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Anyone who is aware of the 33 1/3 series knows how good these short books can be.
In depth looks at single albums, sometimes written in an incredibly vibrant and exciting way (see John Darnielle's look at Sabbaths 'Master of Reality').

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/pearl-jams-vs-9781501355301/
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  • silvosilvo Posts: 293
    Thanks for the heads up. Ordered
  • igotid88igotid88 Posts: 28,009
    Cool
    I miss igotid88
  • Jimmydean55Jimmydean55 Posts: 1,364
    I ordered as well. Thanks for letting us know!
  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 9,495
    Awesome. I've read a couple duds, but these are excellent far more often than not.
  • YourDirtisMyfoodYourDirtisMyfood Boston Posts: 4,644
    Looks like it won't be on U.S. Amazon for release until March of 2021.  160 pages and $14.95.  Thanks for the post, OP.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1501355309/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0

  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,795
    Thanks! :)







  • AO253126AO253126 Posts: 363
    texasistheSTEVEN said:
    Anyone who is aware of the 33 1/3 series knows how good these short books can be.
    In depth looks at single albums, sometimes written in an incredibly vibrant and exciting way (see John Darnielle's look at Sabbaths 'Master of Reality').

    https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/pearl-jams-vs-9781501355301/
    Thanks for the tip on this. Based on the Amazon reviews, it seems like these books can be hit or miss. I've never read one myself, but I'm going to check out Master of Reality based on your recommendation.

    Does anyone know of any others that are particularly good or that should be avoided?
  • ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 7,805
    I've read quite a few and they're usually enjoyable and educational, even for super fans!
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • texasistheSTEVENtexasistheSTEVEN Posts: 1,111
    AO253126 said:
    texasistheSTEVEN said:
    Anyone who is aware of the 33 1/3 series knows how good these short books can be.
    In depth looks at single albums, sometimes written in an incredibly vibrant and exciting way (see John Darnielle's look at Sabbaths 'Master of Reality').

    https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/pearl-jams-vs-9781501355301/
    Thanks for the tip on this. Based on the Amazon reviews, it seems like these books can be hit or miss. I've never read one myself, but I'm going to check out Master of Reality based on your recommendation.

    Does anyone know of any others that are particularly good or that should be avoided?
    The Sabbath one may give a false impression of what the rest of this series is like. I enjoyed it for that very reason as it's a story rather than an A - Z chronology of how an album came to be.

    Definitely worth a look though
    theserialthrilla wrote:
    Sealed vinyl is bad vinyl.
    1996 Wmbly London
    2006 Jools Holland, London / Reading festival
    2007 Wmbly London
    2009 SBE London / O2 London
    2012 MEN 1/ MEN 2 / Berlin 1 / Berlin 2 / EV LDN 1 / EV LDN 2
    2013 NY 1/ NY 2 / Philly 1 / Philly 2
    2014 AMS 1 / AMS 2 / Leeds / MK
    2017 EV LDN 1 / EV LDN 2
    2018 LDN 1 / BCN / LDN 2
    2022 LDN 1 / LDN 2
  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 9,495
    AO253126 said:
    texasistheSTEVEN said:
    Anyone who is aware of the 33 1/3 series knows how good these short books can be.
    In depth looks at single albums, sometimes written in an incredibly vibrant and exciting way (see John Darnielle's look at Sabbaths 'Master of Reality').

    https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/pearl-jams-vs-9781501355301/
    Thanks for the tip on this. Based on the Amazon reviews, it seems like these books can be hit or miss. I've never read one myself, but I'm going to check out Master of Reality based on your recommendation.

    Does anyone know of any others that are particularly good or that should be avoided?
    Off the top of my head, In Utero and Afghan Whigs' Gentlemen were great. OK Computer was bad.
  • ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 7,805
    NMH In the Aeroplane is probably my favorite.  Ween's Chocolate & Cheese is also really good.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,795


  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,795
    Book is sold out @ Amazon & Chapters here in Canada.
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,326
    Interested in this, anyone have it? How much more about Vs is there than what's already been officially written/shared by the band in PJ20?
    www.cluthelee.com
  • ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 7,805
    Ordered mine months ago and Amazon just emailed and said it would be late. It says the 16th now for me. 
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • KV4053KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,503
    Same here, ordered some time ago and says arriving March 24
    I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in between is mine.
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,795


  • ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 7,805
    ComeToTX said:
    Ordered mine months ago and Amazon just emailed and said it would be late. It says the 16th now for me. 
    welp...out for delivery now.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • igotid88igotid88 Posts: 28,009
    Mine is coming Monday 
    I miss igotid88
  • KV4053KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,503
    igotid88 said:
    Mine is coming Monday 
    Mine as well.
    I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in between is mine.
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,795

  • PJ1973PJ1973 Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 415
    Any early reviews? I'll need to order from my local bookshop but was wondering what people thought.  Also, I'd recommend the Paul's Boutique book, especially, if you're like me, and didn't know much about hip hop and rap history. Currently reading Daydream Nation  and that's been good so far.
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,795

    About Pearl Jam's Vs.

    Vs. is the sound of a band on fire. The same confluence of talent, passion, timing, and fate that made “grunge” the world's soundtrack also lit a short fuse beneath Pearl Jam. The band combusted between late 1992 and mid-1994, the span during which they planned, recorded, and supported their sophomore record. The spotlight, the pressure, the pace-it all nearly turned the thriving act to ash.
    Eddie Vedder, the reluctant public face of the band, responded by lashing out lyrically. Jeff Ament, Mike McCready, and Stone Gossard, who beheld success with varying degrees of anxious satisfaction, attacked their instruments in solidarity. Dave Abbruzzese welcomed the rock-star lifestyle, and left his mark on the record with more than just potent percussion.
    Vs. roils with fury-and at times, gently steams-over the trappings of fame, human faults, and societal injustice. The record is a thrashing testament to Pearl Jam's urgent creativity and greater-good interests, and the band's logistical calculations behind it drew a career-defining line in the sand. It promised the world that Pearl Jam would neither burn out nor fade away. This book weaves research, little-known details, and band members' memories into a definitive account of how Vs. set them on a path toward enduring integrity and relevance.

    Table of contents

    Introduction: My Generation Loved Their Town

    BAND VS. FAME
    1. Grunge Glory & Growing Pains
    2. Vedder Under Pressure

    BAND VS. WORLD
    3. Five Against One: “Go” / “Leash”
    4 Seeds of Activism: “Animal” / “Rats” / “Daughter” / “Dissident” / “W.M.A.”
    5. Taking (and Throwing) Punches: “Blood” / “Indifference”

    BAND VS. SELF
    6. The Once and Future Producer: “Rearviewmirror” / “Better Man” / “Crazy Mary”
    7. Rhythm and Blues: “Glorified G”

    BAND VS. FUTURE
    8. Not Changing at All: “Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town”
    9. The Means to Make Amends

    Thanks

    Notes




  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,795
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,326
    I ordered this as an early birthday gift! It’s my all time favorite LP, and anyone who wants to dedicate 100+ pages on it is alright by me! 
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,795
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    demetrios said:
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  • KV4053KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,503
    I am on chapter 2. Started it today. It is very well written
    I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in between is mine.
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,795

  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,326
    This is one tiny book about a peerless record. 
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