Search - Pearl Jam :: 10/7/00 - Detroit, Michigan

Detroit loves Pearl Jam and Pearl Jam loves Detroit

Shawn Chittle | New York, NY USA | 03/30/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For some reason, unknown to me at this time, Pearl Jam rocks extra hard in Detroit. The phrase "Detroit Rock City" is very appropriate whenever they come to town. Some extra energy is mustered or something must be on their minds as they hit the stage, for twice now I have seen them just tear Detroit up and its a feat to behold. The venue (Palace of Auburn Hills) in Detroit is no more or no less a venue as compared to any major arena, but somehow that crowd, or the sound, or the vibe those shows provide really feed a lot into the band, and, as with the 1998 Yield tour, a 19 song set with 6 song encore is a feat of rock brilliance. Although the "mullet" cutting of a roadie's hair from the Yield tour could never be topped, the fellas prove the music it what really matters. Detroit, somehow, is a better place when Pearl Jam visits, and thier shows will go down as, by far, some of the best rock concerts the city has ever seen. Listen to the "Encore Break" track and the sheer volume and intensity of the crowd will send chills down your spine. This recording captures that essence. If faced with the many choices from the 2000 tour, Detroit must be chosen as one of, if not the best, show of the tour."

Eddie and the Boys rock the hell out of Detroit

idiotequeshoe | Toledo, OH USA | 04/03/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was lucky enough to attend this show (my FIRST PJ concert EVER)up in Auburn Hills. I had to buy the bootleg to mark the occasion. Make no mistake, this concert ranks in the top 5 of all US shows. And the back cover bares the man/ape symbol, signifying that this was one of the bands favorite shows. It can be argued that there is no favorites like Alive, Black, Yellow Ledbetter and so on, but if you are a true Pearl Jam fan...like myself...you will overlook that fact and enjoy some live 'rarities' like 'Tremor Christ' and a fabulously played 'In My Tree'(a great song from a highly under-rated album). Also, a real gem is the live debut of the full band playing 'Parting Way'. You can hear and 'feel' the energy that Pearl Jam infused into the crowd that night throughout the 2 cd's, especially with songslike 'SmallTown', 'Betterman', 'Daughter', 'Jeremy', 'Crazy Mary'and as was mentioned, the encore break. One highlight on the second cd is during 'Nothing As It Seems' where Eddie messes up the lyrics. :) It's pretty funny, especially when Ed admits what he did. When I was at the show I couldn't really hear much of what was being said between songs. Now that I have this concert I can now understand the chatter that Eddie was doing. And I would like to say, thank YOU Pearl Jam! Don't overlook this cd because you don't see 'Yellow Ledbetter' anywhere. This is a must own bootleg of the band distinguished (at least by me) as being the best live act ever."