I feel like the lift off is referring to our world maybe getting better and moving on to more positive things, but it’s not happening, now we’re hiding with fingers crossed and no reprieve from an environmental end of the world.
Or maybe he was feeling something more personal and it’s not for us to know.
I feel like the lift off is referring to our world maybe getting better and moving on to more positive things, but it’s not happening, now we’re hiding with fingers crossed and no reprieve from an environmental end of the world.
Or maybe he was feeling something more personal and it’s not for us to know.
I like the song more every day. The music is so fucking good. This one might be my favorite up tempo song they ever wrote. Lyrics might not match Go but the music is better.
Big "Go" fan here, but a bit of the shine was taken off the lyrics for me when I learned it was written about Eddie's car. I really like "Running," but the pounding intro to "Go," the guitar riff under the chorus, and the whole outro are all pretty tough to beat as far as galvanizing Pearl Jam moments go.
After a couple of days of digesting the new song, I think it is great. Top 5 song past Riot act. I only wish Eddie would have slowed down in the outro. But a great punk song and a sibling of Whipping. Fantastic guitar solo.
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It is simultaneously both as good a legitimate punk song as they’ve ever done (it would not sound out of place on a Bad Religion album) but also has a lightheartedness, almost playfulness, that I didn’t expect and it really works.
Running has grabbed me like nothing the band has done in quite some time. And I’m not even usually partial to the punkier, uptempo stuff. Don’t know that I’m completely sold on the sewer imagery, but other than that this song is fire from the first note.
This is a great gym song and I can't wait to hear it live. I actually thought about 70-75% of the lyrics were easy to understand almost right away.
I think Dark Matter (the song) is up there with Quick Escape as their best work in the last 4 albums. This song is some of their best punk work overall. I hated MYM when it came out and now love when they play it live. I think this will only get better as we hear it live.
Super excited to hear the entire album. The first two songs just feel very motivated. Dark Matter was new, fresh, different, and kick ass. This song is more like stuff we've heard before from them but I think better than most of the similar songs to this they have. Especially in the last 20 years.
I also honestly don't hear too much Earthling in this but I liked that album. I'm a big fan of what Andrew Watt is bringing to the band. Exciting times!
Big "Go" fan here, but a bit of the shine was taken off the lyrics for me when I learned it was written about Eddie's car. I really like "Running," but the pounding intro to "Go," the guitar riff under the chorus, and the whole outro are all pretty tough to beat as far as galvanizing Pearl Jam moments go.
Isn't the info about Go being about a car somewhat debated? I remember hearing the same thing and being similarly disappointed but I've subsequently heard some conflicting stories.
I really enjoy this song. That bridge has been the best thing I’ve heard from PJ since Avocado. I wish they could’ve extended it or repeated it.
Also, anyone notice what I’ll call “computer noises” at 1:23 and 1:27? Is that an instrument or a production mistake? Hard to believe it’s not intentional, but definitely 2 distinct noises. A bit harder to hear in the Atmos mix.
I really enjoy this song. That bridge has been the best thing I’ve heard from PJ since Avocado. I wish they could’ve extended it or repeated it.
Also, anyone notice what I’ll call “computer noises” at 1:23 and 1:27? Is that an instrument or a production mistake? Hard to believe it’s not intentional, but definitely 2 distinct noises. A bit harder to hear in the Atmos mix.
Yes, I heard those computer noises for the first time today. Thought it was my phone interfering with my stereo for a sec
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I really enjoy this song. That bridge has been the best thing I’ve heard from PJ since Avocado. I wish they could’ve extended it or repeated it.
Also, anyone notice what I’ll call “computer noises” at 1:23 and 1:27? Is that an instrument or a production mistake? Hard to believe it’s not intentional, but definitely 2 distinct noises. A bit harder to hear in the Atmos mix.
Yes, I heard those computer noises for the first time today. Thought it was my phone interfering with my stereo for a sec
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Overall, the guitar work on these new songs is incredible, and I'm loving them.
I think Dark Matter (the song) is up there with Quick Escape as their best work in the last 4 albums. This song is some of their best punk work overall. I hated MYM when it came out and now love when they play it live. I think this will only get better as we hear it live.
Super excited to hear the entire album. The first two songs just feel very motivated. Dark Matter was new, fresh, different, and kick ass. This song is more like stuff we've heard before from them but I think better than most of the similar songs to this they have. Especially in the last 20 years.
I also honestly don't hear too much Earthling in this but I liked that album. I'm a big fan of what Andrew Watt is bringing to the band. Exciting times!
Cast out by many on first listen but this fits perfectly.
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