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10/5/00 - Toronto, Canada

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Disclaimer: Owner of all 72 official PJ bootlegs. This is one of the more average performances in the Pearl Jam bootleg series. Despite a few out-of-tune guitar licks and some forgotten lyrics, there aren't too many errors at this show. But there aren't too many outstanding moments either, making this one of the more non-descript shows in the tour. There are a few surprises in the set list, like an intense "Brain of J," an emotional "Immortality," and the chilling "Indifference" which unexpectedly closes the show. Eddie Vedder is very talkative tonight, amusing the Canadian crowd with his criticisms of American politics. He even throws in a reference to local hero Geddy Lee in "Wishlist." The one thing that makes this show most interesting is that Eddie mentions the wrong city at one point while talking to the crowd. In his intro to "Baba O'Riley," he says "...it's been well worth the time coming to Montreal." Montreal was last night! The crowd doesn't seem to mind, and this is Eddie's only incorrect city reference in the tour, except for getting the name of a suburb wrong in San Bernardino (bootleg #66).

I saw PJ in Saratoga NY(perhaps the smallest venue they played;at the very least it was not in a metropolis area. The woods more like it.)But I bought this cd because 'Indifference' is one of my favorite songs and I believe this was the only cd they ended the show with it; which is where this song should be found on the set list. It's an awesome closer and this cd proved that. However..let's get to my point...what a great show this is. I love how the crowd can be heard signing on many songs especially Baba O'Reilly. This cd has overlooked gems like 'Mankind','Sleight of Hand', and 'Imortality';songs that don't get the attention they deserve. This cd really rocks...'Do the Evolution' awesome!

Get this cd and dig it!

Awesome show! Crowd was digging every moment. I hadn't seen Pearl Jam for many years and wasn't prepared for the love-fest between the fans and band. Concert sold out (20,000) several months in advance and I lucked out in getting some tix that were released shortly before the show. Not my favourite set-list, but I love this disc because I can re-live the concert over and over. The Binaural material was very strong live. Personal highlight: House lights were turned on for a performance of "Baba" that gave all 20,000 of us goosebumps as we clapped in unison.

I saw PJ in Saratoga NY(perhaps the smallest venue they played;at the very least it was not in a metropolis area. The woods more like it.)But I bought this cd because 'Indifference' is one of my favorite songs and I believe this was the only cd they ended the show with it; which is where this song should be found on the set list. It's an awesome closer and this cd proved that. However..let's get to my point...what a great show this is. I love how the crowd can be heard signing on many songs especially Baba O'Reilly. This cd has overlooked gems like 'Mankind','Sleight of Hand', and 'Imortality';songs that don't get the attention they deserve. This cd really rocks...'Do the Evolution' awesome!

Get this cd and dig it!

I was at this show and I think it was top quality thanks to the participation of the crowd. During 'Wishlist' the entire arena put their arms up during the line '50 million arms upraised...' which seemed to both surprise and thrill Eddie (I think you can hear him kind of chuckle right after the line). Additionally, the crowd participation turned Baba O'Riley from an appreciated cover into a real event. This CD really captures an imperfect, yet perfect show from one of the world's top live bands.

the concert was amazing! I loved IMMORTALITY. The CD is great as well, it reminds me of the concert. I highly recommend this CD for any PJ fan ;)
LAURA>peace