Originally Posted by
sodascouts
Indeed, even I enjoyed it live the first few times I heard it in concert. It was only when the setlist was shortened that I started to become impatient with it and weary of it. It was taking up too much of the little time we had.
For the LROOE tour, it was right and appropriate that they play tracks off of the then-new album, and I didn't mind it at all. In fact, I admired their courage when they put in so many new songs and I enjoyed hearing them live.
However, now it's time for the 40th Anniversary tour. There's no new album to promote. It's time to re-evaluate what should be included and what shouldn't. I vote for "shouldn't" in this case.