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August 12, 2000, Ice Palace; Tampa, FL
Francine (kingsally@earthlink.net):
The crowd responded loudly to their older work - Even Flow, Animal, etc., - but were equally moved by their new material. Grievance and Insignificance sound awesome live and should become staples of the concert shows. It was great to hear Tremor Christ and Garden live. Soldier of Love - a great fan club single - was also a welcome addition to the show. The whole band was very animated with Eddie even doing a somersault on the stage. Mike seemed as if he were a guitar god and really fed off the energy the audience was sending his way. Stone was grooving and setting the rhythm for the whole show. He had an outstanding solo during Evolution. Their two encores were unbelievable with the crowd almost lifting the roof off the arena; however, the night couldn't have ended better than it did. WITH THE HOUSE LIGHTS ON, the band came out and played a totally rockin rendition of Neil Young's Rockin in the Free World. The place was lit up and it was awe inspiring to see the entire crowd jumping in unison to this classic song. Eddie instructed the crowd to clap their hands throughout and it reminded me of Queen's Radio Ga-Ga where the crowd happily becomes part of the percussion section. The band seemed thrilled with their performance and the response they received from the crowd. The only down side to the show, were my missing fan club tickets. But alas, I don't need to see the band to enjoy their music and they touched everyone in the crowd no matter where they were sitting. Met a great gal next to me who came from Lakeland and it was nice to sing and groove with a true fan. Come back soon!! Book two shows here!!! This is definitely the show to obtain on disc. AMAZING!!!
Francine
CrazyNeilski@aol.com: How does one describe the culmination of years of fandom, listening, waiting, watching, and praying.....but I will try! My first impression of the Ice Palace Arena was, well, bad. It is a huge venue, and for sure has poor sound...but was I wrong! Only about 1/3 of the arena was filled for the opening act Sonic Youth, and despite what may have been recollected the next day, they did not receive a great response; most were ignorant to their brand of music and were unappreciative...but those in the spirit of the Headliners listened patiently, for most fans know of Eddie's love of the band. They were treated, at best politely. As Sonic Youth left the stage, the house lights came on, and thousands commenced being seated, in wait for the Greatest Band Ever. Most audible conversations (including my own) were of the same topic: "I hope they play Last Kiss! Or I Got Id! Or what if they play Rockin in the Free World? I can't wait!!" And then finally, the air alive with electricity, the darkness erupted, and so did the crowd. Five figures approached the stage, and we knew we were in for the Best Night of Our Lives.
They started off with a bit of "Interstellar Overdrive," which gave way to the opening notes of "Corduroy." As they continued to go through "Grievance," "Last Exit" and "God's Dice," I wondered for a moment if the band had been sitting behind me before their set, taking notes on my opinion of the Perfect Set List. Ed even changed the lyrics of "Tremor Christ" to "The East Coast still gives/big big waves." It was a perfect night, forever frozen in time, and further cemented by three, yes three, encores. The third was played even while the house lights and the band had been expected to quit. But the real fans know, Pearl Jam never quits.
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