Wilmington, Delaware, July 22nd, 2007 Options

[SJN1279]

I don't have a picture but Chad Taylor looked like he dropped sound major pounds. He performed his butt off last night. I Alone was especially sweet!

[torcatofan]

I disagree with that reporter.

I thought Collective Soul was better than both Live and Counting Crows. Just be cause the crowd wasn't into it and the sun hadn't set yet, doesn't mean they sucked. I thought it was damn good. But I do have to admit their new music wasn't very good - especially the song that Ed wasn't lead on. I thought Better Now, The World I Know, and Shine kicked ass especially.

Live was OK. This was my 4th time seeing them (2nd this summer), and this show would probably rank 3rd. The setlist was bad. Someone needs to tell them that Wings and Where Do We Go From Here absolutely ruin the tempo of the show. I actually liked the cover, but there's way too much mention of God in the song which probably leads people to believe that Live has turned Christian rock. Lakini's Juice was by far the best song, and Heaven was actually pretty good last night (as he was singing "I can see the sunset" the sun was setting so he turned and pointed toward the pink sky). Whoever was standing behind me knew all the words to every song and knew exactly which song they were about to play so I'm going to go ahead and guess that it was one of you guys (white shirt, female, standing with another female).

So I had been told not to expect too much from Counting Crows, and I'm glad I didn't. I don't have much to say about their performance, but damn people were rowdy as hell around me. I saw one guy literally try to kill another guy. He put him in a headlock and threw him to the ground, knocking him unconscious for a couple minutes. It was pretty scary. Both of the guys were removed. Why can't people just go to a concert and enjoy the show without being assholes? I've never understood that.

All in all, glad I got to see three of my favorites on one night. It was worth the steep ticket price.

This post has been edited by torcatofan: Jul 23 2007, 2:38 pm

[Tina]

I have to agree with Fishy's post. I got there late for Collective Soul, but what I heard, I liked. That's just me though I guess. I love their energy and their performance.

Live was amazing!! My hightlight was exactly what Fishy described, when Ed was singing Heaven and sang "I can see the sun set..." pointing to the clouds to the left of the stage...I looked over and it was an amazing sunset. The sun was right behind the clouds. I took a picture of it on my phone actually. Lakini's Juice is always a major highlight and I also liked hearing Where Do We Go From here for the first time live. It was great. I have to say that I was really impressed by Patrick. He sounded amazing...especially during God Don't Never Change. That entire performance blew me away! I could have done without Ed taking his shirt off too, but Lightning Crashes still sounded amazing with the crowd singing along.


I hate to say this, but I wasn't very impressed by the Counting Crows either. I was expecting so much more. They lost me during Mr. Jones. It just didnt' sound right at all. I actually found myself bored at times. The songs were very long and kind of drawn out. I LOVE Hanging Around, so I was happy to hear that.

So...it was my niece's first LIVE concert. She loved them. She said, "I think I'm a LIVE fan now." That's my girl!! She took a great picture of Ed on her phone and recorded a couple seconds of audio when they played I Alone. So, now when I call her phone, The picture of Ed comes up and I Alone starts playing.

[SJN1279]

So...it was my niece's first LIVE concert. She loved them. She said, "I think I'm a LIVE fan now." That's my girl!! She took a great picture of Ed on her phone and recorded a couple seconds of audio when they played I Alone. So, now when I call her phone, The picture of Ed comes up and I Alone starts playing.

You're niece seemed very cool. It was nice seeing you guys. Nice to have relatives with good taste in music.

[crazy1]

Whoever was standing behind me knew all the words to every song and knew exactly which song they were about to play so I'm going to go ahead and guess that it was one of you guys (white shirt, female, standing with another female).

If the girl in the white shirt (sleeveless) had blonde hair and the other female brown hair, it could have been me.

[torcatofan]

If the girl in the white shirt (sleeveless) had blonde hair and the other female brown hair, it could have been me.

Actually I think it was the other way around. Girl in the white had brownish hair. Blond girl was wearing a blue shirt I think.

Either way I was impressed with the person's knowledge of Live. I didn't feel so alone.

[FishOutaWater]

I don't have a picture but Chad Taylor looked like he dropped sound major pounds. He performed his butt off last night. I Alone was especially sweet!

Chad definitely looked like he dropped about 20 pounds. He looked real good. Played his butt off. He was really putting on a great performance last night. He owned God Don't Never Change, I Alone and Lakini's Juice. If they had thrown I Walk the Line in there and maybe White Discussion with the three aforementioned songs, it would have been one heck of a mind-blowing set. I got to see Chad out back of the park as I drove out and I stopped to tell him what a great show he put on. Chad is such a great, great guy. I pulled the car over on that dark little road under I95 behind the stadium, and the guy actually walked toward my car with a smile on his face as if he was happy to see a fan. Chad is cool for sure.

Speaking of Chad, I wonder who "introduced" Ed to the Blind Willie's song that "changed his whole world" and is now an awesome part of the set? I'm just speculating, but maybe it was Chad? I'm just speculating because Chad loves Blues, Ed pulled out a lyric sheet last night and kept looking at the words to sing the song, while Chad ripped off some mean guitar riffs with the slide guitar without sheet music, as if he knew the song pretty well. I'm tellling you, Chad, i.e. - the guy who produced the I Walk The Line cover, is an important part of Live's creative genius, and Live is better when Ed involves him in the process.

[crazy1]

Actually I think it was the other way around. Girl in the white had brownish hair. Blond girl was wearing a blue shirt I think.

Either way I was impressed with the person's knowledge of Live. I didn't feel so alone.

Nope wasn't me!!!

[CRH]

I've got some pretty shaky pictures on my phone...nothing great but you can tell whats going on if anyone is interested.

Overall, I was a little disappointed. I thought Collective Soul was awesome, definitely wish that they could have played another 4 or 5 songs...Precious Declaration and Why pt. 2 would have been nice to hear.

Live in a 13 song set just wasn't enough. With a set that included The River, Wings, Where Do We Go From Here, and Mirror Song (even though I love this song...) I felt like there was too much down time. I may even be a little tired of Selling the Drama. However...they did put on a great show, looked like they were having a great time, and it was great to see them with some more people in attendance. I do wish there was more of a Live presence...I was right in front of Chad where a lot of people had brought blankets to sit. No one actually sat during the show, but it was like they were waiting for Counting Crows. Did anyone notice how pissed Taylor looked at the end of Lakini's Juice? He took it out on the stage during I Alone, the stomping was ridiculous. I loved the new cover song too. And Doplhin's Cry felt really nice too...

Counting Crows...meh. I left my spot for the seats and got a beer. The songs just aren't what I'm into. They seemed to be enjoying themselves though.

And for the guy who was saying that a girl knew what songs were coming...I've got similar abilities. You can tell by the guitars that are brought out what is going to be played. Pay close attention and you'll start to pick up on it too.

[SJN1279]

I thought Collective Soul was better than both Live and Counting Crows. Just be cause the crowd wasn't into it and the sun hadn't set yet, doesn't mean they sucked. I thought it was damn good. But I do have to admit their new music wasn't very good - especially the song that Ed wasn't lead on. I thought Better Now, The World I Know, and Shine kicked ass especially.

My not liking Collective Soul had nothing to do with the lack of crowd response that they received. I just don't feel Collective Soul has the necessary stage presence to fill a large space. The band(minus Ed Roland) pretty much stays rooted in their same spot their entire set and it makes for a lackluster onstage performance.

Plus, last night Ed Roland was whining about the time constraints the band faced instead of being grateful that CS was permitted to open for the Counting Crows, and had the opportunity to play their music in front of a large audience. Say what you want about Ed K. but last night he came across grateful that he had the opportunity to play in front of such a large audience.

Finally Ed Roland closed his set by yelling, "You just saw Collective Soul and you know you liked it, tell your friends." He comes across as such a tool onstage that its embarrassing.

[CRH]

Finally Ed Roland closed his set by yelling, "You just saw Collective Soul and you know you liked it, tell your friends." He comes across as such a tool onstage that its embarrassing.

I don't know if I agree with that. Not to be an ass...but you combined two different quotes. The "you know you liked it" was from when they played the new single, that Hollywood song. He said that they were going to play a new song and "i know youre going to love it."

At the end of the set, he said more along the lines of "go tell your friends, go tell your family, you just saw collective soul." Cheesy, but I sure as hell told everyone I just saw collective soul.

And being grateful for being permitted to open for counting crows...I know they are the headliner, but Counting Crows don't have the song catalogue to take on Live or Collective Soul. I think it had more to do with current popularity. Should Live have been so grateful for being permitted to open for Nickleback? I know thats a bit extreme...

[torcatofan]

And for the guy who was saying that a girl knew what songs were coming...I've got similar abilities. You can tell by the guitars that are brought out what is going to be played. Pay close attention and you'll start to pick up on it too.

Yeah I knew every song before they played it too - I have over 700 Live songs on my computer, and most of those are performances over the years. I was just surprised that someone standing right behind me knew them all too.

Plus, last night Ed Roland was whining about the time constraints the band faced instead of being grateful that CS was permitted to open for the Counting Crows, and had the opportunity to play their music in front of a large audience. Say what you want about Ed K. but last night he came across grateful that he had the opportunity to play in front of such a large audience.

Finally Ed Roland closed his set by yelling, "You just saw Collective Soul and you know you liked it, tell your friends." He comes across as such a tool onstage that its embarrassing.

See I think Ed R. was just pissed because he knows they are better than Counting Crows yet they got half the playing time. But he better get used to it because they have 20+ more shows on this tour.

And yes, he is a bit of a tool on stage, but it's fucking hilarious.

I forgot to mention, I loved Ed R's baseball references. "Time to play ball", "Thanks for letting Collective Soul throw out the first pitch", etc. So corny but as an avid baseball fan I thought they were great.

[beau99]

My opinion - Live and Collective Soul should never, ever need to open for any band. Period.

[Hoodstock]

My opinion - Live and Collective Soul should never, ever need to open for any band. Period.

That's right because Live should headline and Collective Soul should retire!

[lori]

Speaking of Chad, I wonder who "introduced" Ed to the Blind Willie's song that "changed his whole world" and is now an awesome part of the set? I'm just speculating, but maybe it was Chad? I'm just speculating because Chad loves Blues, Ed pulled out a lyric sheet last night and kept looking at the words to sing the song, while Chad ripped off some mean guitar riffs with the slide guitar without sheet music, as if he knew the song pretty well. I'm tellling you, Chad, i.e. - the guy who produced the I Walk The Line cover, is an important part of Live's creative genius, and Live is better when Ed involves him in the process.

I absolutely, completely and wholeheartedly agree with every word of this post. I hope Chad sees this post so he'll know he doesn't have to stand front and center for fans to recognize and appreciate the influence he's had on Live's creative process.