Best song on DM?

wolfamongwolves

Waiting For Stevie

I hate to say it, but this is the first time in 32 years a PJ album has thoroughly disappointed me. The first album where I never once felt that euphoric thrill that every other album has at least somewhere. Nothing came remotely close to the likes of a RVM, Present Tense, Corduroy — or even an Unthought Known or Quick Escape. And that's to say nothing of the weakest set of lyrics of Ed's whole career. Riddled with cringy cliches and very little depth. You can really tell he wrote them on the fly on the studio.
After 2 cinema listens, Waiting for Stevie is the standout track, but even that doesn't measure up to what I'd expect from PJ. On the whole, the album left me flat — and even kinda bored. Never thought of say any of this about a PJ album.
Hoping i get a different perspective when i hear it properly on headphones. But for now, really disappointed. Sorry. 

dreamweaver

Running

wolfamongwolves said:

I hate to say it, but this is the first time in 32 years a PJ album has thoroughly disappointed me. The first album where I never once felt that euphoric thrill that every other album has at least somewhere. Nothing came remotely close to the likes of a RVM, Present Tense, Corduroy — or even an Unthought Known or Quick Escape. And that's to say nothing of the weakest set of lyrics of Ed's whole career. Riddled with cringy cliches and very little depth. You can really tell he wrote them on the fly on the studio.
After 2 cinema listens, Waiting for Stevie is the standout track, but even that doesn't measure up to what I'd expect from PJ. On the whole, the album left me flat — and even kinda bored. Never thought of say any of this about a PJ album.
Hoping i get a different perspective when i hear it properly on headphones. But for now, really disappointed. Sorry. 

Sounds like you got reaalllly psyched up, imagined what it would be like, and then heard something different (only because you lumped in Quick Escape with Present Tense, etc.) Cheer up mate, it's only music! 

PJammin'

wolfamongwolves said:

I hate to say it, but this is the first time in 32 years a PJ album has thoroughly disappointed me. The first album where I never once felt that euphoric thrill that every other album has at least somewhere. Nothing came remotely close to the likes of a RVM, Present Tense, Corduroy — or even an Unthought Known or Quick Escape. And that's to say nothing of the weakest set of lyrics of Ed's whole career. Riddled with cringy cliches and very little depth. You can really tell he wrote them on the fly on the studio.
After 2 cinema listens, Waiting for Stevie is the standout track, but even that doesn't measure up to what I'd expect from PJ. On the whole, the album left me flat — and even kinda bored. Never thought of say any of this about a PJ album.
Hoping i get a different perspective when i hear it properly on headphones. But for now, really disappointed. Sorry. 

I’m sorry you feel that way. I personally LOVE IT. Can’t wait for the live shows. 

Weston1283

Scared of Fear

Scared of Fear for me and it was an easy decision 

vedpunk

Upper Hand

Wow, blown away. Best album since Yield. Yes, I said it.  Upper Hand into Waiting For Stevie might be the best 1-2 combo I’ve heard in 20 years. 

seanwon

Waiting For Stevie

vedpunk said:

Wow, blown away. Best album since Yield. Yes, I said it.  Upper Hand into Waiting For Stevie might be the best 1-2 combo I’ve heard in 20 years. 

Absolutely.

spankyMP

Waiting For Stevie

@vedpunk
@seanwon

Agree 100%, but the run starts at Won't Tell for me.

Vedd Hedd

React, Respond

Just got back from the theater...I am really having a hard time deciding my favorite.  Honestly, I could choose any of them.  Hearing Upper Hand with that sound and the visualizer was amazing.  Waiting for Stevie...Scared of Fear...seriously, I cant decide. 

Legit, I have not been this excited on first listen since Riot Act, and I love Avocado and the ones that followed too.  

droptheleash9

Upper Hand

Upper Hand was incredible. Waiting for Stevie was a close second for me followed by Scared of Fear and Dark Matter.

tbergs

Lifted said:

If there is a song that is as good as 'whoever said' on the new album. That will be a win for me. Best song they've recorded in the past 22 years in my opinion.

I love WES and many songs on this album are better from what i just heard, but Ed's lyrics on WES are hard to match IMHO.

tbergs

vedpunk said:

Wow, blown away. Best album since Yield. Yes, I said it.  Upper Hand into Waiting For Stevie might be the best 1-2 combo I’ve heard in 20 years. 

I feel the same way and I loved Gigaton. Sounds great front to back.

CROJAM95

Upper Hand

Upper Hand is a gem

so many wonderful songs

Lost In Ohio

Something Special is a country song.

Change my mind.

lolobugg

Setting Sun

Or Wreckage
All Sounds good on first listen!!!

Chimiste

Upper Hand

Upper Hand for me number one ! Then Wreckage. Great album

BlueLedbetter

Cant decide could be 1 of 6 or 7 and that's such a good thing 

Weston1283

Scared of Fear

Upper Hand was somewhat disappointing for me.  The first minute is epic and you feel you’re about to enter this triumphant and incredible journey.  It had so much potential.  I expected the song to build back up at some point similar to Inside Job.

But after the intro, the song suddenly crashes and kinda dies into this just ok ballad.  Just my opinion.

Force Of Nature

I was underwhelmed by:
Upper Hand - Had some cool sounds but didnt feel like one cohesive song and melody didnt hook me.
Waiting For Stevie - Had high hopes based on reactions but didnt do much, felt like the same chord progression throughout, wonder if its more the effects on the guitar that had people think its like from 10.
Setting Sun - Didnt love the vocal delivery or the main guitar riff, was hoping for more from the ending.

Having said all that, in a few more listens Im sure I will love them!

But what do I know, I didnt love Life Wasted or Severed Hand when I first heard them in 2006.

BrainofBGA

Waiting For Stevie

Picking one is like choosing a favourite child. 

I honestly loved every song that I heard. Some
more than others, however this album, in my opinion is chock block full of great tunes. I love Running but how it was chosen above 6 or 7 others as a single is beyond me. But then again it doesn’t surprise me as PJ have never been the type of band to release their best tunes to the wider music community…not to radio anyway. 

Can’t wait for the official release 

Pure 🔥

LukinFan

Something Special

After last night, "Something Special" is probably still my favorite, but "Upper Hand" is slowly moving to the top

BF25394

I'm not sure how I can declare which song is best after two listens, especially when the poll excludes the one song that I've listened to enough to know that I really love it.

Spunkie

Won't Tell

Hard to vote based on the record store/theater release bootlegs, but I find myself drawn to this promising song.

drakeheuer14

Upper Hand

Setting Sun a solid second

chrisr211977

Wreckage

How do you post about a vote

chrisr211977

Wreckage

forget it

chrisr211977

Wreckage

Wreckage is such a banger one of their best. Great harmony part and melody. Love the chorus.

GetRight13

React, Respond

Lifted said:

If there is a song that is as good as 'whoever said' on the new album. That will be a win for me. Best song they've recorded in the past 22 years in my opinion.

Agreed,  WES is in the top 3 best pj songs since Avocado.  Haven't heard this whole album yet, but out of the 3 released so far I like Dark Matter the best .

dimitrispearljam

Upper Hand

my rank 

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
    
    
    

    

chrisr211977

Wreckage

dimitrispearljam said:

my rank 

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.

dimitrispearljam

Upper Hand

vedpunk said:

Wow, blown away. Best album since Yield. Yes, I said it.  Upper Hand into Waiting For Stevie might be the best 1-2 combo I’ve heard in 20 years. 

 its up there ..lets say 18 years..we had it last time with Come back-Inside job