WRECKAGE

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  • Spartanacus
    Spartanacus Oviedo, FL Posts: 938
    After only listening to the 3 singles one time, in order, and liking Dark Matter a lot, digging Running a bit, and being disappointed with Wreckage, I'm here to say I that while the jury is still out for me as far as which is my least favorite, and Wreckage MAY still be it...it's still a good song (sounded better the second time, blasting in my car vs. at work through my headphones the other day).

    I'm sorry Wreckage...you are not hated.  Even if after a couple more full album listens I still rank you #11, there is no shame in that.  Your brothers and sisters are hard to compete with.  I may even be as bold to say that Wreckage is better than my least two favorites off of Gigaton - Retrograde, and maybe my least favorite PJ studio 'song' of all time, Take The Long Way.

    The album as a whole kicked ass just as I knew it ultimately would!!!
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  • kramerica4
    kramerica4 Posts: 284
    Is Wreckage getting any airplay at the US radio?
    Love the song!
  • Gonzo1977
    Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    Great song. Heard it on the radio today and smiled...Then turned off the radio and played it again on Spotify. Figured out how to play this on guitar last night - Really fun song to play and to listen to.  
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,594
    Vedd Hedd said:
    The Juggler said:
    Buckle Up is second to only Johnny Guitar in terms all time great Pearl Jam songs. 

    This is not up for debate. 
    Haha, i enjoyed JG right off the bat. It was weird and fun. I knew it wouldnt last.

    I guess I had a one night stand with Johnny Guitar.

    I have never Buckled Up. But I do appreciate the experimentation.
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  • northerndragon
    northerndragon Posts: 9,851
    When I listened to the whole album last night this song was the one that grabbed me. It's like the lyrics just jumped out and grabbed me, shades of Pendulum from Lightning Bolt for me. 
    So happy this is the album they had in them this time, but this song will always be a stand out for me. 
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  • MikeDigs
    MikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,680
    MikeDigs said:
    Was thrown off initially by this track, and after repeated listens, I still can't get on board with the initial verses and chorus.  It's the pop-like melodies I think.

    However, I really love the outro to this song.  From 3:00 mark and onward, it's wonderful.  The outro is the reason why I won't skip this track, and I will endure the initial verses lol.  And I imagine that I'll like this track more once heard in succession with the other tracks, as it sounds like this album is great as a whole.
    Just as I suspected, hearing this with the rest of the album, I do now like this track.  All of the melodies fit and work within the context of the album.  And the outro to this track is so good.
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  • ZoSoTim
    ZoSoTim Posts: 1,280
    I absolutely love this song. May be a top 10 all time PJ song for me. 
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  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 15,956
    ZoSoTim said:
    I absolutely love this song. May be a top 10 all time PJ song for me. 
    Agreed.  Right now Wreckage and Setting Sun are my two favorites.  

    I’d say React Respond and Something Special are my bottom two.  I still like them but something has to be last. 
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,220
    Sorry if it’s been mentioned  but who is doing the harmonies and backing vocals?
  • deb1211
    deb1211 Posts: 2,040
    More I hear this the more it hits me in the feels. I love it
  • se7v7en
    se7v7en Philadelphia, PA Posts: 329
    Spartanacus said:
    After only listening to the 3 singles one time, in order, and liking Dark Matter a lot, digging Running a bit, and being disappointed with Wreckage, I'm here to say I that while the jury is still out for me as far as which is my least favorite, and Wreckage MAY still be it...it's still a good song (sounded better the second time, blasting in my car vs. at work through my headphones the other day).

    I'm sorry Wreckage...you are not hated.  Even if after a couple more full album listens I still rank you #11, there is no shame in that.  Your brothers and sisters are hard to compete with.  I may even be as bold to say that Wreckage is better than my least two favorites off of Gigaton - Retrograde, and maybe my least favorite PJ studio 'song' of all time, Take The Long Way.

    The album as a whole kicked ass just as I knew it ultimately would!!!
    Have you always disliked those 2 songs?
    When Gigaton was released, Retrograde and Take the Lng Way were the tow songs I didn't like at all.  4 years and over 100 listens later they are my two favorite tracks on the album and two of my favorite recordings ever.

  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    nicknyr15 said:
    Sorry if it’s been mentioned  but who is doing the harmonies and backing vocals?
    I think I read somewhere where there is 3 or 4 doing the backing vocal? Presumably the band. One being one of the engineers as Watt felt as though they needed one more person. Smithy?? Think this was the song he mentioned. It came from one of the posted Watt interviews iirc. 
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  • southernmanfan
    southernmanfan Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 1,029
    Loving this track…
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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,895
    I think it's ed layered. And Matt and josh will do it live as the others are not good at singing harmony live


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  • THEBIBLEISTEN
    THEBIBLEISTEN Posts: 2,002
    BrainofBGA said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    Sorry if it’s been mentioned  but who is doing the harmonies and backing vocals?
    I think I read somewhere where there is 3 or 4 doing the backing vocal? Presumably the band. One being one of the engineers as Watt felt as though they needed one more person. Smithy?? Think this was the song he mentioned. It came from one of the posted Watt interviews iirc. 
    Smity was on Running. 
  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    THEBIBLEISTEN said:
    BrainofBGA said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    Sorry if it’s been mentioned  but who is doing the harmonies and backing vocals?
    I think I read somewhere where there is 3 or 4 doing the backing vocal? Presumably the band. One being one of the engineers as Watt felt as though they needed one more person. Smithy?? Think this was the song he mentioned. It came from one of the posted Watt interviews iirc. 
    Smity was on Running. 
    Ah yeah it was, you’re right! 
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  • hhblues
    hhblues Posts: 5
    I get Petty Learning to Fly in the guitar
  • BF25394
    BF25394 Posts: 4,940
    The Juggler said:
    Vedd Hedd said:
    The Juggler said:
    Buckle Up is second to only Johnny Guitar in terms all time great Pearl Jam songs. 

    This is not up for debate. 
    Haha, i enjoyed JG right off the bat. It was weird and fun. I knew it wouldnt last.

    I guess I had a one night stand with Johnny Guitar.

    I have never Buckled Up. But I do appreciate the experimentation.
    I Buckle Up every afternoon. Would recommend all the rest of you do the same. 
    Don't listen to him, kids. Just say no.
    I gather speed from you fucking with me.
  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    It’s growing on me. Wasn’t sure how I felt about it at first tbh. 
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  • MikeDigs
    MikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,680
    edited April 2024
    This song has grown on me.  Many catchy parts and I love the bridge.
    Post edited by MikeDigs on
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