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donald Cronindonald Cronin Posts: 49
edited September 2009 in The Porch
Backspacer is like a hot chick that is real exciting to get with the first few times.

But once you get to know her you find out she is shallow and kind of dumb.

Also, she will not age well.

This is not a great album once you get past the initial excitment of a new pearl jam CD.

We need more riff driven songs from the boys!!!
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  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    donald Cronin wrote:
    Backspacer is like a hot chick that is real exciting to get with the first few times.

    But once you get to know her you find out she is shallow and kind of dumb.

    Also, she will not age well.

    This is not a great album once you get past the initial excitment of a new pearl jam CD.

    We need more riff driven songs from the boys!!!

    You're wrong. Backspacer is smoking hot, and she can do rocket science. If you think this album is "shallow," you aren't paying attention.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • orig_long redorig_long red Posts: 2,029
    slightofjeff wrote:
    donald Cronin wrote:
    Backspacer is like a hot chick that is real exciting to get with the first few times.

    But once you get to know her you find out she is shallow and kind of dumb.

    Also, she will not age well.

    This is not a great album once you get past the initial excitment of a new pearl jam CD.

    We need more riff driven songs from the boys!!!

    You're wrong. Backspacer is smoking hot, and she can do rocket science. If you think this album is "shallow," you aren't paying attention.

    Backspacer can fuck me and run all she wants.
    Jam out with your clam out.
  • NOyieldingCODENOyieldingCODE Posts: 129
    slightofjeff wrote:
    donald Cronin wrote:
    Backspacer is like a hot chick that is real exciting to get with the first few times.

    But once you get to know her you find out she is shallow and kind of dumb.

    Also, she will not age well.

    This is not a great album once you get past the initial excitment of a new pearl jam CD.

    We need more riff driven songs from the boys!!!

    You're wrong. Backspacer is smoking hot, and she can do rocket science. If you think this album is "shallow," you aren't paying attention.
    you're right...songs where there are clearly a formula with very little variation aren't hollow at all.

    "when something's ... i wanna ..." X20, followed by YEAH YEAH YEAH
    and "got some if you need it" 20X

    lyrical genius, i tell ya
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  • kiljoythemercifulkiljoythemerciful Posts: 549
    donald Cronin wrote:
    Backspacer is like a hot chick that is real exciting to get with the first few times.

    But once you get to know her you find out she is shallow and kind of dumb.

    Also, she will not age well.

    This is not a great album once you get past the initial excitment of a new pearl jam CD.

    We need more riff driven songs from the boys!!!

    Great post. So insightful. Keep up the good posting, you're the best. I bet this post will age well, like an ugly chick. Your ideas are like an ugly chick that ages well!
  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    NOyieldingCODE wrote:
    you're right...songs where there are clearly a formula with very little variation aren't hollow at all.

    "when something's ... i wanna ..." X20, followed by YEAH YEAH YEAH
    and "got some if you need it" 20X

    lyrical genius, i tell ya

    You must have got a bad copy of Backspacer. There are actually 11 songs on there. Maybe you didn't know.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • Backspacer_BackerBackspacer_Backer Posts: 1,023
    yeah, you're fucking stupid. the fixer may not have the typical complexity of eddie vedder's writing, but all the great lyricists have had simple songs too. when you've written over 150 songs, it probably gets pretty impossible to have 12 layers of meaning in every one.

    there are other songs like Just Breathe, Unthought Known, and The End with all kinds of depth.
  • orig_long redorig_long red Posts: 2,029
    NOyieldingCODE wrote:
    you're right...songs where there are clearly a formula with very little variation aren't hollow at all.

    "when something's ... i wanna ..." X20, followed by YEAH YEAH YEAH
    and "got some if you need it" 20X

    lyrical genius, i tell ya

    way to cherry pick the ONLY 2 songs that use that formula.
    Jam out with your clam out.
  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    I've posted before like a 12-page dissertation on how come the line "fight to get it back again" IS lyrical genius. I don't feel like re-writing it.

    But I maintain that the Fixer is deceptively simple. There's a deeper layer there than most of you yahoos seem to think.

    At any rate, Backspacer contains some of the best poetry Ed Vedder has ever written. Period.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • drop-the-leashdrop-the-leash Posts: 190
    Holy shit dude, did you even listen to the lyrics of.....Amongst the Waves, Just Breathe, The End.....
  • mydogmookieblaylockmydogmookieblaylock Posts: 2,996
    donald Cronin wrote:
    Backspacer is like a hot chick that is real exciting to get with the first few times.

    But once you get to know her you find out she is shallow and kind of dumb.

    Also, she will not age well.

    This is not a great album once you get past the initial excitment of a new pearl jam CD.

    We need more riff driven songs from the boys!!!
    maybe your just one of those guys who doesnt realize the wonderful girl you have until she is gone -- give your copy away and see if you dont want it back - you will - you will be jealous of whoever you give it too....watching them enjoy it - it will drive you crazy!!!!
  • Aaron 23Aaron 23 Allen, TX Posts: 543
    Seems to me like the OP doesn't understand what a "riff" is.
  • NOyieldingCODENOyieldingCODE Posts: 129
    slightofjeff wrote:
    NOyieldingCODE wrote:
    you're right...songs where there are clearly a formula with very little variation aren't hollow at all.

    "when something's ... i wanna ..." X20, followed by YEAH YEAH YEAH
    and "got some if you need it" 20X

    lyrical genius, i tell ya

    You must have got a bad copy of Backspacer. There are actually 11 songs on there. Maybe you didn't know.
    yes. i've heard the album. the music, at times, is really good and intricate and a departure from a majority of avocado...however, the lyrics by and large don't really impress me. no, they aren't all generic, but it seems as though ed is "trying too hard" at times, and it just...meh, it just doesn't do it for me
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  • MrMerkinballMrMerkinball Posts: 1,978
    thanks Donald.
  • U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    ya know how else Backspacer is like a hot chick?..........you'll never "get it"!!
  • LineOneMightyFineLineOneMightyFine Posts: 347
    NOyieldingCODE wrote:
    slightofjeff wrote:
    donald Cronin wrote:
    Backspacer is like a hot chick that is real exciting to get with the first few times.

    But once you get to know her you find out she is shallow and kind of dumb.

    Also, she will not age well.

    This is not a great album once you get past the initial excitment of a new pearl jam CD.

    We need more riff driven songs from the boys!!!

    You're wrong. Backspacer is smoking hot, and she can do rocket science. If you think this album is "shallow," you aren't paying attention.
    you're right...songs where there are clearly a formula with very little variation aren't hollow at all.

    "when something's ... i wanna ..." X20, followed by YEAH YEAH YEAH
    and "got some if you need it" 20X

    lyrical genius, i tell ya

    I can't find any faults with Got Some. This has to be one of their best power pop songs they've ever done. Ed's delivery is just awesome. And, the music is so propulsive I don't see how anyone wouldn't get caught up in it. I think all those "got some" repetitions fit in perfectly with the music.
  • FlaggFlagg Posts: 5,856
    slightofjeff wrote:
    I've posted before like a 12-page dissertation on how come the line "fight to get it back again" IS lyrical genius. I don't feel like re-writing it.

    But I maintain that the Fixer is deceptively simple. There's a deeper layer there than most of you yahoos seem to think.

    At any rate, Backspacer contains some of the best poetry Ed Vedder has ever written. Period.

    Unthought Known, Just Breathe, The End, Force of Nature all back you up!
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  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    mydogmookieblaylock wrote:
    donald Cronin wrote:
    Backspacer is like a hot chick that is real exciting to get with the first few times.

    But once you get to know her you find out she is shallow and kind of dumb.

    Also, she will not age well.

    This is not a great album once you get past the initial excitment of a new pearl jam CD.

    We need more riff driven songs from the boys!!!
    maybe your just one of those guys who doesnt realize the wonderful girl you have until she is gone -- give your copy away and see if you dont want it back - you will - you will be jealous of whoever you give it too....watching them enjoy it - it will drive you crazy!!!!
    love the extending analogy - brilliant!
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  • Snoopy Died For Our SinsSnoopy Died For Our Sins Posts: 2,608
    NOyieldingCODE wrote:
    slightofjeff wrote:
    donald Cronin wrote:
    Backspacer is like a hot chick that is real exciting to get with the first few times.

    But once you get to know her you find out she is shallow and kind of dumb.

    Also, she will not age well.

    This is not a great album once you get past the initial excitment of a new pearl jam CD.

    We need more riff driven songs from the boys!!!

    You're wrong. Backspacer is smoking hot, and she can do rocket science. If you think this album is "shallow," you aren't paying attention.
    you're right...songs where there are clearly a formula with very little variation aren't hollow at all.

    "when something's ... i wanna ..." X20, followed by YEAH YEAH YEAH
    and "got some if you need it" 20X

    lyrical genius, i tell ya




    Are you Scott Stapp?

    Just guessing by your low post count and band bashing on a fan website..... :oops:
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  • orig_long redorig_long red Posts: 2,029
    U R A Crazy Breed wrote:
    ya know how else Backspacer is like a hot chick?..........you'll never "get it"!!

    ZING!
    Jam out with your clam out.
  • NOyieldingCODENOyieldingCODE Posts: 129
    Snoopy Died For Our Sins wrote:
    NOyieldingCODE wrote:
    slightofjeff wrote:
    You're wrong. Backspacer is smoking hot, and she can do rocket science. If you think this album is "shallow," you aren't paying attention.
    you're right...songs where there are clearly a formula with very little variation aren't hollow at all.

    "when something's ... i wanna ..." X20, followed by YEAH YEAH YEAH
    and "got some if you need it" 20X

    lyrical genius, i tell ya




    Are you Scott Stapp?

    Just guessing by your low post count and band bashing on a fan website..... :oops:

    i'm sorry, when did i bash the BAND? i LOVE the band. i DONT LIKE backspacer. there's a difference.
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  • HeavyHandsHeavyHands Posts: 2,130
    donald Cronin wrote:
    Backspacer is like a hot chick that is real exciting to get with the first few times.

    But once you get to know her you find out she is shallow and kind of dumb.

    Also, she will not age well.

    Respectfully, Winnie Cooper and I disagree.

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  • WildsWilds Posts: 4,329
    Donald Dronin wrote:
    I'm like a hot chick that is real excited to get with an album the first few times.

    But once I get to know her she finds out I'm shallow and kind of dumb.

    Also, I do not age well.

    This is a great album.

    I need more riff driven songs from the Back Street Boys!!!


    Fixed. :mrgreen:
  • HeavyHandsHeavyHands Posts: 2,130
    Wilds wrote:
    Fixed. :mrgreen:

    :lol:
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  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    Wilds wrote:
    Donald Dronin wrote:
    I'm like a hot chick that is real excited to get with an album the first few times.

    But once I get to know her she finds out I'm shallow and kind of dumb.

    Also, I do not age well.

    This is a great album.

    I need more riff driven songs from the Back Street Boys!!!


    Fixed. :mrgreen:
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  • URthekeyURthekey Posts: 1,819
    See now I think Backspacer is more like a stud.

    You go see your friend b/c you wanna get some, he fixes everything, and damn can he jam on his guitar.

    Next thing your know your fully engaged, sweaty, heaving, thinkin I just gotta breathe.
    But he keeps the goove going like waves cresting and crashing, coming on faster than the speed of sound.

    You don't even know what to think when he comes at you with the full force of nature, just before the end.
  • mydogmookieblaylockmydogmookieblaylock Posts: 2,996
    URthekey wrote:
    See now I think Backspacer is more like a stud.

    You go see your friend b/c you wanna get some, he fixes everything, and damn can he jam on his guitar.

    Next thing your know your fully engaged, sweaty, heaving, thinkin I just gotta breathe.
    But he keeps the goove going like waves cresting and crashing, coming on faster than the speed of sound.

    You don't even know what to think when he comes at you with the full force of nature, just before the end.
    :shock: :oops:
  • drop-the-leashdrop-the-leash Posts: 190
    URthekey wrote:
    See now I think Backspacer is more like a stud.

    You go see your friend b/c you wanna get some, he fixes everything, and damn can he jam on his guitar.

    Next thing your know your fully engaged, sweaty, heaving, thinkin I just gotta breathe.
    But he keeps the goove going like waves cresting and crashing, coming on faster than the speed of sound.

    You don't even know what to think when he comes at you with the full force of nature, just before the end.


    Crikey!!!

    *takes a number and gets in the "I'll be your stud from the Backspacer" line*
  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    NOyieldingCODE wrote:
    yes. i've heard the album. the music, at times, is really good and intricate and a departure from a majority of avocado...however, the lyrics by and large don't really impress me. no, they aren't all generic, but it seems as though ed is "trying too hard" at times, and it just...meh, it just doesn't do it for me

    Yipes.

    If you have a problem with the lyrics on this album, maybe Pearl Jam just isn't the band for you. Ed would be hard-pressed to write much better.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • t0mMyet0mMye Posts: 821
    URthekey wrote:
    See now I think Backspacer is more like a stud.

    You go see your friend b/c you wanna get some, he fixes everything, and damn can he jam on his guitar.

    Next thing your know your fully engaged, sweaty, heaving, thinkin I just gotta breathe.
    But he keeps the goove going like waves cresting and crashing, coming on faster than the speed of sound.

    You don't even know what to think when he comes at you with the full force of nature, just before the end.

    ...just had to go outside and smoke a cigarette..
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  • Hatfield78Hatfield78 Posts: 69
    edited September 2009
    NOyieldingCODE wrote:
    slightofjeff wrote:
    donald Cronin wrote:
    Backspacer is like a hot chick that is real exciting to get with the first few times.

    But once you get to know her you find out she is shallow and kind of dumb.

    Also, she will not age well.

    This is not a great album once you get past the initial excitment of a new pearl jam CD.

    We need more riff driven songs from the boys!!!

    You're wrong. Backspacer is smoking hot, and she can do rocket science. If you think this album is "shallow," you aren't paying attention.
    you're right...songs where there are clearly a formula with very little variation aren't hollow at all.

    "when something's ... i wanna ..." X20, followed by YEAH YEAH YEAH
    and "got some if you need it" 20X

    lyrical genius, i tell ya

    Please...
    Don't go on me
    Don't go on me
    Don't go on me
    Don't go on me
    Please...oh...

    Suck...blood...touch...please, tunnel vision...tuck...time...see...
    Please, please, please...
    Don't go on me
    Don't go on me
    Don't go on me
    Don't go on me
    Please...
    Don't you want me
    Don't go on me
    Please...
    Don't go on me

    Torture from you to me
    Abducted from the street
    I'd rather be...
    I'd rather be with...
    I'd rather be with an animal

    Why would you wanna hurt me?
    So frightened of your pain...
    I'd rather be...
    I'd rather be with...
    I'd rather be with an animal
    I'd rather be...
    I'd rather be...
    I'd rather be with an animal

    I'd rather be...
    I'd rather be with...
    I'd rather be with an animal
    I'd rather be...
    I'd rather be with...
    I'd rather be with an animal

    Said one, two, three, four, five against one
    Five, five...five, five...five against one
    One, two, three, four, five against one
    Five, five...five, five...five against one

    Two of my favoirte tunes and probably 2 of yours. At the least you can admit that most of the 9 million people who bought Vs. love those songs and all they do is repeat the same silly line over and over again. If you are complaining about the lyrics ,you aren't listening to Backspacer with an open mind. Not liking the songs is one thing, but not seeing how great Ed's lyrics are on this album is rediculous.
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