Of The Earth for PJ is what Mountain Song was for Janes Addi
On the second listen thru of Of The Earth, it's great to hear Matt Cameron shine on what he's best at - playing tom-centric songs. It sounds so heavy, dark, dry and driven. It's truly a "pearl garden" song. 
As much as I have criticized MC for how he's altered the early songs of PJ, he shines amazingly bright on his originals and this has a similar feel to one of my favorite songs, Mountain Song by Jane's Addiction, with hint of Stop in there and a softer ending. Lots of great change-ups. And nice to hear a lot of gruff vocals too. This will be a hell of a motivating song. A new favorite for sure!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa3JjZdiU5g
Can't wait for this bad mother to be released!

As much as I have criticized MC for how he's altered the early songs of PJ, he shines amazingly bright on his originals and this has a similar feel to one of my favorite songs, Mountain Song by Jane's Addiction, with hint of Stop in there and a softer ending. Lots of great change-ups. And nice to hear a lot of gruff vocals too. This will be a hell of a motivating song. A new favorite for sure!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa3JjZdiU5g
Can't wait for this bad mother to be released!

ADD 5,200 to the post count you see, thank you. 
*NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
*MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
*Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
*Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
*Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
*VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
*EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
*Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10

*NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
*MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
*Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
*Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
*Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
*VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
*EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
*Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
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But all I keep hearing in this track is the Doors.
PS: I love it
2003 ~ Toronto
2005 ~ London, Toronto
2006 ~ Toronto
2008 ~ Hartford, Mansfied I,
2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
2011 ~ Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa, Hamilton
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
Maple Leaf Gardens - Sep 21 - Downing Stadium, Randall's Island - Sep 28,29 1996 Blockbuster Music Entertainment Center - Aug 29 - Continental Arena - Sep 08 - MSG - Sep 10,11 1998 Jones Beach Music Theatre - Aug 24,25 2000 MSG - Jun 25, 2008 United Center - Aug 23,24 - Philly Spectrum - October 28,31 2009 PruCenter - May 18 - MSG - May 20,21 2010
2008: MSG 1, Hartford, Mansfield 2, Ed Solo NYC 1
2009: London (O2), Philly 1, 2, 3, & 4
2010: Hartford, Boston, MSG 1 & 2
2011: Ed Solo Hartford
2012: Philly (MIA Fest)
2013: Worcester 2, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford
best vid yet of it
2008: MSG 1, Hartford, Mansfield 2, Ed Solo NYC 1
2009: London (O2), Philly 1, 2, 3, & 4
2010: Hartford, Boston, MSG 1 & 2
2011: Ed Solo Hartford
2012: Philly (MIA Fest)
2013: Worcester 2, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford
See, this is why I miss singles w/ honest-to-god b-sides. IIRC, wasn't there was a brief rumor that Of the Earth was going to be the b-side to WWS (???)
Bring on the EP!!!!!!
Wash me in the blood of Rock & Roll
There isn't enough prozac in this song for it to come from the backspacer sessions. It's way too aggressive.
Wash me in the blood of Rock & Roll
I had no idea what she was talking about.
She brought up my playlist and started Porch, my all time fave.
Now that I listen to it, yah... using the word "influence" is like saying Scott Stapp's vocal delivery was influenced by Ed (oh SNAP! a creed reference!)
Still enjoy the song, tho.
Missoula 6/20/98
Alpine Valley 6/26/98 & 6/27/98
Alpine Valley 10/8/00
Champaign 4/23/03
Alpine Valley 6/21/03
Missoula 8/29/05
Chicago 5/16 & 17/06
Grand Rapids 5/19/06
Summerfest 6/29/06 & 6/30/06
Tampa 6/12/08
Chicago 8/23/09
Indy 5/7/10
Alpine Valley x2 2011
Wrigley 2013
Milwaukee 14
Telluride 16
Big props to the band for writing this song. This song really shows how the bands talent has evolved, and I bet alot of that has to do with Matts odd style of playing. Just when I thought they were done writing long, heavy and technical songs (not they really ever did) they make this song. I just really hope they make a studio version that isn't any shorter.
8/7/08, 6/9/09
I never learned time signatures but I'd be interested to hear.
...and I'd give the majority of the credit to Matt Cameron on this song. If he weren't in the band, this song would not be around. It's carried by his style of playing.
*NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
*MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
*Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
*Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
*Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
*VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
*EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
*Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
Then I heard this song, and all I was listening for, when hearing it first time, was drumming and bass, and I was blown away. More odd time signatures, please (if that is the right term). For all I care, Ed could wail aaaoooouuu and eeeeee, I'll be happy. And growl, that was great. Was a little bugged by Who influenced singing of 'of the earth' line, now it is non grating anymore, imo, off course.
Very grateful that they are putting out stuff like this.
MATT's Winning Over The HOFF!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:
The drumming on it is incredible!
it just got better.
i really love this song. i'm a sucker for drawn out progressive songs with kick ass changes.
kind of why i love tool...
and boom goes the dynamite
R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 2008
Indeed!
*NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
*MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
*Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
*Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
*Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
*VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
*EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
*Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
still love it