I can’t imagine the entire lp will be in this vein. But good for PJ for stretching themselves. Not my cup of tea but as long as it keeps them interested it’s ok by me.
Vocals approach Lydon’s PIL vocals. First thing I thought was Talking Heads.
When can’t deny me came out, I listened to it 3-4 times. Never went back to it.
Clairvoyants is now on my 20th listen.
Really digging it. Cheers to Pearl Jam for putting out a song that’s fresh and exciting. Wasn’t expecting to be this pleasantly surprised. I’ve been fan since ‘92
Also played six times at alternative radiostation KINK in the netherlands. If you're a PJ fan and want to hear the new tune as often as possible, that's definitely the radio station for you.
I like this a lot... A lot. It's a hint toward what six or more years of growth can allow for ... while giving a nod toward past and future sounds and experiments. It's Sleight of Hand sped up on the record player with an incredible drum track and funky little riff. Remember You Are off of Riot Act...? Calls to my mind.
A friend mentioned The Police and I'm thinking of Synchronicity II though earlier albums are probably a closer comp.
Is it a departure from the early albums? Yes. Does it sound like the last two? Not really. Is it indicative of the entire album? History says not likely.
And this lyric... this lyric just hits a spot right now in the world we've got at in this year of our creator 2020...
I know the girls wanna dance
Clairvoyants in a trance
I know the boys wanna grow
Their dicks and fix and file things
I'm excited for what is to come.
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So held by these thoughts They refuse to slip away Hangman in dreamland About to call your name Much to be done Much to be
07/26/98, 10/08/00, 06/21/03, 09/09/05, 05/16/06, 05/17/06 – (WOW), 05/19/06 – (DOUBLE WOW), 05/20/06, 08/05/07, 06/17/08, 05/07/10, 11/23/13, 11/24/13, 10/20/14 – (THE MOST MAGICAL THING EVER), 11/14/16 – (Temple of the Dog), 05/09/22. Coming Soon: 08/29/24 and 08/31/24.
I like it. And I think it has the legs to be a real radio hit with the not traditional PJ fan Millenials and ladies (I am forcing my wife to listen to it before she gets to go to a show with me). Lukin it is not...but that's okay. I'm sure we'll get some bangers on the album.
19 Pearl Jam shows and still searching for Deep! 1998 (2) - East Lansing & Auburn Hills; 2000 (2) - Tampa & Noblesville; 2003 (2) - Lexington & Noblesville; 2006 (1) - Cincinnati; 2007 (1) - Chicago (Lollapalooza); 2008 (Ed in Milwaukee); 2009 (1) - Chicago; 2010 (1) - Noblesville; 2013 (3) - San Diego & Los Angeles I & II; 2016 (Temple of the Dog in Los Angeles); 2017 (Ed at Ohana in Dana Point); 2021 (3) - Dana Point I, II & III; 2022 (3) - San Diego & Los Angeles I & II; 2025 - Southern U.S. Tour Please!
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
WEBN in Cincinnati premiered the song this morning - stopped the song about 30 seconds in and finished it off w a mix of Cannonball and Talking Heads.
Next song they played, Yellowledbetter.
Yikes.
that's what they call a sick burn
First time I'd ever heard a city's major rock radio station stop a premiere song 30 seconds in (while talking through the first part ripping it up). Take a phone call from a listener destroying the song. Then play Yellowledbetter right after.
That's brutal - especially in drive time after all this PR work the PJ team did. That's rough.
This song is going to get absolutely destroyed by critics and casual fans. Almost guaranteed. Just because its so different for this band and they're kind of on the outs with the aforementioned crowds anyways. Saying this as someone who likes the song.
When U2 did Achtung Baby it was a radical departure but was universally accepted because the songs were strong.
Ditto Nirvana unplugged.
PJ could easily release a synth pop album if the songs are killer. This is filler.
I don't know if I would call this filler on the slightest! It is a very memorable melody and definitely single material
I'm really not liking this sound. I get what they are going for, but for me, this is one of the few styles of music I truly detest. This belongs in the 80's prog rock discount bin. Hopefully this isn't an indication of the overall record. Maybe they can salvage this one with an extended jam or something live.
I didn't care for it either. Its not going to be everyone's cup of tea. I think this will be the type of album where you either love it or you hate it.
Based on what they've said, the whole album is a departure.
I'm very hesitant to work very much to fight to get MSG tix. So good news for the fanbase.
Lol
Yep, the live shows are ruined now that they're going to play...... 3 songs (?) from the new album on top of the other 20something classic songs.
Fuckin insane. This dude spends every minute on this forum , arguing with people , paragraphs at a time. Posting definitions , now doesn’t want to try fir an msg ticket because of the new single.
WEBN in Cincinnati premiered the song this morning - stopped the song about 30 seconds in and finished it off w a mix of Cannonball and Talking Heads.
Next song they played, Yellowledbetter.
Yikes.
Although honestly I find that speaks more about that specific radio station and DJs than it does the new PJ song
A radio station that writes off a brand new song in 30 secs to go back to songs in their musical comfort zone is not a radio station I am interested in checking out at all lol
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https://youtu.be/xJwuP5wPCLQ
Be glad if you got tickets in 10 club. I have friends who barely like PJ hitting me up to ask if I have spares from fanclub presale.
This will hit a larger market than any the last 3 or 4 albums and be really successful I think. Be prepared for it.
Clairvoyants is now on my 20th listen.
Really digging it. Cheers to Pearl Jam for putting out a song that’s fresh and exciting. Wasn’t expecting to be this pleasantly surprised. I’ve been fan since ‘92
I like this a lot... A lot. It's a hint toward what six or more years of growth can allow for ... while giving a nod toward past and future sounds and experiments. It's Sleight of Hand sped up on the record player with an incredible drum track and funky little riff. Remember You Are off of Riot Act...? Calls to my mind.
A friend mentioned The Police and I'm thinking of Synchronicity II though earlier albums are probably a closer comp.
Is it a departure from the early albums? Yes. Does it sound like the last two? Not really. Is it indicative of the entire album? History says not likely.
And this lyric... this lyric just hits a spot right now in the world we've got at in this year of our creator 2020...
I'm excited for what is to come.
They refuse to slip away
Hangman in dreamland
About to call your name
Much to be done
Much to be
07/26/98, 10/08/00, 06/21/03, 09/09/05, 05/16/06, 05/17/06 – (WOW), 05/19/06 – (DOUBLE WOW), 05/20/06, 08/05/07, 06/17/08, 05/07/10, 11/23/13, 11/24/13, 10/20/14 – (THE MOST MAGICAL THING EVER), 11/14/16 – (Temple of the Dog), 05/09/22. Coming Soon: 08/29/24 and 08/31/24.
St.John's 9/25/2005
Toronto 9/11/2011
Toronto 9/12/2011
Quebec City 5/5/2016
Ottawa 5/8/2016
1998 (2) - East Lansing & Auburn Hills; 2000 (2) - Tampa & Noblesville; 2003 (2) - Lexington & Noblesville; 2006 (1) - Cincinnati; 2007 (1) - Chicago (Lollapalooza); 2008 (Ed in Milwaukee); 2009 (1) - Chicago; 2010 (1) - Noblesville; 2013 (3) - San Diego & Los Angeles I & II; 2016 (Temple of the Dog in Los Angeles); 2017 (Ed at Ohana in Dana Point);
2021 (3) - Dana Point I, II & III; 2022 (3) - San Diego & Los Angeles I & II; 2025 - Southern U.S. Tour Please!
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1995- New Orleans, LA : New Orleans, LA
1996- Charleston, SC
1998- Atlanta, GA: Birmingham, AL: Greenville, SC: Knoxville, TN
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY
2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2
2020- Nashville, TN
2022- Smashville
2023- Austin, TX x2
2024- Baltimore
Edit MFC is playing the drums as per Stone on Sirius. Just one high hat symbol spind is electronic, rest is MFC, damn that man is good
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