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Is Dissident the weakest song from Vs?

Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
edited May 2013 in The Porch
I'm not saying its a bad song. Just that the studio version or the live versions don't do anything for me? I know it got a lot of air play back in the day, I just never really thought it was their best work. Am I the only one?
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  • Daron OshayDaron Oshay Middletown, NJ Posts: 2,565
    No

    Meaning I love it

    Hartford 10 probably my favorite version ever
  • YLed2YLed2 Posts: 5,534
    Not even close. Love me some Dissident and is always great when it finds its way into a set list.
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  • sparky_frysparky_fry Posts: 760
    Worst/best it's all personal opinion
  • Big Bank HankBig Bank Hank Seattle, WA Posts: 8,639
    Vs doesn't have any weak songs, I enjoy every song on the album, so out of respect for the greatness of the album I am not going to disrespect it by answering, same with No Code, other albums I would happily trash a song or two, but when the band puts out a great album all the way through, I don't feel it's fair, but go ahead if you feel there are weak songs on the album
  • evenflow82evenflow82 Posts: 3,892
    I've always thought it was Blood. The ending to that song is just pathetic.
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  • javis el errantejavis el errante Buenos Aires Posts: 6,144
    No, it isn't, to me the ones I like the least is Glorified G, pretty current with this gun control issue, and Leash, I could easily skip them...
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  • Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    I'm not saying its a bad song. It's just never clicked with me the way the rest of the album did.
  • ckravitzckravitz NJ Posts: 1,668
    I think there are probably plenty of folks that would say it's not their favorite, but given its popularity, my guess is that it would be a healthy minority that feel it's the weakest.
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,724
    I agree it's "weak". Maybe because I've heard it on the radio sooooo much, or maybe because it's placed on the album in the wrong slot. I do know that when the last chord is played that MY favorite song on the album is coming on...
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    there is no weak song in this album..
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  • Indifference152Indifference152 Posts: 305
    Blood is awful. Just awful.
  • javis el errantejavis el errante Buenos Aires Posts: 6,144
    it still is my fav from the album, I got the vinyl single thanks to theserialthrilla, I never get tired of that one, but I don' rank Vs at the top, but it's just a lad's opinion...
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  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,431
    Ya know I was planning on giving you a tongue lashing, but I could definitely see an argument for it being towards the bottom of the pile. It is an amazing tune no doubt, but just about every song on there is a monster.

    Put a gun to my head and I'd probably pick WMA or Rats. For those thinkin I may have something against such groove-laden tunes, not to worry. WMA feels a bit like one of their more experimental abstract pieces and for I've never thought Rats was all that great.

    I'd guess if there was a vote it would be Glorified G, but I love that tune. Very catchy and I love the hoedown feel to the rhythm guitar behind the solo. And I don't necessarily agree with the anti gun sentiment, but I think some of EV's best lyrics are overtly political, and I wish he'd do a bit more of that and less of "riding waves".
  • KC138045KC138045 Columbus, OH Posts: 2,716
    Indifference152 wrote:
    Blood is awful. Just awful.

    Awful? To each his own I guess. Blood is actually on my bucket list of songs I want to hear live. One of my favorites.
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    Indifference152 wrote:
    Blood is awful. Just awful.
    no its not

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN68M60363Y
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  • Indifference152Indifference152 Posts: 305
    Just a personal opinion. Does nothing for me. Screaming the word blood for 3min isent too appealing,
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    There is no weak on Vs. Best LP by any band, ever. End of story.
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    2-feign-reluctance wrote:
    There is no weak on Vs. Best LP by any band, ever. End of story.
    :clap:
  • -Emma--Emma- Posts: 2,864
    I think Glorified G is the weakest song.
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    2-feign-reluctance wrote:
    There is no weak on Vs. Best LP by any band, ever. End of story.

    Most of this post is true. Most.
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  • 63schoefflin63schoefflin Posts: 2,581
    KC138045 wrote:
    Indifference152 wrote:
    Blood is awful. Just awful.

    Awful? To each his own I guess. Blood is actually on my bucket list of songs I want to hear live. One of my favorites.

    Definitely all personal pref.....but I could die a happy man if I go to another 50 shows and never hear this again (Blood). I think it pisses me off because they used to have that funky little riff thrown in but never extended it. I think that could have made it a RVM type jam live.

    And Dissident is my ringtone....fantastic live song.
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  • Empty GlassEmpty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    63schoefflin wrote:
    KC138045 wrote:
    Indifference152 wrote:
    Blood is awful. Just awful.

    Awful? To each his own I guess. Blood is actually on my bucket list of songs I want to hear live. One of my favorites.

    Definitely all personal pref.....but I could die a happy man if I go to another 50 shows and never hear this again (Blood). I think it pisses me off because they used to have that funky little riff thrown in but never extended it. I think that could have made it a RVM type jam live.

    And Dissident is my ringtone....fantastic live song.

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    Dissident is great
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  • Big Bank HankBig Bank Hank Seattle, WA Posts: 8,639
    Pearl Jam - DISSIDENT (Live at Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Holland, 27-06-2012) [SBD]
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfY5nN7Hjgc
    I rest my case
  • jumbojetjumbojet Posts: 1,484
    Well, extending songs is not a PJ thing. It is bluesy rock bands thing, playing the same riff for 15 minutes. Rolling Stones, Lynrd Skynrd do that a lot. I am not saying it is bad, but it is not the essential of what PJ does. They do that with a few songs in a show only.
    63schoefflin wrote:

    Definitely all personal pref.....but I could die a happy man if I go to another 50 shows and never hear this again (Blood). I think it pisses me off because they used to have that funky little riff thrown in but never extended it. I think that could have made it a RVM type jam live.

    And Dissident is my ringtone....fantastic live song.
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    Big Bank Hank wrote:
    Pearl Jam - DISSIDENT (Live at Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Holland, 27-06-2012) [SBD]
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfY5nN7Hjgc
    I rest my case
    yep....awesome...
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    Absolutely.
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  • NHidingNHiding Posts: 1,905
    wow what a crazy thread! people hate Blood and could do without Leash? u b trippin!!

    Dissident was one of my favs back in the day when they only had 2 albums out. Still get a thrill when they play it.
  • iiseeiisee Charlotte, NC Posts: 485
    Definitely not. I love Dissident...Ed IS the Dissident! Blood? Never felt a lot of love for that one...meh." 8-)
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  • Dr. DelightDr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    Indifference152 wrote:
    Blood is awful. Just awful.
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  • pjsycopjsyco Wilmington, NC Posts: 646
    Yes. I have never been able to get into this song. I've tried and tried but no dice.
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