I think every single track on this album is very good or great. I initially picked scared of fear, but any of these tracks could be my favorite as they are all incredible
Scared of fear React, respond Upper hand Waiting for Stevie Got To Give Setting sun
I think every single track on this album is very good or great. I initially picked scared of fear, but any of these tracks could be my favorite as they are all incredible
Scared of fear React, respond Upper hand Waiting for Stevie Got To Give Setting sun
So "Wreckage" has climbed to at least "very good" in your estimation? I'm glad it has grown on you.
I think every single track on this album is very good or great. I initially picked scared of fear, but any of these tracks could be my favorite as they are all incredible
Scared of fear React, respond Upper hand Waiting for Stevie Got To Give Setting sun
So "Wreckage" has climbed to at least "very good" in your estimation? I'm glad it has grown on you.
Yes. It has grown me. I love the whole album. It's all I've been listening to since April 18th and I have yet to skip any tracks.
Such a great album. Never expected it to be honest. Outside of a handful of songs I have not really enjoyed the last 3 albums. They have Some good songs for sure but just lacked the magic and energy of the earlier works. But DM is sooo strong.
1. Waiting for Stevie 2. Upper Hand 3. Scared of Fear 4. Won’t tell 5. Running 6. Got to give 7. Wreckage 8. Dark matter 9. Setting sun
1.Upper Hand 2.Waiting For Stevie 3.Won't Tell 4.Scared of Fear 5.Dark Matter 6.Running 7. React/Respond 8.Got to Give 9.Setting Sun 10.Something Special 11.Wreckage
WORST SONG? My Ranking (out of the songs I've heard ) 1. Wreckage 2. Running 3. Dark Matter I have also heard the 30 second snippets.
Wreckage is so flat,long ,monotone song and will be a killer mood live. its so good the lyrics tho.. i heard full album,
I feel like Wreckage would be a great Ed Solo song. Doesn’t fit this album
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I think every single track on this album is very good or great. I initially picked scared of fear, but any of these tracks could be my favorite as they are all incredible
Scared of fear React, respond Upper hand Waiting for Stevie Got To Give Setting sun
So "Wreckage" has climbed to at least "very good" in your estimation? I'm glad it has grown on you.
Yes. It has grown me. I love the whole album. It's all I've been listening to since April 18th and I have yet to skip any tracks.
Wreckage has also grown on me, and I couldn't imagine a different song coming after React, Respond. It works so well on multiple levels, and then again the flow from Wreckage to Dark Matter. All amazing stuff. I feel spoiled as a Pearl Jam fan with this masterpiece.
Not comparing the songs....but just the initial flow of Scared of Fear-React/Respond-Wreckage reminds me so much of Go-Animal-Daughter
100% agree. I've been thinking as I listen that it feels like they looked back at the discography to mirror the flow of the album. The first half of this album flows very similarly to Vs. in my opinion.
Not comparing the songs....but just the initial flow of Scared of Fear-React/Respond-Wreckage reminds me so much of Go-Animal-Daughter
100% agree. I've been thinking as I listen that it feels like they looked back at the discography to mirror the flow of the album. The first half of this album flows very similarly to Vs. in my opinion.
Spot on!
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listed to the album in full about 6 times. I just happy i can listen to it from track 1 to track 11 and only skipped one song. Pleasantly surprised. Too early for me to do a ranking but I do love the mike solo on Waiting for Stevie, takes me back to early PJ...Wreckage, something about this one I just love, must be that guitar. Scared of Fear, big fan...
After several listens............. I have to say that there isn't a "bad" song on the record. I can listen to the whole album without wishing I could skip a track.
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5 listens in now. Upper Hand is fucking ridiculous. Love it! The album has gotten better each listen for me. It’s really good.
This order for now… Upper Hand Scared of Fear React Respond Dark Matter Waiting for Stevie Running Setting Sun Got to Give Wreckage Wont Tell Something Special
I agree that this album is a gift. So thankful that we got this, and what's better is that I don't think any of us expected Dark Matter to be THIS good. At the very worst, this slides right next to Yield / No Code.
There's a bulk of songs on this album that is impossible for me to rank over each other. Even my least favorite tracks end up in my head, and I crave them. My least favorite tracks are pretty much still bangers. Incredible
I've listened twice now and still am not completely sold. I like it enough with some songs better than others, but I'm still in the camp that I'll listen a few more times before the Sacramento concert and then probably rarely play it again. Hope this changes over the next listen or 2. This has basically been the MO for the past few records- know it well enough to know the songs live and then (almost) never listen again. However, hearing the new ones live might give me a better appreciation for them, which will keep me listening after the concert. That has happened with other bands. We'll see.
I've listened twice now and still am not completely sold. I like it enough with some songs better than others, but I'm still in the camp that I'll listen a few more times before the Sacramento concert and then probably rarely play it again. Hope this changes over the next listen or 2. This has basically been the MO for the past few records- know it well enough to know the songs live and then (almost) never listen again. However, hearing the new ones live might give me a better appreciation for them, which will keep me listening after the concert. That has happened with other bands. We'll see.
I'm around 30 listens, but was really hooked after 10 full spins. I think I had 3 spins on release day lol. I'm sure this will grow on you, and hopefully you have a nice sound quality setup.
I've listened twice now and still am not completely sold. I like it enough with some songs better than others, but I'm still in the camp that I'll listen a few more times before the Sacramento concert and then probably rarely play it again. Hope this changes over the next listen or 2. This has basically been the MO for the past few records- know it well enough to know the songs live and then (almost) never listen again. However, hearing the new ones live might give me a better appreciation for them, which will keep me listening after the concert. That has happened with other bands. We'll see.
I connected with the music and melodies quickly. I'm now at enough listens without the liner notes, since I was away last week with a hold mail and CD still is not here, that I'm now connecting with the lyrics. Pieces of the music and lyrics sometimes take time to set in for you or for you to pick up on them. Can't see how a few listens can be all any of us would give a PJ album after all these years. Not looking to debate, just my opinion about your opinion All are welcome!
I'll definitely keep listening. Some of my favorite records didn't grab me immediately. I also expect most to be great live. Also glad so many people are loving it.
I've listened twice now and still am not completely sold. I like it enough with some songs better than others, but I'm still in the camp that I'll listen a few more times before the Sacramento concert and then probably rarely play it again. Hope this changes over the next listen or 2. This has basically been the MO for the past few records- know it well enough to know the songs live and then (almost) never listen again. However, hearing the new ones live might give me a better appreciation for them, which will keep me listening after the concert. That has happened with other bands. We'll see.
You've listened twice in ten days? This, combined with your description of your M.O. for the past few records, suggests that you have an aversion to new music more than it suggests anything about the quality of the music. You make it sound like these records are holding you hostage. If it's that much of a chore for you to listen to a band, why not go find a band that's not a chore for you to listen to? I don't meant to sound like I'm being snarky; I'm genuinely wondering why not just move on if something doesn't do if for you anymore. The posture of resignation in your post is so odd to me. No one's forcing you to be a fan of Pearl Jam, let alone to pay to belong to its fan club.
This record gets better every day. Listened to it at least 30 times and love it more and more. There is no song I want to skip, not even close. The ground level is so damn high here. 'Upper Hand' still my fav - 'React, respond' my least favorite.
'Something Special' really grew on me, a great fun song. Love it! 'Last Kiss' style.
So true! A fun track perfectly placed, and sets up for a strong album close with Got To Give and Setting Sun. So, so good.
For Something Special, it actually sunk it's hooks in to me after just a few listens. I'm a sucker for bass intros, and the bass intro to Something Special is really cool. The instrumental is soothing to my soul. Like a warm blanket and hot cocoa.
Not comparing the songs....but just the initial flow of Scared of Fear-React/Respond-Wreckage reminds me so much of Go-Animal-Daughter
I would honestly bump that up to the first 4 songs because Dark Matter sitting at number 4 is a great way to go from Wreckage. Just like Glorified G is a great 4th song after Daughter IMO.
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Scared of fear
React, respond
Upper hand
Waiting for Stevie
Got To Give
Setting sun
2. Upper Hand
3. Scared of Fear
4. Won’t tell
5. Running
6. Got to give
7. Wreckage
8. Dark matter
9. Setting sun
10. Wreckage
11. Something special.
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The whole damn thing is a gift.
Upper Hand
Scared of Fear
React Respond
Dark Matter
Waiting for Stevie
Running
Setting Sun
Got to Give
Wreckage
Wont Tell
Something Special
Scared of Fear
Got to Give
Upper Hand
Setting Sun
Won't Tell
Wreckage
Waiting for Stevie
Dark Matter
Running
React, Respond
Something Special
There's a bulk of songs on this album that is impossible for me to rank over each other. Even my least favorite tracks end up in my head, and I crave them. My least favorite tracks are pretty much still bangers. Incredible
Listened to it at least 30 times and love it more and more.
There is no song I want to skip, not even close.
The ground level is so damn high here.
'Upper Hand' still my fav - 'React, respond' my least favorite.
I am really trying to give it an honest chance but just can't get into it at all. Maybe live it will be better.
'Last Kiss' style.
For Something Special, it actually sunk it's hooks in to me after just a few listens.
I'm a sucker for bass intros, and the bass intro to Something Special is really cool.
The instrumental is soothing to my soul. Like a warm blanket and hot cocoa.
i really didn’t think they still had if in them to produce a song I like this much.
Just like Glorified G is a great 4th song after Daughter IMO.
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