Lets face it, the guys have too many shows, too many songs in a night, and they're gettin too damn old to play with the energy they used to. Just compare 1992 Ed to 2006 Ed. After seeing the 2-3 hour shows which have been the best times of my life I think I would now rather them play less songs and have the energy they played with back in the day. Anyone else??

they could play one song a night, but they'll never get back that energy. they've lost most of the angst over time.

The band has matured, maybe you should too. Do you really want to see Ed swinging from the rafters again? I don't. I love how they can transition from old stuff to new stuff seamlessly.

I think their shows are just fine as they are now.

Yes I would love to see him hanging from the rafters again! and that little maturity comment was a bit immature. Sometimes I love the big talk done by little men behind the computer screen.

They are in their 40's. I am 34 and certainly can't or don't want to act like I did when I was 24.

Being older now I also look back and am thankful we had those times, but definitely prefer there performances now. They matured, but still bring incredible energy. Just in a different way.

Plus since 96 Ed has been pretty much the same guy on stage, probably even before that.

Right. BTW, it's not 1994 anymore, nOOb

Dude your an asshole!!!

I like the shows the way they've been since I first saw them ('98). I don't need those young man theatrics to enjoy the show; they still kick out great fucking music and that's all I'm concerned about to get my money's worth.

No doubt they still rock better than anyone but just watching some old boots I sure do miss the old days. Guess just miss those memories. It was something to see.

You're 25? Did you go to shows when you were 10?

Actually went to Lollapalooza Cincy when I was eleven

i think he's starting shit so...whatever.

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hi.

umm...i personally think they are more intense and passionate when they play now. loud screams dont = intensity.

overplaying and loud heavy distoriong does not = intensity.

there is a sense of urgency in the music now, they play tight but push the boundaries...

like crazy horse...on the verge of collapsing, thats intense.

plus now you have talent...

and range...

my only response to this thread is that I think its a waste of bandwidth and I feel it should be locked.

This is the guy's opinion, which he's certainly entitled to. I don't agree with him in the least, but come on...it's a fair enough topic.

i was there as well. it was awesome. ice cube busted out gangsta gangsta. it was the first time i'd ever heard leash.

i don't like any of the recent shows i've seen/listened to.

nice find cono. i like that quote very much.

it really only means i hang out here more than i should admit to. plus, i'm a McParadigm groupie.