After all is said and done: What format do you prefer?

[jterrell781]

Definitely one set.

[saygood41]

I don't go to many shows anymore, only one this year and its been maybe my 3rd show since 2010. I really enjoyed the 2 set format. I thought in previous years 2005 though 2009, shows seemed too be low energy and basically kind of sad. 2009 I got burned out on BW. I think with a lot more tweaking of the electric set 2015 could be awesome if you just go to one or two shows max.

[sparky3j]

I'm tourn, I seen 2 quality shows and the band seemed to have a lot of fun on stage for both sets. But it was very predictable in a lot of cases. The sets where not very diversified. They said they wanted to create a looseness on stage like the early days. I guess It was but in entetpreted it as a more impromptu and winging it and while they seamed loose, they where very much sticking to there guns and not deveateing from the set list at all. So it took on a very scripted feel as the each night went on. But I love the acrostic set, it was different.

[waterboy100]

I liked the two sets. But then again I only went to one show and didn't download any shows this year.


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[acousticmike80]

1 set.

Makes for more anticipation, get to see different artists as opening acts...and just builds everything up.

I think it also gives the set more opportunity for flow and continuity.

[djamieb]

Originally Posted by crashintonickdm

Other: one set that's in the acoustic setting, played in small venues.

This. 100% this.

[socopithy]

WHAT IS THIS? ARE WE GONNA MAKE THIS POLL ONCE A WEEK UNTIL 2015 TOUR???



















I voted just electric...

[Hilly]

Originally Posted by sparky3j

it was very predictable in a lot of cases. The sets where not very diversified.

Lack of diversity and predictability only came if you were watching setlists.

90% of people at shows were not expecting Good Good Time, Stolen away or Minarets to be popping up in the acoustic sets.

[dontdrink36]

Originally Posted by Hilly

Lack of diversity and predictability only came if you were watching setlists.

90% of people at shows were not expecting Good Good Time, Stolen away or Minarets to be popping up in the acoustic sets.

Or PFWYG and IBYU.

I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 shows this year. The 2 set format was great IMO. i liked the chill beginning to the show and they played some really fucking good songs in that portion of the show. It was very nice to have some down time in the middle of the show to use the bathroom or get a drink or whatever else you might need to do. The electric sets were good but a little redundant from night to night. That isn't an issue for most fans though since only a small percentage travel to multiple shows.

The format was great. The execution left a lot to be desired. As a whole the tour wasn't varied much at all night to night compared to previous tours and the bands reputation. But that isn't really the problem either. Redundancy isn't all bad (2004) it's about song selection. That's why the acoustic set is looked at much more favorably than the electric set. Both sets were redundant but the acoustic set featured most good/great songs while the electric set consisted mostly of mediocre/good songs with more bad songs being frequently played (Can't Stop, You and Me) than great songs (Lover Lay Down, Dreaming Tree)

It was a good tour but it could of been one for the ages had they (Dave) been creative in song selection and placement.

[Greyants41367]

Two Sets, No Ladies.

[kittensXLI]

Ugh really don't know.
Whichever way results in less turdy songs played.
Definitely no LL either.

[KevinTH]

Originally Posted by Hilly

So I guess nobody would want a Live Album from this past tour?

I'd absolutely like to see a show from this tour released. It'd be one thing if they released 3 shows in a row from this tour, but that won't happen.

[jackjabber]

i didnt know there were so many idiots on these boards, definately two sets - how is that even arguable - acoustic sets were on fire this year, the electric was knock out and the encores were varied - we need a new board where logical, real, fans exist and not crybaby live at their moms house oh no somebody drank the last of my milk yuppy d-bags troll around like the pretentious passive aggressive shrimp dicks they are - FUCK THE HATERS 2014 was the best tour in years!!!!

[crashintonickdm]

Originally Posted by jackjabber

i didnt know there were so many idiots on these boards, definately two sets - how is that even arguable - acoustic sets were on fire this year, the electric was knock out and the encores were varied - we need a new board where logical, real, fans exist and not crybaby live at their moms house oh no somebody drank the last of my milk yuppy d-bags troll around like the pretentious passive aggressive shrimp dicks they are - FUCK THE HATERS 2014 was the best tour in years!!!!

[Balor3012]

this place is amazing

[rickyh24]

One set for me. Would rather go into the venue and hour or so later than I had to this year.

[rickyh24]

Originally Posted by jackjabber

i didnt know there were so many idiots on these boards, definately two sets - how is that even arguable - acoustic sets were on fire this year, the electric was knock out and the encores were varied - we need a new board where logical, real, fans exist and not crybaby live at their moms house oh no somebody drank the last of my milk yuppy d-bags troll around like the pretentious passive aggressive shrimp dicks they are - FUCK THE HATERS 2014 was the best tour in years!!!!

calm down bro.

[rlpi100]

Originally Posted by jackjabber

i didnt know there were so many idiots on these boards, definately two sets - how is that even arguable - acoustic sets were on fire this year, the electric was knock out and the encores were varied - we need a new board where logical, real, fans exist and not crybaby live at their moms house oh no somebody drank the last of my milk yuppy d-bags troll around like the pretentious passive aggressive shrimp dicks they are - FUCK THE HATERS 2014 was the best tour in years!!!!

you love Shake Me closers, I can tell

acoustic sets on fire

[BJisBA41]

Lol JackJabber is either Dave, Stefan, or Rashawn...2007 (another great touring year) member with 19 posts comes out from under his rock to tell us how great 2014 was

[Greyants41367]

How about a 5 song D&T set then a full electric set? like D&F

[kittensXLI]

Originally Posted by jackjabber

i didnt know there were so many idiots on these boards, definately two sets - how is that even arguable - acoustic sets were on fire this year, the electric was knock out and the encores were varied - we need a new board where logical, real, fans exist and not crybaby live at their moms house oh no somebody drank the last of my milk yuppy d-bags troll around like the pretentious passive aggressive shrimp dicks they are - FUCK THE HATERS 2014 was the best tour in years!!!!

9/10 would read again

[JR41]

2 sets was a great idea, I loved the acoustic format but it needed to be longer with less of a break. Yeah it's nice to have a pee break but I think the show loses momentum when you split it up.

[DMBzilla]

Originally Posted by Hilly

Lack of diversity and predictability only came if you were watching setlists.

90% of people at shows were not expecting Good Good Time, Stolen away or Minarets to be popping up in the acoustic sets.

Originally Posted by dontdrink36

Or PFWYG and IBYU.

GGT and PFWYG were hardly played acoustic, and Minarets only showed up 7 times in the first set. I also think people were expecting Stolen Away, PFWYG and IBYU to show up - all three of those were discussed quite a bit prior to the tour. The other two were surprising though.

[SpotlightEyes]

Just so long as everyone responding "1 set" understands that going back to 1 set does not in anyway automatically mean the sets will suddenly return to creativity/variety.....it does not mean that at all. But I know a lot of you are thinking it will/might, and that would be a very bad assumption.

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by jackjabber

i didnt know there were so many idiots on these boards, definately two sets - how is that even arguable - acoustic sets were on fire this year, the electric was knock out and the encores were varied - we need a new board where logical, real, fans exist and not crybaby live at their moms house oh no somebody drank the last of my milk yuppy d-bags troll around like the pretentious passive aggressive shrimp dicks they are - FUCK THE HATERS 2014 was the best tour in years!!!!

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by JR41

2 sets was a great idea, I loved the acoustic format but it needed to be longer with less of a break. Yeah it's nice to have a pee break but I think the show loses momentum when you split it up.

i didn't mind the 2 sets but the bolded is very true

[castmagiic]

1 set, i clearly enjoyed 2sets, but didn't like the break between sets sometimes it felt just like said above like the show loses momentum". takes a few jams to get the crowd back.

Band Played super well at The Gorge and Irvine, both places the sound was top notch.

hope to catch more shows next tour!

[macjhimes]

One set. Two sets was a huge missed opportunity.