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Pearl Jam: Oakland 2022 - Night 1
Pearl Jam play the first of two nights live at Oakland Arena, Oakland, CA, USA on May 12th 2022. >> PRE-SET: The Needle and the Damage Done (Neil Young cover) (Eddie solo; first performance since 2016), I Won't Back Down (Tom Petty cover) (Eddie solo) >> MAIN SET: Rockin' in the Free World (Neil Young cover) (Tour debut), Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town, Why Go, Corduroy, Quick Escape, Superblood Wolfmoon, Nothingman, Even Flow, Given to Fly, Wishlist, Black, Do the Evolution, Daughter (The Stills-Young Band’s Long May You Run tag), Not for You (Sleater-Kinney's Modern Girl as outro), Seven O'Clock, Jeremy, Porch >> ENCORE: You've Got to Hide Your Love Away (The Beatles cover) (first performance since 2016), Better Man, Lukin, Animal (Tour debut), Alive, Baba O'Riley (The Who cover) (Tour debut), Yellow Ledbetter (with a fan “Josh Arroyo” on drums)
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Plot Summary
This concert film captures the first night of Pearl Jam's 2022 Oakland engagement, showcasing the legendary band performing a career-spanning setlist. Featuring iconic hits and deep cuts, the performance highlights the band's enduring energy and connection with their audience. The film provides an intimate look at one of rock's most influential live acts.
Critical Reception
As a live concert recording, 'Pearl Jam: Oakland 2022 - Night 1' was primarily reviewed by fans and music journalists focusing on the performance quality and setlist. General consensus among attendees and reviewers was overwhelmingly positive, praising the band's high-energy performance and strong musical execution.
What Reviewers Say
Fans lauded the band's energetic and tight performance.
The setlist was celebrated for its mix of fan favorites and deeper cuts.
The recording quality effectively captured the live concert atmosphere.
Google audience: Audience feedback generally highlights the band's continued prowess as a live act, with many expressing satisfaction with the song selection and the raw energy of the performance.
Fun Fact
This concert marked Pearl Jam's return to the Oakland Arena after a significant hiatus, with the band expressing their excitement to be back in the Bay Area.
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