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Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,555
edited March 2020 in The Porch
https://www.stereogum.com/2076010/pearl-jam-gigaton-review/franchises/premature-evaluation/

Sounds like kinda different, kinda the same. Enjoyable in the end. 


Good enough for me
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,345
    More excited after reading this. Any comparisons to No Code and being "meditative" are better than good enough for me!
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  • tschavtschav Posts: 2,880
    Lots of the reviews are looking good so far, definitely enjoying the perspective in this one.
  • igotid88igotid88 Posts: 28,170
    They generally get good reviews though 
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  • rider10rider10 Posts: 41
    Normally I find that reviews are too shallow to be useful. I find that very few reviewers know how review music without having the listener hear the same song as them. I don't feel like this review was particularly great about describing the songs but I appreciated their description of where PJ is at this point in their career.
  • brookelilybrookelily Bethel Park, PA Posts: 239
    stereogum, guerilla candy, av club, and rolling stone have all reviewed the album.  All generally positive reviews.
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  • tdawetdawe Posts: 2,091
    AV Club review is also up (https://music.avclub.com/pearl-jam-does-the-evolution-on-the-ambitious-if-uneve-1842068168). And Rolling Stone (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/pearl-jam-gigaton-964544/). Any idea why these are coming out so early? AV Club's March music preview listed the album as coming out on 3/13; I figured that was just a mistake and didn't think much of it, but now I'm just confused.
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  • manitoumanmanitouman In My Head Posts: 1,086
    Not a bad read. Still cant wait to hear it in all its glory!!
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  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,555
    Generally Stereogum really aligns with a lot of my tastes, so I was happy to hear they enjoyed it. 

  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,555
    tdawe said:
    AV Club review is also up (https://music.avclub.com/pearl-jam-does-the-evolution-on-the-ambitious-if-uneve-1842068168). And Rolling Stone (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/pearl-jam-gigaton-964544/). Any idea why these are coming out so early? AV Club's March music preview listed the album as coming out on 3/13; I figured that was just a mistake and didn't think much of it, but now I'm just confused.
    They probably had a embargo on it until today (probably because of print mags hitting the stands) and PJ gets a lot of clicks, so they went live with their reviews.
  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,815
    I'm not reading any reviews, waiting to hear it and decide for myself.  Anticipation is an awesome thing.  I'm starting to get that funky pit in my stomach from excitement for new PJ.  
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  • fortyshadesfortyshades Posts: 1,834
    "Each time, they will release an album, and fans will debate it, and things might sound somehow off at first, but people will grow to love the songs."

    I love slowburners.
  • LiftedLifted Posts: 1,836
    Im surprised the album hasnt leaked yet. Clearly the album has been sent out to certain people with all the reviews popping up.
  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    If it leaks i’ll avoid it like the plague...or the corona. 

    First PJ leak i heard was Binaural.  Kind of ruined release day for me lol
  • vitovito Chicago Posts: 2,029
    Best review yet!

    https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/03/album-review-pearl-jam-gigaton/
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  • vitovito Chicago Posts: 2,029
    Maybe change the title of this thread to early reviews of GIGATON?
    ALPINE VALLEY MUSIC THEATRE 1992
    SUMMERFEST MILWAUKEE 1995
    ALPINE VALLEY MUSIC THEATRE 1998
    UNITED CENTER CHICAGO1998
    THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA KNOXVILLE 1998
    ALPINE VALLEY MUSIC THEATRE 2000
    ALLSTATE ARENA ROSEMONT 2000
    ALPINE VALLEY MUSIC THEATRE 2003
    HERSHEYPARK STADIUM 2003
    TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA 2004
    AIR CANADA CENTRE TORONTO 2005
    UNITED CENTER CHICAGO 2006
    UNITED CENTER CHICAGO 2006
    VERIZON CENTER DC 2008
    UNITED CENTER CHICAGO 2009
    NATIONWIDE ARENA COLUMBUS 2010
    PJ20 NIGHT 1 Alpine Valley Music Theatre 2011
    PJ20 NIGHT 2 Alpine Valley Music Theatre 2011
    1ST MARINER ARENA BALTIMORE 2013
    IWIRELESS CENTER MOLINE 2014
    XCEL ENERGY CENTER ST. PAUL 2014
    CHICAGO 1 Wrigley Field 2016 
    CHICAGO 2 Wrigley Field 2016
    CHICAGO 1 Wrigley Field 2018
    CHICAGO 2 Wrigley Field 2018
    BOSTON 2 Fenway Park 2018
    ENTERPRISE CENTER SAINT LOUIS 2022
    Eddie Vedder Auditorium Theatre CHICAGO 2008

  • pearljammr78pearljammr78 Posts: 1,613
    Rollingstone gave it 4 stars and has good praise for the album. They also give Bob Dylan albums five stars so I’m right back to not knowing anything. 
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  • 1rogeraspain21rogeraspain2 Posts: 104
    Thank you for posting. An interesting and well written review that is largely geared toward longtime Pearl Jam fans with  knowledge of the band, their music, and their history. Very insightful. Enjoyed the read.
  • False_BeliefFalse_Belief Cardiff Posts: 763
    https://www.space.com/pearl-jam-gigaton-record-review.html

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  • nicknyr15nicknyr15 Posts: 8,738
    pearljammr78 said:
    Rollingstone gave it 4 stars and has good praise for the album. They also give Bob Dylan albums five stars so I’m right back to not knowing anything. 
    Unfortunately you can’t take RS reviews seriously anymore
  • duccivespucci_2duccivespucci_2 Posts: 82
    I’m just hoping I get my CD from the Ten Club by March 27. With this Corona virus thing who knows if they’ll be able to ship it out in time especially since Washington State is effected much more than other places. I prefer my first listen to be CD or vinyl rather than off the inter webs. I want to make my own review of this album correctly. 
  • Jammin909Jammin909 Posts: 888
    I was hoping for a synth album in line with Dance of the Clairvoyants! 
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  • pearljammr78pearljammr78 Posts: 1,613
    I hear ya. Waiting impatiently for my vinyl copy. A scientist called me and said “ Mixing Gigaton with a good strong edible and your Stizzi vape pin at a loud volume will make for the best listening experience.” Since my name is not Donald Trump, I believe in science and will follow the scientist’s advice. 
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  • hsohihsohi Posts: 1,033
    edited March 2020
    fortyshades said:
    "Each time, they will release an album, and fans will debate it, and things might sound somehow off at first, but people will grow to love the songs."

    I love slowburners.
    True. The chants of people screaming for “Yellow Moon” at concerts is deafening.
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  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,555
    Just because people don’t chant the song doesn’t mean people don’t enjoy it. 

    TBH, do people chant songs that they want to hear?
  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,555
    duccivespucci_2 said:
    I’m just hoping I get my CD from the Ten Club by March 27. With this Corona virus thing who knows if they’ll be able to ship it out in time especially since Washington State is effected much more than other places. I prefer my first listen to be CD or vinyl rather than off the inter webs. I want to make my own review of this album correctly. 
    ok
  • pearljammr78pearljammr78 Posts: 1,613
    edited March 2020
    Tim Simmons said:
    Just because people don’t chant the song doesn’t mean people don’t enjoy it. 

    TBH, do people chant songs that they want to hear?
    Some people do. They are called assholes. I really came to the show to hear you scream a request between songs. No one cares. Let the band entertain us. You wanna know the set list. Go see the 90% of other bands who play the same shit night after night. 

    And I love Yellow Moon. 
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  • Given2Fly-FishGiven2Fly-Fish Posts: 825
    vito said:
    Best review yet!

    https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/03/album-review-pearl-jam-gigaton/

    Great review and deep knowledge of the band.  Can't wait to hear this! 
  • KN219077KN219077 Montana Posts: 1,163
    pearljammr78 said:
    Rollingstone gave it 4 stars and has good praise for the album. They also give Bob Dylan albums five stars so I’m right back to not knowing anything. 
    You’re right, that Dylan guy is a hack. 
  • pearljammr78pearljammr78 Posts: 1,613
    KN219077 said:
    pearljammr78 said:
    Rollingstone gave it 4 stars and has good praise for the album. They also give Bob Dylan albums five stars so I’m right back to not knowing anything. 
    You’re right, that Dylan guy is a hack. 

    Great songwriter and lyricist no doubt. Horrible voice later into his career and the absolute worst concert I have ever seen. I know, I just don’t get Dylan is the response I usually get. But lord knows I’ve tried. And tried and tried. I should have worded it better, it should have said but they also give every Bob Dylan album five stars. 
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  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,555
    Rolling Stone lost all credibility the day they published the Goddess on a Highway 5 star review. 


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