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ChaseProChasePro Posts: 41
edited August 2012 in The Porch
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?
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  • Johnny AggroJohnny Aggro Posts: 543
    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.

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    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.
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  • PapPap Posts: 29,002
    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:
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  • Of The AggieOf The Aggie Posts: 1,531
    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.
  • RP112579RP112579 Posts: 3,381
    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.
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  • Of The AggieOf The Aggie Posts: 1,531
    It's for sale on iTunes and Amazon for $10
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,308
    Spotify has it if you like to stream
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,454
    love Stone's solo stuff.
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,308
    mfc2006 said:

    love Stone's solo stuff.

    Same here. Moonlander was outstanding! Not as good as Bayleaf, but close!
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  • RP112579RP112579 Posts: 3,381
    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.
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  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    I enjoy both of Stone's solo albums!
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  • AndySlashAndySlash Posts: 3,246
    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.
  • EB218946EB218946 Posts: 3,932
    Have to check this album out yet to listen to anything off it. Stone should have named the album Sweet leaf. Ha ha!
  • JP33JP33 Posts: 1,348
    How much does Leaf go for now ?.......good pickup ........OP
  • hrd2imgnhrd2imgn Posts: 4,898
    Bayleaf is one of my favorite solo pojects by the boys. Early Brad was amazing as well
  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    Bayleaf is great. I really enjoy Moonlander as well.
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  • BradCorpBradCorp Posts: 86
    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
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  • PapPap Posts: 29,002
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSNXxiylZ4M
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrXEArmu8as
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  • Naked JohnNaked John Posts: 323
    He's a music genius. "Versital" talent shines through on BAYLEAF MOONLANER and Brad records
  • javis el errantejavis el errante Posts: 6,136
    three words: vinyl edition please
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    20 years ago today
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,454
    igotid88 said:
    20 years ago today
    Such a great album. Wish it was released on vinyl 
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  • bazzerbazzer Posts: 3,108
    igotid88 said:
    20 years ago today

    Never realized it was released that day!
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,590
    mfc2006 said:
    igotid88 said:
    20 years ago today
    Such a great album. Wish it was released on vinyl 

    Wish it was too. Hopefully the new reissues of his Brad vinyl discovery, Stone will finally release this on vinyl.
  • PapPap Posts: 29,002
    + CD reissue please! :smile:
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,590
    Pap said:
    + CD reissue please! :smile:
    Yes please with bonus tracks. 
  • bazzerbazzer Posts: 3,108
    Pap said:
    + CD reissue please! :smile:
    Is the cd not available? Thought I saw it on Amazon?
  • PapPap Posts: 29,002
    bazzer said:
    Pap said:
    + CD reissue please! :smile:
    Is the cd not available? Thought I saw it on Amazon?
    I purchased one copy of Bayleaf many years ago (I don't remember from where), and that's definitely not the original packaging. :confused:
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,590
    Pap said:
    bazzer said:
    Pap said:
    + CD reissue please! :smile:
    Is the cd not available? Thought I saw it on Amazon?
    I purchased one copy of Bayleaf many years ago (I don't remember from where), and that's definitely not the original packaging. :confused:

    A bootleg?


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