The new 'I f***in' feeel like talking about 'Riot Act' thread.

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  • darthvedder88
    darthvedder88 Posts: 1,023
    Yeah, I first got into Pearl Jam the same year that Riot Act was released. Been a die-hard fan ever since...
    "Darth Vader would say 'Impressive'."

    -Eddie Vedder

    6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
    6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
  • Elka
    Elka Posts: 43
    BackCircleSpin wrote:
    But I decided to give it a listen. It kicked my fucking ass.

    Is it just me or does it seem like that's been happening a lot lately? I think it's amazing that more and more people are finally coming around to it.

    BackCircleSpin wrote:
    I think that No Code my favorite album, but the only problem I've had with it is that it doesn't flow very well. No Pearl Jam album flows like Riot Act.

    Very true. No Code has some of PJ's greatest individual songs, but the overall flow and feel of it doesn't come close to what they achieved on Riot Act.
  • good names r taken
    good names r taken Posts: 148
    my favourite three albums are;

    no code
    riot act
    binaural
    2003: Melbourne 1
    2006: Verona, Vienna, Zagreb, Melbourne 1-2-3, Adelaide 1-2
    2009: Melbourne
    2010: Belfast
    2012: Werchter
    2014: Melbourne, Adelaide, EV Melb 1-2
  • yosi1
    yosi1 Posts: 3,272
    Elka wrote:
    Is it just me or does it seem like that's been happening a lot lately? I think it's amazing that more and more people are finally coming around to it.

    Wierd, maybe. Awesome, yes.
    Elka wrote:
    Very true. No Code has some of PJ's greatest individual songs, but the overall flow and feel of it doesn't come close to what they achieved on Riot Act.

    I actually think the flow on No Code is also amazing. I've been listening to it a lot lately and it has easily and seamlessly moved into position as my second favorite Pearl Jam album (behind Riot Act, obviously).
    you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
  • travis2000
    travis2000 Posts: 39
    Riot Act is a solid album with some classic lines imo

    'Sometimes life don't leave you alone'

    great CD and I just ordered the LP today - yay for re-stocking the Goods Section!
    9/4/05 Calgary
  • jammin1586
    jammin1586 Posts: 39
    Riot Act is much better than Avocado in my opinion, it sounds much more original and offbeat and I love that.

    That said, Green Disease is an atrocious song IMO, I can't stand it.

    The songs that really rock in my book are Ghost, Thumbing, You Are, Save You, and ALL OR NONE. All or None is such a great closer to an album, the only one comparable I can think of is Vs. (Indifference).

    But seriously, All or None is better than any song on Avocado, and the lyrics are incredible. All or None is really Riot Act's saving grace (and Riot Act is still much better than Binaural).
    Current Favorite PJ Studio Albums:
    1) Vitalogy
    2) Yield
    3) Ten
    4) No Code
    5) Riot Act
    6) Vs.
    7) Pearl Jam
    8) Binaural
  • mookie_in_eugene
    mookie_in_eugene Posts: 1,090
    jammin1586 wrote:
    That said, Green Disease is an atrocious song IMO, I can't stand it.

    I wonder. Do you not like GD due to a similar style to the Cure? Is this an underlying theme of I hate the Cure.

    BTW, I like the song, but with Pearl Jam it's hard for me to dislike anything they release.
    "Underneath this smile lies everything - all my hopes, anger, pride and shame."
  • Elka
    Elka Posts: 43
    jammin1586 wrote:
    All or None is really Riot Act's saving grace.

    Not sure I'd call any ONE song off Riot Act its saving grace. One of the things that always struck me and that I always loved about Riot Act is how EVERY song has its place and feels essential to the album, even if it's not one of your favorites. I think that's why it's at its best when listened to as a whole from start to finish and you can hear how really tied together all those songs are.
  • eclectic
    eclectic Posts: 244
    LBC,Save You,Thumbing,Green Disease and especially I AM MINE are all ace IMO.I Am Mine,along with GTF is one of their very best crescendo style songs.3 songs off this album would be in my top 20 PJ songs,so while its not their best album its not their worst either.For having the most memorable standout songs I guess Yield and Ten(really shit production,improved on RVM) are the best.IMO the albums,which both have good songs on,don't get me wrong,but have the least memorable ones are Vitalogy and No Code(which is their worst album,if their is such a thing.Only Off he Goes would get into my top 20 tracks,and even thats borderline).
    'All the rusted signs,we ignore throughout our lives,
    Choosing the shiny ones instead'

    Reading 06 - Torino 06 - Wembley 07
  • yosi1
    yosi1 Posts: 3,272
    I love this album :D.






    (This was a special bump from Puerto Rico ;))
    you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
  • yosi1
    yosi1 Posts: 3,272
    My RA vinyl came in the mail yesterday :D:D. Its sooo pretty!
    you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
  • yosi1
    yosi1 Posts: 3,272
    Well, I'm glad to see that boys have been playing a couple songs from this album the last few nights. Europe deserves a lot of it since they didn't get a tour for this album.
    you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
  • yosi1
    yosi1 Posts: 3,272
    As this was the first album of PJ's to come out after 9/11, I think its a good album to listen to in order to commemerate the day.
    you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
  • Evvo
    Evvo Posts: 195
    Put RA in for the first time in a while yesterday. I got into PJ a lot last year, and bought all the albums in quick succession, and yet Riot Act was the one I kept coming back to. I can remember reading thru the booklet when eating my cereal after getting home from school, and I looked at the picture on the inside of the cd cover and I thought "I want to be in that room!". That room just looks so warm and welcoming.
    I neglected Vitalogy, Ten and Binaural in favour of RA. There are some great songs on here. Thumbing, I Am Mine, You Are, LBC, Can't Keep (what a gem!!), Save You and my personal favourite, All or None. The album has its filler, and Otherside and Down would have made great additions, but it is what it is and I love it for it. RIOT ACT BABY!!
    :)
  • iamica
    iamica Chicago Posts: 2,628
    I used to listen to Riot Act nonstop for a few months after it came out. I listened to it so many times that I realized my CD was scratched a few weeks ago when I tried to listen to it...songs 2-4 are unlistenable...NOOOOO!!!
    Chicago 2000 : Chicago 2003 : Chicago 2006 : Summerfest 2006 : Lollapalooza 2007 : Chicago 2009 : Noblesville (Indy) 2010 : PJ20 (East Troy) 2011 : Wrigley Field 2013 : Milwaukee (Yield) 2014 : Wrigley Field 2016
  • yosi1
    yosi1 Posts: 3,272
    iamica wrote:
    I used to listen to Riot Act nonstop for a few months after it came out. I listened to it so many times that I realized my CD was scratched a few weeks ago when I tried to listen to it...songs 2-4 are unlistenable...NOOOOO!!!

    Time to buy a new one.
    you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
  • prytocorduroy
    prytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    My LBC skips :( I feel like crying.
  • merlyn
    merlyn Posts: 179
    riot act not my fave, but the new album they're back baby
    champagne for my real friends & i'm a real pain for my sham friends.. ;)
  • yosi1
    yosi1 Posts: 3,272
    Love the Paris setlist! Chock full o' Riot Act! Woohoooo!
    you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
  • Elka
    Elka Posts: 43
    yosi wrote:
    Love the Paris setlist! Chock full o' Riot Act! Woohoooo!

    I thought my eyes were deceiving me. FIVE Riot Act songs?? That's gotta be a first since '03. I hope all you Paris people enjoyed it!

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