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"Backspacer" just hit No1 in iTunes Australia and Germany

I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
edited September 2009 in The Porch
... not bad considering on iTunes the official release date for Backspacer is tomorrow! I predict this album with outsell the last 3 - I may be wrong but we'll see. In any case, it matters not to me and I'm sure not to most of us. Thanks Pearl Jam for some more amazing music - I hope the five of you know how important you are to us and how much joy you bring to our lives :)
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  • NastasjaNastasja Posts: 9,668
    I'm from Germany....finally a reason to be proud to come from this country .... :P
    You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets,
    Or you can come to terms and realize
    You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
  • efisioefisio Posts: 48
    Nastasja wrote:
    I'm from Germany....finally a reason to be proud to come from this country .... :P

    Did you download the pre-order version? Does it come with the Better Man live version?
  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    Nastasja wrote:
    I'm from Germany....finally a reason to be proud to come from this country .... :P
    Oh Nastasja, it's not so bad - you've also got Oktoberfest and lederhosen and BMW and sauerkraut! ;)
    Peace.
    PS How great is this album!!!
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  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    efisio wrote:
    Nastasja wrote:
    I'm from Germany....finally a reason to be proud to come from this country .... :P

    Did you download the pre-order version? Does it come with the Better Man live version?
    I didn't get the pre-order version, just kept checking each day and it was there for purchase on friday 18th sep. I do remember seeing that the preorder copy included the live Betterman as a bonus - will have to check it out if someone has a copy; must be special, given the song's probably been recorded several hundred times!
    Sydney 3 1998; Brisbane 1 2003; Sydney 1/2/3 2003; Brisbane 1/2 2006; Sydney 1/2/3 2006; Melbourne 1/2 2006; Adelaide 2009; EV Solo Sydney 1 2011.
  • NastasjaNastasja Posts: 9,668
    efisio wrote:
    Nastasja wrote:
    I'm from Germany....finally a reason to be proud to come from this country .... :P

    Did you download the pre-order version? Does it come with the Better Man live version?

    It was without Betterman.....sadly
    You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets,
    Or you can come to terms and realize
    You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
  • NastasjaNastasja Posts: 9,668
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    Nastasja wrote:
    I'm from Germany....finally a reason to be proud to come from this country .... :P
    Oh Nastasja, it's not so bad - you've also got Oktoberfest and lederhosen and BMW and sauerkraut! ;)
    Peace.
    PS How great is this album!!!

    Yeah....all the things I actually don't like about Germany :? .... ;)
    Well....BMW isn't bad....
    But I H.A.T.E. Sauerkraut!
    You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets,
    Or you can come to terms and realize
    You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
  • efisioefisio Posts: 48
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    efisio wrote:
    Nastasja wrote:
    I'm from Germany....finally a reason to be proud to come from this country .... :P

    Did you download the pre-order version? Does it come with the Better Man live version?
    I didn't get the pre-order version, just kept checking each day and it was there for purchase on friday 18th sep. I do remember seeing that the preorder copy included the live Betterman as a bonus - will have to check it out if someone has a copy; must be special, given the song's probably been recorded several hundred times!

    I was just curious about from which show it was taken...
  • doomponydoompony Wellington, NZ Posts: 4,501
    number 2 on the NZ one.. stupid muse.
  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    Nastasja wrote:
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    Nastasja wrote:
    I'm from Germany....finally a reason to be proud to come from this country .... :P
    Oh Nastasja, it's not so bad - you've also got Oktoberfest and lederhosen and BMW and sauerkraut! ;)
    Peace.
    PS How great is this album!!!

    Yeah....all the things I actually don't like about Germany :? .... ;)
    Well....BMW isn't bad....
    But I H.A.T.E. Sauerkraut!
    Oh no - I've put my foot in it now! Was trying to make you feel better, but have made it worse! :o :oops: ;):lol:
    Love it.
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  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    doompony wrote:
    number 2 on the NZ one.. stupid muse.
    Matter of time I reckon doompony - only just ticked over the top of muse before i posted. You coming over for a few shows in november are you? So excited hey - can't wait to hear the new stuff.
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  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    edited September 2009
    efisio wrote:
    efisio wrote:
    Did you download the pre-order version? Does it come with the Better Man live version?
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    I didn't get the pre-order version, just kept checking each day and it was there for purchase on friday 18th sep. I do remember seeing that the preorder copy included the live Betterman as a bonus - will have to check it out if someone has a copy; must be special, given the song's probably been recorded several hundred times!

    I was just curious about from which show it was taken...
    Not sure mate - can anyone help us out?
    Post edited by I_GOT_no_IDea on
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  • NastasjaNastasja Posts: 9,668
    [quote=
    Well....BMW isn't bad....
    But I H.A.T.E. Sauerkraut![/quote]
    Oh no - I've put my foot in it now! Was trying to make you feel better, but have made it worse! :o :oops: ;):lol:
    Love it.[/quote]

    :D:D:D:D
    Don't worry ! I still like my country.....
    I think it's a German disease not to like your own country.....

    And...btw....there are better things about Germany than the Oktoberfest, Sauerkraut, Lederhosen and BMW.....
    ;)
    You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets,
    Or you can come to terms and realize
    You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
  • NastasjaNastasja Posts: 9,668
    Nastasja wrote:
    [quote=
    Well....BMW isn't bad....
    But I H.A.T.E. Sauerkraut!
    Oh no - I've put my foot in it now! Was trying to make you feel better, but have made it worse! :o :oops: ;):lol:
    Love it.[/quote]

    :D:D:D:D
    Don't worry ! I still like my country.....
    I think it's a German disease not to like your own country.....

    And...btw....there are better things about Germany than the Oktoberfest, Sauerkraut, Lederhosen and BMW.....
    ;)[/quote]

    For example: in Germany people already realized that Backspacer belongs on the number one spot! ;)
    You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets,
    Or you can come to terms and realize
    You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
  • pjfan31pjfan31 Posts: 7,335
    Well done Aust.

    Sauerkraut is good, and the red cabbage also, and we mustn't forget all those sausages and big Pretzels and the big big beers.

    Well done Germany
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  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    Nastasja wrote:
    Nastasja wrote:
    :D:D:D:D
    Don't worry ! I still like my country.....
    I think it's a German disease not to like your own country.....

    And...btw....there are better things about Germany than the Oktoberfest, Sauerkraut, Lederhosen and BMW.....
    ;)

    For example: in Germany people already realized that Backspacer belongs on the number one spot! ;)
    Too true - it certainly is impressive, and makes up for a lot of soggy cabbage!
    Love from the other side of the PJ-loving globe.
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  • efisioefisio Posts: 48
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    efisio wrote:
    Did you download the pre-order version? Does it come with the Better Man live version?
    I didn't get the pre-order version, just kept checking each day and it was there for purchase on friday 18th sep. I do remember seeing that the preorder copy included the live Betterman as a bonus - will have to check it out if someone has a copy; must be special, given the song's probably been recorded several hundred times!

    I was just curious about from which show it was taken...[/quote]
    Not sure mate - can anyone help us out?[/quote]

    I suppose is from one of the vault shows, but I'm not sure about that...
  • NastasjaNastasja Posts: 9,668
    pjfan31 wrote:
    Well done Aust.

    Sauerkraut is good, and the red cabbage also, and we mustn't forget all those sausages and big Pretzels and the big big beers.

    Well done Germany

    yeah... i love bretzeln.....thanks for reminding me :P
    You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets,
    Or you can come to terms and realize
    You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    pjfan31 wrote:
    Well done Aust.

    Sauerkraut is good, and the red cabbage also, and we mustn't forget all those sausages and big Pretzels and the big big beers.

    Well done Germany
    I'll back you up on all points there mate :)
    Just great to see some world-spanning love for the PJ.
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  • NastasjaNastasja Posts: 9,668
    [quote=

    For example: in Germany people already realized that Backspacer belongs on the number one spot! ;)[/quote]
    Too true - it certainly is impressive, and makes up for a lot of soggy cabbage!
    Love from the other side of the PJ-loving globe.[/quote]

    I'm actually quite surprised because in Germany people speak more about electronic music or Heavy Metal.....
    You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets,
    Or you can come to terms and realize
    You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    Nastasja wrote:
    I'm actually quite surprised because in Germany people speak more about electronic music or Heavy Metal.....
    Just goes to show how powerful an undercurrent of long-term appreciation for a band can be. Noone's talking about Pearl Jam in the general population here either, but they've got a massive long-term fanbase that sits quietly waiting for the next album or tour; and I think it helps in Germany that PJ have done some of their best shows in recent years (including this year importantly) in Germany.
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  • NastasjaNastasja Posts: 9,668
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    Nastasja wrote:
    I'm actually quite surprised because in Germany people speak more about electronic music or Heavy Metal.....
    Just goes to show how powerful an undercurrent of long-term appreciation for a band can be. Noone's talking about Pearl Jam in the general population here either, but they've got a massive long-term fanbase that sits quietly waiting for the next album or tour; and I think it helps in Germany that PJ have done some of their best shows in recent years (including this year importantly) in Germany.

    yeah..you're right. And I'm happy that those Pearl Jam fans don't belong to those obnoxious people you normally think have the most influence on the chart positions. Normally, there's a lot of crap in german charts. Songs like 'you have a hot ass' (In German it really sounds worse) or music from certain bands / singers of which I will discretely not mention the names.....
    You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets,
    Or you can come to terms and realize
    You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    Nastasja wrote:
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    Nastasja wrote:
    I'm actually quite surprised because in Germany people speak more about electronic music or Heavy Metal.....
    Just goes to show how powerful an undercurrent of long-term appreciation for a band can be. Noone's talking about Pearl Jam in the general population here either, but they've got a massive long-term fanbase that sits quietly waiting for the next album or tour; and I think it helps in Germany that PJ have done some of their best shows in recent years (including this year importantly) in Germany.

    yeah..you're right. And I'm happy that those Pearl Jam fans don't belong to those obnoxious people you normally think have the most influence on the chart positions. Normally, there's a lot of crap in german charts. Songs like 'you have a hot ass' (In German it really sounds worse) or music from certain bands / singers of which I will discretely not mention the names.....
    haha - i love the sound of "you have a hot ass"! i hope eddie vedder can get a hold of this one for a cover on the upcoming tour! we have more than our fair share of crap music in our charts. i just hope that pearl jam keep making music forever, as there doesn't appear to be anyone threatening to take the reins if they stop!
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  • doomponydoompony Wellington, NZ Posts: 4,501
    you'll be pleased to know it's number 1 on the nz itunes store chart now :)
  • IdlewildIdlewild Posts: 173
    I love Germany, especially Munich and Berlin. I'm not a fan of Sauerkraut though, yeuck.
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  • NastasjaNastasja Posts: 9,668
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    Nastasja wrote:

    yeah..you're right. And I'm happy that those Pearl Jam fans don't belong to those obnoxious people you normally think have the most influence on the chart positions. Normally, there's a lot of crap in german charts. Songs like 'you have a hot ass' (In German it really sounds worse) or music from certain bands / singers of which I will discretely not mention the names.....
    haha - i love the sound of "you have a hot ass"! i hope eddie vedder can get a hold of this one for a cover on the upcoming tour! we have more than our fair share of crap music in our charts. i just hope that pearl jam keep making music forever, as there doesn't appear to be anyone threatening to take the reins if they stop!

    :D:D
    Yes, but he really should sing in German! I heard him talking German on a concert once and he did it very well!

    I'm just trying to imagine him singing: 'Du hast den geilsten Arsch der Welt!'....... :P
    You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets,
    Or you can come to terms and realize
    You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
  • NastasjaNastasja Posts: 9,668
    doompony wrote:
    you'll be pleased to know it's number 1 on the nz itunes store chart now :)

    I knew the New Zealanders have taste!I spent one year in Wellington and I'm not surprised that they know what good music is :P
    You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets,
    Or you can come to terms and realize
    You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
  • William WallaceWilliam Wallace Posts: 553
    Backspacer still is #1 on itunes US charts.
    Plus, Ten is in at #77.
  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    doompony wrote:
    you'll be pleased to know it's number 1 on the nz itunes store chart now :)
    nice one champion - great to see some trans-tasman mutual appreciation too :)
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  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    Nastasja wrote:
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    Nastasja wrote:

    yeah..you're right. And I'm happy that those Pearl Jam fans don't belong to those obnoxious people you normally think have the most influence on the chart positions. Normally, there's a lot of crap in german charts. Songs like 'you have a hot ass' (In German it really sounds worse) or music from certain bands / singers of which I will discretely not mention the names.....
    haha - i love the sound of "you have a hot ass"! i hope eddie vedder can get a hold of this one for a cover on the upcoming tour! we have more than our fair share of crap music in our charts. i just hope that pearl jam keep making music forever, as there doesn't appear to be anyone threatening to take the reins if they stop!

    :D:D
    Yes, but he really should sing in German! I heard him talking German on a concert once and he did it very well!

    I'm just trying to imagine him singing: 'Du hast den geilsten Arsch der Welt!'....... :P
    hahaha! love it - maybe ed could add a 'Du hast den geilsten Arsch der Welt!' tag onto the end of daughter! that'd really raise some eyebrows. :P
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  • breakmarysfallbreakmarysfall Posts: 368
    Nastasja wrote:
    [quote=
    Well....
    :D:D:D:D
    Don't worry ! I still like my country.....
    I think it's a German disease not to like your own country.....

    And...btw....there are better things about Germany than the Oktoberfest, Sauerkraut, Lederhosen and BMW.....
    ;)

    thanks for the Post!
    I am from Germany as well and hey, what good news for a morning greeting!
    I am very surprised, though, as I always think PJ is nearly completely unknown here... well they know it but always think about Nirvana next and uhhh, we are back to the Grunge thing, right?

    Anyway, I am happy that "we" finally realize the great music.
    and p.s. Nastasja, good line you said about the German desease .... funny and right, I guess!
    but I would not go for BMW... but for Sauerkraut + Red Kraut, love the stuff in winter!
    ;)
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