Bayleaf

ChasePro

I recently found Stone Gossard's Bayleaf in a record store. It was relatively cheap and I knew the only place to get it would be here or Amazon, so I pulled the trigger. This album is absolutely fantastic, which shouldn't be a surprise considering Stone is such a talented dude (to say the least). I was just wondering why there isn't as much buzz about this album compared to the rest of PJ's stuff or as a good stand alone album. Thoughts?

Johnny Aggro

Personally I love the album. I will be honest and say I am not cracked into Stone's voice. But he really got it right on this record. Must be like 10 years old now. I havent listened to it in ages so thanks for the mind bump. I couldnt even list the tracks out in my head. Gonna play it later.

favourite song starts with the lyrics "If you have an instrument, without any rhyme.."

Vitalogensia

I got his before PJ20 last year, and I wished Pearl Jam would cover "Pigeon." I don't think every song is great, but pretty close. After reading a bunch of reviews on it, I wasn't too excited about Stone's voice, but actually didn't find anything wrong with it. I don't have all of the side project stuff, but for what I do have I'd rank this at the top.

Pap

Absolutely love it! I bought it last year, though I have been listening to its mp3 download for many years now. I purchased it from play.com and they sent me a re-release edition CD. :x That means, no booklet and no cover art on the CD. :thumbdown: I wish I could find the original album somewhere in Greece. I own at least one original album (CD or bought mp3) from every side project. Even Hater! You must give a listen to them too. You're going to love it. Back to Bayleaf now. My favoutire songs from the album are Pigeon and Unhand Me.

Johnny Aggro wrote:

favourite song starts with the lyrics "If you have an instrument, without any rhyme.."

It's Every Family. Nice little song there. :thumbup:

Of The Aggie

Got this when it first came out when I was just buying anything the guys did as side projects. I'm not a huge fan of this album. It has its moments but I find that I rarely listen to it.

RP112579

Does anyone have an mp3 download of this album they would be willing to share with me? It's not for sale in the shop like Moonlander is. Thanks.

Of The Aggie

It's for sale on iTunes and Amazon for $10

2-feign-reluctance

Spotify has it if you like to stream

mfc2006

love Stone's solo stuff.

2-feign-reluctance

mfc2006 said:

love Stone's solo stuff.

Same here. Moonlander was outstanding! Not as good as Bayleaf, but close!

RP112579

Of The Aggie said:

It's for sale on iTunes and Amazon for $10

Crap, I checked Google Play and it wasn't on there, and assumed it wasn't gonna be on Amazon either so I didn't check there. Thanks for letting me know.

red mos

I enjoy both of Stone's solo albums!

AndySlash

bayleaf (the song) might be my favorite solo track by any of the band members. it was cool to see it show up in those brad shows a couple years ago.

EB218946

Have to check this album out yet to listen to anything off it. Stone should have named the album Sweet leaf. Ha ha!

JP33

How much does Leaf go for now ?.......good pickup ........OP

hrd2imgn

Bayleaf is one of my favorite solo pojects by the boys. Early Brad was amazing as well

red mos

Bayleaf is great. I really enjoy Moonlander as well.

BradCorp

There's an unreleased Stone tune on the debut album by The Little Ships (w/Regan Hagar and Ty Willman) that was originally from the Bayleaf recording sessions. www.thelittleships.com

Pap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSNXxiylZ4M

Pap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrXEArmu8as

Naked John

He's a music genius. "Versital" talent shines through on BAYLEAF MOONLANER and Brad records