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"World Wide Suicide" vs. "The Fixer"

tcaporaletcaporale Posts: 1,577
edited July 2009 in The Porch
Battle of the lead singles!

Obviously "The Fixer" feels new to us, but after listening to it all day, I think I have a good idea of how much I like the song (which is a lot!) I think I still like "World Wide Suicide" better, though. There was a period when I got sick of the song, but I've been playing it recently and digging it all over again. I like how all of the instruments seem to be playing to a different track, yet it still feels cohesive. Plus the lyrics are better, although I still love the optimism of "The Fixer".

So, which song do you like better? I'm fine with people not liking one or even both of the songs, but try not to be disrespectful.
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  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,941
    World Wide Suicide
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    the fixer by a wide margin.
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  • PearlJamPatriotPearlJamPatriot Posts: 2,426
    I like WWS MUCH MUCH more!
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  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,567
    WORLD WIDE SUICIDE any time in this universe.
  • LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,072
    WWS
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  • LikeAnOceanLikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    I always really liked World Wide Suicide.. The Fixer has better production though.
  • Laf9124Laf9124 Posts: 342
    World Wide Suicide by a very big margin!
  • SpinMeRoundRollMeOvrSpinMeRoundRollMeOvr Posts: 437
    WWS. So much more rock.
  • Evacuation RulesEvacuation Rules Posts: 2,162
    WWS has a dumb riff and no hooks which is why it bombed. I'll take The Fixer thank you very much.
  • youngsteryoungster Boston Posts: 6,576
    PearlJamPatriot wrote:
    I like WWS MUCH MUCH more!

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  • tcaporaletcaporale Posts: 1,577
    Evacuation Rules wrote:
    WWS has a dumb riff and no hooks which is why it bombed. I'll take The Fixer thank you very much.
    It was a pretty big hit, #1 on alternative rock radio and all that.
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,303
    Two lyrically weak songs IMO.


    That said, WWS is still FAR better than The Fixer.
  • corduroykellycorduroykelly Posts: 668
    The fixer it makes me alot happier when I hear it.
  • love-boat-captainlove-boat-captain Essex. UK Posts: 476
    edited July 2009
    really dont understand the negativity for the fixer from PJ fans, i'm confused.

    only just listened to it cause I've been out all day, but have been checking in on here to see peoples comments.

    I like it, much better than WWS which I though was very average when it came out (still do), one other persons comment was that WWS had dumb riff and has no hooks - I kinda agree.

    From some of peoples comments about it being bubblegum pop etc... I expected "Shiny Happy People" when I pressed play. Instead got a pretty cool upbeat song that's gonna rock at live shows.

    Sure it's going to appeal to more of a wider audience because of it's catchyness and simplicity, but that's not a bad thing, if it introduces new people to discover PJ and songs like Off he goes & Immortality then I'm all for it.

    It's not the first poppy/cheeky song we've heard from the band - Chorus for Glorified G, Satans Bed, Mankind (No Code is my favorite but this song is just Mega Cheese and kind of unforgiveable :lol: ) plus many more, sure it's not as deep and dark as Nothing as it seems, but if thi band didn't offer something different, I for one probably wouldn't love them as much as I do Today.


    I like it.

    I also think Got some is going to sound awesome.

    (I know my typing is bad - it's late)
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  • kiljoythemercifulkiljoythemerciful Posts: 549
    The Fixer is at a whole different and better level for me and it should replace WWS at the Chicago shows.
  • tcaporaletcaporale Posts: 1,577
    kiljoythemerciful wrote:
    The Fixer is at a whole different and better level for me and it should replace WWS at the Chicago shows.
    It probably will, as it's newer!
  • DonJonDonJon Posts: 5,089
    I dont know. Cant split em

    Im still a little 'confused' about the Fixer.

    Everytime I listen to it I sorta just shake my head and think 'what was that'
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
  • mrshock13mrshock13 Posts: 472
    tcaporale wrote:
    Battle of the lead singles!

    Obviously "The Fixer" feels new to us, but after listening to it all day, I think I have a good idea of how much I like the song (which is a lot!) I think I still like "World Wide Suicide" better, though. There was a period when I got sick of the song, but I've been playing it recently and digging it all over again. I like how all of the instruments seem to be playing to a different track, yet it still feels cohesive. Plus the lyrics are better, although I still love the optimism of "The Fixer".

    So, which song do you like better? I'm fine with people not liking one or even both of the songs, but try not to be disrespectful.

    WWS was/is a fantastic song. I do agree with you that the optimistic lyrics in The Fixer are great!
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