Local Paper Talks Crap About EV Album

Cradles Broken Glass

It's obvious they are talking out of their ass. Obviously any ill-informed idiot can buy a printing press now days. Ed's solo songs are some of my favorite songs ever, apparently this person has never listened to any of them.

Leezestarr313

Loulou wrote:

I agree. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but I think it will sound beautiful if it sounds like previous Uke songs he's come out with. I know some people say they wouldn't see Ed's solos because they are not PJ and I couldn't agree more. I think I get something different from listening to PJ than I do listening to Ed by himself. There is a different vibe, PJ makes me feel one way and Ed's solo music makes me feel another. There's plenty of room for both.

Kilgore_Trout wrote:

this is about the reaction i expected from the general public... a uke album from a punk rock guy honestly does read as a joke to anyone that doesn't know any PJ songs but the hits... don't take it personally

if the album compares to songs like "goodbye" and "soon forget" it should hopefully silence the haters

i'm looking forward to something mellow to fall asleep to or have a glass (bottle) of wine

This

suninsomebodyelsesky

bluesuedeitzrad wrote:

oh f whatever.

the bitchfork crowd is the most closed minded group of music listeners. they don't do their research, so they don't know that Eddie has been using a Uke for over 10 years on/at Pearl Jam (and non-Pearl Jam) albums/shows.

this angers me, not just as a Pearl Jam fan, but a fan of music.

Ditto!!

G Force

There's no shortage of haters in the world. Fuck em.

Lizard

neweltheman wrote:

2)What he laments about EV and other artists that do similar things, I personally love. The fact that EV is doing this is not just a sign of success it is a sign of freedom to do what he wants to do. It's art, let them do what they will. For everybody it will be a hit or a miss. The best artists explore different styles throughout their career. The Beatles' Rubber Soul is different than Srgt Peppers. Ben Harper's Welcome to the Cruel World is a lot different than Lifeline. That's music, live with it!

Personally I am all for the album. And what type of reviewer reports negatively on an album he/she has yet to hear?

well said.

gems_n_rhinestones

boyo79 wrote:

I am looking forward to the album but I can also see why some people don't think it will be the best thing since sliced bread. That said 'Can't Keep' is amazing with or without uke and I'm liking 'Your True' and 'Longing To Belong'

Exactly my thoughts. I can see how this may not appeal to some of the Pearl Jam fan base, but on the other hand it may appeal to a new and different demographic---I think the 30ish to 50ish women's demographic is gonna love this stuff!! Myself included.

Kilgore_Trout

gems_n_rhinestones wrote:

boyo79 wrote:

I am looking forward to the album but I can also see why some people don't think it will be the best thing since sliced bread. That said 'Can't Keep' is amazing with or without uke and I'm liking 'Your True' and 'Longing To Belong'

Exactly my thoughts. I can see how this may not appeal to some of the Pearl Jam fan base, but on the other hand it may appeal to a new and different demographic---I think the 30ish to 50ish women's demographic is gonna love this stuff!! Myself included.

its gonna sell like crazy at starbucks

Loulou

Hey! I'm not 30-50 and I don't even know what Starbucks is but I like it!

Attaway77

bluesuedeitzrad wrote:

oh f whatever.

the bitchfork crowd is the most closed minded group of music listeners. they don't do their research, so they don't know that Eddie has been using a Uke for over 10 years on/at Pearl Jam (and non-Pearl Jam) albums/shows.

this angers me, not just as a Pearl Jam fan, but a fan of music.

Yep, I agree... It's not like he decided to pick it up and release an album all of a sudden.. He's been playing the shit out of a uke for years.. this is an instrument he loves to play, so let him create and play, music is what he does....

Katyz

juan lester wrote:

do not underestimate how much sound you can make with a ukulele. i know it's only got 2 octaves, but then there's this-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JX13Lwn ... ata_player

WOW!

wolfamongwolves

To me, that article reads far more more like an insult to Scott Stapp, and the ukulele, than to Ed. One of those insults would be deserved, the other is harsh...

Poor Luke...

cincybearcat

What I got out of that article...and the posts here is...

I hope none of you ever become famous because if you are searching out every little article about you and expecting everyone to be full of nothing but praise....you won't last long.

I will never understand the weird mindset here where fans jump all over anyone that doesn't think PJ shits pure gold. Yet, PJ fans are some of the biggest douchebags to other bands. I don't get it.

Anyhow, I'm looking forward to the album and don't care what anyone else says, I'll just make up my own mind after listening to it.

UpSideDown

The writer just comes off as a closed minded douche.

Blgarden

I'm a little surprised by some of this thread... not that much by the writer who wrote the comment in the free paper. I'm just surprised that the idea of Eddie putting out a Uke album is news to anybody. A lot of these songs have been floating around for years. The first time I ever heard Can't Keep was in its uke version which dates back to what? 2002? Between PJ albums, bootlegs and Into the Wild we should all know what Eddie sounds like with the uke. Either you like it and want the new CD (like I do!) or it's not for you. But it's not really shocking that he's doing this.

eyejacker

PureandEasy wrote:

To be honest, I'm not all that thrilled about a Uke album either. I mean I'm sure some of the songs will be lovely, but let's face it, there is only so much sound you can get out of a uke, how different could the songs be?

Ed's voice is the main instrument on the album. The songs will be different......
The Uke is there to give rhythm and a foundation for him to sing.
Sure it may be more prominent on some songs, but I'll be getting this 100% for the voice...

Horos

Katyz wrote:

juan lester wrote:

do not underestimate how much sound you can make with a ukulele. i know it's only got 2 octaves, but then there's this-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JX13Lwn ... ata_player

WOW!

Check this one out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puSkP3uym5k

But Ed's not that good. Another solo record I'll be skipping.

dr0ptheleash

neweltheman wrote:

Two Thoughts:

1) If you're not interested, then don't buy it. Nobody is forcing you.
2)What he laments about EV and other artists that do similar things, I personally love. The fact that EV is doing this is not just a sign of success it is a sign of freedom to do what he wants to do. It's art, let them do what they will. For everybody it will be a hit or a miss. The best artists explore different styles throughout their career. The Beatles' Rubber Soul is different than Srgt Peppers. Ben Harper's Welcome to the Cruel World is a lot different than Lifeline. That's music, live with it!

Personally I am all for the album. And what type of reviewer reports negatively on an album he/she has yet to hear?

+1, I fully agree. Well said.

U R A Crazy Breed

yeah...a uke album just sounds funny...but Ed can tear a uke the fuck up, and i have no doubts the new album is going to be awesome.

U R A Crazy Breed

OldMary wrote:

Katyz wrote:

juan lester wrote:

do not underestimate how much sound you can make with a ukulele. i know it's only got 2 octaves, but then there's this-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JX13Lwn ... ata_player

WOW!

Check this one out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puSkP3uym5k

But Ed's not that good. Another solo record I'll be skipping.

what do you mean " Another solo record I'll be skipping"?!! If you skipped ITW then you are NUCKING FUTS!!!!!!!!

juan lester

crazy breed is spot on. ITW is brilliant. top notch songwriting - overall a great album.
"ed's not that good" is a strange comment. he's not jake shimabukuro, nor taimane, brittni paiva or james hill or aldrine guerero (those are more top notch ukers, btw), but that's like saying he can't play guitar like mike - of course he can't. who can? has ed ever melted anyone's face off with a guitar solo? his often imitated never duplicated vocals are what pull us all in, and his playing, whatever he's playing (guitar, mando, uke, etc) is solid. the playing on 'can't keep' is a tricky little fingering, and speedy, but the same thing 3 times over. shit, i can play it, but sure as hell can't sing it.

listen to the plucking little ditti he plays during the videos' intro b4 'cant keep' starts - that is not easy. it speaks to how comfortable he is with a uke in his hands. so psyched to see him live this summer, and see fellow 10clubbers too.