5/30/00 – London, England is a two-disc live album and the fifth in a series of 72 live bootlegs released by the American alternative rock band Pearl Jam from the band's 2000 Binaural Tour. It was released along with the other official bootlegs from the European leg of the tour on September 26, 2000.
Overview The album was recorded on May 30, 2000, in London, England, at the world-famous live entertainment venue Wembley Arena. It was selected by the band as one of 18 "Ape/Man" shows from the tour, which, according to bassist Jeff Ament, were shows the band found "really exciting."Cohen, Jonathan. "Pearl Jam: Spreading The Jam". Billboard. March 30, 2001. Allmusic gave it three out of a possible five stars. Allmusic staff writer Steven Jacobetz said it is "the best show thus far on the tour five shows in. However, in the big picture, a concert which is not one of the best of the European tour and not essential." It debuted at number 137 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Track listing
Personnel Pearl Jam Jeff Ament – bass guitar, design concept Matt Cameron – drums Stone Gossard – guitars Mike McCready – guitars Eddie Vedder – vocals, guitars
Production John Burton – engineering Brett Eliason – mixing Brad Klausen – design and layout
Chart positions Chart (2000)Position Belgian Albums Chart (Vl) 50 US Billboard 200 137 UK Albums Chart 172
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