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Philly - This ain't no Cheesesteak

Adam Cane | New York, NY United States | 04/25/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Pearl Jam's performance in NJ on the first of Septemeber is about as good a PJ concert as your going to get. This concert is almost flawless (except for "Breath" in which Eddie forgets one of the lines, so he just repeats the previous line - but who could blame him) and each track has a great feel. With virtually no mistakes, PJ delivers a great (if not the best of the 72) "Betterman" with an extended jam at the end which includes the "Save it for later" tag. The "Sometimes" on this disc is the best of the tour, and leading into a scorching version of "Last Exit" adds a nice dynamic. "Animal" is awesome, followed by a near perfect version of "Red Mosquito." The "Present Tense" from this show is the best I've ever heard! Also, "Corduroy", even though it was played often on this 72 show tour, shines brightly as one of the best takes of the tour. What can I say? This disc is almost like a best of live. The second disc has some highlights as well, including great versions of "Insignificance," "GO," and "Tremor Christ." This version of "Jeremy" is still my favourite to date (including older PJ versions, i.e.1992). If you are going to buy only one of these 72 shows, this is definitely the one."

PJ in NJ

Thomas Magnum | NJ, USA | 03/23/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This 9/1/00 Pearl Jam show actually took place in Camden, NJ and it is a superb set. Eddie Vedder is in good spirits and the band plays like a well-oiled machine. The do a ripping version of "Go", a great version of "Tremor Christ" and "Jeremy" still sends chills down your spine. "Breath" is one of their great lost songs from the Singles soundtrack and it is a nice treat to hear it live."

Excellent Show

B. Eisen | The Swamps of Jersey | 02/28/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was there and the opening show of the Philly (actually Camden, New Jersey) stand was incredible.The stand-out songs here are Whipping, Red Mosquito, Present Tense, Porch and the encore opening of Go --> Breath --> Tremor Christ --> Once.An interesting note for this show is that this was the only show of the tour (Europe & U.S.) that featured Breath. It was an audience request and the band nailed it."