2014 Official Bootlegs

[ridleybradout]

While his assessments are consistent within his criteria, he is the most geographical biased person in the Live sub forum

Seems like a contradiction to me, how can he be consistent but biased at the same time?
I've always thought Spenno was more objective than most when it comes to live PJ.

I can't help that some of Pearl Jam's best shows on the 2006 and 2009 tours happened in Australia.

This


Not sure if it's compilation-worthy, but the band sound good on Habit (still drop-tuned, but not as severely as recent years). While Liam's vocals are more passionate than Ed's, I'm not convinced the song suits his voice.

Update: This is also an exemplary version of Mind Your Manners

Agreed - it might just inch out Seattle as the best rendition yet

[CopperTom]

While his assessments are consistent within his criteria, he is the most geographical biased person in the Live sub forum

Seems like a contradiction to me, how can he be consistent but biased at the same time?
I've always thought Spenno was more objective than most when it comes to live PJ.

Generally speaking, he prefers tight, well rehearsed sets with almost a distaste for rarities. Right? That shows he is consistent within his criteria. But, all things being equal, he would prefer the Australian performance over the US performance. That shows bias.

The Brain of J comment seems more fitting to end with "RIP PJ" than "STONE'S SOLO." Just sayin'. It wouldn't have ended with "STONE'S SOLO" in the 2013 Official Bootleg thread - it would have ended with "RIP PJ."

Spenno, I didn't mean it as an insult to you. If I offended you, I apologize. Nothing personal. It was an observation years in the making. For the record, I agree with most of your assessments.


I'm going to drop it, so we can focus on the 2014 Bootlegs (which are being released before the 10C even fulfills the 2013 Bootleg orders).

[Birds in Hell]

But, all things being equal, he would prefer the Australian performance over the US performance. That shows bias.

I genuinely don't believe this is true - but I suppose it hardly matters, discussing my subjective taste in Pearl Jam bootlegs is kind of silly.

Anyway, that performance of Infallible from Auckland was very, very good.

[darth_vedder]

I've been taking in spenno's live reviews for years (like maybe 2006 or so?), I don't find him biased at all.

Although, I would disagree about the 2003 tour and the band not hitting their stride till the US shows. From what I've heard of the Japanese boots, the band played very well. Granted, I have not heard an entire show, just "the Guest Are So Refined" compilation. That comp is pure gold, I love it.

[Birds in Hell]

Not sure if it's compilation-worthy, but the band sound good on Habit

Yeah, though Ed pretty much only handles the backing vocals in the chorus, that's definitely the best version of Habit the band's played in a number of years.

All in all, I enjoyed the hell out of the Auckland show, far more than any US 2013 show (sorry CopperTom). Really looking forward to hearing the rest of the tour!

[Leatherhead]

Not sure if it's compilation-worthy, but the band sound good on Habit

Yeah, though Ed pretty much only handles the backing vocals in the chorus, that's definitely the best version of Habit the band's played in a number of years.

All in all, I enjoyed the hell out of the Auckland show, far more than any US 2013 show (sorry CopperTom). Really looking forward to hearing the rest of the tour!

I gotta check out this Auckland show. I don't wanna pay for it though.

[Birds in Hell]

Solid Big Wave from GC BDO.

[Strat]

Holy shit. What a great fucking solo from Stone on Brain of J.

Good lord, I love stone. Far more interesting.

[Strat]

Guys, Spenno is right.

[WtOB?]

i trust spenno. i'ma check er out.

[ridleybradout]

The Gold Coast show is pretty rough vocally from Ed I'm afraid.

Big Wave does sound good except Matt seems to be a bit all over the shop in the outro. Other rarities Down and Sad are decent, especially given the latter was an impromptu request.

Sydney and Melbourne released this week - I really hope Syd sounds as great as it does in my memory

[Kevin Davis]

How is Ed's voice?

[ridleybradout]

The Gold Coast show is pretty rough vocally from Ed I'm afraid.

How is Ed's voice?

[WtOB?]

i remember ed losing his voice pretty badly towards the end of the first set in melb, so expect to hear that on the boot. he sounded great in sydney the whole way through though from what i remember.

[LetMeSleep]

Man I hope Sydney stands up. It was pretty strong in person and there's 3 of us saying it.

[Birds in Hell]

Guys, Spenno is right.

Look guys, I told you.

Regardless of Vedder's withered pipes, there's a sense of engagement and general joie de vivre apparent in these performances that was absent from the 2013 shows.

Diggin' it.

[Fuzzcharger]

Spenno is not only a lawyer but he also speaks French fluently. Take that ladies.

[lowlight79]

Not sure if it's compilation-worthy, but the band sound good on Habit

Yeah, though Ed pretty much only handles the backing vocals in the chorus, that's definitely the best version of Habit the band's played in a number of years.

All in all, I enjoyed the hell out of the Auckland show, far more than any US 2013 show (sorry CopperTom). Really looking forward to hearing the rest of the tour!

The best version of Habit they have played in recent years was the version from 2011. I think it was in Hamilton or Ottawa.

[jgardz]

It was Hamilton, and yup, they nailed it that night.,..

[WtOB?]

and they nailed everything else in ottawa.