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PJStatTrackerPJStatTracker Posts: 2,400
edited April 2014 in The Porch
We are all aware that No Code is a masterpiece. But which of these moments, in your opinion, pushes it over the edge?
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Poll: No Code's masterpiece moment 264 votes

the beautifully subdued opening message to God
4%
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"are we bound out of ob-ala-gation?"
6%
chainDriftin'AlongKillTakerCopperTomotterPJFanDadSalJam.lovethepj.TP80932BP159670Niallbrozfront spacerwasa1971marilornupur1586joanmarie 16 votes
the bridge in In My Tree
15%
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Jeff plays guitar
0%
shep 1 vote
"speakin' as a child of the 90s..." / Mikey's Habit solo
4%
Tysmarcheeprytocorduroy....Shackles31....loffy81EB218946eeriepadavekingoffoolsCD1083triesvanbenlw86 11 votes
"if I had known then what I know now"
10%
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60 seconds of Lukin
4%
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the end of Present Tense...holy shit!
45%
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Stone sings
2%
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"If he only knew now what he knew then"
4%
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  • shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,835
    the bridge in In My Tree
    Holy crap! I can't decide but must now go listen to this album. Good choices!
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  • PJStatTrackerPJStatTracker Posts: 2,400
    the bridge in In My Tree
    I recently had a really long bus trip and listened to all their albums start to finish - really listened - for the first time in years. No Code is still my favorite...unfortunately the poll limited me to 10 choices!
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  • shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,835
    the bridge in In My Tree
    After a short contemplation, I had to stick with what was my gut reaction. Love this song and that bridge is just genius. And the flow of in my tree to smile?? Love it! Not on your list, but I love how sometimes makes you feel all contemplative and hail, hail smacks you out of that!
    5/3/92 Omaha, NE
    6/19/95 Red Rocks
    9/11/98 MSG
    11/19/12 EV solo Tulsa
    7/19/13 Wrigley 10/19/13 Brooklyn 2 10/21/13 Philly 1 10/22/13 Philly 2 10/25/13 Hartford
    10/08/14 Tulsa 10/09/14 Lincoln
    9/26/15 NYC Global Citizen
    4/16/16 Greenville 4/28/16 Philly 1 4/29/16 Philly 2 5/1/16 MSG 1 5/2/16 MSG 2 8/7/16 Fenway 2 8/20/16 Wrigley 1
    4/7/17 RRHOF New York City
    9/2/18 Fenway 1 9/4/2018 Fenway 2
    9/18/21 Asbury Park
    2/4/22 EV Earthlings NYC 2/6/22 EV Earthlings Newark 9/11/22 MSG 9/14/22 Camden
    9/3/24 MSG 1 9/4/24 MSG 2 9/7/24 Philly 1 9/9/24 Philly 2
  • NamiNami Newfoundland Posts: 5,997
    the bridge in In My Tree
    why did i click on this thread so early in the morning... damnit
    Hamilton 9-13-05; Toronto 5-9-06, Toronto 8-21-09, Toronto 9-12-11, Hamilton 9-15-11....
  • PJStatTrackerPJStatTracker Posts: 2,400
    the bridge in In My Tree
    shetellsherself said:

    After a short contemplation, I had to stick with what was my gut reaction. Love this song and that bridge is just genius. And the flow of in my tree to smile?? Love it! Not on your list, but I love how sometimes makes you feel all contemplative and hail, hail smacks you out of that!

    The flow of that album is incredible. Every song is perfectly placed.

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  • TWHoltTWHolt Moncton, NB Posts: 407
    "And now he's home, and we're laughing, like we always did. My same old, my same old friend...." Just when you think everything is going to be alright...."He is off again." Amazing lyrics, amazing harmonies, amazing song, amazing album. I know, not an option.
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  • ikiTikiT USA Posts: 11,057
    I'm pretty sure it's the initial sonic blast of Hail, Hail coming out of Sometimes. I cant tell you how many times I had that turned up just a little too loud.
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,583
    the end of Present Tense...holy shit!
    Great well thought out poll!

    Had to pick the end of Present Tense- gets me every time.
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  • PJStatTrackerPJStatTracker Posts: 2,400
    the bridge in In My Tree
    TWHolt said:

    "And now he's home, and we're laughing, like we always did. My same old, my same old friend...." Just when you think everything is going to be alright...."He is off again." Amazing lyrics, amazing harmonies, amazing song, amazing album. I know, not an option.

    Can't argue with you. Off He Goes anchors that album in so many ways.

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  • callencallen Posts: 6,388
    the end of Present Tense...holy shit!
    Enjoyed this nugget again few days ago. Just reminded me again why I love this band.
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  • leekstokieleekstokie Stoke-on-Trent - UK Posts: 905
    the bridge in In My Tree
    Great poll. Favorite album of all time.
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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    I just adore this entire album, start to finish - even Mankind :D

    It tells a story, at least to me, of searching within and without - goes from soft questioning to defiance and anger to longing to new/continuing love to defeat to...it goes.

    And then in the end with Around the Bend, such a sweet gentle caress goodnight.

    A beautiful fabric, with every stitched note perfectly in place.
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 30,602
    Stone sings
    I had to go with Stone on this one ..
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • wasa1971wasa1971 Calgary, Canada Posts: 2,144
    "are we bound out of ob-ala-gation?"
    This is in my top 10 of all time for sure. The song has the ability to completely change my mood. The aggressiveness of how is starts, and the lyrics "I could only be as good as you let me" are what make this my choice.
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,168
    the bridge in In My Tree
    Definitely a contender for my favorite album, and In My Tree is my fave song on the album.... I'm going to listen to No Code right now! :)
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • rummyrummy British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,458
    the bridge in In My Tree
    PJ_Soul said:

    Definitely a contender for my favorite album, and In My Tree is my fave song on the album.... I'm going to listen to No Code right now! :)

    I'm going to listen to a live version of No Code (i.e., concerts performances of each song from various bootlegs) right now!

  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,168
    the bridge in In My Tree
    rummy said:

    PJ_Soul said:

    Definitely a contender for my favorite album, and In My Tree is my fave song on the album.... I'm going to listen to No Code right now! :)

    I'm going to listen to a live version of No Code (i.e., concerts performances of each song from various bootlegs) right now!

    That's a fine idea..... Is there a live "I'm Open" and "Mankind"?
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • AndySlashAndySlash Posts: 3,263
    i'd pick who you are.
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,779
    edited April 2014
    the end of Present Tense...holy shit!
    PJ_Soul said:

    rummy said:

    PJ_Soul said:

    Definitely a contender for my favorite album, and In My Tree is my fave song on the album.... I'm going to listen to No Code right now! :)

    I'm going to listen to a live version of No Code (i.e., concerts performances of each song from various bootlegs) right now!

    That's a fine idea..... Is there a live "I'm Open" and "Mankind"?
    I m open Hartford 06. Mankind Randall's night two
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • oysterjaroysterjar NH Posts: 1,235
    the end of Present Tense...holy shit!
    Any answer is correct on this quiz.
    Wind this thing up.

  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,616
    60 seconds of Lukin
    I heard Lukin live before it came out on Monkey Wrench radio in Seattle and I was so blown away I couldn't wait to here it on the album. I listened to that song first for a few times then the rest of the record.

    Songs 2-9...

    Hail hail-who u are-in my tree-smile(love the guitar at the end!)-off he goes-habit-red mosquito-lukin.

    That's one hell of a run and would be one hell of a setlist.

    Cool poll OP! Thanks

  • buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    edited April 2014
    the end of Present Tense...holy shit!
    This should say, "No Code, is Pearl Jam's masterpiece moment."
  • PJStatTrackerPJStatTracker Posts: 2,400
    the bridge in In My Tree
    the end of Present Tense is killin' it!
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  • evsgjammevsgjamm Posts: 2,108
    "if I had known then what I know now"
    Dude - what a fucking epic thread. God dammit that's some might fine thinking right there. Holy SHEET
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  • my_wavemy_wave clearwater, FL Posts: 350
    edited April 2014
    almost impossible to pick just one of those options, however if you edited it and added just one more which seems to be missing, i think i would definitely have to go with... JACK IRONS
    st. pete '94
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    brooklyn '13
    austin '14
    austin '14
    tampa '16

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  • The Waiting Trophy ManThe Waiting Trophy Man Niagara region, Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,158
    edited April 2014
    The opening verse in Off He Goes. That's when you realize you're halfway through the album and there's been no filler so far and you're just now listening to the most stunning song.
    Post edited by The Waiting Trophy Man on
    Another habit says it's in love with you
    Another habit says its long overdue
    Another habit like an unwanted friend
    I'm so happy with my righteous self
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,168
    the bridge in In My Tree
    mcgruff10 said:

    PJ_Soul said:

    rummy said:

    PJ_Soul said:

    Definitely a contender for my favorite album, and In My Tree is my fave song on the album.... I'm going to listen to No Code right now! :)

    I'm going to listen to a live version of No Code (i.e., concerts performances of each song from various bootlegs) right now!

    That's a fine idea..... Is there a live "I'm Open" and "Mankind"?
    I m open Hartford 06. Mankind Randall's night two
    Cool, thanks! :) ... Now, is there a boot for those? Or are those still in the running for vault releases?
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    the end of Present Tense...holy shit!
    Very tough to pick just one. I want to pick all of them. One of the choices should have been "its fuckin no code, period"
  • aurynsdadaurynsdad Posts: 863
    the end of Present Tense...holy shit!
    I voted for the end of Present Tense, but Eddie's count at the beginning of Off He Goes is a pretty magical shift.
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  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,843
    I didn't vote because in my opinion the defining moment of this mast work is: "Pretty cookie heart squares all around, yeah!" :-)
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