REVIEW: Pearl Jam, Live At Easy Street

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I can’t. MD will not take Something I already opened and played just because I do not like it. 

Almost guaranteed sonic disappointment with anything pressed these days, especially a concert album.

BIG early Seattle sound fan. There is rare EP of PJ doing live in studio released early 90's. No audience, but band mic'ed with amps  cranked.WOW!

Killer version of "Even Flow" that makes you realize the "Ten'  version is massively processed.I have the CD in a drawer somewhere.

Impossible to play at low volume. I would love to find early Seattle sound PJ, Soundgarden,Alice..etc on wax. Virtually non existent since that was the Ceedee heyday.

@tablejockey ,

Regarding Alice in Chains... their first record.."Facelift" was released in 1990. "Dirt" in 1992. What do you mean by early......as all of Alice in Chains records were released well after digital was in vogue.

I have the compilation lps..."SAP & Jar of Flies" in one jacket from 1994? Sounds great! All of my Soundgarden sounds great! I just don’t know what you’re referring to when you imply these titles are hard to find that sound good?
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To be honest, IMO, PJ is one band I'd never think of a live lp sounding good.

Slaw-

My preference is for period press of anything I buy. That period of Rock  doesn't last long in my neighborhood stores. Unobtanioum.

I have the 20th  anniversary 2 LP "Ten" purchased against my better judgement. 
A decent digital setup is equally satisfying. The music makes up for the uninspiring sonics. 

Played side 1 of both and its never seen action since. 

stereo5 OP3,232 posts11-01-2019 1:39pmI can’t. MD will not take Something I already opened and played just because I do not like it.


Sure they will,I've sent several albums back to Music Direct because I didn't like them.

Big PJ fan as well......" Its all about the performance "....+1 jafant.....I have several  live recordings that are not recorded, produced or mixed well, but the performances are incredible ( a few examples are Ozzy Osborne, ZZ top and Van Halen ).......a live recording that is awesome, in both sq, and performance, is the fairly new , Steve Winwood, Greatest Hits Live....recommended, if you are a fan....

@tablejockey ,

The point I was trying to make was, all of these lps came out in the digital age. Whether it was an original pressing in 1992 or a re-mastered in 1998, it's still digital, right? 

Having said that, if it sounds great, what the hell.

@tpreaves ,

I've been a MD customer from the beginning.... remember the flyers we received of paper stapled in the center and folded?

I have several instances where they wouldn't work with me, but I'll post one here... I bought a pack of their inner sleeves and they were undersized. These had their logo on it. When I explained my issue and asked for an exchange, they refused. How F.....d up is that?!

Stereo5: Sorry to hear about your disappointment of the Live at Easy Street Pressing! Nothing sucks more than buying a new album and it ends up sounding like crap...

Big Pearl Jam fan here, AND I’m also in Rhode Island! I’ve seen them live 15 or so times since 2001.

I was fortunate enough to have scored a copy of Pearl Jam Mtv Unplugged on Vinyl on record store day last month; I’ve listened to it twice, in my opinion its a well produced / engineered LP, very good sound.

I also purchased the Pearl Jam Vault #9 from the Ten Club Website; live from Seattle 12-8-1993, it’s shipping now / on its way.

I took a look at your systems, wow, nice equipment! Send me a message if you’re interested in getting together, I’d love to hear your system, I can bring the aforementioned PJ Vinyl, or whatever else you have a liking for.

A few of my favorite shows to listen to are:

Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 10-22-2003

Fox Theatre, Atlanta, 3-4-1994

Regards, Rene

@barkeyzee1............that sounds great, I would love to hear the unplugged record.  I will send you a PM in January once the tree is down and we can set something up.