Pearl Jam's new album ”Dark Matter” ! Single out!

YourDirtisMyfood

cp3iverson said:

Love how Gigaton was produced/recorded/mixed but it admittedly was not a five guys together in the studio effort.  Wonder if Watt will get them back to that environment in LA.   As long as they keep putting out albums of that quality I’m happy.  I don’t care who produces it or how it’s made.  

I haven't read this whole thread so it may have been referenced elsewhere, but it seems that at least some of the recording was done in Watt's basement in Beverly Hills:

“We’re psyched,” Gossard said. “Andrew is a total character. Really, like immediately, we were writing quickly. Spontaneously. Bring in a riff. Let’s knock it out. [Drummer] Matt Cameron is playing his ass off. We didn’t bring any gear down. We were just doing some recording in Andrew’s basement in Beverly Hills, basically. So far, so good.”

https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-pearl-jams-eddie-vedder-interview-crew-aboard-international-space-station-3210902

dwjmu84

YourDirtisMyfood said:

cp3iverson said:

Love how Gigaton was produced/recorded/mixed but it admittedly was not a five guys together in the studio effort.  Wonder if Watt will get them back to that environment in LA.   As long as they keep putting out albums of that quality I’m happy.  I don’t care who produces it or how it’s made.  

I haven't read this whole thread so it may have been referenced elsewhere, but it seems that at least some of the recording was done in Watt's basement in Beverly Hills:

“We’re psyched,” Gossard said. “Andrew is a total character. Really, like immediately, we were writing quickly. Spontaneously. Bring in a riff. Let’s knock it out. [Drummer] Matt Cameron is playing his ass off. We didn’t bring any gear down. We were just doing some recording in Andrew’s basement in Beverly Hills, basically. So far, so good.”

https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-pearl-jams-eddie-vedder-interview-crew-aboard-international-space-station-3210902

YouTube “a day in the studio with Andrew Watt” or something like that. Profiles a session he did with Chad Smith. They quickly write a track together. Possibly a good indication of what it might have been like. He’s certainly intense and, quick. 

We know it took multiple sessions and I’m sure some in LA and some elsewhere. Jeff’s interview this summer seemed to indicate they were nowhere close to a “record”. But….that really could not have been the case sense Ed announced a finished album in mid Sept in Austin. Makes me wonder how far apart they might feel on the new record in general.

D-Rod

dwjmu84 said:

YourDirtisMyfood said:

cp3iverson said:

Love how Gigaton was produced/recorded/mixed but it admittedly was not a five guys together in the studio effort.  Wonder if Watt will get them back to that environment in LA.   As long as they keep putting out albums of that quality I’m happy.  I don’t care who produces it or how it’s made.  

I haven't read this whole thread so it may have been referenced elsewhere, but it seems that at least some of the recording was done in Watt's basement in Beverly Hills:

“We’re psyched,” Gossard said. “Andrew is a total character. Really, like immediately, we were writing quickly. Spontaneously. Bring in a riff. Let’s knock it out. [Drummer] Matt Cameron is playing his ass off. We didn’t bring any gear down. We were just doing some recording in Andrew’s basement in Beverly Hills, basically. So far, so good.”

https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-pearl-jams-eddie-vedder-interview-crew-aboard-international-space-station-3210902

YouTube “a day in the studio with Andrew Watt” or something like that. Profiles a session he did with Chad Smith. They quickly write a track together. Possibly a good indication of what it might have been like. He’s certainly intense and, quick. 

We know it took multiple sessions and I’m sure some in LA and some elsewhere. Jeff’s interview this summer seemed to indicate they were nowhere close to a “record”. But….that really could not have been the case sense Ed announced a finished album in mid Sept in Austin. Makes me wonder how far apart they might feel on the new record in general.

Band members have been notorious for sandbagging when discussing new albums.  “ no where near close” could have a thousand different meanings to a thousand different people. 

dwjmu84

D-Rod said:

dwjmu84 said:

YourDirtisMyfood said:

cp3iverson said:

Love how Gigaton was produced/recorded/mixed but it admittedly was not a five guys together in the studio effort.  Wonder if Watt will get them back to that environment in LA.   As long as they keep putting out albums of that quality I’m happy.  I don’t care who produces it or how it’s made.  

I haven't read this whole thread so it may have been referenced elsewhere, but it seems that at least some of the recording was done in Watt's basement in Beverly Hills:

“We’re psyched,” Gossard said. “Andrew is a total character. Really, like immediately, we were writing quickly. Spontaneously. Bring in a riff. Let’s knock it out. [Drummer] Matt Cameron is playing his ass off. We didn’t bring any gear down. We were just doing some recording in Andrew’s basement in Beverly Hills, basically. So far, so good.”

https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-pearl-jams-eddie-vedder-interview-crew-aboard-international-space-station-3210902

YouTube “a day in the studio with Andrew Watt” or something like that. Profiles a session he did with Chad Smith. They quickly write a track together. Possibly a good indication of what it might have been like. He’s certainly intense and, quick. 

We know it took multiple sessions and I’m sure some in LA and some elsewhere. Jeff’s interview this summer seemed to indicate they were nowhere close to a “record”. But….that really could not have been the case sense Ed announced a finished album in mid Sept in Austin. Makes me wonder how far apart they might feel on the new record in general.

Band members have been notorious for sandbagging when discussing new albums.  “ no where near close” could have a thousand different meanings to a thousand different people. 

Fair. As Jeff is so involved in the art side of things, maybe he meant it didn’t feel like a record without that aspect completed. Could be the music was all finalized. 

In any event, I really hope they pull back the curtains during the press cycle and give us a feel for how writing and recoding went. Love that stuff. 

BrainofBGA

Jeff was obviously referring to Lost Dogs II when he said the album was nowhere near done 😉

pdalowsky

BrainofBGA said:

Jeff was obviously referring to Lost Dogs II when he said the album was nowhere near done 😉

LOL, one of the biggest shames of the digital era is the loss of the B side

Spiritual_Chaos

pdalowsky said:

BrainofBGA said:

Jeff was obviously referring to Lost Dogs II when he said the album was nowhere near done 😉

LOL, one of the biggest shames of the digital era is the loss of the B side

They have songs recorded and not released on albums though.

A Lost Dogs II isn't chained to the old tradition of "b-siders" putting a second and sometimes third song on a physical single.

DO NOT LET THEM OFF THE HOOK

JT167846

Will they wait till their seventh post Lost Dogs album? Seven albums' worth to mirror the first collection? Could be as there are a fair few songs that are from that half that weren't in the first collection and that could make up for the band not being as prolific in this half. Angel and Cold Contagion being in the same collection? Sign me up.

Spiritual_Chaos

JT167846 said:

Will they wait till their seventh post Lost Dogs album? Seven albums' worth to mirror the first collection? Could be as there are a fair few songs that are from that half that weren't in the first collection and that could make up for the band not being as prolific in this half. Angel and Cold Contagion being in the same collection? Sign me up.

*Confession

DW183354

Lost Dogs II... If they ever do this, an album like this is so fan forward. It's the diehards that would adore it most and in some cases, even know the significance of some of the tunes on an album like this. 

Total day dream thought but I think it would be sweet if the album design of it somehow included the fans... make us the lost dogs. We submit art, photos, words, whatever, over the course of a year and then Jeff and Wes C. Adel take all of that and mold it into a package. Just a sweet little love in for this community and the band reflecting how they have been with us for our lives and how we have been there for them. 

Anyway, sorry for the tangent. As much as I want a LD2 I want this Watt album even more. Gigaton is such a high point for me with a band that I have loved since 1991. That's almost absurd. And I think we are about to get something that goes even higher. Bring. It. On. 

pdalowsky

Spiritual_Chaos said:

pdalowsky said:

BrainofBGA said:

Jeff was obviously referring to Lost Dogs II when he said the album was nowhere near done 😉

LOL, one of the biggest shames of the digital era is the loss of the B side

They have songs recorded and not released on albums though.

A Lost Dogs II isn't chained to the old tradition of "b-siders" putting a second and sometimes third song on a physical single.

DO NOT LET THEM OFF THE HOOK

Oh I hear you, but back in the good old days we got to hear those extra tracks even when they didnt appear on albums.......A new album would usually mean 5 other songs we'd get on singles.....those days are long gone. 

Spiritual_Chaos

pdalowsky said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

pdalowsky said:

BrainofBGA said:

Jeff was obviously referring to Lost Dogs II when he said the album was nowhere near done 😉

LOL, one of the biggest shames of the digital era is the loss of the B side

They have songs recorded and not released on albums though.

A Lost Dogs II isn't chained to the old tradition of "b-siders" putting a second and sometimes third song on a physical single.

DO NOT LET THEM OFF THE HOOK

Oh I hear you, but back in the good old days we got to hear those extra tracks even when they didnt appear on albums.......A new album would usually mean 5 other songs we'd get on singles.....those days are long gone. 

Yeah. But many artist do have (digital) "deluxe editions" with extra songs. At least pop acts. It is "de facto" doing the same thing. Not PJ though (yet). 

The Juggler

Anyone have a link to the article where Jeff mentions the sax?

bigbiggzy

STONE?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!????

pdalowsky

Spiritual_Chaos said:

pdalowsky said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

pdalowsky said:

BrainofBGA said:

Jeff was obviously referring to Lost Dogs II when he said the album was nowhere near done 😉

LOL, one of the biggest shames of the digital era is the loss of the B side

They have songs recorded and not released on albums though.

A Lost Dogs II isn't chained to the old tradition of "b-siders" putting a second and sometimes third song on a physical single.

DO NOT LET THEM OFF THE HOOK

Oh I hear you, but back in the good old days we got to hear those extra tracks even when they didnt appear on albums.......A new album would usually mean 5 other songs we'd get on singles.....those days are long gone. 

Yeah. But many artist do have (digital) "deluxe editions" with extra songs. At least pop acts. It is "de facto" doing the same thing. Not PJ though (yet). 

But i recall in those good old days that on occasion we got that as well LOL

igotid88

They also have enough for a greatest hits part 2. But that's more of a record label thing so who knows if they'll ever happen 

kmcmanus

igotid88 said:

They also have enough for a greatest hits part 2. But that's more of a record label thing so who knows if they'll ever happen 

There are only 12 “singles” since the RVM comp dropped and “singles”only means “released to streaming ahead of the album” at this point as they don’t release physical singles or get meaningful radio airplay anymore. I’m not convinced a 12 song comp where Just Breathe is the highest profile song would be in demand. 

Also Hits packages are cash-grabs and the only reason they did the first one was to get out of the Epic contract 1 album sooner.

Spiritual_Chaos

kmcmanus said:

igotid88 said:

They also have enough for a greatest hits part 2. But that's more of a record label thing so who knows if they'll ever happen 

There are only 12 “singles” since the RVM comp dropped and “singles”only means “released to streaming ahead of the album” at this point as they don’t release physical singles or get meaningful radio airplay anymore. I’m not convinced a 12 song comp where Just Breathe is the highest profile song would be in demand. 

Also Hits packages are cash-grabs and the only reason they did the first one was to get out of the Epic contract 1 album sooner.

The RVM re-release was the very definition of a "cash grab" (but, I do understand some might find a sentimental/nostalgic connection to that release and/or do not want anything post Riot Act on there. It's a lovely listen). Shouldn't a Greatest Hits release in 2022(?) be updated to be the greatest hits to that point... and not a greatest hits release frozen in time in 2004? By some kind of principle "emoji thinking"

igotid88

kmcmanus said:

igotid88 said:

They also have enough for a greatest hits part 2. But that's more of a record label thing so who knows if they'll ever happen 

There are only 12 “singles” since the RVM comp dropped and “singles”only means “released to streaming ahead of the album” at this point as they don’t release physical singles or get meaningful radio airplay anymore. I’m not convinced a 12 song comp where Just Breathe is the highest profile song would be in demand. 

Also Hits packages are cash-grabs and the only reason they did the first one was to get out of the Epic contract 1 album sooner.

That's enough for a greatest hits. It doesn't have to be a double album like RVM was. And they can add an extra track or 2. 

WWS

Life Wasted

Brother
The Fixer

Just Breathe

Amongst the Waves

Mind Your Manners

Sirens

Future Days
Can't Deny Me
DOTC
SBWM
Quick Escape
Retrograde
And you can add Olè and Get it Back

They can do a hot 100 greatest hits or give it a different name. Queen has Classic Queen for example. 
Last Kiss

I Got Id/Long Road

Wishlist

Given To Fly

Just Breathe

Who You Are

Jeremy/Yellow Ledbetter

I Am Mine

World Wide Suicide

The Fixer

Tremor Christ/Spin The Black Circle

Nothing As It Seems

Daughter/Yellow Ledbetter

Sirens

The Juggler

igotid88 said:

kmcmanus said:

igotid88 said:

They also have enough for a greatest hits part 2. But that's more of a record label thing so who knows if they'll ever happen 

There are only 12 “singles” since the RVM comp dropped and “singles”only means “released to streaming ahead of the album” at this point as they don’t release physical singles or get meaningful radio airplay anymore. I’m not convinced a 12 song comp where Just Breathe is the highest profile song would be in demand. 

Also Hits packages are cash-grabs and the only reason they did the first one was to get out of the Epic contract 1 album sooner.

That's enough for a greatest hits. It doesn't have to be a double album like RVM was. And they can add an extra track or 2. 

WWS

Life Wasted

Brother
The Fixer

Just Breathe

Amongst the Waves

Mind Your Manners

Sirens

Future Days
Can't Deny Me
DOTC
SBWM
Quick Escape
Retrograde
And you can add Olè and Get it Back

Nobody is buying that. That's probably why they haven't done it.