2020/02/26 - Midtown Ballroom - Bend, OR

God, I wanted more of that second DBK jam! A bit rip’corded, if you ask me. By Kris, maybe? Other than that, this is a really good stand alone version.

(And I second what has been said about North Route. I also enjoyed the Mulche’s jam.)

Kind of hear “Dance Hall Days” in Intentions Clear. Maybe I am just willing it to happen in my head, lol. Although there are definite “La Grange” teases from Jake.

This is a great DBK

“Paradise City” teases in Booth Love.

Really enjoyed North Route, Conduit and Draconian jams…DBK is good but nothing JOTY worthy to my ears. Conduit jam is a real standout version even though it’s only 9 mins long.

Little vocal flub there in 13 Days. They kinda get to a next verse too early and skip the “Climb and descend…” part they almost get lost but they save it fairly quickly. Guess this belongs in the “UM is Human” thread

North Route is the real monster of this show. For those who like the dark, proggy, heavy jams, IMO this is the best they’ve done in a good while. The rest of the show is still excellent. DBK is solid but nothing spectacular - both jams kind of go in that generic hip hop jazzy direction, and the second one in particular they have a hard time developing beyond the main riff. Enjoyable listening though.

Both Conduit and CW2 are great atypical versions even with their short lengths. The way CW2 breaks down into a slower sludgier tempo and gradually transitions back into the ending is prime UM.

May be SOTY so far imo. It’s between this and Ft Wayne.

Either way, it’s a very good show. North Route is the bidness

I’m fucking in love with this first set

North Route and Draconian my highlights.

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Fucking hell this North Route is so sick. Dark UM jams are the best.

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OK, so I know the saying is “never judge a show by the looks of the setlist”, but damn…this one looks like a keeper!

i didn’t love this show in real time for reasons, but i have to say that was on me. it sounds great listening back now, especially through the shit-covered lens that is 2020. both sets are above average in terms of replay value.

Definitely up there as one of the best shows of 2020. The North Route and Conduit are excellent.

Three year (?!) bump. This and the next night in Eugene were a blast and a half. Very much looking forward to PNW run this week.

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This North Route is so good

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Forgot that song existed

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should bring it back, it’s heady