The drums, particularly in the choruses, are amazing in both playing and sound. The song direction after the 2nd chorus is awesome, too. It reminds me of talking heads. I’m very excited to hear what they all came up with together.
The drums, particularly in the choruses, are amazing in both playing and sound. The song direction after the 2nd chorus is awesome, too. It reminds me of talking heads. I’m very excited to hear what they all came up with together.
Been staying off the boards until now to avoid other thought until I had a chance to really digest the song. That said, I’ve probably listened to it about 20 times now and man, I freakin’ LOVE IT. I love how this band can continue to surprise us with new sounds and new directions. I feel so grateful that this band I love is still making such good music 30+ years into their career. Bravo boys! Can’t wait to hear more and experience these songs live.
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Been staying off the boards until now to avoid other thought until I had a chance to really digest the song. That said, I’ve probably listened to it about 20 times now and man, I freakin’ LOVE IT. I love how this band can continue to surprise us with new sounds and new directions. I feel so grateful that this band I love is still making such good music 30+ years into their career. Bravo boys! Can’t wait to hear more and experience these songs live.
After purchasing the digital download it isn't available for download in my order details. I feel like I am missing something obvious, anyone have any tips? The order says processing.
After purchasing the digital download it isn't available for download in my order details. I feel like I am missing something obvious, anyone have any tips? The order says processing.
I got an email with the download links; have you checked it? That’s the only way I could find to download them. I, too, figured you’d be able to dl from the order history but nope.
I was curious about whether this is getting any radio play. According to the online playlists for the two modern-ish rock stations here in L.A., "Dark Matter" appears to have gotten four spins today on Alt 98.7 and two spins on KROQ. (KROQ bills itself as a modern rock station but plays mostly '90s and '00s "oldies.")
After purchasing the digital download it isn't available for download in my order details. I feel like I am missing something obvious, anyone have any tips? The order says processing.
I got an email with the download links; have you checked it? That’s the only way I could find to download them. I, too, figured you’d be able to dl from the order history but nope.
No download links in my email either. Frustrating. Thanks for the info, hopefully 10c replies to me sooner rather than later.
Been staying off the boards until now to avoid other thought until I had a chance to really digest the song. That said, I’ve probably listened to it about 20 times now and man, I freakin’ LOVE IT. I love how this band can continue to surprise us with new sounds and new directions. I feel so grateful that this band I love is still making such good music 30+ years into their career. Bravo boys! Can’t wait to hear more and experience these songs live.
I was curious about whether this is getting any radio play. According to the online playlists for the two modern-ish rock stations here in L.A., "Dark Matter" appears to have gotten four spins today on Alt 98.7 and two spins on KROQ. (KROQ bills itself as a modern rock station but plays mostly '90s and '00s "oldies.")
I heard it three times on 94.7 here in Portland yesterday. They really pushed the "world premier" angle, with a quick introduction from Stone. Reminded me of the old days when this was the only way I could hear a new single for the first time.
Doubt it will play for long on radio. Doesn't have a radiosingle sound. And Kelly Curtis would be as mad as in 2002 when KROQ didn't play the singles even with PJ agreeing to that House of Blues show for plays
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
Doubt it will play for long on radio. Doesn't have a radiosingle sound. And Kelly Curtis would be as mad as in 2002 when KROQ didn't play the singles even with PJ agreeing to that House of Blues show for plays
I agree with you but not because of the sound. It won't play for long because there won't be demand for it. Most of the rock audience just wants to hear oldies. Billboard's top rock albums of 2023 included Rumours at No. 3, Queen's Greatest Hits at No. 4 and CCR's Chronicle at No. 5. The rest of the top 25 included greatest hits compilations from Journey, Guns N' Roses, Nickelback, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Seger and two different ones by the Foo Fighters, along with Nevermind, Linkin Park's Meteora and Metallica's 1991 self-titled album. This is what gets streamed and, to an extent, purchased.
(There were also new albums by Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan and Metallica plus a couple of others.)
The typical rock fan is Homer Simpson yelling at Bachman-Turner Overdrive to play "Takin' Care of Business" and then, when they play it, yelling at them to "get to the 'workin' overtime' part." Their ears are closed to new music.
Doubt it will play for long on radio. Doesn't have a radiosingle sound. And Kelly Curtis would be as mad as in 2002 when KROQ didn't play the singles even with PJ agreeing to that House of Blues show for plays
I agree with you but not because of the sound. It won't play for long because there won't be demand for it. Most of the rock audience just wants to hear oldies. Billboard's top rock albums of 2023 included Rumours at No. 3, Queen's Greatest Hits at No. 4 and CCR's Chronicle at No. 5. The rest of the top 25 included greatest hits compilations from Journey, Guns N' Roses, Nickelback, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Seger and two different ones by the Foo Fighters, along with Nevermind, Linkin Park's Meteora and Metallica's 1991 self-titled album. This is what gets streamed and, to an extent, purchased.
(There were also new albums by Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan and Metallica plus a couple of others.)
The typical rock fan is Homer Simpson yelling at Bachman-Turner Overdrive to play "Takin' Care of Business" and then, when they play it, yelling at them to "get to the 'workin' overtime' part." Their ears are closed to new music.
I do not listen to the radio anymore but there are still alt rock stations and PJ is still played there. But I think our Swedish friend is correct. Radio wants a hook and generally wants it within the first minute. There isn't really a hook to this song. I like it, don't get me wrong. I just feel like it's an odd choice for the lead single.
I haven't been this impressed by a lead single since The Fixer but holy crap the mastering isn't getting any better, this track is heavily slammed and sounds like arse the better your playback system is and the louder you turn it up. That's not how music should be. This is nowhere near a happy medium, it's bad, nothing breathes. Thank Christ we're getting a Blu-ray, now I'm looking forward to April 19th more than ever to hear how good this cut sounds with its dynamics intact.
I heard Jeremy on the radio yesterday and stayed in the car to see if there would be a two for Tuesday surprise in Dark Matter. There was not, but they did say you could go to their website and stream it if you want. Perhaps the way to drive demand is to stream it from radio station sites.
Heard Even Flow today on the radio.
Neither were a classic rock station, they were the "modern rock" options in my area. If they want airplay for a new song these days it needs to be a Just Breathe or Sirens type song to get on the soft rock type stations.
Weird but I’m finding like I don’t have to keep listening over & over! Yesterday I listened to it like 5 times, today once. I’m hoping the album will have more songs that will make me wanting to listen multiple times in a row.
Doubt it will play for long on radio. Doesn't have a radiosingle sound. And Kelly Curtis would be as mad as in 2002 when KROQ didn't play the singles even with PJ agreeing to that House of Blues show for plays
I agree with you but not because of the sound. It won't play for long because there won't be demand for it. Most of the rock audience just wants to hear oldies. Billboard's top rock albums of 2023 included Rumours at No. 3, Queen's Greatest Hits at No. 4 and CCR's Chronicle at No. 5. The rest of the top 25 included greatest hits compilations from Journey, Guns N' Roses, Nickelback, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Seger and two different ones by the Foo Fighters, along with Nevermind, Linkin Park's Meteora and Metallica's 1991 self-titled album. This is what gets streamed and, to an extent, purchased.
(There were also new albums by Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan and Metallica plus a couple of others.)
The typical rock fan is Homer Simpson yelling at Bachman-Turner Overdrive to play "Takin' Care of Business" and then, when they play it, yelling at them to "get to the 'workin' overtime' part." Their ears are closed to new music.
I do not listen to the radio anymore but there are still alt rock stations and PJ is still played there. But I think our Swedish friend is correct. Radio wants a hook and generally wants it within the first minute. There isn't really a hook to this song. I like it, don't get me wrong. I just feel like it's an odd choice for the lead single.
I do listen to the radio (and pay attention to the industry because I used to be in it and still know people in it), and I can tell you that *new* Pearl Jam is not played on alt-rock stations very far beyond its initial release. These stations play the "hits" from the '90s: "Alive," "Even Flow," "Jeremy," "Black," "Daughter" and "Better Man." Anything else is a rarity.
I heard Jeremy on the radio yesterday and stayed in the car to see if there would be a two for Tuesday surprise in Dark Matter. There was not, but they did say you could go to their website and stream it if you want. Perhaps the way to drive demand is to stream it from radio station sites.
Heard Even Flow today on the radio.
Neither were a classic rock station, they were the "modern rock" options in my area. If they want airplay for a new song these days it needs to be a Just Breathe or Sirens type song to get on the soft rock type stations.
This is right. Pearl Jam's most likely avenue for radio airplay in 2024 is on Triple-A stations (Adult Album Alternative), and it won't be with a loud, fast song. It would be with midtempo ballads like the ones you mention.
I just heard the song on the radio for the first time (at 12:50 a.m. on Alt-98.7 in L.A.) and I have to say it sounded pretty awesome in my car on the radio.
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Phoenix 11.19.13
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Phoenix 4.11.20
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It's just....blah.
Eddie Vedder Düsseldorf 06/30/2019
"The future ain't what it used to be..."
No label created yet for my single.
Indeed!
(There were also new albums by Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan and Metallica plus a couple of others.)
The typical rock fan is Homer Simpson yelling at Bachman-Turner Overdrive to play "Takin' Care of Business" and then, when they play it, yelling at them to "get to the 'workin' overtime' part." Their ears are closed to new music.
Heard Even Flow today on the radio.
Neither were a classic rock station, they were the "modern rock" options in my area. If they want airplay for a new song these days it needs to be a Just Breathe or Sirens type song to get on the soft rock type stations.