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loveboatcaptloveboatcapt Posts: 3
edited February 2008 in The Porch
Jeff was at the sonics game the other night and this is what he had to say


Sonics Fans First to Know Pearl Jam's Prepping New Album



So the Sonics won last night. Kevin Durant scored a bunch of points and stuff. The biggest highlight, though, came from the seats, when Pearl Jam bassist—and die hard Sonics fan—Jeff Ament donned a headset for a chat with announcer Kevin Calabro.

Jeff commented on Durant's talent, voiced opposition to the Sonics' possible departure, and said our recent snow (quality) was stellar. Regarding his band, Jeff told Calabro, "We're gonna get together here in a couple of weeks and try and write some stuff."

And then the little ball bounced around, people talked about the absence of LeBron James, and Pearl Jam fans freaked out.

Hat tip to Billboard's Jaded Insider, who adds this anticipation-fueling nugget:

"Beyond the upcoming writing session, J.I. is in the know that Pearl Jam is going to play some shows before too long. One appearance may even be ready to announce as early as next week."

Much to Jeff Ament's chagrin, PJ may play live before the Sonics pick up their 12th win. And release a new album before the team knows where they're playing next season.

http://seattlest.com/2008/02/01/sonics_fans_fir.php
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  • dontgimmenolipdontgimmenolip Posts: 198
    loveboatcapt wrote:
    Jeff was at the sonics game the other night and this is what he had to say


    Sonics Fans First to Know Pearl Jam's Prepping New Album



    So the Sonics won last night. Kevin Durant scored a bunch of points and stuff. The biggest highlight, though, came from the seats, when Pearl Jam bassist—and die hard Sonics fan—Jeff Ament donned a headset for a chat with announcer Kevin Calabro.

    Jeff commented on Durant's talent, voiced opposition to the Sonics' possible departure, and said our recent snow (quality) was stellar. Regarding his band, Jeff told Calabro, "We're gonna get together here in a couple of weeks and try and write some stuff."

    And then the little ball bounced around, people talked about the absence of LeBron James, and Pearl Jam fans freaked out.

    Hat tip to Billboard's Jaded Insider, who adds this anticipation-fueling nugget:

    "Beyond the upcoming writing session, J.I. is in the know that Pearl Jam is going to play some shows before too long. One appearance may even be ready to announce as early as next week."

    Much to Jeff Ament's chagrin, PJ may play live before the Sonics pick up their 12th win. And release a new album before the team knows where they're playing next season.

    http://seattlest.com/2008/02/01/sonics_fans_fir.php

    Great news. And LeBron or not, the Cav's could have won if they had actually played basketball, instead letting the Sonics run all over them. At least Z tried to play in the second half. Oh well. I will admit, the Sonics just played better, and Durant will be a legend someday. I digress.

    Can't wait to hear more new Pearl Jam music. Especially a whole album's worth.
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  • not4unot4u Posts: 512
    Fuck Yea!!
    we don't want war, but we still want more?
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    i likey
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  • marcPJfanmarcPJfan Posts: 821
    I think this means that Bonnaroo is only the first show. There WILL be more.
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  • MeaninglessMeaningless Posts: 55
    According to pearljamonline.it


    On January 31, Jeff Ament appeared at a Seattle Sonics basketball game. Interviewed by announcer Kevin Calabro, Ament revealed that Pearl Jam are "gonna get together here in a couple of weeks and try and write some stuff" for the Seattle band's ninth studio album.


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  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    Don't get me wrong, I hope you're right...

    But if what you quoted is the extent of the quote, then I'm not sure I'm that excited... Creatives are always 'trying to write some stuff'.. If they regularly rehearse, they also regularly write. I wouldn't get my hopes up. Going into the studio and recording is a totally different kettle of fish to 'trying to write some stuff'...
    '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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  • LedbetterusLedbetterus Posts: 592
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    Don't get me wrong, I hope you're right...

    But if what you quoted is the extent of the quote, then I'm not sure I'm that excited... Creatives are always 'trying to write some stuff'.. If they regularly rehearse, they also regularly write. I wouldn't get my hopes up. Going into the studio and recording is a totally different kettle of fish to 'trying to write some stuff'...

    I heard Eddie is gonna write about the Giants! No.. That's a lie.. but it would be damn nice!

    Anyway.. Yes, Jeff said this, and he also said they're playing "a show" soon.. Which is obviously assumed to be Bonaroo.
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  • LostdogsinthegardenLostdogsinthegarden Posts: 844
    I was hoping they'd hit the studio soon...
  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    What WOULD be cool is if they debuted some material live before we heard it on record... other bands do it, but PJ? Not so much. That might get me hoping.
    '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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  • wolfamongwolveswolfamongwolves Posts: 2,414
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    What WOULD be cool is if they debuted some material live before we heard it on record... other bands do it, but PJ? Not so much. That might get me hoping.

    They used to do it. I heard RVM, Small Town, Glorified G and Daughter live before vs. came out. Lots of the Vitalogy songs were played live before it was released. Not so much any more, but there's usually one or two - Habit, Lukin, Long Road, Brain of J, I am mine, Thumbing My Way and Gone were all teasers.
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  • pjfan31pjfan31 Posts: 7,334
    Meaningless wrote:
    According to pearljamonline.it


    On January 31, Jeff Ament appeared at a Seattle Sonics basketball game. Interviewed by announcer Kevin Calabro, Ament revealed that Pearl Jam are "gonna get together here in a couple of weeks and try and write some stuff" for the Seattle band's ninth studio album.


    OMFG !


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  • DiRtyFranK38DiRtyFranK38 Posts: 3,131
    if so, how long do you guys predict before an album? soonest, if they are starting to work on stuff...
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  • yielderyielder Posts: 160
    I hope they make an acousic album !
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  • jessejesse Posts: 170
    New Songs At Bonnaroo?
  • Since 91Since 91 Posts: 57
    loveboatcapt wrote:
    Jeff was at the sonics game the other night and this is what he had to say


    Sonics Fans First to Know Pearl Jam's Prepping New Album



    So the Sonics won last night. Kevin Durant scored a bunch of points and stuff. The biggest highlight, though, came from the seats, when Pearl Jam bassist—and die hard Sonics fan—Jeff Ament donned a headset for a chat with announcer Kevin Calabro.

    Jeff commented on Durant's talent, voiced opposition to the Sonics' possible departure, and said our recent snow (quality) was stellar. Regarding his band, Jeff told Calabro, "We're gonna get together here in a couple of weeks and try and write some stuff."

    And then the little ball bounced around, people talked about the absence of LeBron James, and Pearl Jam fans freaked out.

    Hat tip to Billboard's Jaded Insider, who adds this anticipation-fueling nugget:

    "Beyond the upcoming writing session, J.I. is in the know that Pearl Jam is going to play some shows before too long. One appearance may even be ready to announce as early as next week."

    Much to Jeff Ament's chagrin, PJ may play live before the Sonics pick up their 12th win. And release a new album before the team knows where they're playing next season.

    http://seattlest.com/2008/02/01/sonics_fans_fir.php

    Thanks for sharing, LBC--I wrote that piece for Seattlest, and try to post as much as I can about PJ and related musicians/bands. Glad to know people are reading!
  • loveboatcaptloveboatcapt Posts: 3
    People are even reading way up here in Eastern Canada......Not that far, about 1400kms/870miles EAST of Toronto.....lol
  • JackieboyJackieboy Posts: 78
    It'd be great with a new album due this summer!!! Couldn't care less about the Bonaroo announcement. Album comes first imo!
  • Blind3Blind3 Posts: 1,149
    PJ playing live and road testing songs in the works would kick ass. I had a blast hearing Comatose ( well, Crapshoot back then) and Gone in recent years.
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  • rhinomagicrhinomagic Posts: 2,549
    Perhaps they'll visit the studio in Atlanta where they've recorded before. They could meet-up with Brendan O'Brien during the Bonnaroo trip.

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  • ladygooddivaladygooddiva Posts: 4,169
    how long do you allthink it will be taken ???
  • DiRtyFranK38DiRtyFranK38 Posts: 3,131
    ladygooddiva wrote:
    how long do you allthink it will be taken ???

    good question! i wanna know peoples opinions. i want to get my hopes up for the summer hehe

    and i'm still hoping when they announce banaroo tuesday they'll say something like more news soon enough or hint to something else.
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  • rhinomagicrhinomagic Posts: 2,549
    DiRtyFranK38 wrote:
    good question! i wanna know peoples opinions. i want to get my hopes up for the summer hehe

    and i'm still hoping when they announce banaroo tuesday they'll say something like more news soon enough or hint to something else.

    What if they announce Bonnaroo as official and also issue an early warning at that time to update 10C memberships?

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  • einatshauleinatshaul Posts: 2,219
    ... And now we've heard the first single...

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  • Yellow LedbellyYellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    I am admitttedly a pessimist, but Jeff's comments don't seem to indicate the guys are about to go full on trying to get an album done to me. He says they will get together and try to write some stuff, so I'm guessing an album will be quite some time off. It seems nothing is eminent.....except of course for that southern tour they're about to announce
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  • JackieboyJackieboy Posts: 78
    Well to me it seemed like Avocado got out really fast. Mike said last summer that he had a few ideas that he wanted to try out with matt, jeff and stone in separate sessions. Maybe they've already done that. So I think a September release is quite believable...
  • DiRtyFranK38DiRtyFranK38 Posts: 3,131
    rhinomagic wrote:
    What if they announce Bonnaroo as official and also issue an early warning at that time to update 10C memberships?

    .

    that works!
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    2008: MSG 1, Hartford, Mansfield 2, Ed Solo NYC 1
    2009: London (O2), Philly 1, 2, 3, & 4
    2010: Hartford, Boston, MSG 1 & 2
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    2012: Philly (MIA Fest)
    2013: Worcester 2, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford
  • DiRtyFranK38DiRtyFranK38 Posts: 3,131
    Jackieboy wrote:
    Well to me it seemed like Avocado got out really fast. Mike said last summer that he had a few ideas that he wanted to try out with matt, jeff and stone in separate sessions. Maybe they've already done that. So I think a September release is quite believable...

    yea september gets my guess.
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    2009: London (O2), Philly 1, 2, 3, & 4
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    2012: Philly (MIA Fest)
    2013: Worcester 2, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford
  • Yellow LedbellyYellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    Jackieboy wrote:
    Well to me it seemed like Avocado got out really fast. Mike said last summer that he had a few ideas that he wanted to try out with matt, jeff and stone in separate sessions. Maybe they've already done that. So I think a September release is quite believable...

    I guess that could be, maybe they have already worked on some stuff and have some to bring in. Hopefully all you positive-thinking folks are right. I'm just not in a frame of mind to be very positive about anything right now
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  • Vedd HeddVedd Hedd Posts: 4,598
    Im thinking March-May they will work on the album.

    June-August, couple of shows, Bonnaroo, etc.

    September-November A small VFC type of tour. 5-6 shows, couple of appearances.

    December break.

    Jan-Feb 09 back in studio for a spring release of the new album, probably April.

    Summer 2009 Large Scale tour to include Australia, NZ, etc. Then back to the states.

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  • zootownzootown Posts: 666
    I was just perusing the Web, came across a site called gotickets.com, and they specifically say that "pearl jam have a studio album due in 2008"- huh?
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