Home› The Porch

Peak of their powers?

ManOfTheHour75ManOfTheHour75 Posts: 339
edited September 2009 in The Porch
First off i would like to say this is my first attempt at a thread and clearly this is just my opinion but i would love to hear what other people think.
Is Pearl Jam truly at the peak of their powers in 2009? Sure one could argue that in 91/92 the band and the music were all about power and emotion and there were great albums and shows in the next 6 or 7 years but to me it wasn't until 98 with the release of Yield and an incredible tour that the band truly became comfortable with themselves and really started to hit their stride. In 2000 with the release of Binaural they embarked on a massive tour and solidified themselves as the greatest touring band in the world. 2003 brought another good album and great tour but i truly believe that in 2005 they reached the peak of their powers. With the release of Lost Dogs and a small but facemelting/mindblowing tour, that was the pinnacle for me.Vancouver 05 was a truly epic night in my life. 2006 saw another good album followed by a great tour and 07/08 saw small tours as well. We are a two weeks away from a new album and so far with the few shows they have played this year( awesome setlists/fantastic reviews) and for myself the anticipation of the two Seattle shows and also Vancouver, i have a feeling that 2009 just may end up as Pearl Jams greatest year ever. My fanatic obsession with the band these days is a little scary but hey there's alot worse things i could be addicted to.
" Things were different then, all is different now "

Seattle 09-16-96, Vancouver 07-19-98, Seattle 11-05-00, Seattle 12-09-02, Vancouver 05-30-03, Vancouver 09-02-05, Gorge 07-23-06, Seattle 09-21-09, Seattle 09-22-09, Vancouver 09-25-09
Post edited by Unknown User on

Comments

  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,430
    You apparently missed it.
  • cippociappocippociappo Posts: 692
    I agree with the OP, it's a great time to be PJ fans, and it seems that these guys are very confortable with themselves... more than ever! :)
    Makes me ache, makes me shake...
    ...is it so wrong to think that love can keep us safe?
  • Niko80Niko80 Posts: 1,610
    They are certainly playing very well these days and they do seem very comfortable. I can agree with what you are saying, but if I can point at one area where I think they were better at in the 90's - creativity. This covers songwriting, jamming/imroves & tags.
    I will swallow poison
  • ManOfTheHour75ManOfTheHour75 Posts: 339
    Niko80 wrote:
    They are certainly playing very well these days and they do seem very comfortable. I can agree with what you are saying, but if I can point at one area where I think they were better at in the 90's - creativity. This covers songwriting, jamming/imroves & tags.

    Good call, i would have to agree with that.
    " Things were different then, all is different now "

    Seattle 09-16-96, Vancouver 07-19-98, Seattle 11-05-00, Seattle 12-09-02, Vancouver 05-30-03, Vancouver 09-02-05, Gorge 07-23-06, Seattle 09-21-09, Seattle 09-22-09, Vancouver 09-25-09
  • PlanktonPlankton Posts: 692
    For fans I think they keep getting better. People often think of the early 90s as their peak, but can you imagine if we only had Ten and Vs? Or even Vitalogy too. They would be nothing in comparison, even if those are your top three albums.
  • 12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    I agree that 2005 was the year they started doing their best shows. im just going by boots though
    5/28/06, 6/27/08, 10/28/09, 5/18/10, 5/21/10
    8/7/08, 6/9/09
  • LOV2ROCKLOV2ROCK Minneapolis/St.Paul Posts: 822
    cippociappo wrote:
    I agree with the OP, it's a great time to be PJ fans, and it seems that these guys are very confortable with themselves... more than ever! :)



    I wish they would be as comfortable in letting us know when they will release the 2009 BOOTS!!!! ;)
Sign In or Register to comment.