So yesterday was all about the recent Pearl Jam album cuts, well today is all about the live experience. What fans have always known, and others may never have realized, is that Pearl Jam is one of the most consistent touring rock bands active right now. Night after night this band cranks out exciting, compelling, and well executed live sets that blow away expectations each and every time. But don't just take my word for it, listen to these awesome tracks from recent tours and discover for yourself. (Song title will allow you to download the tracks, the other link will take you to more information on that particular show)
"Given To Fly"
Recorded Live @ Palau St. Jordi; Barcelona, Spain
May 25, 2000
An exceptionally impassioned version of this longtime fan favorite.
"Daughter"
Recorded Live @ Bryce Jordan Center; University Park, Pennsylvania
May 3, 2003
This song has grown into an always exciting addition to the setlist, as the band is known to incorporate tags for a huge variety of other songs. This terrific version includes bits of "Highway to Hell" and "Another Brick in the Wall".
"Rearviewmirror"
Recorded Live @ Alsterdorfer Sporthalle; Hamburg, Germany
June 26, 2000
Excellent version of this classic, complete with one of Mike McCready's monster solos.
"Immortality"
Recorded Live @ Key Arena; Seattle, Washington
November 6, 2000
One of the many highlights from this tour ending hometown show, make sure to pay attention to Matt Cameron's nice drum solo.
And there you have it, some live highlights to help you understand why hardcore Pearl Jam fans are still that way - even more than a decade past the band's commercial prime. Hopefully these past couple of days have helped to bring the band some new fans, or even reignited the interest of a lapsed fan. While we're at it - go pick up the new album. It's excellent.
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