Pearl Jam goes long and deep at Safeco Field

Pearl Jam delivered a three-hour set filled with hits, rarities and fan favorites at Safeco Field Wednesday night for the first of two sold-out Seattle concerts called “The Home Shows.”

Some highlights included deep cuts like the 1991 fan club single “Let Me Sleep” and “Breath” off the “Singles” soundtrack. The band also delivered fiery versions of hits like “Even Flow,” “Rearview Mirror” and “Alive.” And covers of songs by Neil Young (“Throw Your Hatred Down,” “Rockin’ in the Free World”), Pink Floyd (“Comfortably Numb”), Little Steven (“I Am A Patriot”), The Beatles (“Help,” “I’ve Got A Feeling”), the White Stripes (“We’re Going to Be Friends,” which was performed live for the first time) and Brandi Carlile (“Again Today,” during which the band was joined by Carlile) all made their way into the set list.

The band returns to Safeco Field Friday night for the second night of The Home Shows. The second night of two-night stands in Seattle are typically the stronger of the two for Pearl Jam. If that maxim holds true, Friday’s show might become a legendary entry into Pearl Jam’s show history based off Wednesday’s performance.

Local photographer Alex Crick captured Wednesday’s performance. Check out a gallery of his photos below.