I didn't think this day would ever come. After 16 years of being a fan, I just can't hold the same interest as I once did. For years I would look forward to the next great album and they never disappointed me! Then a slow decline of interest began to build around 2000 and took up until this year for me to realize that I just can't put in any of my favorite CD's from them anymore:( I still love them as a group and I always will but in terms of the music... the sound... it just doesn't strike me as it once did. Eddie turns more into Bob Dylan by the day and the music doesn't have that punch to the face that I had always loved. Now please don't take this the wrong way, you fans are the greatest part of what this band looks forward to on every tour. I just wanted to give a graceful farewell and to wish all my friends on here the best. I'm almost 26 and I have been into them since the day "vs." came out on cassette and was self-titled, haha. Removing my PJ sticker from my back window of my car was not easy. There music is all I know and now as my music tastes have changed PJ tends to get pushed back each and every year. I always figured I'd be in my forty's before I even considered not playing one of there many great albums but it crept up a little quicker than I thought. Goodbye everybody...
Um, I think if you are posting this kind of message on a board that resides on the band's site that you say you aren't a fan of....well, you're pretty much still a fan. Most people just fade away if they aren't fans. They don't really take the time to announce to fans that they aren't fans. It's a little too much effort. So, I have to ask: Is this a cry for help?
And he still gives his love, he just gives it away, The love he receives is the love that is saved, And sometimes is seen a strange spot in the sky, A human being that was given to fly
I have a question? Did you give 'em all enough of a chance?
I couldn't stand Binaural for 5 years, and all the 2000 boots i had, i skipped all the Binaural songs on them, b/c i didn't know them.
2005 comes, and i listen to it properly, and to this day i love it. Same w/No Code, just couldn't get into it for years, Off He Goes drove me nuts, now it's one of my favourite tracks.
You're giving up too easily IMHO.
3 of my 4 favourite albums are after Vitalogy.
Yield, No Code, Vs and Avocado. Let the music grow on you my friend. And may i suggest, go to a show. Let that shit punch you in the face again.
Even after seeing Ed twice last week, my whole world was rocked. Ed solo was fucking stunning. Give it a chance, if not now, in a year, 2 years, 5 years.
You're ONLY 26. You were 8/9 years old when Ten came out. Music naturally changes for you as you grow, so let it grow w/you. I'm 29 in July, and i love this band more than i did back in 1993.
-Chris
Male, 34
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1998 Brisbane 2
2003 Brisbane 1
2006 LA 1 & 2
2008 LA 2, San Diego 1 (EV)
2009 LA 1, 2, 3 & 4, San Diego
2011 St. Louis (EV)
2012 Tulsa 1 & 2 (EV)
2013 Chicago, Dallas & OKC
They are still the best band in the world in my opinion.Even though the Ed solo show no taping rule is total b.s and through the years some of the songs like satans bed for example lost the original meaning.They still put out the most soul and spiritual energy of any performers anywhere ever.I am 34 and have been a fan since Mother Love Bone.I never joined the 10 club when it first started because all the posers and fake people I knew beat me to it.I couldn't stand that they were getting the good seats so I denounced the whole thing.But I've never denounced the band.How many of you have danced with the snake people at a P.J show?Saw the devil watching from above?Thought that Vedder was Christ preaching to the masses?Thought that Untitled was directed towards you telling you to get the hell out of the show fast?Seriously how many of you have some crazy tripped out stories?
Hi Chica!
I have to save up all my money for the trip to the east coast :-) Otherwise, I would have been all over it, you know that :-)
The only two shows on the east coast I'll be able to do are Hartford and Mansfield 2. Will I see you there?
Only show I am not going to is Bonnaroo. So, yes. Call me, let's share a room, etc etc.. I think were should do a bunch of ppl in one room and make it cheap and party! I'll take the floor by Mansfield.. I'm sure I will be tired enough to sleep standing up by then!
Only show I am not going to is Bonnaroo. So, yes. Call me, let's share a room, etc etc.. I think were should do a bunch of ppl in one room and make it cheap and party! I'll take the floor by Mansfield.. I'm sure I will be tired enough to sleep standing up by then!
Looking forward to seeing you again,
Peace
Any good cheap places in Mansfield you know of?
I should plan that too instead of just focusing on NYC
I didn't think this day would ever come. After 16 years of being a fan, I just can't hold the same interest as I once did. For years I would look forward to the next great album and they never disappointed me! Then a slow decline of interest began to build around 2000 and took up until this year for me to realize that I just can't put in any of my favorite CD's from them anymore:( I still love them as a group and I always will but in terms of the music... the sound... it just doesn't strike me as it once did. Eddie turns more into Bob Dylan by the day and the music doesn't have that punch to the face that I had always loved. Now please don't take this the wrong way, you fans are the greatest part of what this band looks forward to on every tour. I just wanted to give a graceful farewell and to wish all my friends on here the best. I'm almost 26 and I have been into them since the day "vs." came out on cassette and was self-titled, haha. Removing my PJ sticker from my back window of my car was not easy. There music is all I know and now as my music tastes have changed PJ tends to get pushed back each and every year. I always figured I'd be in my forty's before I even considered not playing one of there many great albums but it crept up a little quicker than I thought. Goodbye everybody...
dude, that really sucks. i hope i never become like that. Wait a bit, I hope, think you will realize what you got into.
I'm disappointed with Avocado, especially how Mike referred to it as going back to their roots, as if they've been going through a long trip on drugs for the past 15 years and now they've finally sobered up...in that way they've taken steps back, trying to force a certain sound, and some songs actually sound forced to me, too engineered...thats just me though. But I'm still going strong...5 shows in June!
They are still the best band in the world in my opinion.Even though the Ed solo show no taping rule is total b.s and through the years some of the songs like satans bed for example lost the original meaning.They still put out the most soul and spiritual energy of any performers anywhere ever.I am 34 and have been a fan since Mother Love Bone.I never joined the 10 club when it first started because all the posers and fake people I knew beat me to it.I couldn't stand that they were getting the good seats so I denounced the whole thing.But I've never denounced the band.How many of you have danced with the snake people at a P.J show?Saw the devil watching from above?Thought that Vedder was Christ preaching to the masses?Thought that Untitled was directed towards you telling you to get the hell out of the show fast?Seriously how many of you have some crazy tripped out stories?
the original post seemed like it was just here to wind us all up (it worked!), but it was worth it to read THIS post here. dancing with the snake people. devil watching from above. crazy tripped out stories. loving it, loving it. now THERE'S a pj fan. you nailed it.
I didn't think this day would ever come. After 16 years of being a fan, I just can't hold the same interest as I once did. For years I would look forward to the next great album and they never disappointed me! Then a slow decline of interest began to build around 2000 and took up until this year for me to realize that I just can't put in any of my favorite CD's from them anymore:( I still love them as a group and I always will but in terms of the music... the sound... it just doesn't strike me as it once did. Eddie turns more into Bob Dylan by the day and the music doesn't have that punch to the face that I had always loved. Now please don't take this the wrong way, you fans are the greatest part of what this band looks forward to on every tour. I just wanted to give a graceful farewell and to wish all my friends on here the best. I'm almost 26 and I have been into them since the day "vs." came out on cassette and was self-titled, haha. Removing my PJ sticker from my back window of my car was not easy. There music is all I know and now as my music tastes have changed PJ tends to get pushed back each and every year. I always figured I'd be in my forty's before I even considered not playing one of there many great albums but it crept up a little quicker than I thought. Goodbye everybody...
Cool,That just just me closer to the stage.Thanks!
Ft. Lauderdale 96'
Tampa 00'
West Palm Beach 03'
House of Blues 03'
Tampa 03'
Kissimmee 04'
West Palm Beach 08'
Tampa 08'
Eddie Vedder Clearwater both nights 2012
And thought you'd stop in your 40s? I'm 34, was struck by Alive at 17 and don't see how this is going to stop for me ever. Much less in 6 years.
When I get bored with some of the stuff, I find boots that I haven't listened to in a long time. Amazing how one can rediscover songs from previous albums.
I totally admire that an respect your opinion. It's just that I was that fan who was into the Lallalpalooza phase where they were crazy on stage and broke down barriers and gave bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden some real competition. I don't like where they've been going for almost the better part of a decade and to be honest I wasn't blown away by there shows (youtube some old stuff pre 1994). We all evolve just like the band has. It's just that I have found a different path.
Seriously, Pearl Jam isn't giving bands like Nirvana or Soundgarden real competition anymore? I don't want to be the first to tell you, but Kurt's dead and as for Chris, well he can't even headline projekt revolution, http://linkinpark.com/projektrevolution
So, I think I will stay a PJ fan, and watch them out last the bands of the next 15 years!
They are still the best band in the world in my opinion.Even though the Ed solo show no taping rule is total b.s and through the years some of the songs like satans bed for example lost the original meaning.They still put out the most soul and spiritual energy of any performers anywhere ever.I am 34 and have been a fan since Mother Love Bone.I never joined the 10 club when it first started because all the posers and fake people I knew beat me to it.I couldn't stand that they were getting the good seats so I denounced the whole thing.But I've never denounced the band.How many of you have danced with the snake people at a P.J show?Saw the devil watching from above?Thought that Vedder was Christ preaching to the masses?Thought that Untitled was directed towards you telling you to get the hell out of the show fast?Seriously how many of you have some crazy tripped out stories?
I'm the same age of you, I just thank god that I didn't let what other people do dictate what I do, so I have a pretty decent 10C#, and I get to set really close still today vs not. And since you had such strong feelings about not wanting to be a poser back then, what has brought you here now?
I didn't think this day would ever come. After 16 years of being a fan, I just can't hold the same interest as I once did. For years I would look forward to the next great album and they never disappointed me! Then a slow decline of interest began to build around 2000 and took up until this year for me to realize that I just can't put in any of my favorite CD's from them anymore:( I still love them as a group and I always will but in terms of the music... the sound... it just doesn't strike me as it once did. Eddie turns more into Bob Dylan by the day and the music doesn't have that punch to the face that I had always loved. Now please don't take this the wrong way, you fans are the greatest part of what this band looks forward to on every tour. I just wanted to give a graceful farewell and to wish all my friends on here the best. I'm almost 26 and I have been into them since the day "vs." came out on cassette and was self-titled, haha. Removing my PJ sticker from my back window of my car was not easy. There music is all I know and now as my music tastes have changed PJ tends to get pushed back each and every year. I always figured I'd be in my forty's before I even considered not playing one of there many great albums but it crept up a little quicker than I thought. Goodbye everybody...
I mean its okay, when it comes down to it its only music, yes I take it seriously but its whats inside of us that sorta meshes with the music, and you have to listen to what you like.
With me i drift off constantly, but I have pj rebirths here and there and when I do I listen to all kinds of music on a much higher level, and I seem to let my creative side and thinking ability become enhanced on a higher level. When I go through times where I dont listen to pj I am more simple and basic and stale, not that there is anything wrong with that, becasue a litle balance in life is good for the braain, I cant walk around everyday amped up on pj rock music being emotional. Sometimes I need some jazz or just watch tv instead of rock music and just kind of go with the flow.
I didn't think this day would ever come. After 16 years of being a fan, I just can't hold the same interest as I once did. For years I would look forward to the next great album and they never disappointed me! Then a slow decline of interest began to build around 2000 and took up until this year for me to realize that I just can't put in any of my favorite CD's from them anymore:( I still love them as a group and I always will but in terms of the music... the sound... it just doesn't strike me as it once did. Eddie turns more into Bob Dylan by the day and the music doesn't have that punch to the face that I had always loved. Now please don't take this the wrong way, you fans are the greatest part of what this band looks forward to on every tour. I just wanted to give a graceful farewell and to wish all my friends on here the best. I'm almost 26 and I have been into them since the day "vs." came out on cassette and was self-titled, haha. Removing my PJ sticker from my back window of my car was not easy. There music is all I know and now as my music tastes have changed PJ tends to get pushed back each and every year. I always figured I'd be in my forty's before I even considered not playing one of there many great albums but it crept up a little quicker than I thought. Goodbye everybody...
Classic, so profound man! You sound like some kind of philosopher, even! Wow you've really got me thinking.....
I totally admire that an respect your opinion. It's just that I was that fan who was into the Lallalpalooza phase where they were crazy on stage and broke down barriers and gave bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden some real competition. I don't like where they've been going for almost the better part of a decade and to be honest I wasn't blown away by there shows (youtube some old stuff pre 1994). We all evolve just like the band has. It's just that I have found a different path.
fuck man! The guys are in their mid-fourties now...I couldnt imagine them breaking down barriers now :eek: ....I think that the music is getting better to compensate for them NOT being as active on stage? Mind you, they still manage to bust out some pretty sweet moves
"....and was very surprised to see that he didnt actually have a recipe for anus-ankle soup." - Big Ed
SLC 11/2/95, Park City 6/21/98, Boise 11/3/00, Seattle 12/9/02, Vancouver 5/30/03, Gorge 9/1/05, Vancouver 9/2/05, Gorge 7/22/06, Gorge 7/23/06, Camden I 6/19/08, MSG I 6/24/08, MSG II 6/25/08, Hartford 6/27/08, Mansfield II 6/30/08; Eddie Albany 6/8/09, 6/9/09; Philly 10/30/09, 10/31/09; Boston 5/17/10
I thought the world...Turns out the world thought me
Yield, No Code, Vs and Avocado. Let the music grow on you my friend. And may i suggest, go to a show. Let that shit punch you in the face again.
You're ONLY 26. You were 8/9 years old when Ten came out. Music naturally changes for you as you grow, so let it grow w/you. I'm 29 in July, and i love this band more than i did back in 1993.[/quote]
I STILL listen to all the music I've listened to since I was like 3 years old. I'll never give up those parts of my life for anyone. If I had a BeeGees sticker on the back of my car today, I'd wear it proudly.
I can definitely relate to this. When listening to old mix tapes I sometimes find myself saying "I can't believe I used to listen to this crap!" However, 90% of the time I am still enjoying the song, lol. It's hard for me to dislike music that I used to love because there are so many memories in it.
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or they're dumbass, lol
Um, I think if you are posting this kind of message on a board that resides on the band's site that you say you aren't a fan of....well, you're pretty much still a fan. Most people just fade away if they aren't fans. They don't really take the time to announce to fans that they aren't fans. It's a little too much effort. So, I have to ask: Is this a cry for help?
EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
I'm too drunk too handle that right now, I'll see you in the morning
Im getting married in 12 days, I have an excuse, lmao
bad use of commas
Play Long Road!i!
EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
I might have to, trying to find a place to fit it in.
Maybe during dinner!!!!!!!
no bed=no brian
coke sucks
EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
I couldn't stand Binaural for 5 years, and all the 2000 boots i had, i skipped all the Binaural songs on them, b/c i didn't know them.
2005 comes, and i listen to it properly, and to this day i love it. Same w/No Code, just couldn't get into it for years, Off He Goes drove me nuts, now it's one of my favourite tracks.
You're giving up too easily IMHO.
3 of my 4 favourite albums are after Vitalogy.
Yield, No Code, Vs and Avocado. Let the music grow on you my friend. And may i suggest, go to a show. Let that shit punch you in the face again.
Even after seeing Ed twice last week, my whole world was rocked. Ed solo was fucking stunning. Give it a chance, if not now, in a year, 2 years, 5 years.
You're ONLY 26. You were 8/9 years old when Ten came out. Music naturally changes for you as you grow, so let it grow w/you. I'm 29 in July, and i love this band more than i did back in 1993.
Male, 34
I'm on Facebook - facebook.com/christopher.leesye1
1998 Brisbane 2
2003 Brisbane 1
2006 LA 1 & 2
2008 LA 2, San Diego 1 (EV)
2009 LA 1, 2, 3 & 4, San Diego
2011 St. Louis (EV)
2012 Tulsa 1 & 2 (EV)
2013 Chicago, Dallas & OKC
Only show I am not going to is Bonnaroo. So, yes. Call me, let's share a room, etc etc.. I think were should do a bunch of ppl in one room and make it cheap and party! I'll take the floor by Mansfield.. I'm sure I will be tired enough to sleep standing up by then!
Looking forward to seeing you again,
Peace
I should plan that too instead of just focusing on NYC
EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
dude, that really sucks. i hope i never become like that. Wait a bit, I hope, think you will realize what you got into.
8/7/08, 6/9/09
98-Camden
03-Camden
06-Prague, Berlin, Vienna, Zagreb
07-Katowice
08-NYC I/II, Hartford, Mansfield I/II
turn in your # buddy
traitor.....
PEARL JAM~San Antonio, TX. 4~5~03
INCUBUS~Houston, TX. 1~19~07
INCUBUS~Denver, CO. 2~8~07
Lollapalooza~Chicago, IL. 8~5~07
INCUBUS~Austin, TX. 9~3~07
Bonnaroo~Manchester, TN 6~14~08
the original post seemed like it was just here to wind us all up (it worked!), but it was worth it to read THIS post here. dancing with the snake people. devil watching from above. crazy tripped out stories. loving it, loving it. now THERE'S a pj fan. you nailed it.
when my ears ring, my heart beats
Tampa 00'
West Palm Beach 03'
House of Blues 03'
Tampa 03'
Kissimmee 04'
West Palm Beach 08'
Tampa 08'
Eddie Vedder Clearwater both nights 2012
He's obviously upset about how he is feeling at this point about his favorite band.
So upset that he felt compelled to share... and this is what he gets?
Dirty Hank - I do agree with a few commentators that it's okay to take a break from PJ.
Keep their stuff around, though; it'll be a great feeling when it comes back later.
Take care, my fellow pj fan, and we'll look forward to your return when you find your way back to the PJLand.
Good luck, DH.
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
And thought you'd stop in your 40s? I'm 34, was struck by Alive at 17 and don't see how this is going to stop for me ever. Much less in 6 years.
When I get bored with some of the stuff, I find boots that I haven't listened to in a long time. Amazing how one can rediscover songs from previous albums.
Seriously, Pearl Jam isn't giving bands like Nirvana or Soundgarden real competition anymore? I don't want to be the first to tell you, but Kurt's dead and as for Chris, well he can't even headline projekt revolution, http://linkinpark.com/projektrevolution
So, I think I will stay a PJ fan, and watch them out last the bands of the next 15 years!
I'm the same age of you, I just thank god that I didn't let what other people do dictate what I do, so I have a pretty decent 10C#, and I get to set really close still today vs not. And since you had such strong feelings about not wanting to be a poser back then, what has brought you here now?
I mean its okay, when it comes down to it its only music, yes I take it seriously but its whats inside of us that sorta meshes with the music, and you have to listen to what you like.
With me i drift off constantly, but I have pj rebirths here and there and when I do I listen to all kinds of music on a much higher level, and I seem to let my creative side and thinking ability become enhanced on a higher level. When I go through times where I dont listen to pj I am more simple and basic and stale, not that there is anything wrong with that, becasue a litle balance in life is good for the braain, I cant walk around everyday amped up on pj rock music being emotional. Sometimes I need some jazz or just watch tv instead of rock music and just kind of go with the flow.
no more shows
Classic, so profound man! You sound like some kind of philosopher, even! Wow you've really got me thinking.....
about how much I love Peal Jam : )
I thought the world...Turns out the world thought me
Yield, No Code, Vs and Avocado. Let the music grow on you my friend. And may i suggest, go to a show. Let that shit punch you in the face again.
You're ONLY 26. You were 8/9 years old when Ten came out. Music naturally changes for you as you grow, so let it grow w/you. I'm 29 in July, and i love this band more than i did back in 1993.[/quote]
I can definitely relate to this. When listening to old mix tapes I sometimes find myself saying "I can't believe I used to listen to this crap!" However, 90% of the time I am still enjoying the song, lol. It's hard for me to dislike music that I used to love because there are so many memories in it.