Live Vol 2: 11/5/21

[MMJCOBRA]

Easy pass. Such a shame they don't go to the vault more. Maybe there's not much there.

Why easy pass?  That run was the best I've attended and night 2 was epic.

[getinthevan]

Easy pass. Such a shame they don't go to the vault more. Maybe there's not much there.

This is just a hunch I've had for a long time.  I think the vault is very deep and I think they're playing the long game.  Why release everything now when they can slowly release it over the next however many decades?  Look at how often there's "new" releases from the Grateful Dead.  Official releases of popular bootlegs and legendary shows, decades after the fact.  They created something that has and will continue to outlive the band.  Similarly, Neil Young still releases albums he recorded decades ago and shelved for whatever reason.  I think MMJ is doing something similar.  I wouldn't be surprised to see T5 or Beacon or Red Rocks boxsets in 20 or 30 years.  Kind of supporting this theory, when Waterfall II came out, Jim said he thought at one time that it would have been cool to just let it sit and release it in 30 years or so. 

Then again, maybe this is all just wishful thinking.

[Cameron]

In 30 years I'll be 72. Let's hope they don't wait that long.

[ChiefOKONO]

Yes, I can see why they'd wait some but I certainly hope they don't wait a really long time to release their gems!

[Nikkogino]

Easy pass. Such a shame they don't go to the vault more. Maybe there's not much there.

This is just a hunch I've had for a long time.  I think the vault is very deep and I think they're playing the long game.  Why release everything now when they can slowly release it over the next however many decades?  Look at how often there's "new" releases from the Grateful Dead.  Official releases of popular bootlegs and legendary shows, decades after the fact.  They created something that has and will continue to outlive the band.  Similarly, Neil Young still releases albums he recorded decades ago and shelved for whatever reason.  I think MMJ is doing something similar.  I wouldn't be surprised to see T5 or Beacon or Red Rocks boxsets in 20 or 30 years.  Kind of supporting this theory, when Waterfall II came out, Jim said he thought at one time that it would have been cool to just let it sit and release it in 30 years or so. 

Then again, maybe this is all just wishful thinking.

That would've been badass if WF2 came out decades after the band broke up (if I lived that long).  That being said, WF2 came out at the perfect time.  We needed that album so much at that time.  I just remember that time being so dark and the album provided me with something to be happy about.  I think it is one of my favorites by the band now. 
Anyway, back on topic.  I'm fine with a live album once a year or so...better than what we've been getting the last decade.  Would be cool to get some big release of a classic show down the road too.

[DaydreamNation]

About damn time we got a live version of PWW on wax!! Now do one of the super heavy Cobras from the last few yrs...

[rkwedge]

1.
Victory Dance (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
2.
Beats For You (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
3.
Love Love Love (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
4.
Magic Bullet (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
5.
Laylow (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
6.
Lowdown (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
7.
Masterplan (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
8.
Complex (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
9.
Bermuda Highway (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
10.
If All Else Fails (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
11.
I Think I'm Going To Hell (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
12.
Compound Fracture (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
13.
Easy Morning Rebel (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
14.
Dondante (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
15.
Never In The Real World (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
16.
Mahgeetah (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
17.
Heartbreakin Man (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
18.
Rollin Back (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
19.
Holding On To Black Metal (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)
20.
Phone Went West (Live Chicago 11-5-2021)

[ChiefOKONO]

Excellent! thank you for the update Mr. White!

[Jenny]

Love one of these shows is vol 2.  Am I wrong to be sad the whole show isnt vol 2?  I would buy 75 pounds of albums.... Those shows were amazing.  I wish they would sell soundboards like PJ does.

[Jenny]

Easy pass. Such a shame they don't go to the vault more. Maybe there's not much there.

Why easy pass?  That run was the best I've attended and night 2 was epic.

Those three nights in Chicago were incredible.  What are you thinking would be better?

[faz09]

Here's the tracklist break down per side from Consequence of Sound:
MMJ LIVE VOL. 2: CHICAGO 2021 Tracklist:
Side A
01. Victory Dance (Live)
02. It Beats for You (Live)
03. Love Love Love (Live)
04. Magic Bullet (Live)

Side B
01. Laylow (Live)
02. Lowdown (Live)
03. Masterplan (Live)
04. Complex (Live)

Side C
01. Bermuda Highway (Live)
02. If All Else Fails (Live)
03. I Think I'm Going to Hell (Live)
04. Compound Fracture (Live)

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Side D
01. Never In the Real World (Live)
02. Easy Morning Rebel (Live)
03. Mahgeetah (Live)
04. Holdin On to Black Metal (Live)

Side E
01. Dondante (Live)
02. Heartbreakin Man (Live)

Side F
01. Rollin Back (Live)
02. Phone Went West (Live)

[MMJCOBRA]

Great job on reconfiguring the track order to get the entire show on three slabs of vinyl!!

The 1st twelve tracks are in order before the fancy footwork begins on the last 8.

[kotchishm]

Wonder what the tracklist will be. No way it will all fit on 3 LPS. Probably at LEAST 30 minutes too long.

As long as we get that If All Else Fails, I'm good.

I'm not sure i've listened to this chicago show yet. Was this "All Else Fails" sped up like the one they just did at RR? if you haven't heard it yet go do yourself a favor and listen to it, it's..incredible.

Greatest IAEF, sooo amazing. Want that played at every show now.

It's on there!

[sillyboob]

Great job on reconfiguring the track order to get the entire show on three slabs of vinyl!!

The 1st twelve tracks are in order before the fancy footwork begins on the last 8.

I hope if and when this does get a digital download release, the tracklist follows the flow of the show.  I understand the limitations of vinyl, but those don't apply to digital files, so there's no need to muff up the actual setlist.

[Cameron]

It looks like digital will be available on release day this time.

[Clarkwork]

Got the vinyl yesterday and blown away by the sound.  What a nice treat!

[Cameron]

Mine hasn't shipped yet

[Nikkogino]

Got the vinyl yesterday and blown away by the sound.  What a nice treat!

Is it way better than the bootleg (which I thought sounded great)?

[Clarkwork]

Got the vinyl yesterday and blown away by the sound.  What a nice treat!

Is it way better than the bootleg (which I thought sounded great)?

very much so

[Cameron]

Will this be streaming tomorrow because mine still hasn't shipped?