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  • JPPJ84JPPJ84 Posts: 3,462
    mcgruff10 said:
    What instrument is Jeff playing in “alright”?
    pretty sure I read he's playing kalimba twice. Could it be that?
  • brookelilybrookelily Posts: 238
    I hold the first 6 albums in extremely high regard, if this has staying power it slots in right behind those.  Just a tremendous work 30 years in.
    favs:
    DotC - haven’t wavered
    Quick Escape - the last 1:20, Mike and Jeff absolutely kill it.
    Comes Then Goes - is it about Chris? I don’t know, but that’s all I think about for 6:02.
    Who Ever Said - terrific opener in a long line of em
    SBWM - I turned this off halfway thru release, but now? That part EV plays out of the solo - fantastic
    7:00 - grower.  MUCH TO BE DONE...MUCH TO BE...
    Buckle Up - quirky, goofy, groovy bastard Stoney.  straight off Moonlander which I love.
    Alright - perfect mood piece from JA after the blistering 4 tune start.
    Take the Long Way - PJ does Soundgarden. Matt delivers a blistering contribution with cool guitar work on a diff time signature.
    River Cross - perfect album closer.

    yeah, I love what I’m hearing.  Layered tunes, worked on for awhile, with great production.

    whats not connecting yet? Never Destination and Retrograde.

    thank you PJ!
    8/16/92
    9/24/96, 9/28/96
    8/25/98, 9/18/98
    9/5/00
    4/26/03
    6/23/06
    10/28/09
    10/11/13, 10/12/13
    10/1/14
    9/2/18, 9/4/18
    9/18/21
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,403
    JPPJ84 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    What instrument is Jeff playing in “alright”?
    pretty sure I read he's playing kalimba twice. Could it be that?
    Cool. Thank you. It is an instrument I never heard of.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • pjpjpaulpjpjpaul Posts: 1,673
    JPPJ84 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    What instrument is Jeff playing in “alright”?
    pretty sure I read he's playing kalimba twice. Could it be that?
    It is indeed a kalimba 
    Virginia Beach 2000
    DC 2003
    DC 2004 (VFC)
    DC 2006
    Pittsburgh 2006
    Bonnaroo 2008
    Virginia Beach 2008
    DC 2008
    Philly (Spectrum) 10/31/2009
    DC 2010 (Jiffy Lube Live)
    PJ 20 night 1
    PJ 20 night 2
    Phoenix 2013
    LA 1 2013
    Memphis 2014
    Jacksonville 2016
    Greenville 2016
    Hampton 2016
    Columbia 2016
    Fenway 1 2016
    Fenway 2 2016
    Wrigley 1 2018
    Wrigley 2 2018
    Fenway 1 2018
    Fenway 2 2018
    Sea Hear Now 2021
    Nashville 2022
    Louisville 2022
  • JPPJ84JPPJ84 Posts: 3,462
    edited March 2020
    pjpjpaul said:
    JPPJ84 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    What instrument is Jeff playing in “alright”?
    pretty sure I read he's playing kalimba twice. Could it be that?
    It is indeed a kalimba 
    This one will be interesting live! Will Matt play guitar and they really use the drum program? Hopefully we'll find out one not too distant day
    or Stone takes the guitar part since he doesn’t seem to do anything here
    Post edited by JPPJ84 on
  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,680
    Gigaton is easily my favorite album since Yield.  I cannot believe they made an album this good 30 years in.  
  • cblock4lifecblock4life Posts: 1,715
    Sounds strong and mature.  Lots to dance to also.  Reviews of posters are pretty spot on.
  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,680
    edited March 2020
    My highlights.....

    Whoever Said - awesome opener. Love the changes.  Love how you think it’s over and then it pummels you again. 

    Quick Escape -  belongs on VS. Should have been the 2nd single. 

    DOTC - still one of my favorites. Love it

    Alright and Buckle Up -  No Code territory

    Seven O’clock - Maybe the heart and soul of Gigaton

    Comes Then Goes - heavy stuff in those lyrics. He says a lot. I’m guessing that its about CC.  I think even Josh said that. Again, he’s saying his feelings straight up. 

    Retrograde - Last two minutes are my favorite two minutes of 21st Century Pearl Jam. 
  • cblock4lifecblock4life Posts: 1,715
    My highlights.....

    Whoever Said - awesome opener. Love the changes.  Love how you think it’s over and then it pummels you again. 

    Quick Escape -  belongs on VS. Should have been the 2nd single. 

    DOTC - still one of my favorites. Love it

    Alright and Buckle Up -  No Code territory

    Seven O’clock - Maybe the heart and soul of Gigaton

    Comes Then Goes - heavy stuff in those lyrics. He says a lot. I’m guessing that its about CC.  I think even Josh said that. Again, he’s saying his feelings straight up. 

    Retrograde - Last two minutes are my favorite two minutes of 21st Century Pearl Jam. 
    21st century pearl jam....great way to describe them 
  • cblock4lifecblock4life Posts: 1,715
    Anyone think they sound like they're having fun again?
  • pjpjpaulpjpjpaul Posts: 1,673
    Anyone think they sound like they're having fun again?
    Yes. Especially on tracks like Superblood Wolfmoon and Never Destination 
    Virginia Beach 2000
    DC 2003
    DC 2004 (VFC)
    DC 2006
    Pittsburgh 2006
    Bonnaroo 2008
    Virginia Beach 2008
    DC 2008
    Philly (Spectrum) 10/31/2009
    DC 2010 (Jiffy Lube Live)
    PJ 20 night 1
    PJ 20 night 2
    Phoenix 2013
    LA 1 2013
    Memphis 2014
    Jacksonville 2016
    Greenville 2016
    Hampton 2016
    Columbia 2016
    Fenway 1 2016
    Fenway 2 2016
    Wrigley 1 2018
    Wrigley 2 2018
    Fenway 1 2018
    Fenway 2 2018
    Sea Hear Now 2021
    Nashville 2022
    Louisville 2022
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,403
    Gigaton is easily my favorite album since Yield.  I cannot believe they made an album this good 30 years in.  
    I agree with this statement.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,403
    edited March 2020
    My highlights.....

    Whoever Said - awesome opener. Love the changes.  Love how you think it’s over and then it pummels you again. 

    Quick Escape -  belongs on VS. Should have been the 2nd single. 

    DOTC - still one of my favorites. Love it

    Alright and Buckle Up -  No Code territory

    Seven O’clock - Maybe the heart and soul of Gigaton

    Comes Then Goes - heavy stuff in those lyrics. He says a lot. I’m guessing that its about CC.  I think even Josh said that. Again, he’s saying his feelings straight up. 

    Retrograde - Last two minutes are my favorite two minutes of 21st Century Pearl Jam. 
    The last two minutes.....my god. So agree bud. The way Ed hits those notes.   Whoa 
    Post edited by mcgruff10 on
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • vedpunkvedpunk Posts: 897
    My only question is how did Quick Escape not get released as a single?!?!?!?!
  • cblock4lifecblock4life Posts: 1,715
    Comes Then Goes....chills and tears
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,403
    edited March 2020
    vedpunk said:
    My only question is how did Quick Escape not get released as a single?!?!?!?!
    Right?!?!
    is Ed singing through a megaphone on parts of this one?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • JPPJ84JPPJ84 Posts: 3,462
    vedpunk said:
    My only question is how did Quick Escape not get released as a single?!?!?!?!
    They've often chosen oddballs for their singles though, right?
  • pjpjpaulpjpjpaul Posts: 1,673
    JPPJ84 said:
    vedpunk said:
    My only question is how did Quick Escape not get released as a single?!?!?!?!
    They've often chosen oddballs for their singles though, right?

    Yeah. Nothing As It Seems comes to mind.
    Virginia Beach 2000
    DC 2003
    DC 2004 (VFC)
    DC 2006
    Pittsburgh 2006
    Bonnaroo 2008
    Virginia Beach 2008
    DC 2008
    Philly (Spectrum) 10/31/2009
    DC 2010 (Jiffy Lube Live)
    PJ 20 night 1
    PJ 20 night 2
    Phoenix 2013
    LA 1 2013
    Memphis 2014
    Jacksonville 2016
    Greenville 2016
    Hampton 2016
    Columbia 2016
    Fenway 1 2016
    Fenway 2 2016
    Wrigley 1 2018
    Wrigley 2 2018
    Fenway 1 2018
    Fenway 2 2018
    Sea Hear Now 2021
    Nashville 2022
    Louisville 2022
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,403
    pjpjpaul said:
    JPPJ84 said:
    vedpunk said:
    My only question is how did Quick Escape not get released as a single?!?!?!?!
    They've often chosen oddballs for their singles though, right?

    Yeah. Nothing As It Seems comes to mind.
    Who you are. Cough cough 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • pjpjpaulpjpjpaul Posts: 1,673
    mcgruff10 said:
    pjpjpaul said:
    JPPJ84 said:
    vedpunk said:
    My only question is how did Quick Escape not get released as a single?!?!?!?!
    They've often chosen oddballs for their singles though, right?

    Yeah. Nothing As It Seems comes to mind.
    Who you are. Cough cough 

    haha yeah I remember when that happened I was in middle school and thinking "are we sure this is Pearl Jam?"
    Virginia Beach 2000
    DC 2003
    DC 2004 (VFC)
    DC 2006
    Pittsburgh 2006
    Bonnaroo 2008
    Virginia Beach 2008
    DC 2008
    Philly (Spectrum) 10/31/2009
    DC 2010 (Jiffy Lube Live)
    PJ 20 night 1
    PJ 20 night 2
    Phoenix 2013
    LA 1 2013
    Memphis 2014
    Jacksonville 2016
    Greenville 2016
    Hampton 2016
    Columbia 2016
    Fenway 1 2016
    Fenway 2 2016
    Wrigley 1 2018
    Wrigley 2 2018
    Fenway 1 2018
    Fenway 2 2018
    Sea Hear Now 2021
    Nashville 2022
    Louisville 2022
  • ed243421ed243421 Posts: 7,659
    Current top 5:

    comes then goes
    quick escape
    alright
    buckle up
    who ever said?

    The whole world will be different soon... - EV
    RED ROCKS 6-19-95
    AUGUSTA 9-26-96
    MANSFIELD 9-15-98
    BOSTON 9-29-04
    BOSTON 5-25-06
    MANSFIELD 6-30-08
    EV SOLO BOSTON 8-01-08
    BOSTON 5-17-10
    EV SOLO BOSTON 6-16-11
    PJ20 9-3-11
    PJ20 9-4-11
    WRIGLEY 7-19-13
    WORCESTER 10-15-13
    WORCESTER 10-16-13
    HARTFORD 10-25-13









  • LiftedLifted Posts: 1,836
    Ive probably listened to this album 10 times by now. Im really digging it. I might love it, but not sure yet. Still digesting. I do at least feel comfortable saying its their best album since riot act in my opinion. Time will tell how i feel about it relative to the rest of the catalog.

    My major critique at the moment is the inclusion of never destination. It falls in line with supersonic and let the records play from the last two albums. It just sounds silly and pointless in the context of the rest of the songs, but i guess the band mustve liked it enough. 
  • JV267526JV267526 Posts: 199
    edited March 2020
    This is a top 5 PJ album in my eyes, maybe top 3. I was looking at this track for track with other PJ albums, as well as taking into account the flow and unity of the album as a whole and it is right up there. It almost feels like this album should of slotted in between Vitalogy and No Code in terms of what it is. There is some of the early PJ hard hitting tenacity, and has an organic free flowing feeling like No Code. With each listen the songs seem better. Seven O'Clock is one in my eyes you need to listen to a number of times to truly appreciate it, and one that gets even better with each listen. 
    Post edited by JV267526 on
  • hadfiiwhadfiiw Posts: 198
    Holy fucking hell.  Ok, time for listen #2....  brb....
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  • on2legson2legs Posts: 14,980
    I love it start to finish.  Great flow.  

    I’m ready for the Gigaton full album show.  🤘🏻
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore


  • i'm shocked at these reviews. maybe it will grow on me. so far, i'm not digging it. save for the first 4 and comes then goes. 
    new album "Cigarettes" out Fall 2024!

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  • on2legson2legs Posts: 14,980
    Pearl Jam be like...


    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore


  • SgoifoSgoifo Posts: 20
    I like Gigaton better than Backspacer. That is all.

  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,403
    edited March 2020
    Lifted said:
    Ive probably listened to this album 10 times by now. Im really digging it. I might love it, but not sure yet. Still digesting. I do at least feel comfortable saying its their best album since riot act in my opinion. Time will tell how i feel about it relative to the rest of the catalog.

    My major critique at the moment is the inclusion of never destination. It falls in line with supersonic and let the records play from the last two albums. It just sounds silly and pointless in the context of the rest of the songs, but i guess the band mustve liked it enough. 
    And I think never destination is a top three on the album lol.  I absolutely love the flow of the song. 
    It has a very black, red , yellow feel to it.
    Post edited by mcgruff10 on
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
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