Dear My Morning Jacket... Thank you!

[johnnYYac]

Time to pile on the appreciation for a hell of a year, so far.  This place has been the site of much complaint regarding set list diversity, or lack thereof.  The setlists, designed to promote an album, don't always work for the diehard fan who wants to see 4+ shows in a tour. 

Then came Spontaneous Curation!  If ever we needed to know that the band is hearing its fans, it came loud and clear.  Sure, the T5 run was the ultimate in unique setlists, but many folks couldn't make the full run, if at all.  Also, each night was pretty much about one 2 year slice of their career.

In 2012, an MMJ-curated Forecastle, Newport Folk, Red Rocks x2 with no repeats!  LA Wiltern x3 with no repeats!  PC Cap x3 with no repeats! 

And, to top it off, the guys are playing with renewed vigor.  Bo is stronger in the mix, Patrick is a madman in the middle, Carl just won't sit still, Tommy is Batman! and Jim... y'know. 

Scroll through those setlists and be amazed.  And it aint over yet!

[Bigsky]

Time to pile on the appreciation for a hell of a year, so far.  This place has been the site of much complaint regarding set list diversity, or lack thereof.  The setlists, designed to promote an album, don't always work for the diehard fan who wants to see 4+ shows in a tour. 

Then came Spontaneous Curation!  If ever we needed to know that the band is hearing its fans, it came loud and clear.  Sure, the T5 run was the ultimate in unique setlists, but many folks couldn't make the full run, if at all.  Also, each night was pretty much about one 2 year slice of their career.

In 2012, an MMJ-curated Forecastle, Newport Folk, Red Rocks x2 with no repeats!  LA Wiltern x3 with no repeats!  PC Cap x3 with no repeats! 

And, to top it off, the guys are playing with renewed vigor.  Bo is stronger in the mix, Patrick is a madman in the middle, Carl just won't sit still, Tommy is Batman! and Jim... y'know. 

Scroll through those setlists and be amazed.  And it aint over yet!

Diddo...lol

[headhunter]

Time to pile on the appreciation for a hell of a year, so far.  This place has been the site of much complaint regarding set list diversity, or lack thereof.  The setlists, designed to promote an album, don't always work for the diehard fan who wants to see 4+ shows in a tour. 

Then came Spontaneous Curation!  If ever we needed to know that the band is hearing its fans, it came loud and clear.  Sure, the T5 run was the ultimate in unique setlists, but many folks couldn't make the full run, if at all.  Also, each night was pretty much about one 2 year slice of their career.

In 2012, an MMJ-curated Forecastle, Newport Folk, Red Rocks x2 with no repeats!  LA Wiltern x3 with no repeats!  PC Cap x3 with no repeats! 

And, to top it off, the guys are playing with renewed vigor.  Bo is stronger in the mix, Patrick is a madman in the middle, Carl just won't sit still, Tommy is Batman! and Jim... y'know. 

Scroll through those setlists and be amazed.  And it aint over yet!

what about some of us crazies who can go sometimes 4+ times in one month!

Yeah, MMJ is an incredibly fan-friendly band giving so much of themselves (love the soundchecks!!!) and their setlists on this tour are among the best they have ever done.

Hail Hail Rock n Roll and Long Live MMJ!

[oistheone]

Hear, hear!

Many thanks for getting a very comprehensive setlist thread going as well, Yac.

But I do often wonder, are we ever going to get that Archive page back? That page was effin' sweet!

[SaraBananaBear]

Hear, hear!

Many thanks for creating a very comprehensive setlist thread going as well, Yac.

But I do often wonder, are we ever going to get that Archive page back? That page was effin' sweet!

I miss the Archive as well

[parkervb]

and to echo what someone else, said thank you JY!

You and the other mods deserve ALOT of credit in curating a great forum that only enhances the My Morning Jacket experience. 

HIGH FIVE!

[Jeff Murray]

Time to pile on the appreciation for a hell of a year, so far.  This place has been the site of much complaint regarding set list diversity, or lack thereof.  The setlists, designed to promote an album, don't always work for the diehard fan who wants to see 4+ shows in a tour. 

Then came Spontaneous Curation!  If ever we needed to know that the band is hearing its fans, it came loud and clear.  Sure, the T5 run was the ultimate in unique setlists, but many folks couldn't make the full run, if at all.  Also, each night was pretty much about one 2 year slice of their career.

In 2012, an MMJ-curated Forecastle, Newport Folk, Red Rocks x2 with no repeats!  LA Wiltern x3 with no repeats!  PC Cap x3 with no repeats! 

And, to top it off, the guys are playing with renewed vigor.  Bo is stronger in the mix, Patrick is a madman in the middle, Carl just won't sit still, Tommy is Batman! and Jim... y'know. 

Scroll through those setlists and be amazed.  And it aint over yet!

This year just shows why I love non-album tours for any band.  Granted I like to see my favorite bands whenever they tour if I can, but I really get excited when they dig deep into their catalogs when they don't have an album to promote.  Pearl Jam is the top of my list for this, the 2005 Philly Wachovia show still ranks among my favorites.  I'm glad I am getting more than one show in this year for the Spontaneous Curation tour!  Looking forward to the PC3 shows!!

[he.who.forgets]

Very well said Mr. Yac

[Northern Neighbour]

Compared to the Australia shows that the Mrs. and I saw earlier this year, this leg of the tour has been fantastic.  There were a few so-so setlists, but for the most part the shows were outstanding.

RR will forever be etched in my mind, and MPP was really special.  Newport was special for different reasons - the monsoon!  Plus, there was Chicago, and I have never done an impromptu trip just to see a band.

[zanjam]

I wholeheartedly agree with everything you've said, Yac!

Now if they could just bust out Remnants and A Quick One tomorrow night I will be just dandy! 

Just kidding.  They can play whatever they damn well please and I will be the happiest camper.  The level at which they are playing right now is absolutely their peak, IMO.  I hope it continues for a long, long time.  Well done, boys!

[zanjam]

Compared to the Australia shows that the Mrs. and I saw earlier this year, this leg of the tour has been fantastic.  There were a few so-so setlists, but for the most part the shows were outstanding.

RR will forever be etched in my mind, and MPP was really special.  Newport was special for different reasons - the monsoon!  Plus, there was Chicago, and I have never done an impromptu trip just to see a band.

In my next life can I come back as you, Ben? 
Except we'd have to ditch the Dallas thing.  Eewwww.

[ItBeats4Jew]

Compared to the Australia shows that the Mrs. and I saw earlier this year, this leg of the tour has been fantastic.  There were a few so-so setlists, but for the most part the shows were outstanding.

RR will forever be etched in my mind, and MPP was really special.  Newport was special for different reasons - the monsoon!  Plus, there was Chicago, and I have never done an impromptu trip just to see a band.

In my next life can I come back as you, Ben? 
Except we'd have to ditch the Dallas thing.  Eewwww.

I know!  A Cowboy fan?!!!  How do you live w/ yourself? 

[Northern Neighbour]

And to think, I became a Cowboys fan while growing up in Giants country.  My uncle also owned a restaurant in Secaucus, NJ.

[el_chode]

And, perhaps most subtly, something I think is turning a very important corner:

DOWNLOADS OF THE SHOWS INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET

[Northern Neighbour]

Compared to the Australia shows that the Mrs. and I saw earlier this year, this leg of the tour has been fantastic.  There were a few so-so setlists, but for the most part the shows were outstanding.

RR will forever be etched in my mind, and MPP was really special.  Newport was special for different reasons - the monsoon!  Plus, there was Chicago, and I have never done an impromptu trip just to see a band.

In my next life can I come back as you, Ben? 
Except we'd have to ditch the Dallas thing.  Eewwww.

If my cousin and her husband were in SF this weekend and not driving across the States, I likely would have been in SF this weekend and attended the show y'all.

[Dillsnufus]

And, perhaps most subtly, something I think is turning a very important corner:

DOWNLOADS OF THE SHOWS INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET

does that only apply to the roll call tix ?

[ItBeats4Jew]

And to think, I became a Cowboys fan while growing up in Giants country.  My uncle also owned a restaurant in Secaucus, NJ.

SECAUCUS!?!  that's like walking distance to the stadium!!!! 

[ericm]

And to think, I became a Cowboys fan while growing up in Giants country.  My uncle also owned a restaurant in Secaucus, NJ.

SECAUCUS!?!  that's like walking distance to the stadium!!!!

Got them Rte.3 walking blues.

Seriously, how the hell could you end up a bloody Cowboy fan? Gonna have to have a word with your uncle.

[Northern Neighbour]

I became a football fan when I moved to Jersey when I was 5. Became a Boys fan really quickly, liking the uniforms, the star, and they were Cowboys. 30+ years later, I still bleed blue, white, and silver.

[ericm]

I became a football fan when I moved to Jersey when I was 5. Became a Boys fan really quickly, liking the uniforms, the star, and they were Cowboys. 30+ years later, I still bleed blue, white, and silver.

Aahh. No worries, I'll let it slide since you've got great taste in bands.