Is Sirens the most polarizing PJ song ever?!

somebodyelsessky2020

Embarrassing how?[/quote]


Have you seen the comparisons and heard the song?


I think Pink Floyd was one of the only good bands I've seen mentioned and that was a s-t-r-e-t-c-h[/quote]

Life tends to work out better when you don't care what other people think.[/quote]


I made the majority of comparisons myself. Pink Floyd was not among them.

I know a terrible song when I hear one, the same way I know if something I eat tastes bad.

There's GAZILLIONS of terrible songs people love. It's not the end of the world.

If it's your kind of song...by all means please enjoy it.

pjtradeking

somebodyelsessky2020 wrote:

pjtradeking wrote:

somebodyelsessky2020 wrote:

I'd be surprised if this ever became a big radio hit and they already have one right now with MYM I think it's currently number 2 and there's nothing at all wrong with that song.

I don't think anyone has any problems with PJ being radio superstars and having every song on the radio. This one is just a little embarrassing IMHO.

Embarrassing how?

Have you seen the comparisons and heard the song?


I think Pink Floyd was one of the only good bands I've seen mentioned and that was a s-t-r-e-t-c-h

I have heard the song, and love it, so that doesnt apply here for me, obviously it does you... :-)

That said, I have heard the comparisons....Nickelback, Warrant, Damn Yankees or what have you. Fact remains that all those bands and their songs/records were popular with the masses and we, the closed minded, elitist effs that we are, cant fathom that "our" band be grouped into that circle with them, let alone be compared to or have successes like them. I guess I have never bought into that whole line of thinking. While Nickleback may not be my complete cup of tea(I do like some of there songs ), they were successful in what they did somehow and I have no problem with that , or the comparisons made to other bands I dont care for. I hope Sirens becomes the biggest hit they have ever had and that people "say holy shit, they are still around?" and jump feet first onto the Pearl Jam bandwagon and we(some folks) will welcome them with open arms and read there posts and laugh and criticize and make fun or and get mad and yell and scream and become the entitled group that we think we are and have reserved the right to be..... I am not discounting your feelings for the song or direction you feel the band are headed and am not trying to sway you in any way, just calling it like I see it from the view a top MY soapbox! ;-)

slightofjeff

somebodyelsessky2020 wrote:

I know a terrible song when I hear one, the same way I know if something I eat tastes bad.

I like Thai food. My wife doesn't.
My friend likes sushi. I think it's disgusting.
Some people think lobster is the greatest food ever invented. I think it's too fishy tasting.
My brother gets his pizza from Pizza Hut. I prefer Papa John's.

See how that works? Same with art and music. There is no right or wrong answer, so stop trying to argue that there is.

Vitalogensia

Regardless of people's feelings about this particular song, I think the fact it has created so much passionate reaction is a good thing, for us and for the band. The countdown clock, the tour announcement, Mind Your Manners, the artwork, now Sirens...these guys have given us an interesting couple of months (or whatever it's been) of debate. I'm even more excited than I was about the album and tour now, as I'm sure we're in for a good time.

Given2Fly-Fish

slightofjeff wrote:

somebodyelsessky2020 wrote:

I know a terrible song when I hear one, the same way I know if something I eat tastes bad.

I like Thai food. My wife doesn't.
My friend likes sushi. I think it's disgusting.
Some people think lobster is the greatest food ever invented. I think it's too fishy tasting.
My brother gets his pizza from Pizza Hut. I prefer Papa John's.

See how that works? Same with art and music. There is no right or wrong answer, so stop trying to argue that there is.

I go through phases with Sushi and Lobster. Local shops with thin crust anytime over the big chains. Oh yeah, I used to hate veggies when I was a kid and know I love them. Shit, what were we talking about again???

somebodyelsessky2020

slightofjeff wrote:

somebodyelsessky2020 wrote:

I know a terrible song when I hear one, the same way I know if something I eat tastes bad.

I like Thai food. My wife doesn't.
My friend likes sushi. I think it's disgusting.
Some people think lobster is the greatest food ever invented. I think it's too fishy tasting.
My brother gets his pizza from Pizza Hut. I prefer Papa John's.

See how that works? Same with art and music. There is no right or wrong answer, so stop trying to argue that there is.

Yes exactly...now you get it.

You like the song I don't.

You are the lucky one...as you have a new good song to listen to and I am the unlucky one because I don't have a new good song to listen to.

It's unfortunate for those of us that don't like it...

slightofjeff

somebodyelsessky2020 wrote:

Yes exactly...now you get it.

You like the song I don't.

You are the lucky one...as you have a new good song to listen to and I am the unlucky one because I don't have a new good song to listen to.

It's unfortunate for those of us that don't like it...

It really is too bad. My condolences. Wish everyone could experience these same goosebumps. I mean that sincerely.

EarlWelsh

slightofjeff wrote:

somebodyelsessky2020 wrote:

Yes exactly...now you get it.

You like the song I don't.

You are the lucky one...as you have a new good song to listen to and I am the unlucky one because I don't have a new good song to listen to.

It's unfortunate for those of us that don't like it...

It really is too bad. My condolences. Wish everyone could experience these same goosebumps. I mean that sincerely.

Are you reading some R.L. Stine?

mydogmookieblaylock

Polarizing is a good word.

then i typed up a bunch of other shit and erased it all.

Polarizing. It is a really good word.

Given2Fly-Fish

mydogmookieblaylock wrote:

Polarizing is a good word.

then i typed up a bunch of other shit and erased it all.

Polarizing. It is a really good word.

I would vote for Bushleaguer as the most polarizing PJ song ever over a brand new song that hasn't been spun nearly enough yet...

mydogmookieblaylock

Given2Fly-Fish wrote:

mydogmookieblaylock wrote:

Polarizing is a good word.

then i typed up a bunch of other shit and erased it all.

Polarizing. It is a really good word.

I would vote for Bushleaguer as the most polarizing PJ song ever over a brand new song that hasn't been spun nearly enough yet...

I just like the word. not sure where it fits best.
Michael Jackson was polarizing.

Kimmiebyrom

EarlWelsh wrote:

slightofjeff wrote:

somebodyelsessky2020 wrote:

Yes exactly...now you get it.

You like the song I don't.

You are the lucky one...as you have a new good song to listen to and I am the unlucky one because I don't have a new good song to listen to.

It's unfortunate for those of us that don't like it...

It really is too bad. My condolences. Wish everyone could experience these same goosebumps. I mean that sincerely.

Are you reading some R.L. Stine?

I see what you did there.

PJForceofNature

slightofjeff wrote:

somebodyelsessky2020 wrote:

Yes exactly...now you get it.

You like the song I don't.

You are the lucky one...as you have a new good song to listen to and I am the unlucky one because I don't have a new good song to listen to.

It's unfortunate for those of us that don't like it...

It really is too bad. My condolences. Wish everyone could experience these same goosebumps. I mean that sincerely.

I know exactly what you mean. I, too, wish everyone could experience the joy I feel when I listen to Sirens-even makes my heart beat a little faster. However, as was already stated, everyone has their own taste when it comes to music. It seems with Sirens, you either love it or hate it. I happen to love it!

PJ_Soul

SVRDhand13 wrote:

Very few people have said- that songs okay. Its either I love it or I hate it

That is true. I am one of the few. I neither love it nor hate it. It just makes me feel kind of awkward and like I don't know where I stand. I do not at all understand why others loving or hating it give a shit if someone else loves it or hates it though (aside from being happy for those who are bananas for the song). And I have seen mud slinging from both sides, not just from those who hate it. Those who love it are having a very difficult time respecting the opinions of those who hate it or have not good things to say about it, as though loving this song is a requirement for loving or.understanding the band itself. That's annoying.

PJ_Soul

Given2Fly-Fish wrote:

mydogmookieblaylock wrote:

Polarizing is a good word.

then i typed up a bunch of other shit and erased it all.

Polarizing. It is a really good word.

I would vote for Bushleaguer as the most polarizing PJ song ever over a brand new song that hasn't been spun nearly enough yet...

I wish I'd been around for that!! It must have been mayhem.
(I really like Bu$hleaguer, and love Riot Act as a whole. One of my top albums)

Given2Fly-Fish

PJ_Soul wrote:

Given2Fly-Fish wrote:

mydogmookieblaylock wrote:

Polarizing is a good word.

then i typed up a bunch of other shit and erased it all.

Polarizing. It is a really good word.

I would vote for Bushleaguer as the most polarizing PJ song ever over a brand new song that hasn't been spun nearly enough yet...

I wish I'd been around for that!! It must have been mayhem.
(I really like Bu$hleaguer, and love Riot Act as a whole. One of my top albums)

Only saw it once and there was this huge dude giving Eddie both barrels from the crowd. I think there are some good YouTube videos out there on some of the performances. Definate Mayhem AND Polarizing...

Big Bank Hank

not by a long shot Just Breathe which some refer to as Just Go Away

Given2Fly-Fish

I would vote for Bushleaguer as the most polarizing PJ song ever over a brand new song that hasn't been spun nearly enough yet...[/quote]
I wish I'd been around for that!! It must have been mayhem.
(I really like Bu$hleaguer, and love Riot Act as a whole. One of my top albums)[/quote]

Only saw it once and there was this huge dude giving Eddie both barrels from the crowd. I think there are some good YouTube videos out there on some of the performances. Definate Mayhem AND Polarizing...[/quote]

Here is Exhibit A (and case closed):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtdheeJsdEg

fortyshades

I guess we forgot how polarized we got when No Code came out... And look now, a few years later. This whole Sirens things will blow over. Like I stated: it has to do with expectations and nothing else. The hype didn't help. Maybe they should have dropped this song on us silently *without* the Black comparisons.

That said: we only get polarized if we let ourselves get polarized...

EarlWelsh

fortyshades wrote:

I guess we forgot how polarized we got when No Code came out... And look now, a few years later. This whole Sirens things will blow over. Like I stated: it has to do with expectations and nothing else. The hype didn't help. Maybe they should have dropped this song on us silently *without* the Black comparisons.

That said: we only get polarized if we let ourselves get polarized...

I didn't but into the hype do I wasn't expecting a new Black. I just think its mediocre, lyrics aside. Glad so many are finding things to love about it and all the different ways it's relating to people's lives.