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Amongst the Waves and Unthought Known (negative)

Stu42Stu42 Posts: 178
edited September 2009 in The Porch
Anyone else think that these are two of the worst songs pearl jams come out with? Neither sounds at all like the band, and not in an experimental kind of way. Just sounds kind of bland really. I do like the lyrics though.
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    SmellymanSmellyman Asia Posts: 4,518
    Stu42 wrote:
    Anyone else think that these are two of the worst songs pearl jams come out with? .
    Negative
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    mattosbornemattosborne Posts: 339
    Couldn't disagree more.
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    grizahamgrizaham Nashville, TN Posts: 338
    Yeah I'm going to have to totally disagree... :lol:
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378
    mattosborne wrote:
    Couldn't disagree more.

    same here.
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    ZidaneZidane Ottawa Posts: 362
    Stu42 wrote:
    Anyone else think that these are two of the worst songs pearl jams come out with? Neither sounds at all like the band, and not in an experimental kind of way. Just sounds kind of bland really. I do like the lyrics though.

    HAHAHAHA!!! It's a joke, right???

    "Just sounds kind of bland really"??? Wow, I've seen everything today... I think that those songs are some of the most solid songs that PJ have done in a while. I get chills every time I hear them!

    I guess it's your opinion but I seriously think that you should get some headset, sit down and listen to them again... 'cause I totally disagree with you!
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    I_Am_MikeI_Am_Mike Posts: 222
    sorry, cannot even begin to agree.
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    tenforthewintenforthewin Posts: 177
    yeahh, I'm going to have to go ahead and sortof disagree with you there.
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    knikknik Posts: 94
    Stu42 wrote:
    Anyone else think that these are two of the worst songs pearl jams come out with?

    What? Are you serious? :?
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    mookeywrenchmookeywrench Posts: 5,749
    I actually though Unthought Known had the closest ties to the band's back catalogue
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    DiRtyFranK38DiRtyFranK38 Posts: 3,131
    i really think you are doing hard drugs.
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    Back_PedalBack_Pedal Posts: 1,171
    Unthought Known has a Yield-ish vibe to it, and Amongst the Waves is just cool.
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    Music For RhinosMusic For Rhinos Posts: 1,693
    Stu42 wrote:
    Anyone else think that these are two of the worst songs pearl jams come out with? Neither sounds at all like the band, and not in an experimental kind of way. Just sounds kind of bland really. I do like the lyrics though.


    Fail.
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    dpmaydpmay Posts: 643
    yeah OK, i'll bite - i did kinda think that sort of thing about amongst the waves the first time i heard it...
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    GiventoFallGiventoFall Posts: 217
    How any fan can dislike Amongst the Waves I can't understand. Classic Pearl Jam. Must be a Sweet Lew kinda guy or something :D
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    RM23729RM23729 Posts: 1
    They are really good songs. I don't think the band's goal is for everything to sound the same...
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    Pearl Jam at Dogwood CampgroundsPearl Jam at Dogwood Campgrounds Posts: 108
    so sad for you man
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    xsmytxxsmytx Posts: 162
    Don't agree with the whole "bland" thing, but my girlfriend did think the 2 songs were 1 long song. She said they sounded to similar. Anyone else?????
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    Stu42Stu42 Posts: 178
    to the comment about yield, i would say these two would fit the absolute least on that album. those songs sounded so natural, there was a folksy, authentic kind of vibe to all of it that i just dont hear at all on these songs.
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    Two RiversTwo Rivers Posts: 19
    anyone know if itunes in Canada is having problems with downloading the album? I'm getting desperate here in Vancouver!!!!!
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    G ForceG Force Posts: 1,392
    This is a thread just looking for a reaction. Please...
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    FlaggFlagg Posts: 5,856
    I am having a vision. I am seeing an island. And on this island I am seeing Stu42 all alone.
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    Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    cold moon wrote:
    anyone know if itunes in Canada is having problems with downloading the album? I'm getting desperate here in Vancouver!!!!!

    well, I just bought the Betterman(live) track, so it would seem it's ok for me in the Peg.
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    DiRtyFranK38DiRtyFranK38 Posts: 3,131
    Flagg wrote:
    I am having a vision. I am seeing an island. And on this island I am seeing Stu42 all alone.
    :lol::lol::lol:

    i mean everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and i can try to respect that. but stu42 man, these are easily 2 of the best songs the band has ever recorded.
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    I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    due respect to you stu42, but i've never disagreed with anyone more strongly about anything... i'd have to say incorrect
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    Two RiversTwo Rivers Posts: 19
    wish i could join in with supporting or bashing Stu42 but apparently I live in a PJ free zone called BC! Anyone else out there in Vancouver who has heard the album yet????

    I'm sure you are wrong stu42 but I will respect your right to be wrong mate!
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    candleofthoughtcandleofthought Posts: 883
    Dude, put down the bong! Amongst the Waves might be the BEST song on the new album.
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    LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSunLikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    ATW is a song i might have liked a few years ago, but it just sounds like In Hiding's slightly generic little brother. that said, its certainly popular with the PJ crowd and it really just boils down to personal preference.

    Unthought Known has grown on me a lot though. its pretty awesome once the bass kicks in. i kinda find the first bit extremeyl cringe inducing though.

    there is worse...
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    TT98TT98 Posts: 134
    2 of my favs from the album, have to disagree with that one
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    Corey LynnCorey Lynn Posts: 681
    Unthought Known is my favorite song on the album


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    byrn3535byrn3535 Posts: 127
    tenforthewin wrote:
    yeahh, I'm going to have to go ahead and sortof disagree with you there.
    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:


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