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  • SomethingCreativeSomethingCreative Kazoo, MI Posts: 3,395
    crashing88 wrote:
    No. I don't like it either. Don't-Like-Brother Five!

    haha word
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  • Looks like lightningLooks like lightning Posts: 1
    Nah, there's like a million other songs they have that I like better. The only good thing to me is that it's getting them new exposure on our local radio station in Las Vegas. If they play Slipknot one more time I'm gonna puke! Anyways, it's always good to hear them, even if it's not my favorite.
  • LostdogsinthegardenLostdogsinthegarden Posts: 844
    You crazy! Just kidding, I'm sure there are no foreseeable consequences for your not liking "Brother." 8-)
  • SolarWorldSolarWorld Posts: 1,902
    I think it sounds great. I cant wait to put the remixed Ten on the turntable. Gonna be a good year for Pearl Jam fans.
  • threefish10threefish10 Posts: 7,392
    i think it all comes down to what version you heard 1st. i'm assuming all people who dislike this new version heard the Lost Dogs version before they heard this version or even the original rough mix version from back in the day.

    and the people who like it heard the original 1st.

    cause me, i remember i must of heard brother pretty early in the piece, well round 95 or something when i was 1st really getting into PJ. and i know i love it, and i hated the lost dogs version.

    but yeah it'd be interesting to see what version people heard 1st and if they like it or not. cause i'm gonna say peeps who heard the instrumental 1st hate this version, and peeps who heard the original love it.
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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,815
    I wasn't all that impressed with it. could take it or leave it.
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  • HorosHoros Posts: 4,518
    I prefer the insturmental. Almost wish they would rework all the songs as intsrumentals and can Ed! j/k

    Oh and IMHO Sleight of Hand is one of their best songs.
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  • pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,903
    Horos wrote:
    I prefer the insturmental. Almost wish they would rework all the songs as intsrumentals and can Ed! j/k

    Oh and IMHO Sleight of Hand is one of their best songs.

    I agree, Sleight of Hand is a great song, underated. I like Brother, I like the rough mix and the new version, but not everyone is going to like everysong.
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  • SomethingCreativeSomethingCreative Kazoo, MI Posts: 3,395
    Lostdogsinthegarden wrote:
    You crazy! Just kidding, I'm sure there are no foreseeable consequences for your not liking "Brother." 8-)


    OK GOOD. I was worried something like this might happen to me:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCLN4_57i-o
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  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,567
    yes, yes you are

    There are better versions than the remixed one..
  • rustycagerustycage Posts: 67
    I have never heard this song until recently and i do like it. It reminds me of a screaming trees song how the song starts out with guitar soloing. It brings back good memories and feelings of that era, :P
  • TWHoltTWHolt Moncton, NB Posts: 406
    threefish10 wrote:
    i think it all comes down to what version you heard 1st. i'm assuming all people who dislike this new version heard the Lost Dogs version before they heard this version or even the original rough mix version from back in the day.

    and the people who like it heard the original 1st.

    cause me, i remember i must of heard brother pretty early in the piece, well round 95 or something when i was 1st really getting into PJ. and i know i love it, and i hated the lost dogs version.

    but yeah it'd be interesting to see what version people heard 1st and if they like it or not. cause i'm gonna say peeps who heard the instrumental 1st hate this version, and peeps who heard the original love it.

    I heard the instrumental on Lost Dogs first...loved it...but it was missing something. Then I heard the shitty quality version I found @ five horizons and loved it! Eddies tortured screams suits it IMO.

    Not into the lyrics of this remixed version...it sounds like eddie was of the same mindset as Stone when he recorded this version....sounds forced rather than released like the original.
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  • DPrival78DPrival78 CT Posts: 2,263
    not a huge fan. the chorus isn't bad, but you only really get two of them early on and that's it. after about a minute and a half, i lose interest in the song.
    i'm more a fan of popular bands.. like the bee-gees, pearl jam
  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    pweafer4 wrote:
    i think i like the version without lyrics better...for now


    i LOVE the version without lyrics...and haven't heard the new version, yet....so will have to weigh in on that one once i do.
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  • dannydanny Posts: 2,279
    TuFerty wrote:
    Yes, your the only person that doesnt like brother. Im quite miffed as to how Dirty Frank made 10 and brother didnt. :?:


    so am i!
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  • FlaggFlagg Posts: 5,856
    Nope.

    And I don't like "Angel" either so there!
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  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,567
    Listened again, and it totally sucks compared the Ten demo/anything in between version.
  • Dr. DelightDr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    I BrisK I wrote:
    Listened again, and it totally sucks compared the Ten demo/anything in between version.

    For me:
    1. Ten Demo version
    2. Studio Version
    3. 09 Re-release version
    4. Instrumental.
    And so you see, I have come to doubt
    All that I once held as true
    I stand alone without beliefs
    The only truth I know is you.
  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,567
    Dr. Delight wrote:
    I BrisK I wrote:
    Listened again, and it totally sucks compared the Ten demo/anything in between version.

    For me:
    1. Ten Demo version
    2. Studio Version
    3. 09 Re-release version
    4. Instrumental.

    what is the difference between the Ten demo/anything in between? I just notice on the anything inbetween its just more bassy and better quality.
  • Dr. DelightDr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    The ten demo is grittier and at the end has ed saying" I'm gonna go home, turn on the tv..........." part. The studio version cuts that out. Thats basically the only difference, except for the cleaned up audio/vocals.
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    All that I once held as true
    I stand alone without beliefs
    The only truth I know is you.
  • SL93340SL93340 Posts: 1
    I really liked the first demo version of the song when I heard it but the new version has been growing on me. I still really would have like the demo version to be remixed but I am still happy with the new one.
  • CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    Flagg wrote:
    Nope.

    And I don't like "Angel" either so there!
    oh good lord that one's horrible. :roll:
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  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,567
    grr, just don't like this one!

    I miss the "birds dont even whisper" so badly, and other random "yeh's" and stuff which should be in there.
  • alphawolfalphawolf DelMarVa/Big Sky Posts: 646
    i like both versions.

    then again, im also reeeealy into riot act.
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  • pearlharperpearlharper Posts: 16
    I've heard the classic version w/lyrics (which is tight), i've heard the instrumental version (which is tight), and I just heard the NEW mix w/lyrics which is ....SUPA TIGHT! This is a B-SIDE so NOT every fan will "GET IT." I think its got that great early 90's jam/vibe and as far as the lyrics go...i think Ed was "venting some sibling frustration." All in all ANOTHER KILLER SONG TO ADD TO THE ENORMOUS PJ SONG CATALOG! Very Nice..... 8-)
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