The only folks who care if pj is political or not (of course they are, relax, we all know and don’t care) are those who can’t get through a day without reading up on the day’s politics.
I’m for it. Like the opening drum beat and groovy tempo - not too fast, percussion choices overall enjoyable. Jeff’s bass in the chorus is another highlight for me.
This song is terrible. I'm surprised to see I'm the only one who's posted so far that thinks so, but hey, that's cool that you guys like it. Wish I could share your enthusiasm.
it's not very good, it's just a song. if that's 4 years in the making?
Well it's a promo single for fan club only. So enjoy it for what it is.
Unless you're one of the ones who's gonna be butt hurt by the lyrical content. And in that case, that's kind of what it's about
Many moons ago, I remember staying up into the early hours waiting for the Radio 1 Rock Show to play Pearl Jam's new song. Naturally they left it until the last song of the show, when they finally played Nothing As It Seems, I remember being bitterly disappointed. It took me a long while before I finally appreciated that song, I was hoping for another Given To Fly, and obviously it didn't tick that box. I don't know if it's just being older, but I find myself just taking things for what they are these days. This might not be a huge soaring anthem, but for me, they sound energised and inspired, and that is more than I could ever hope for from a band who have been going this long.
This song is terrible. I'm surprised to see I'm the only one who's posted so far that thinks so, but hey, that's cool that you guys like it. Wish I could share your enthusiasm.
I wouldn't go as far as saying it's terrible. I'm not loving it like it others though. To me it's just okay. It may grow on me. I think a lot of people were so desperate for new music. I'm glad it's only the annual single. I'm wondering if this has been put out there because there was a lot of backlash over the delay in the 2016 single. Still not got that 2016 vinyl yet btw.
Yeah, I also wouldn't go as far as terrible, but I'm definitely not loving it... or liking it too much. I dunno, there just isn't any finnese to it, the beat sounds kind of clumsy to me, the tempo is a bit draggy, and Eddie's voice sounds strained IMO. I have no clue where the comments about him sounding like Chris Cornell are coming from - that is throwing me for a loop, lol. ... But It's not the worst they've done in the past 10 years.... I suppose it is possible that I might end up liking it somewhat more than I do after 2 listens, I dunno. But I am hoping this isn't also going to be on the next album. If this is just an annual single, then that's cool. Sorry folks, I know lots of you hate it when people don't love new music, lol.
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With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
I feel very fortunate to simply check my email to discover a new PJ song is waiting for me. Some how they kept the shhhhhhhh, and surprised us. I love Pearl Jam...a lot. I'm real happy right now
Be different & make a difference. Decency & kindness @ a grassroots level works.
"I'll tell you what: If all I had was Pearl Jam, and I didn't have another band in the world, I would not be worried. Because in there is the essence of making great music. You don't have to use it all at once, but it's there." - Neil Young
This song is terrible. I'm surprised to see I'm the only one who's posted so far that thinks so, but hey, that's cool that you guys like it. Wish I could share your enthusiasm.
I wouldn't go as far as saying it's terrible. I'm not loving it like it others though. To me it's just okay. It may grow on me. I think a lot of people were so desperate for new music. I'm glad it's only the annual single. I'm wondering if this has been put out there because there was a lot of backlash over the delay in the 2016 single. Still not got that 2016 vinyl yet btw.
Yeah, I also wouldn't go as far as terrible, but I'm definitely not loving it... or liking it too much. I dunno, there just isn't any finnese to it, the beat sounds kind of clumsy to me, the tempo is a bit draggy, and Eddie's voice sounds strained IMO. I have no clue where the comments about him sounding like Chris Cornell are coming from - that is throwing me for a loop, lol. ... But It's not the worst they've done in the past 10 years.... I suppose it is possible that I might end up liking it somewhat more than I do after 2 listens, I dunno. But I am hoping this isn't also going to be on the next album. If this is just an annual single, then that's cool. Sorry folks, I know lots of you hate it when people don't love new music, lol.
sounded exactly like cornell in the first verse to me before i even read anyone else say that.
This song is terrible. I'm surprised to see I'm the only one who's posted so far that thinks so, but hey, that's cool that you guys like it. Wish I could share your enthusiasm.
I wouldn't go as far as saying it's terrible. I'm not loving it like it others though. To me it's just okay. It may grow on me. I think a lot of people were so desperate for new music. I'm glad it's only the annual single. I'm wondering if this has been put out there because there was a lot of backlash over the delay in the 2016 single. Still not got that 2016 vinyl yet btw.
Yeah, I also wouldn't go as far as terrible, but I'm definitely not loving it... or liking it too much. I dunno, there just isn't any finnese to it, the beat sounds kind of clumsy to me, the tempo is a bit draggy, and Eddie's voice sounds strained IMO. I have no clue where the comments about him sounding like Chris Cornell are coming from - that is throwing me for a loop, lol. ... But It's not the worst they've done in the past 10 years.... I suppose it is possible that I might end up liking it somewhat more than I do after 2 listens, I dunno. But I am hoping this isn't also going to be on the next album. If this is just an annual single, then that's cool. Sorry folks, I know lots of you hate it when people don't love new music, lol.
sounded exactly like cornell in the first verse to me before i even read anyone else say that.
Really, eh? I am not hearing it at all.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
it's simple. it's straightforward in message and melody/construction. i dig it.
and stuck in yo0ur head
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
This song is terrible. I'm surprised to see I'm the only one who's posted so far that thinks so, but hey, that's cool that you guys like it. Wish I could share your enthusiasm.
I wouldn't go as far as saying it's terrible. I'm not loving it like it others though. To me it's just okay. It may grow on me. I think a lot of people were so desperate for new music. I'm glad it's only the annual single. I'm wondering if this has been put out there because there was a lot of backlash over the delay in the 2016 single. Still not got that 2016 vinyl yet btw.
Yeah, I also wouldn't go as far as terrible, but I'm definitely not loving it... or liking it too much. I dunno, there just isn't any finnese to it, the beat sounds kind of clumsy to me, the tempo is a bit draggy, and Eddie's voice sounds strained IMO. I have no clue where the comments about him sounding like Chris Cornell are coming from - that is throwing me for a loop, lol. ... But It's not the worst they've done in the past 10 years.... I suppose it is possible that I might end up liking it somewhat more than I do after 2 listens, I dunno. But I am hoping this isn't also going to be on the next album. If this is just an annual single, then that's cool. Sorry folks, I know lots of you hate it when people don't love new music, lol.
sounded exactly like cornell in the first verse to me before i even read anyone else say that.
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"Memory is the only paradise from which we cannot be driven." - Jean P. Richter
Phoenix 2013, LA 1 2013, Ft. Lauderdale 2016, Miami 2016, Philly 1 2016, MSG 1 2016, MSG 2 2016, Fenway 2 2016.
It's better than most songs on Lightning Bolt. Definitely channelling some Soundgarden here. What I like most is the production - it sounds raw as balls, which is great - last 2 albums have been too slick.
It's not their best song obviously but it's promising for some interesting things on the next album.
And now you want me to breathe And be so grateful Ahhhhh, for the air that I need (haha) Don’t make me pitiful
And in the morning light We’re just the same you and me On the ghosts of officials Our propensity to breath
The higher The farther The faster you fly You may be rich, but you can’t deny me Got nothing, got nothing but the will to survive You can’t control, and you can’t deny me
Your eyes are sick You’re sick and evite You can’t deny me
You try to talk down to me My mind it ain’t so simple Where’s your vocabulary Your ignorance is sinful
You plant the liar’s seeds, Watch as your ruse take hold The country you are now poisoning Condition critical!
The higher The farther The faster you fly I know it’s true, and you can’t deny me Got nothing, got nothing, you got nothing to hide Let the bullshit walk(little bullshit whore) and you can’t deny me
The higher The farther The faster you fly His soul’s so sick, and you can’t deny me!
You can’t deny me You can’t deny me You don’t defy me You can’t deny me
The higher The farther The faster you fly You know you’re sick, and you can’t deny me!
Got nothing, just nothing, got something to hide We see right thru you And you can’t deny me!
Darkness, darkness, darkness alike You can’t deny me
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
I think it was a good idea to make this a 10C single. Decent enjoyable song and it's always fun to be surprised with some new PJ!!
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EV: 2018: CURE Benefit Show (Chicago - Navy Pier) 10/15
This song is terrible. I'm surprised to see I'm the only one who's posted so far that thinks so, but hey, that's cool that you guys like it. Wish I could share your enthusiasm.
I wouldn't go as far as saying it's terrible. I'm not loving it like it others though. To me it's just okay. It may grow on me. I think a lot of people were so desperate for new music. I'm glad it's only the annual single. I'm wondering if this has been put out there because there was a lot of backlash over the delay in the 2016 single. Still not got that 2016 vinyl yet btw.
Yeah, I also wouldn't go as far as terrible, but I'm definitely not loving it... or liking it too much. I dunno, there just isn't any finnese to it, the beat sounds kind of clumsy to me, the tempo is a bit draggy, and Eddie's voice sounds strained IMO. I have no clue where the comments about him sounding like Chris Cornell are coming from - that is throwing me for a loop, lol. ... But It's not the worst they've done in the past 10 years.... I suppose it is possible that I might end up liking it somewhat more than I do after 2 listens, I dunno. But I am hoping this isn't also going to be on the next album. If this is just an annual single, then that's cool. Sorry folks, I know lots of you hate it when people don't love new music, lol.
sounded exactly like cornell in the first verse to me before i even read anyone else say that.
Really, eh? I am not hearing it at all.
Listen to the opening of Been Away Too Long, it's pretty similar, not the same, but definitely similar.
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we are with a so so song
Great treat for the annual single!!
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... But It's not the worst they've done in the past 10 years.... I suppose it is possible that I might end up liking it somewhat more than I do after 2 listens, I dunno. But I am hoping this isn't also going to be on the next album. If this is just an annual single, then that's cool.
Sorry folks, I know lots of you hate it when people don't love new music, lol.
It kinda swings in that one part, "the higher, the farther" or whatever. A raw gibson guitar early 70's sound.
That's pretty cool.
I will put it on my devices asap.
Some songs take time to age properly. Give it a few more listens.
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"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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Here to die.
Scared alive.
"Memory is the only paradise from which we cannot be driven." - Jean P. Richter
Phoenix 2013, LA 1 2013, Ft. Lauderdale 2016, Miami 2016, Philly 1 2016, MSG 1 2016, MSG 2 2016, Fenway 2 2016.
2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
Cmon this isnt the first single from the album.
It's not their best song obviously but it's promising for some interesting things on the next album.
Can’t Deny Me - Pearl Jam
And now you want me to breathe
And be so grateful
Ahhhhh, for the air that I need
(haha) Don’t make me pitiful
And in the morning light
We’re just the same you and me
On the ghosts of officials
Our propensity to breath
The higher
The farther
The faster you fly
You may be rich, but you can’t deny me
Got nothing, got nothing but the will to survive
You can’t control, and you can’t deny me
Your eyes are sick
You’re sick and evite
You can’t deny me
You try to talk down to me
My mind it ain’t so simple
Where’s your vocabulary
Your ignorance is sinful
You plant the liar’s seeds,
Watch as your ruse take hold
The country you are now poisoning
Condition critical!
The higher
The farther
The faster you fly
I know it’s true, and you can’t deny me
Got nothing, got nothing, you got nothing to hide
Let the bullshit walk(little bullshit whore)
and you can’t deny me
The higher
The farther
The faster you fly
His soul’s so sick, and you can’t deny me!
You can’t deny me
You can’t deny me
You don’t defy me
You can’t deny me
The higher
The farther
The faster you fly
You know you’re sick, and you can’t deny me!
Got nothing, just nothing, got something to hide
We see right thru you
And you can’t deny me!
Darkness, darkness, darkness alike
You can’t deny me
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
I think it was a good idea to make this a 10C single. Decent enjoyable song and it's always fun to be surprised with some new PJ!!
Ten Club "Ambassador" (recap-writer) - DEEP.pearljam.com
2018: Chicago 2 (Wrigley Field) 8/20 | 20(20)22: St Louis 9/18 | 2023: Chicago 2 (United Center) 9/7, Indianapolis (Deer Creek) 9/10
EV:
2018: CURE Benefit Show (Chicago - Navy Pier) 10/15
RIP: Andy, Kurt, Chris