2014-10-17: Moline, IL

[verb_to_trust]

I almost forgot to ask.... what is that giant pile of garbage that floats above them the entire show?

[BigRedLedbetter]

i think if you're gonna play the albums in a row, ten, vs, vitalogy (without the weird shit), and yield are all sure bets to keep the crowd at this point. no code is riskier, so good for them for picking it.

Agreed. Though I love No Code it is the least popular out of those 5. At least I'm pretty sure. I still love it. I remember being a Sophomore in HS and going on a road trip one weekend in October 96 and listening to that at least 5 times combined there and back. My mixed tape (yes kids no iPod) came apart and all I had to save me from whatever shit was on the radio was my No Code CD. I was hooked on it from that day forward.

[southp]

They can go ahead and just reissue the thing on vinyl now, right? You would think something like this would remind them

All the skeptics and moneygrab-complainers will just bitch about it aand the magic will be lost.

[emanon]

I almost forgot to ask.... what is that giant pile of garbage that floats above them the entire show?

I believe those were the Quad City Mallards championship flags.

[verb_to_trust]

Found an awesome fan vide of Hail Hail from last night...

[verb_to_trust]

I almost forgot to ask.... what is that giant pile of garbage that floats above them the entire show?

I believe those were the Quad City Mallards championship flags.

[super nintendo chalmers]

Found an awesome fan vide of Hail Hail from last night...

Hahaha

[PHATJ]

pretty sweet

Ok, that was pretty sweet. So pumped up for tomorrow night!

[Jorge]

Rumor is they're playing through all of Backspacer tomorrow.

[Chris_H_2]

This couldn't have happened to a nicer album.

This is probably the quote that best sums up the show last night.

[daft twat]

I agree that its sort of reminiscent of a move Phish made years ago. I think they did a Halloween show and performed Remain In Light, or something, but then unexpectedly performed Dark Side a couple nighs later in Salt Lake City.

Regardless, I really hope this opens the possibility of this happening again in the future. It'd be weird if it became commonplace and even expected, but every now and then if they chose to slide a record in here and there, it could usher in a period of really magical shows.

It seems like In My Tree was the collective "holy shit" moment for the diehards in the crowd, but can anyone describe what it was like at the end of Around The Bend?

Given to Fly felt like a celebration. Ed looked like he had a runner's high. He did a little woo at the beginning of it. Big smile i think everyone in the building felt the same.

[hankholetsgo]

Here's my take on last night. It was my 88th show, and my 14th since Wrigley Field, and my final show this year. I have accepted some of the parts of modern-day Pearl Jam shows that I like the least, such as Ed's ridiculous banter, the annoying shout outs and song request banter, the predictable unpredictability of the second encores, and the ridiculous stage antics, but I always walk away from a show totally happy and glad I came.

That said, it's been a while since my mind was fucking blown. Once the beginning of Who You Are started, I can't even fucking describe how stoked I was. The whole concept of playing albums front to back is something I really enjoy, and I would've enjoyed them doing this for any record, but I'm really glad it was No Code. When I think of No Code, it's signals the end of Pearl Jam's beginning and more easily accessible first three albums, and leads into my favorite three records, No Code, Yield, and Binaural. The significance of playing an album front to back that really alienated the casual fan, is pretty big, in my opinion.

Wasn't perfect no, where there's some flubs, yes, but ignoring that, it was amazing.

I haven't walked away from a show this excited in a long time and I really wish I could fit finish the rest of the shows on the tour but last night was it for me.

PS... If I never have to hear Imagine again I'll be a happy man; That is the worst fucking song ever written. Fucking cheesy and trite shit.

Self entitled/self righteous pj fan makes self righteous/self entitled post. You've seen too many shows.

Agreed. Kind of came off pompous. To the OP I'm sure you are a cool dude but saying PJ is predictable? I have to disagree. As far as setlists go can anyone think of a band who is well known who changes it up better? I really can't. To each their own I guess. Can't please everyone.

The only thing I thjnk is predictable is the second encore.

[Chris_H_2]

"On to Side B"

[mkay0]

I agree that its sort of reminiscent of a move Phish made years ago. I think they did a Halloween show and performed Remain In Light, or something, but then unexpectedly performed Dark Side a couple nighs later in Salt Lake City.

Regardless, I really hope this opens the possibility of this happening again in the future. It'd be weird if it became commonplace and even expected, but every now and then if they chose to slide a record in here and there, it could usher in a period of really magical shows.

It seems like In My Tree was the collective "holy shit" moment for the diehards in the crowd, but can anyone describe what it was like at the end of Around The Bend?

Given to Fly felt like a celebration. Ed looked like he had a runner's high. He did a little woo at the beginning of it. Big smile i think everyone in the building felt the same.

Yes! GtF was like a victory lap after completing a cool project.

[PHATJ]

Rumor is they're playing through all of Backspacer tomorrow.

Oh fuck me in the brain.

[Jorge]

Rumor is they're playing through all of Backspacer tomorrow.

Oh fuck me in the brain.

At the same time.

[Birds in Hell]

Here's my take on last night. It was my 88th show, and my 14th since Wrigley Field, and my final show this year. I have accepted some of the parts of modern-day Pearl Jam shows that I like the least, such as Ed's ridiculous banter, the annoying shout outs and song request banter, the predictable unpredictability of the second encores, and the ridiculous stage antics, but I always walk away from a show totally happy and glad I came.

That said, it's been a while since my mind was fucking blown. Once the beginning of Who You Are started, I can't even fucking describe how stoked I was. The whole concept of playing albums front to back is something I really enjoy, and I would've enjoyed them doing this for any record, but I'm really glad it was No Code. When I think of No Code, it's signals the end of Pearl Jam's beginning and more easily accessible first three albums, and leads into my favorite three records, No Code, Yield, and Binaural. The significance of playing an album front to back that really alienated the casual fan, is pretty big, in my opinion.

Wasn't perfect no, where there's some flubs, yes, but ignoring that, it was amazing.

I haven't walked away from a show this excited in a long time and I really wish I could fit finish the rest of the shows on the tour but last night was it for me.

PS... If I never have to hear Imagine again I'll be a happy man; That is the worst fucking song ever written. Fucking cheesy and trite shit.

Self entitled/self righteous pj fan makes self righteous/self entitled post. You've seen too many shows.

Agreed. Kind of came off pompous. To the OP I'm sure you are a cool dude but saying PJ is predictable? I have to disagree. As far as setlists go can anyone think of a band who is well known who changes it up better? I really can't. To each their own I guess. Can't please everyone.

The only thing I thjnk is predictable is the second encore.

I wouldn't worry about it, I thought your post was fine and it was very clear you enjoyed the show.

[Kaius]

Yeah I don't think hankhole said anything egregious. He seems a bit more grounded about the whole experience considering the common reaction to last nights show.

[15showsandcounting]

Who was knocking this venue? It was phenomenal, as was the show. Wow. Just, wow. Thought Detroit set was too good for last night not to be a letdown. I love being so damn wrong sometimes.

[dimejinky99]

My pal made a very good point...if the boot of this show doesnt appear, it'll be a positive sign that the No Code reissue is in the works..

I'd welcome that