... and I got to see them BOTH in the same week. AND I got fan club seats for both. I still can't believe my luck and I'm basking in the appreciation of it.
"Information is not knowledge.
Knowledge is not wisdom.
Wisdom is not truth.
Truth is not beauty.
Beauty is not love.
Love is not music.
Music is the best."
~ FZ ~
i think pearl jam stands alone for me, in terms of collecting and seeing live shows, being in the fan club, hanging out on message boards, knowing the band history, etc. they've just got this whole obsessive package to me that no other band quite approaches.
as far as just the music though... the beatles, oasis, and U2 are pretty close. i love listening to their music.
as far as concert-going... i think ekoostik hookah and the black crowes are the only two that i get as excited for their live show as pearl jam. though that will probably change if i ever get to see U2.
no point in anyother only mind space and patience with this band after attending over 350 concerts of all kinds of music the last 14 or so years have been devoted totally to pj fuck all the others no one does what this band does for it's fan base period.
I reckon I am not the biggest Pearl jam fan on this forum. I am not blinded. I really love them for the role they played in my life. But I have quite some bands that get me more excited than Pearl jam. However there are only a few that tough me that deep.
Anyway Motorpsycho is by far my favourite band.
« One man's glory is another man's hell.
You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
There's no band that will compare to Pearl Jam for me. The ones that come the closest are the "Seattle scene" bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, AIC, and Mudhoney.
Not to the same extent, but Bob Dylan is the closest for me. Then Neil Young, Radiohead, the Strokes, Black Crowes, Nirvana, Interpol, Pink FLoyd, Zeppelin, and maybe Ben Harper.
Dylan is by far my favorite individual singer/songwriter. Can't get enough of him.
followed by Tool and Mother Love Bone who are close
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
Led Zeppelin, and anything to do with Jimmy Page. I've been listening to Zep for about 3 years now non-stop and never tired of it. Long may it continue
"...though my problems are meaningless....that don't make them go away...."
My first obsession band has always been Led Zeppelin. Then Pearl Jam is the only other band that's on that level for the most part. Alice in Chains are one of my favorites up there just as high but I dont' obsess over every little detail of them as much. Then DMB is somewhat up there but have dropped off a lot because I don't care for their newest CD as much. Their older stuff is great though.
pearl jam is my favorite, but
I LOVE BLIND MELON!!!
but, it's not like i can follow them around on tour. i never even saw them, but i have a ton of boots, and they sound like they woulda been great tours to follow!!
i went to indiana for shannon hoon's birthday concert and vigil last year, and the fans are great. just like pearl jam--better, even!! people came from as far as australia....and that's not even to SEE the band, just to pay respects to shannon and hang with other melons! too bad shannon died so early. their third and fourth albums would've only gotten better and better.
RIP, S.H.
"Find myself singing the same songs every day....
ones that make me feel good when things behind the smile ain't ok...." -Hoon
I adore PJ........they sweep me off my feet, make be cry and smile at the same time............but my fondness for all things Cornell makes Audioslave my OTHER passion.........these are the only 2 bands I will travel for and I've already travelled farther for AS...........but I ain't dead yet.......
Jose Gonzalez
Incubus
Counting Crows
The Cure (I only first heard them a few months ago but I'm already obsessed)
'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'
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... and I got to see them BOTH in the same week. AND I got fan club seats for both. I still can't believe my luck and I'm basking in the appreciation of it.
Knowledge is not wisdom.
Wisdom is not truth.
Truth is not beauty.
Beauty is not love.
Love is not music.
Music is the best."
~ FZ ~
No Pearl Jam and only Pearl Jam for me their my biggest obsession i don't have any space for others.
20/04/06 - The Astoria alley crew + got to shake Ed's hand
25/04/06 -Jools Show + got Mike's autograph
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27/08/06- 07/09/06- 09/09/06-13/09/06-17/09/06-13/06/07-18/06/07
...Three crooked hearts and swirls all around...
as far as just the music though... the beatles, oasis, and U2 are pretty close. i love listening to their music.
as far as concert-going... i think ekoostik hookah and the black crowes are the only two that i get as excited for their live show as pearl jam. though that will probably change if i ever get to see U2.
~it is shining it is shining~
July '03 Hershey, PA
June '06 Pittsburgh, PA
All the rusted signs we ignore throughout our lives, choosing the shiny ones instead...
and wonder how they didn't see it...E
Anyway Motorpsycho is by far my favourite band.
You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
However depending on my mood depends on what other bands I like each day.
There are a few creeping up to half way near where PJ are though.
14/09/06, 16/09/06, 17/09/06, 19/09/06, 20/09/06 ~ The Stone lookalike leg of the 2006 tour
18/06/07 - Amazing, just amazing
04/07/06 ~Proud to be part of the AIC Astoria Crew~
Rockin' out to Creadles
The Cure
The Police
The Cars
The Clash
U2
Depeche Mode
The Beatles
Dylan is by far my favorite individual singer/songwriter. Can't get enough of him.
However, in the world today, nothing comes close to PJ. Fact
followed by Miles Davis, John Coltrane, The Beatles, Jane's Addiction, Floyd and Primus.
Typo Man: "Thanks kidz, but remembir, stay in skool!"
followed by Tool and Mother Love Bone who are close
I LOVE BLIND MELON!!!
but, it's not like i can follow them around on tour. i never even saw them, but i have a ton of boots, and they sound like they woulda been great tours to follow!!
i went to indiana for shannon hoon's birthday concert and vigil last year, and the fans are great. just like pearl jam--better, even!! people came from as far as australia....and that's not even to SEE the band, just to pay respects to shannon and hang with other melons! too bad shannon died so early. their third and fourth albums would've only gotten better and better.
RIP, S.H.
ones that make me feel good when things behind the smile ain't ok...." -Hoon
some people have their priorities all jacked up. :rolleyes:
although i have had very intense affairs with Incubus and Nine Inch Nails, when my passion for PJ was waning...
Led Zeppelin
The Beatles
Pink Floyd
Jethro Tull
The Who
Just to name a few
Jose Gonzalez
Incubus
Counting Crows
The Cure (I only first heard them a few months ago but I'm already obsessed)
- the great Sir Leo Harrison
Til you
Parachutes have opened now
10.03.05
05.27.06
The only artists I've seen live more often than Pearl Jam are Neil Young and Drive-By Truckers.
I'm also a big Bruce Springsteen, Nirvana, and Opeth fan (among others).
- Al Swearengen
http://www.cantstoptheserenity.com
Can't say I'd ever regret loving them sooooooo much!
Just returning the love and dedication they've given to me!
Thanks guys! Can't imagine my life without you!