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Still, Much Love for Vs...

Steve DunneSteve Dunne Posts: 4,965
edited June 2009 in The Porch
an often underrated album is these forums...top to bottom, these songs have always kicked ass LIVE!!! and 15 years later, this album still holds up as one of my favs.
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  • No_ones_rivalNo_ones_rival Posts: 385
    When it comes to Pearl Jam albums I rank Vs, Yield, and No Code all as #1
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Steve Dunne wrote:
    an often underrated album is these forums...top to bottom, these songs have always kicked ass LIVE!!! and 15 years later, this album still holds up as one of my favs.


    VS is the best fucking album of any band.

    I rarely play it, but 100% of the songs are great. Not one song needs to be skipped. How many albums can you say that about with any artist, or even other PJ albums?
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  • davidtriosdavidtrios Posts: 9,732
    I love Vs...probably the best sophomore album of any band, EVER!!!
  • VsVs Posts: 76
    So you really love it? I think it's the worst :lol:
  • PearlJamPatriotPearlJamPatriot Posts: 2,426
    CJMST3K wrote:
    Steve Dunne wrote:
    an often underrated album is these forums...top to bottom, these songs have always kicked ass LIVE!!! and 15 years later, this album still holds up as one of my favs.


    VS is the best fucking album of any band.

    I rarely play it, but 100% of the songs are great. Not one song needs to be skipped. How many albums can you say that about with any artist, or even other PJ albums?
    I totally agree. Vs is the best fucking album of all time in my not so humble opinion.
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  • pjten77pjten77 Posts: 225
    You know why VS is an F'N great album........................cause......................


    They don't eat, don't sleep
    They don't feed, they don't seethe
    Bare their gums when they moan and squeak
    Lick the dirt off a larger one's feet
    They don't push, don't crowd
    Congregate until they're much too loud
    Fuck to procreate till they are dead
    Drink the blood of their so called best friend

    They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way
    Don't pack themselves together and run as one
    Don't shit where they're not supposed to
    Don't take what's not theirs, they don't compare

    They don't scam, don't fight
    Don't oppress an equals given rights
    Starve the poor so they can be well fed
    Line their holes with the dead ones bread

    They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way
    Don't pack themselves together and run as one
    Don't shit where they're not supposed to
    Don't take what's not theirs, they don't compare...
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    pjten77 wrote:
    You know why VS is an F'N great album........................cause......................


    They don't eat, don't sleep
    They don't feed, they don't seethe
    Bare their gums when they moan and squeak
    Lick the dirt off a larger one's feet
    They don't push, don't crowd
    Congregate until they're much too loud
    Fuck to procreate till they are dead
    Drink the blood of their so called best friend

    They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way
    Don't pack themselves together and run as one
    Don't shit where they're not supposed to
    Don't take what's not theirs, they don't compare

    They don't scam, don't fight
    Don't oppress an equals given rights
    Starve the poor so they can be well fed
    Line their holes with the dead ones bread

    They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way
    Don't pack themselves together and run as one
    Don't shit where they're not supposed to
    Don't take what's not theirs, they don't compare...

    THIS IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST REASONS..
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  • Stephen FlowStephen Flow Posts: 3,327
    pjten77 wrote:
    You know why VS is an F'N great album........................cause......................


    They don't eat, don't sleep
    They don't feed, they don't seethe
    Bare their gums when they moan and squeak
    Lick the dirt off a larger one's feet
    They don't push, don't crowd
    Congregate until they're much too loud
    Fuck to procreate till they are dead
    Drink the blood of their so called best friend

    They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way
    Don't pack themselves together and run as one
    Don't shit where they're not supposed to
    Don't take what's not theirs, they don't compare

    They don't scam, don't fight
    Don't oppress an equals given rights
    Starve the poor so they can be well fed
    Line their holes with the dead ones bread

    They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way
    Don't pack themselves together and run as one
    Don't shit where they're not supposed to
    Don't take what's not theirs, they don't compare...

    +1 Rats is one of my favorite songs off of Vs.
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,875
    VS. could be the greatest album released by any band.....at any time.....
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • QuarterToTenQuarterToTen Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 3,642
    Steve Dunne wrote:
    and 15 years later, this album still holds up as one of my favs.

    couldn't agree more. VS still kicks my ass.

    every. single. time.
    Nice shirt.
  • FlaggFlagg Posts: 5,856
    Agree. Even though I really dislike Leash.



    *hides*
    DAL-7/5/98,10/17/00,6/9/03,11/15/13
    BOS-9/28/04,9/29/04,6/28/08,6/30/08, 9/5/16, 9/7/16, 9/2/18
    MTL-9/15/05, OTT-9/16/05
    PHL-5/27/06,5/28/06,10/30/09,10/31/09
    CHI-8/2/07,8/5/07,8/23/09,8/24/09
    HTFD-6/27/08
    ATX-10/4/09, 10/12/14
    KC-5/3/2010,STL-5/4/2010
    Bridge School-10/23/2010,10/24/2010
    PJ20-9/3/2011,9/4/2011
    OKC-11/16/13
    SEA-12/6/13
    TUL-10/8/14
  • Gonzo1977Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    Funny:
    I just dusted this bitch off a few days ago.

    Brought it with me on my drive to work, and properly got my ass kicked.

    Fair to say, it was probably the first time I've listened to that album in about 5 years.

    Amazing how powerful it is even to this day.

    Pound for Pound...It's hard to top VS.

    I'm literally chomping at the bit for the vinyl re-issue.
    Brendon and the band need not change a thing...It's a damn near perfect record
  • Sleep.With.InnocenceSleep.With.Innocence Posts: 607
    s_rockvam wrote:
    When it comes to Pearl Jam albums I rank Vs, Yield, and No Code all as #1

    That's the best way to put it.

    Vs. Has no weaknesses at all. They TOPPED Ten with that record. That says enough.
  • Yellow BedwetterYellow Bedwetter NYC Posts: 2,832
    Vs. will always be my favorite PJ album...i said that going into avocado and i'll say it for backspacer
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    2006: Camden 1&2, East Ruth 1&2
    2008: BONNAROO, MSG1, MSG2, Hartford
    2009: Philly 1, 2, 4
    2010: Hartford, MSG1, MSG2
    2012: Made in America
    2013: BK1, BK2, Hartford
    2015: Global Citizens
    2016: MSG 2 (ISO MSG1)
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  • Ridin The WaveRidin The Wave Posts: 552
    Good call Steve - Definitely my favorite album.....
  • dannydanny Posts: 2,279
    Steve Dunne wrote:
    an often underrated album is these forums...top to bottom, these songs have always kicked ass LIVE!!! and 15 years later, this album still holds up as one of my favs.


    oh yes!!!
    danny d
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