The Counting Crows kicked off a 25-year anniversary tour this summer to celebrate more than two decades of performing together. Adam Duritz (vocals), guitarists David Bryson, Dan Vickery and David Immergluck, Jim Bogios (drummer), Charlie Gillingham (drums) and Millard Powers (bassist) opened at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho before launching a 40-date North American leg.

The Bay Area band brought out long-time friend, Ed Kowalczyk (Live) and John Paul Roney (Boom Forest) as openers throughout the tour.

The Crows' set spanned from 1993's August and Everything After (which went on to become a seven-times-platinum success in the United States alone upon its release– the fastest selling album to do so since Nirvana's Nevermind), to 2014's Somewhere Under Wonderland, and celebrated everything in between.

With seven studio albums to choose from, the Counting Crows had to pick their sets wisely.

Frontman Adam Duritz explained that he likes to change up the set every night and the band doesn't plan much more than a few hours ahead.

“We play a different show every night so it’s never really gotten boring,” he said in an interview.

“We play whatever we feel like playing every time and it changes every day.”

A typical set began with "Omaha" or "Mrs. Potter's Lullaby," followed by a collection of hits and a two-song encore.

The setlists may not have been consistent, but one thing was and seemingly always will be: Duritz's prodigious storytelling.

The 54-year-old is known for his unique vocals, but his songwriting ability and poetic lyricism are what really set him apart and keep fans coming back to see the band play live. The t-shirt clad, dreadlocked singer made each set special in its own way. Let's check out some of the tour's highlights.

Denver (July 18th)

The Crows landed at the Pepsi Center in a show that, like a Broadway show, "told a story about life's oaths, overuse of technology, struggles, love and spirituality."

Though openers Live and Boom Forest both put on electrifying performances, Live's vocalist, Ed Kowalczyk, forgot the lyrics to an entire song. That's okay, Ed, you knocked it out of the park with crowd favorite "Lightning Crashes."

The Counting Crows left fans shocked by leaving 1993's smash hit, "Mr. Jones," out of the set, but they made up for it with killer renditions of "Omaha" and "Colorblind."

Check out the band's performance of "Round Here" with a personal story mid-song.

New York (August 25th)

Fans flocked to the Chevy Court at the New York State Fair for a blast from the past. The audience reminisced the 1990s as the Counting Crows played hits "Hanginaround," "Mr. Jones" and "Anna Begins," but the best moment of the night, to no surprise, was "Round Here."

Duritz always spices up his songs live and plays each one a little bit differently from the last, but the most notable has always been 1993 ballad "Anna Begins." It's been compared to a "10-minute piece of beat poetry from a poet at his most defenseless."

Duritz drew a standing ovation from the crowd talking about the band's GreyBird Foundation, which helps organizations tackle issues involving domestic violence, HIV/AIDS and the environment. The band founded the organization nearly two decades ago, following the success of their debut album.

Check out the show's entire setlist:

The passion in each show and the thrill of the live performance prove that the Counting Crows are more than just the '90s nostalgia that they so often provide.

Though the band hasn't released an album since Somewhere Under Wonderland, they certainly have been keeping busy. Aside from touring, Duritz hosts a weekly podcast, "Underwater Sunshine," with music journalist James Campion and has founded two record labels.

Make sure to visit the band's website for more info and tour updates.