

    I get it, "Father time is undefeated" as Charles Barkley said, and I'm grateful PJ is still around and can still deliver like they did these last two shows. 

    Bring on Fenway.  
    At first I thought it was more about song amounts but I’m starting to realize it’s more about the pool
    of songs they’re pulling from. It seems to be the smallest it’s ever been. We still technically get variation but it doesn’t have that “no song is safe” feel anymore. Could just be that it’s a new album tour but who knows. 
  • mcgruff10 said:
    Tonight was perfection.  The set was perfect, the crowd was sooooo loud and the band was off the charts.  I’ve seen them 63 times live and this was one of the best shows I ve ever witnessed.  Thank you for Long Road!!!!! So many highlights.  Mosquito, brain of j, I won’t back down, rvm!!!! Wow. What an incredible night.  See you Monday night!  Do I go to Baltimore?!?!? 
    I too have to been to a lot of shows, never really kept track (but over 30).  This show will go down as a flip flop of number 1 and 2 all-time best for me (flip flop with Friday night Spectrum show in '09).  Right now, I'm leaning to Saturday as best ever.  The double rainbow coming out of subway station was a sign something momentous was going to happen and it certainly did.  We were in 200 level close to the stage and it provided a vantage point to see the crowd singing and rocking out the entire show.  The band brought it, the crowd brought it and together that makes for a phenomenal experience.  That show will stay with me for a LONG time.  
    I had that same feeling seeing the rainbow. I was tailgating in the lot behind the GA line and we kind of looked up and did a double take to confirm what were actually seeing. I was in 211 and the whole section was in awe of what we were watching.
    Coming out of the subway with a bunch of people and someone said, oooooh look at that, and suddenly people spread out, standing side by side in a line, all taking pictures of the double rainbow.  After the weird rain shower (almost looked like snow), it was definitely a goosebump experience. My concert buddy called it kismet and that was spot on.  
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  • xavier mcdaniel
    xavier mcdaniel Somewhere in NYC Posts: 9,435
    mcgruff10 said:
    Tonight was perfection.  The set was perfect, the crowd was sooooo loud and the band was off the charts.  I’ve seen them 63 times live and this was one of the best shows I ve ever witnessed.  Thank you for Long Road!!!!! So many highlights.  Mosquito, brain of j, I won’t back down, rvm!!!! Wow. What an incredible night.  See you Monday night!  Do I go to Baltimore?!?!? 
    I too have to been to a lot of shows, never really kept track (but over 30).  This show will go down as a flip flop of number 1 and 2 all-time best for me (flip flop with Friday night Spectrum show in '09).  Right now, I'm leaning to Saturday as best ever.  The double rainbow coming out of subway station was a sign something momentous was going to happen and it certainly did.  We were in 200 level close to the stage and it provided a vantage point to see the crowd singing and rocking out the entire show.  The band brought it, the crowd brought it and together that makes for a phenomenal experience.  That show will stay with me for a LONG time.  
    I had that same feeling seeing the rainbow. I was tailgating in the lot behind the GA line and we kind of looked up and did a double take to confirm what were actually seeing. I was in 211 and the whole section was in awe of what we were watching.
    Coming out of the subway with a bunch of people and someone said, oooooh look at that, and suddenly people spread out, standing side by side in a line, all taking pictures of the double rainbow.  After the weird rain shower (almost looked like snow), it was definitely a goosebump experience. My concert buddy called it kismet and that was spot on.  
    That rain shower was something, I just walked over to a tailgate when it started pouring and then I walked into the complex where the bars are, which I guess is the old site of the spectrum and an hour later, the rain was gone and it was significantly cooler out.
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  • riotgrl
    riotgrl LOUISVILLE Posts: 1,895
    Took my daughter to this show as her very first experience and she may not be able to top it which is a great problem to have. I'd never been to a Philly show and I am glad I listened to everyone here that has said for years that Philly shows are some of the best. We had a fabulous time and this will definitely be in my top 2 shows ever seen!
    Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?

    Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned...

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  • JD29648
    JD29648 Denver Posts: 43
    mcgruff10 said:
    Tonight was perfection.  The set was perfect, the crowd was sooooo loud and the band was off the charts.  I’ve seen them 63 times live and this was one of the best shows I ve ever witnessed.  Thank you for Long Road!!!!! So many highlights.  Mosquito, brain of j, I won’t back down, rvm!!!! Wow. What an incredible night.  See you Monday night!  Do I go to Baltimore?!?!? 
    I too have to been to a lot of shows, never really kept track (but over 30).  This show will go down as a flip flop of number 1 and 2 all-time best for me (flip flop with Friday night Spectrum show in '09).  Right now, I'm leaning to Saturday as best ever.  The double rainbow coming out of subway station was a sign something momentous was going to happen and it certainly did.  We were in 200 level close to the stage and it provided a vantage point to see the crowd singing and rocking out the entire show.  The band brought it, the crowd brought it and together that makes for a phenomenal experience.  That show will stay with me for a LONG time.  
    I know I’m late here. But after a couple or a maybe a few hundred times seeing this band since…yeah… this show was up there at the top. The absolute vocal mastery straight from 1998 after stopping the show during Baba was the icing for me. 

    Took my girl to a couple this tour, bottlerock for example, and still felt like she hadn’t really seen the band. After the 9/7 rainbow show she gets it. This band is making new fans in 2024 and that’s all I have to say about that 🤙
  • KN219077
    KN219077 Montana Posts: 1,199
    JD29648 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Tonight was perfection.  The set was perfect, the crowd was sooooo loud and the band was off the charts.  I’ve seen them 63 times live and this was one of the best shows I ve ever witnessed.  Thank you for Long Road!!!!! So many highlights.  Mosquito, brain of j, I won’t back down, rvm!!!! Wow. What an incredible night.  See you Monday night!  Do I go to Baltimore?!?!? 
    I too have to been to a lot of shows, never really kept track (but over 30).  This show will go down as a flip flop of number 1 and 2 all-time best for me (flip flop with Friday night Spectrum show in '09).  Right now, I'm leaning to Saturday as best ever.  The double rainbow coming out of subway station was a sign something momentous was going to happen and it certainly did.  We were in 200 level close to the stage and it provided a vantage point to see the crowd singing and rocking out the entire show.  The band brought it, the crowd brought it and together that makes for a phenomenal experience.  That show will stay with me for a LONG time.  
    I know I’m late here. But after a couple or a maybe a few hundred times seeing this band since…yeah… this show was up there at the top. The absolute vocal mastery straight from 1998 after stopping the show during Baba was the icing for me. 

    Took my girl to a couple this tour, bottlerock for example, and still felt like she hadn’t really seen the band. After the 9/7 rainbow show she gets it. This band is making new fans in 2024 and that’s all I have to say about that 🤙
    It’s something hard to describe. Only felt that at Missoula 12’ where the band and crowd just clicked and made for an elevated experience that rises above a setlist, show length etc. 

    I watched the Philly 1 stream and knew it was one of the great nights of this amazing band.
  • JD29648
    JD29648 Denver Posts: 43
    edited September 2024
    KN219077 said:
    JD29648 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Tonight was perfection.  The set was perfect, the crowd was sooooo loud and the band was off the charts.  I’ve seen them 63 times live and this was one of the best shows I ve ever witnessed.  Thank you for Long Road!!!!! So many highlights.  Mosquito, brain of j, I won’t back down, rvm!!!! Wow. What an incredible night.  See you Monday night!  Do I go to Baltimore?!?!? 
    I too have to been to a lot of shows, never really kept track (but over 30).  This show will go down as a flip flop of number 1 and 2 all-time best for me (flip flop with Friday night Spectrum show in '09).  Right now, I'm leaning to Saturday as best ever.  The double rainbow coming out of subway station was a sign something momentous was going to happen and it certainly did.  We were in 200 level close to the stage and it provided a vantage point to see the crowd singing and rocking out the entire show.  The band brought it, the crowd brought it and together that makes for a phenomenal experience.  That show will stay with me for a LONG time.  
    I know I’m late here. But after a couple or a maybe a few hundred times seeing this band since…yeah… this show was up there at the top. The absolute vocal mastery straight from 1998 after stopping the show during Baba was the icing for me. 

    Took my girl to a couple this tour, bottlerock for example, and still felt like she hadn’t really seen the band. After the 9/7 rainbow show she gets it. This band is making new fans in 2024 and that’s all I have to say about that 🤙
    It’s something hard to describe. Only felt that at Missoula 12’ where the band and crowd just clicked and made for an elevated experience that rises above a setlist, show length etc. 

    I watched the Philly 1 stream and knew it was one of the great nights of this amazing band.

    Funny you say that, because for me Missoula in 2012 I thought Mudhoney was not mixed properly (too loud basically) and that the crowd the rest of the night was just meh. I was behind the stage so maybe it was that but the point is your take just goes to show that the consensus about Philly 1 is a meaningful one 

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  • Couldn't agree more....Crazy...The songs that usually don't make me blink (Black, Breath, GTF), were on another planet...Was there to hear the new stuff...Have some great pics and memories from that night
  • Last Exit was slamming.
  • PJNB said:
    There is a reason that N1 was loved by so many people. Count how many songs were after 1998 not including the new album. 

    The years you are mentioning all had those style of sets. 
    Great observation. N1 had ZERO post '98 songs, other than DM.

    Even N2 had only 5.

    So much for those who criticize sets heavy on albums 1-5 era. There are many top tier songs that came after that, but they are fewer in comparison, IMO.
  • KN219077
    KN219077 Montana Posts: 1,199
    The band needs to release this on video like they did missoula and seattle 18. I watched the stream and it was one of the modern era great nights of the band, from a distant spectator perspective 
  • JD29648 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Tonight was perfection.  The set was perfect, the crowd was sooooo loud and the band was off the charts.  I’ve seen them 63 times live and this was one of the best shows I ve ever witnessed.  Thank you for Long Road!!!!! So many highlights.  Mosquito, brain of j, I won’t back down, rvm!!!! Wow. What an incredible night.  See you Monday night!  Do I go to Baltimore?!?!? 
    I too have to been to a lot of shows, never really kept track (but over 30).  This show will go down as a flip flop of number 1 and 2 all-time best for me (flip flop with Friday night Spectrum show in '09).  Right now, I'm leaning to Saturday as best ever.  The double rainbow coming out of subway station was a sign something momentous was going to happen and it certainly did.  We were in 200 level close to the stage and it provided a vantage point to see the crowd singing and rocking out the entire show.  The band brought it, the crowd brought it and together that makes for a phenomenal experience.  That show will stay with me for a LONG time.  
    I know I’m late here. But after a couple or a maybe a few hundred times seeing this band since…yeah… this show was up there at the top. The absolute vocal mastery straight from 1998 after stopping the show during Baba was the icing for me. 

    Took my girl to a couple this tour, bottlerock for example, and still felt like she hadn’t really seen the band. After the 9/7 rainbow show she gets it. This band is making new fans in 2024 and that’s all I have to say about that 🤙
    I think you just captured/named a phrase that will live on in PJ history, the 9/7 Rainbow Show, it will be easily identifiable by the name itself, don't even have to mention Philly, it will be synonymous with Philly.    Similar to someone mentioning the mosquito bites show, Hershey, PA.  As soon as I hear mosquito bites, I know exactly what show that was.  Of course, I was there to witness it but it is a memorable and often referenced part of PJ history.  I LOVE IT. 
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  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLHTfKueFL4 in case some are not familiar

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  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLHTfKueFL4 in case some are not familiar

    Never heard this. Kind of surprising to hear from Eddie, especially the "shit on little girl's heads" part.
    And while I still love Eddie and find this as nothing more than a little disappointing comment that I'll forget about in 10 seconds, could you imagine if this happened today? The internet would be calling for his head, to be canceled, etc.
  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,527
    psubsb12 said:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLHTfKueFL4 in case some are not familiar

    Never heard this. Kind of surprising to hear from Eddie, especially the "shit on little girl's heads" part.
    And while I still love Eddie and find this as nothing more than a little disappointing comment that I'll forget about in 10 seconds, could you imagine if this happened today? The internet would be calling for his head, to be canceled, etc.
    Yeah I mean that's the point this moment is old enough to drink so..
  • psubsb12 said:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLHTfKueFL4 in case some are not familiar

    Never heard this. Kind of surprising to hear from Eddie, especially the "shit on little girl's heads" part.
    And while I still love Eddie and find this as nothing more than a little disappointing comment that I'll forget about in 10 seconds, could you imagine if this happened today? The internet would be calling for his head, to be canceled, etc.
    Taking the comment way too literal, he's basically saying grow the fuck up and respect yourself, until you do, no one else will while you behave like that.  That's my interpretation anyway.  
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • Yeah, but we live in a day and age where what one means doesn't often matter. The court of public opinion and internet warriors will push whatever agenda they feel.