I love it. I put it in a 3 way tie at # 5 on my list.
Ten
Yield
Vs
Vitalogy
Avocado / Gigaton / No Code
Lightning Bolt
Backspacer
Binaural
Riot Act
1. Vitalogy 2. Yield 3. Ten 4. No Code 5. Riot Act 6. Vs. 7. GIGATON 8. Binaural 9. Avocado 10. Backspacer 11. Lightning Bolt
1. Ten / Vs / Vitalogy / No Code / Yield 2. Binaural 3. Riot Act - And I was not a big fan of RA wen it was released, took me a couple years 4. Avocado 5. Gigaton - so far, may jump up one spot after it sinks in 6. Lightning Bolt / Back Spacer
Have a great weekend!!
Like a word misplaced...nothing said...what a waste
I have about 8 songs that are just awesome. Some that are growing. Trying to wrap my head around Alright and Buckle Up. I dont dislike them, but they are somewhat challenging.
Just to compare to LB, I though 3-4 were awesome, and a couple grew. A couple were "fine" and eventually became bored with.
To each his own just gave it a listen on Bose speaker and definitely hard to listen after track 4, won’t surprise me if they don’t play many of these songs again after this tour. No classics here and it’s disappointing cause they are capable of classics at this stage.
The first song is borrowed from Far Behind but that is EV solo and his traditional solo material has differed from PJ, I would say PJ is known for rockers such as Rats, Do the Evolution. Why Go, Animal, Rearviewmirror, Corduroy, World Wide Suicide, Brain of J, Grievance, Green Disease, I could go on but you probably see the point the album has like 3 tracks that almost rock (SBWM probably the Gem of the album).
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I suppose we are the strangest tribe then, cuz aside from DOTC nothing grabbed me or even compelled me to get through a whole song. WAAAAAAAY to keyboard heavy/forward.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
I have about 8 songs that are just awesome. Some that are growing. Trying to wrap my head around Alright and Buckle Up. I dont dislike them, but they are somewhat challenging.
Just to compare to LB, I though 3-4 were awesome, and a couple grew. A couple were "fine" and eventually became bored with.
I dug first 4 tracks and for me SBWM is best track on the album rocks musically and lyrically on LB Sirens was far and above better than anything on that album (although I dug that Getaway and MYM a lot)
Still trying to wrap my head around "Seven O'clock" and "Retrograde", but I love this record. Springsteen and The Who vibes, for sure.
A few other's have stated the same, and I'm in the camp with those folks that puts this (far, imho) above Backspacer & Lightening Bolt, but I'm not quite ready to put it above Avocado just yet (only 5 listens in).
The diversity is what makes this PJ, and for that I love it even more. Not to mention, I feel like they really took their time and worked on this record as a reflection of where we are in history right now.
If you want "rockers", "Never Destination" and "Quick Escape" are immediate classics, but there's so much more to this record.
Hope everyone is healthy and safe
San Antonio, Texas 04-05-2003 San Antonio, Texas 11-16-2012 (EV) Dallas, Texas 11-15-2013 Austin, Texas 10-05-2014 Austin, Texas 10-12-2014 Chicago, Illinois 08-20-2016 Chicago, Illinois 08-22-2016 Seattle, Washington 08-08-2018 Seattle, Washington 08-10-2018 Nashville, Tennessee 09-16-2022
If sounding like PJ means another Lightning Bolt or Backspacer, then I'm glad this was a bit of a departure. Had this album on repeat for several days and love it. Some songs grabbed me first listen, others took a little more time, but for me this is a great effort. Am I expecting a classic? Nope. For me, PJ are a legacy band. I don't expect another classic out of any legacy bands. But I am very happy that they are still pushing, and still challenging themselves. They took me on an unexpected ride with this one and I'm loving it.
"I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
For people who have lists with Binaural ranked any lower than the middle ranked album, give it another couple of full plays through. It’s so stood the test of time. I disliked it and Riot Act when they came out - having previously liked the first 5. Over time the songs on those two albums clicked with me, and damn, if I don’t listen to Binaural all the way through at least once a month for the past few years.
Based on the last couple albums, I wasn't expecting anything great. And in my opinion, this record isn't great. A couple of strong songs but, overall, more uninspired music from a band that can't seem to find its way or place anymore. I must say that Matt and Mike are killing it on this record but the vocals seem forced at times and the song structures seem to be all over the place. I'm all for a band changing sounds, or evolving, but the songs still need to be strong. I'm not feeling that here. I don't want or expect them to sound like they did 20+ years ago but I do want a great, new Pearl Jam record. I'm still waiting for that.
I haven't listened to this one enough to even rank it. FWIW: 1. VItalogy 2. Ten 3. Vs. 4. Yield 5. No Code 6. Avocado 7. Backspacer 8. Binaural 9. Riot Act 10. Lightning Bolt
TBD: Gigaton
My Pearl Jam Road: 10/22/90 Seattle | 12/22/90 Seattle, Moore Theater | 9/29/92 Seattle, Magnusson Park, Drop in the Park | 9/5/93 The Gorge, with Neil Young and Blind Melon | 7/20/06 Portland, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall with Sleater-Kinney | 7/22/06 The Gorge, 10/21/06 Mountain View, Shoreline Ampitheatre, Bridge School Benefit | 9/21/09 Seattle | 9/22/09 Seattle | 9/26/09 Portland, OR | 7/14/2011 Eddie Vedder, Portland, OR | 11/29/13 Portland, OR
Most people come into the listening experience with expectations.
If you wanted the album to sound like the first 6, then you will be disappointed for sure.
If you thought the album was going to sound like the last two, you will be surprised.
For me, the music is really strong. Yes, the messed around a lot with song structure, which takes a bit of getting used to. The lyrics are quite overdone in a couple of the tracks.
But every song has something that I like. SBWM and DOTC are absolutely fantastic. There’s about 5 others that really grab me.
This is a group of guys in their mid to late 50’s. I wasn’t looking for anything to sound like Blood, DTE, or Porch. Music has changed dramatically the last 25 years. PJ has changed too. The band is now playing more contemporary alt music. The songs have deeper context and meaning than they did in 1994.
It’s a really good album, it will age well. I’m really glad they got one more out to us!
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Yep, its hard not to be grateful for getting good new music from a band that literally is the only one standing from their peers in their time period. It’s amazing they’re still together, much less putting on amazing concerts and good new material.
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I have about 8 songs that are just awesome. Some that are growing.
Trying to wrap my head around Alright and Buckle Up. I dont dislike them, but they are somewhat challenging.
Just to compare to LB, I though 3-4 were awesome, and a couple grew. A couple were "fine" and eventually became bored with.
Here to die.
Scared alive.
Chicago 8-18-18
Chicago 8-20-18
St. Louis 4-4-20
Denver 4-9-20
Denver 9-22-22
Noblesville 9-10-23
Vancouver 5-6-24
Portland 5-10-24
EV
Chicago 2-9-22
Tempe 2-26-23
I’m glad I’m not the only one, enjoy
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
A few other's have stated the same, and I'm in the camp with those folks that puts this (far, imho) above Backspacer & Lightening Bolt, but I'm not quite ready to put it above Avocado just yet (only 5 listens in).
The diversity is what makes this PJ, and for that I love it even more. Not to mention, I feel like they really took their time and worked on this record as a reflection of where we are in history right now.
If you want "rockers", "Never Destination" and "Quick Escape" are immediate classics, but there's so much more to this record.
Hope everyone is healthy and safe
San Antonio, Texas 11-16-2012 (EV)
Dallas, Texas 11-15-2013
Austin, Texas 10-05-2014
Austin, Texas 10-12-2014
Chicago, Illinois 08-20-2016
Chicago, Illinois 08-22-2016
Seattle, Washington 08-08-2018
Seattle, Washington 08-10-2018
Nashville, Tennessee 09-16-2022
for the least they could possibly do
1. No Code
2. Vitalogy
3. VS
4. Ten
5. Binaural
6. Yield
7. Gigaton
8. Riot Act
9. Avocado
10. Backspacer
11. Lightning Bolt
2000-PARIS
2006-ANVERS-MARSEILLE-PARIS
2007-LONDRES-NIJMEGEN-WERCHTER
2008-ED SOLO-LOS ANGELES1-LOS ANGELES2
2009-LONDRES
2010-DUBLIN-ARRAS
2012-AMSTERDAM1-ARRAS-STOCKHOLM-OSLO-COPENHAGUE
2014-MILAN
2024-BERLIN1-BERLIN2-BARCELONE1-BARCELONE2
( imho: Pearl Jam is not a legacy band. ) All of their albums are different.
1. VItalogy
2. Ten
3. Vs.
4. Yield
5. No Code
6. Avocado
7. Backspacer
8. Binaural
9. Riot Act
10. Lightning Bolt
TBD: Gigaton
It is great album. It has exceeded my expectations, and after the wait between albums I thought it would be good.
Chicago 8-18-18
Chicago 8-20-18
St. Louis 4-4-20
Denver 4-9-20
Denver 9-22-22
Noblesville 9-10-23
Vancouver 5-6-24
Portland 5-10-24
EV
Chicago 2-9-22
Tempe 2-26-23