''dad band''

Marcus Maximus
Marcus Maximus Posts: 282
edited October 2013 in The Porch
I hope this is tongue and cheek although that is kinda the vibe of the new album, as a younger fan I prefer the 90s vibe and of course I'm not saying to regress in sound but I never thought they would turn into soft rock dad band. Still wouldn't miss a live show when it swings round they still got it live at least that is a cert.

http://www.nme.com/news/pearl-jam/73173 ... n=pearljam
Speaking as a child of the 90's
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  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,814
    we know allready you don't dig the new album that's fine , i can't wait to see this dad band next week here in BRKLYN & HARTFORD are you coming here for the shows :P
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  • Yes Way
    Yes Way Posts: 453
    I really think that they've matured and become more complex musically, and I'm happy with it (even though I'm a dad, so what do I know?). I think any "softness" is a product of the production of the album, and much like Backspacer the songs will have a ton more punch live. I can't wait.
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  • Marcus Maximus
    Marcus Maximus Posts: 282
    josevolution wrote:
    we know allready you don't dig the new album that's fine , i can't wait to see this dad band next week here in BRKLYN & HARTFORD are you coming here for the shows :P

    Dad rock is just a horrible concept for me. I'm not into the whole dad son rock concert bonding thing, I'm of the notion your parents should hate your music and you should hate your parents music. When the two start to collide it never turns out good. No man I'll wait untill them come over here. enjoy
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  • Whywhyzed
    Whywhyzed Posts: 270
    Yes Way wrote:
    I really think that they've matured and become more complex musically, and I'm happy with it (even though I'm a dad, so what do I know?). I think any "softness" is a product of the production of the album, and much like Backspacer the songs will have a ton more punch live. I can't wait.

    Agreed on all points, though I will say the album version of Lightning Bolt (the song) was much better than Wrigley... but hey that was a debut.
  • Stephen Flow
    Stephen Flow Posts: 3,327
    Pretty sure he meant they'd be a band consisting of dad's that play together on the weekends, etc.

    Or maybe PJ is Dad Rock now... I'm a dad and I like PJ.
  • Yes Way
    Yes Way Posts: 453
    Whywhyzed wrote:
    Yes Way wrote:
    I really think that they've matured and become more complex musically, and I'm happy with it (even though I'm a dad, so what do I know?). I think any "softness" is a product of the production of the album, and much like Backspacer the songs will have a ton more punch live. I can't wait.

    Agreed on all points, though I will say the album version of Lightning Bolt (the song) was much better than Wrigley... but hey that was a debut.

    Yeah, I think something was wrong there. Remember, Got Some wasn't very good on Conan, but that quickly became one of my concert favorites from that album. And the first time I saw Life Wasted I was underwhelmed, but then it crushed from then on out. Sometimes it takes them a few times to get it right.

    For what it's worth, I think that Why Go is better now than it's ever been. I like that they (mostly: see State of Love and Trust) seem to try to bring more intensity to the songs as time goes on.
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  • WhyGo91
    WhyGo91 Posts: 639
    Marcus Maximus wrote:
    josevolution wrote:
    we know allready you don't dig the new album that's fine , i can't wait to see this dad band next week here in BRKLYN & HARTFORD are you coming here for the shows :P

    Dad rock is just a horrible concept for me. I'm not into the whole dad son rock concert bonding thing, I'm of the notion your parents should hate your music and you should hate your parents music. When the two start to collide it never turns out good. No man I'll wait untill them come over here. enjoy

    Wow man, that's a warped point of view. My dad and I have such a strong relationship BECAUSE we bond so heavily over music. He's the one who got me into bands like PJ, Soundgarden, and Zeppelin. I in turn got him into bands like Cage the Elephant, BRMC, and The Strokes. I feel sorry for you if you ever have kids, or if you already have them. Damn...
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  • jvoorhees
    jvoorhees Langley, BC Posts: 199
    Im so looking forward to taking my son to a PJ concert in the near future... He'll be just barely a year old when PJ is in Vancouver/Seattle... so figure that's a tad to young... the little dude would have to wear some serious ear muffs to protect his ears :D
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  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,985
    im not a dad( at least not to my knowledge) and I like them



    a bunch
  • Marcus Maximus
    Marcus Maximus Posts: 282
    WhyGo91 wrote:
    Marcus Maximus wrote:
    josevolution wrote:
    we know allready you don't dig the new album that's fine , i can't wait to see this dad band next week here in BRKLYN & HARTFORD are you coming here for the shows :P

    Dad rock is just a horrible concept for me. I'm not into the whole dad son rock concert bonding thing, I'm of the notion your parents should hate your music and you should hate your parents music. When the two start to collide it never turns out good. No man I'll wait untill them come over here. enjoy

    Wow man, that's a warped point of view. My dad and I have such a strong relationship BECAUSE we bond so heavily over music. He's the one who got me into bands like PJ, Soundgarden, and Zeppelin. I in turn got him into bands like Cage the Elephant, BRMC, and The Strokes. I feel sorry for you if you ever have kids, or if you already have them. Damn...
    That's cool, not that I don't get on with my parents but I find it reassuring if I have a new band on they complain means at least it's contemporary and progressive
    I don't have kids, I don't want kids I'm not into them at all and I wouldn't want to be one of those people that thinks they have to bring kids into this world it's better for everyone if a person really wants to bring up a child. I know I don't.
    Speaking as a child of the 90's
  • toungblood
    toungblood Posts: 38
    As I a was a teen when 10 was released they've progressed as a band as I have. Now as a dad it's nice to be able to listen to something that 1) is suitable for young ears 2) isn't pop crap 3) you can chill out & have some beers over. On the flip side if I feel like I need some aggression I can put on some of the earlier stuff & drink like I'm young & pay for it the next day. I'll be playing that card tomorrow in Buffalo as this dad gets rocked by PJ.
  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    got some wasn't good on Conan? that's news to this dad.
  • Your Camaro's hood
    Your Camaro's hood Posts: 80
    I'm not really sure what "dad rock" means, but I know that if you don't want to listen to it, you might choose a different band to obsess over than the one that consists of a bunch of middle-aged dads. I know I wasn't listening to whatever David Crosby was putting out when I was 16...I was listening to Pearl Jam. Now I'm old, and a dad...and wow...I still relate to their music.
  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    We can debate on the quality for the rest of our lives, but there's no way in hell their music is more complex now than it was from Ten-S/T. LB is a step back in the right direction on that front, but I'm still hearing alot of pretty simple things musically.
  • bicyclejoe
    bicyclejoe USA Posts: 1,203
    Actually, my teenage daughters were calling Pearl Jam a dad band years ago. This new album leaves no doubt.
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  • Whywhyzed
    Whywhyzed Posts: 270
    DewieCox wrote:
    We can debate on the quality for the rest of our lives, but there's no way in hell their music is more complex now than it was from Ten-S/T. LB is a step back in the right direction on that front, but I'm still hearing alot of pretty simple things musically.

    Maybe, but I've found (this is IMO of course) that complexity has zero bearing on enjoyment. This coming from a huge lifelong Rush fan,and people are constantly telling me that I'll love all these other proggy bands (Dream Theatre, etc), but I find them completely unlistenable. I dont wanna think, I wanna feel
  • Marcus Maximus
    Marcus Maximus Posts: 282
    Your Camaro's hood wrote:
    I'm not really sure what "dad rock" means, but I know that if you don't want to listen to it, you might choose a different band to obsess over than the one that consists of a bunch of middle-aged dads. I know I wasn't listening to whatever David Crosby was putting out when I was 16...I was listening to Pearl Jam. Now I'm old, and a dad...and wow...I still relate to their music.

    I don't obsess over any band I don't think that's healthy it clouds your judgment. There are plenty of guys round the age of PJ making contemporary music.
    Speaking as a child of the 90's
  • THEBIBLEISTEN
    THEBIBLEISTEN Posts: 2,010
    The original Marcus kid is just a trouble maker. He has been bashing this record and pj all week. Dude, we get it. U love NIN. Your just an annoying trouble maker. Go to NIN website and post how great they are. You sound just like a punk who is just trying to piss people off. Plus I didn't know dad bands made songs like MYM. Go listen to Trent and his computer make music and get off this board unless you have something positive to say. I'm all for debates and different opinions but your just a trouble maker who is being annoying. Just my opinion.
  • pjradio
    pjradio Posts: 6,704
    edited October 2013
    this whole quote is taken waaaay out of context. Matt said it...the topic was what if you had to start as a band today...blah, blah,blah..."We'd probably be a Dad Band"
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  • ItIsAllAboutPJ
    ItIsAllAboutPJ S.B., CA Posts: 829
    edited October 2013
    They said "if they started a band NOW" that is a key part of the answer. :roll:

    "the band said that if they were to do anything different if they started the band now, they would just be a 'dad band'. Eddie Vedder jokingly added: "I can only practice once a week, after 8 o'clock, after the kids are in bed; maybe Thursdays after the carpool." "

    These guys were and never will be a "dad band".
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