Pearl Jam vs. Foo Fighters

PJfanwillneverleave1

jp307677 said:

There's no "Yields" or "No Codes" in the FF catalog 

Of course there isn't.
They are not Pearl Jam.

Smellyman

FF talented pop rock band.  Nothing more to me

Spartanacus

pistol3 said:

JV130312 said:

Dave Grigl may be one of the greatest musicians of all time and I like the FF a lot but PJ is tops for me.

Never heard of Dave Grigl.  Dave Grohl seems like an alright dude, but most of their music is just average AF to me.  Like Everlong though.  Him being in Nirvana definitely helps their prestige.

LMFAO...I haven't chuckled so hard all day...it's been a tough one.  RIP Chris.

BALLBOY

Foo Fighters first 3 albums were great but when One x One came out I could not get into it & that is where they lost me. It was all to try hard rock & seemed very forced up on you. Also I don't get the additional people coming into the band especially a keyboard player, I am not that keen on Boom being in PJ especially playing on Alive Porch & whatever the older stuff he is playing on. FF are the media darlings type of band cause that is how they want to be perceived especially in the UK where the Nirvana aspect is always thrown in & where PJ were always derided for being not as cool. They can sell out multiple shows at Wembley Stadium where PJ would be lucky to sdll out one. PJ have a mystique that would be ruined if they ended up being an obvious band like the FF.

Thirty Bills Unpaid

PJ fans are coming across as slightly elitist when they knock the Foos for having commercial appeal and Foo fans for liking them.

I do do recognize that the Foos have a distinct sound, but I would not necessarily suggest they are shallow and only appeal to the unrefined ear. It is quite possible that the Foos have a large listening base because they are really good.

PJ is my favourite band, but they've got more than their fair share of doozies. Liking Ole does not place someone above someone else that likes Everlong.

ponytd

Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

PJ fans are coming across as slightly elitist when they knock the Foos for having commercial appeal and Foo fans for liking them.

I do do recognize that the Foos have a distinct sound, but I would not necessarily suggest they are shallow and only appeal to the unrefined ear. It is quite possible that the Foos have a large listening base because they are really good.

PJ is my favourite band, but they've got more than their fair share of doozies. Liking Ole does not place someone above someone else that likes Everlong.

Good points. Every one has their own tastes. Pearl Jam will always be my favorite band, but I really like the Foo's too.

And I know one of the best things about PJ is that they change up the setlist every night, but they are definitely in the minority there. I've seen Metallica, Foo's, AC/DC and many others multiple times on a tour and the setlst was pretty much the same give or take 3-5 songs.I honestly think they have spoiled us with their adaptability. And that's not a bad thing at all. I feel we're extremely lucky to be fans of such a great and evolving band. I know I've turned down seeing shows of a band a 2nd or 3rd time just because I feel like I've already seen that show before. But with PJ, every night is kinda like seeing them for the first time again. What will they play? How many songs? They have us waiting on the edge of our seats to see what will come next

Thirty Bills Unpaid

ponytd said:

Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

PJ fans are coming across as slightly elitist when they knock the Foos for having commercial appeal and Foo fans for liking them.

I do do recognize that the Foos have a distinct sound, but I would not necessarily suggest they are shallow and only appeal to the unrefined ear. It is quite possible that the Foos have a large listening base because they are really good.

PJ is my favourite band, but they've got more than their fair share of doozies. Liking Ole does not place someone above someone else that likes Everlong.

Good points. Every one has their own tastes. Pearl Jam will always be my favorite band, but I really like the Foo's too.

And I know one of the best things about PJ is that they change up the setlist every night, but they are definitely in the minority there. I've seen Metallica, Foo's, AC/DC and many others multiple times on a tour and the setlst was pretty much the same give or take 3-5 songs.I honestly think they have spoiled us with their adaptability. And that's not a bad thing at all. I feel we're extremely lucky to be fans of such a great and evolving band. I know I've turned down seeing shows of a band a 2nd or 3rd time just because I feel like I've already seen that show before. But with PJ, every night is kinda like seeing them for the first time again. What will they play? How many songs? They have us waiting on the edge of our seats to see what will come next

PJ is very unique this way. DMB is very similar in this regard.

I love both these bands for the very reason you detail. Well... I love them for their awesome music too, but when you couple their adaptability (to use your term) with their catalogue... you get a gold medalist.

JM84420

FF is to Nirvana like Frasier was to Cheers. For something close to a pj live experience Bruce is your best bet