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Pearl Jam's most underrated song is... *drumroll*

walkunafraidwalkunafraid Posts: 2,557
edited September 2008 in The Porch
...Army Reserve. I don't know why it's not at the top of more people's list of favorites. I don't know why it's not discussed more often as a PJ classic.

Rarely have I heard Eddie sing with such power and passion. When he kicks into the "I'm not blind / I can see it coming.." part of the song I literally get goosebumps.

Cheers to you, Army Reserve.


How long must she stand
Before the ground, it gives way
To an endless fall
She can feel this
War on her face
Stars on her pillow
Folding in darkness
Begging for slumber

I'm not blind
I can see it coming
Looks like lightning
In my child's eye

I'm not frantic
I can feel it coming
Violently shakes
My body

Her son's slanted
Always giving her
The sideways eye
An empty chair where dad sits
How loud can silence get?
And mom, she reassures
To contain him
But it's becoming a lie

She tells herself
And everyone else
Father is risking
His life for our freedoms

I'm not blind
I can see it coming
Looks like lightning
In my childs eye

I'm not frantic
I can feel it coming
Darling you'll save me
If you save yourself
Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ

“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
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    South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,708
    One of my faves from that album for sure.
    NERDS!
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    suns rivalsuns rival Posts: 15,926
    i love these parts:

    I'm not blind
    I can seeeeeeeeeeeeeee it coming
    Looooooooooks like liiightning
    In myyyy child's eye

    Iiiiii'm not fraantic
    I can feeeeeeeeel it coming
    Viiiolently shakes
    My body"
    scratching my butt...
    kinakamot ang aking puwit...
    me rascando pompis...
    krap mijn reet...
    boku no ketsuoana o kizu...
    bahrosh teezy...
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    AnonAnon Posts: 11,175
    i agree, army reserve is a GREAT song!!
    i have their Roo performance on my phone, so i listen to it pretty frequently
    yup, definitely underrated
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    pj622pj622 Posts: 110
    i couldnt agree more!
    such a good song
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    KimberleeMicheleKimberleeMichele Posts: 67
    I was just thinking this last week - I was listening to a Boston 06 show and couldn't believe how great this song sounded live. Definitely underrated!
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    GmoneyGmoney Posts: 1,618
    you were almost right, except it's down, or wait it's i got id... oh who knows. Hey walkunafraid, remember pj survivor? Seems like years ago. Ahh memories
    Further back and forth a wave will break on me, today...
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    ovechkin8ovechkin8 Posts: 491
    i support this thread
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    AnonAnon Posts: 11,175
    Gmoney wrote:
    you were almost right, except it's down,

    +1 :]
    one of my favorites!
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    SavedFuckerSavedFucker Posts: 215
    i love jeff's bass work on the verses.
    i'll trade you my tee shirt for a grilled cheese
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    GmoneyGmoney Posts: 1,618
    i will say this, arm reserve is surly the most underrated song on avocado...
    Further back and forth a wave will break on me, today...
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    walkunafraidwalkunafraid Posts: 2,557
    Gmoney wrote:
    you were almost right, except it's down, or wait it's i got id... oh who knows. Hey walkunafraid, remember pj survivor? Seems like years ago. Ahh memories

    I definitely hear you on Down. However, it gets more love than Army Reserve does, so it can't be their most underrated. :p

    Yes, that game was fun, memories! Been thinking of putting together a similar kind of thing, but with all the songs thrown in against each other. Would be a long game though...
    Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ

    “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
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    the wolfthe wolf Posts: 7,027
    great song . awesome album.
    Peace, Love.

    "To question your government is not unpatriotic --
    to not question your government is unpatriotic."
    -- Sen. Chuck Hagel
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    LONGRDLONGRD Posts: 6,036
    I love Army Reserve! My favorite song on Avocado along with MITS.
    They usually rotate as my favorites. :)
    PJ- 04/29/2003.06/24,25,27,28,30/2008.10/27,28,30,31/2009
    EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
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    LONGRDLONGRD Posts: 6,036
    By the way, I thought the album booklet listed Ament as a co-writter but yet pj.com only has Ed and Echoes?
    PJ- 04/29/2003.06/24,25,27,28,30/2008.10/27,28,30,31/2009
    EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
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    Surf RiderSurf Rider Posts: 813
    edited March 2009
    ...............
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    catch22catch22 Posts: 1,081
    i'm on board. jeff's songs in general are underrated. he often has some of the more interesting tunes on each album.
    and like that... he's gone.
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    Stone IronsStone Irons Posts: 430
    LongRd. wrote:
    By the way, I thought the album booklet listed Ament as a co-writter but yet pj.com only has Ed and Echoes?

    It's a mistake on pj.com. Jeff definately wrote the music, I remember him talking about it in an interview.
    Can't escape from the common rule...
    If you hate something, don't you do it too
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    Music For RhinosMusic For Rhinos Posts: 1,693
    Stone Irons wrote:
    It's a mistake on pj.com. Jeff definately wrote the music, I remember him talking about it in an interview.

    yeah look in the liner notes.

    jeff wrote the music and ed and damien echols collaborated on the lyrics.
    jeff's only contribution to self titled besides big wave.
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    suns rivalsuns rival Posts: 15,926
    catch22 wrote:
    i'm on board. jeff's songs in general are underrated. he often has some of the more interesting tunes on each album.


    yeah....;) songs like:

    sweet lew & help help
    scratching my butt...
    kinakamot ang aking puwit...
    me rascando pompis...
    krap mijn reet...
    boku no ketsuoana o kizu...
    bahrosh teezy...
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    Stone IronsStone Irons Posts: 430
    suns rival wrote:
    yeah....;) songs like:

    sweet lew & help help

    To be fair, only one of those songs made it on to an album.
    Can't escape from the common rule...
    If you hate something, don't you do it too
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    glasshouseglasshouse Posts: 1,762
    i agree that it is an awesome song.

    most underrated? Not so sure.
    Athens, Greece: 2006/09/30

    "Call me Ishmael. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world." Herman Melville : Moby Dick
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    TroubledSoulTroubledSoul Posts: 1,364
    Rival
    Yeh I've seen Pearl Jam, too. But I can't remember the dates.
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    U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    SOLAT319 wrote:
    Help Help


    NICE!! this song gets no love from most fans (but i think it's awesome)
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    Jason PJason P Posts: 19,123
    I'm Jason P, and I approve of this message.
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    pjtradekingpjtradeking Posts: 4,045
    One of my LEAST favorite songs in the PJ catalogue! NEVER have been able to get my head around this song. Might be one of the ONLY tracks I skip, or just simply dont pay attention. :(
    Never, ever, flipping forget
    "Free Shipping" SPEEDY MCCREADY

    My friend was going to see Eddie last night. Since he was in Vegas, I gave him 5 Grand to gamble with. I told him I wanted it all to go on Black. Bastard! PhillyCrownOfThorns-11-2-12
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    rival.rival. Chicago Posts: 7,776
    rival
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    jonbond1779jonbond1779 London, UK Posts: 1,558
    Agree - Army Reserve is amazing - I was at the Astoria gig where they played it live for the first time! I remember listening to the bass line and was like 'shit this song is awesome'! when the album came out it was on repeat for days!
    "Bring it back, to the clean form. To the pure form"

    28/09/04 - Boston, 20/04/06 - London [\\mm//Astoria\\mm//] - 18/06/07 - Wembley Arena, 11/08/09 -  London [\\mm//Shepherds Bush Empire\\mm//],18/08/09 - 02 Arena, 25/06/10 - Hyde Park, 26/06/12 - Amsterdam, 27/06/12 - Amsterdam, 08/07/14 - Leeds,11/07/14 - Milton Keynes, 13/06/18 - Amsterdam, 18/06/18 - London 02 Arena, 17/07/18 - London 02 Arena, 08/08/22 - Hyde Park, 9/08/22 - Hyde Park - 25/08/22 - Amsterdam, 29/07/24 - London {*Tottenham Stadium TBC*}
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    Gonzo1977Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    I love "Army Reserve"

    Awesome lyrics, great vocals, great groove.


    One of Jeff's best moments.
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    GmoneyGmoney Posts: 1,618
    Jason P wrote:
    I'm Jason P, and I approve of this message.
    hahahhha ;)
    Further back and forth a wave will break on me, today...
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