1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest 2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1 2022: Nashville 2023: Ft. Worth II 2024: Baltimore
Riot Act is my least favourite, I'm afraid to say.
Not like it's a bad record, it isn't. It's a great record with excellent tracks like Save You, 1/2 Full, I Am Mine and Love Boat Captain. Just not my favourite album they've released.
If other bands could release albums like this, the world would be a better place, in my humble opinion though I feel it's not their best work.
Rock on!!!!
Seen Pearl Jam 4 times in London, once in Manchester, as well as an Eddie show at Hammersmith.
Riot Act is my least favourite, I'm afraid to say.
Not like it's a bad record, it isn't. It's a great record with excellent tracks like Save You, 1/2 Full, I Am Mine and Love Boat Captain. Just not my favourite album they've released.
If other bands could release albums like this, the world would be a better place, in my humble opinion though I feel it's not their best work.
I disagree. Riot Act IS a bad album. If it had been released by any other band, I'd have sold it long ago, but I'm sentimental about my PJ cd's I guess. Aside from All or None, nothing on that album stands with their best work.
Riot Act
s/t
Ten... I was going to put Binaural, but, despite having many of their best songs, Ten has never worked as an album for me for some reason. Binaural has its misses, but that album is so tied to my senior year of hs I can't help but remember it fondly.
I disagree. Riot Act IS a bad album. If it had been released by any other band, I'd have sold it long ago, but I'm sentimental about my PJ cd's I guess. Aside from All or None, nothing on that album stands with their best work.
Riot Act
s/t
Ten... I was going to put Binaural, but, despite having many of their best songs, Ten has never worked as an album for me for some reason. Binaural has its misses, but that album is so tied to my senior year of hs I can't help but remember it fondly.
Riot Act IS NOT a bad album........see how that works
Overall I think it is a great album, very underappreciated. This is by far some of their most creative and branched out work (can't keep, cropduster, half full, arc). The songs are great individually (LBC, I am mine, all or none). The only error I see on this album is Bushleaguer
I would have to say the only album that sits a notch below the rest is self titled. As an album it is still very strong, but no one song stands out.
Riot Act IS NOT a bad album........see how that works
Overall I think it is a great album, very underappreciated. This is by far some of their most creative and branched out work (can't keep, cropduster, half full, arc). The songs are great individually (LBC, I am mine, all or none). The only error I see on this album is Bushleaguer
Creative and branched out?
can't keep- mediocre and nothing new
cropduster- a piece of crap, one of their worst songs
half full- aka red mosquito... not bad, but nothing new
arc- interesting, sadly one of the more intriguing tracks on the album
great individually?
lbc- one of the cheesiest and embarrassing songs they've ever released. trite lyrics, lame organ, weak chorus
i am mine- as mediocre a mid-tempo ballad as can be imagined
all or none- not a coincidence that the only truly compelling track on the album comes courtesy of stone, complete with a haunting solo from mike and lyrics that allow ed to truly sing, rather than growl or whine
Riot Act IS NOT a bad album........see how that works
Overall I think it is a great album, very underappreciated. This is by far some of their most creative and branched out work (can't keep, cropduster, half full, arc). The songs are great individually (LBC, I am mine, all or none). The only error I see on this album is Bushleaguer
Creative and branched out?
can't keep- mediocre and nothing new
cropduster- a piece of crap, one of their worst songs
half full- aka red mosquito... not bad, but nothing new
arc- interesting, sadly one of the more intriguing tracks on the album
great individually?
lbc- one of the cheesiest and embarrassing songs they've ever released. trite lyrics, lame organ, weak chorus
i am mine- as mediocre a mid-tempo ballad as can be imagined
all or none- not a coincidence that the only truly compelling track on the album comes courtesy of stone, complete with a haunting solo from mike and lyrics that allow ed to truly sing, rather than growl or whine
I would have to say the only album that sits a notch below the rest is self titled. As an album it is still very strong, but no one song stands out.
Rather how I feel about Riot Act... not a single stand out song. Not even any really good songs, except maybe the last one.
I def agree on lbc..even the title is ridiculous. but what about "You Are"...that is one great, vastly underappreciated song~! come on, give it up for that one.
Riot Act IS NOT a bad album........see how that works
Rather how I feel about Riot Act... not a single stand out song. Not even any really good songs, except maybe the last one.[/quote
I def agree on lbc..even the title is ridiculous. but what about "You Are"...that is one great, vastly underappreciated song~! come on, give it up for that one.
Your right, its not a "bad album", but imho I would put it in on the bottom of their work, sorry :oops: , but something has to be put last .
You Are was great at MSG in 2003! My favorite on the album.
So, What you Giving ?........ (Thanks Speedy, Alesek, & Arq+friends)
What You Giving
I suggest you step out on your Porch.
Run away my son. See it all. Oh, See the World!
In my views there are no bad Pearl Jam albums. However some are clearly better than others.
IMO Binaural, Riot Act and Self titled are their worst 3.
Binaural probably the worst in my views. Some very questionable song choices and production makes this the "worst" Pearl Jam album in my books. Grievance doesnt have nearly the "pop" that it should have, and how the band could leave songs like Sad and Fatal off this album is beyond me. I also prefer the original Puzzles & Games to the album version Light Years. With a few changes Binaural would launch up my rankings.
Riot Act to me is #2. A few strong entries...Thumbing My Way and I Am Mine come to mind, but too much filler.
Self TItled is #3 worst on my list, but a decent step above the bottom two. To me this is a very solid album top to bottom, nothing particularly weak, but at the same time no real major standouts.
FYI my top 3 is Vitalogy, Ten and Vs.
Shows: Montreal 98, Barrie 98, Montreal 00, Montreal 03, Montreal 05, Ottawa 05, Toronto 06, Vancouver Night 1 08 (EV), Vancouver Night 2 08 (EV), MSG1 08, MSG2 08, Montreal Night 2 08 (EV), Toronto Night 1 08 (EV), Toronto 09, Hartford 11 (EV), Ottawa 11, Ottawa 16, Ottawa 22.
You know I hate the concept of bottom three ablums. They are all amazing in their own way. You can't really judge them, and I think condescending and labeling an album(s) as "bottom three" is a terrible thing to you.
They are all great. Enjoy them for what they are, not what they should have been.
Sorry, I just can't seem to figure out why people think Ten is among their worst albums...Ten is a legendary piece of art that is up there in discussion with the greatest rock albums of all time.
I got Riot Act for NZ$7, about £2.50 at the time, in Christchurch only six months after it had been released in the bargain basket. Listened to it, didn't do much for me. I thought it may be one of those albums which is more of a grower.....it was, but not that much. Not that I am saying it isn't a bad album (I have heard thousands worse), just the weakest release of Pearl Jam's career in my own opinion.
I know we are all PJ fans here but we are all adult enough to not enjoy everysingle thing they do.
If they released an album full of birdsong and/or distortion noise, would some of us buy it and claim it was brilliant just because PJ did it?
Rock on!!!!
Seen Pearl Jam 4 times in London, once in Manchester, as well as an Eddie show at Hammersmith.
I know we are all PJ fans here but we are all adult enough to not enjoy everysingle thing they do.
Agreed. I have been in love with this band since 1992, more than half my life...i have greatly enjoyed every single album they have ever released, but how could i honestly say that the last 3 albums have had anywhere near the same type of impact on me as the first 3?
I do think that Self titled was a step above the previous 2 records, and i am excited to see what Ed brings to the table after Into the Wild and those amazing solo shows.
Shows: Montreal 98, Barrie 98, Montreal 00, Montreal 03, Montreal 05, Ottawa 05, Toronto 06, Vancouver Night 1 08 (EV), Vancouver Night 2 08 (EV), MSG1 08, MSG2 08, Montreal Night 2 08 (EV), Toronto Night 1 08 (EV), Toronto 09, Hartford 11 (EV), Ottawa 11, Ottawa 16, Ottawa 22.
You know I hate the concept of bottom three ablums. They are all amazing in their own way. You can't really judge them, and I think condescending and labeling an album(s) as "bottom three" is a terrible thing to you.
They are all great. Enjoy them for what they are, not what they should have been.
Can't we just bet that all the horses will have a fun time?
2006- Boston I
2008- Boston I+II
2009- Toronto, Philly III+IV
2010- Bristow, Hartford, Boston, Newark
ALSO.........isn't it interesting how these bottom albums (namely Avocado, Riot Act, Ten) have the weakest cover artwork, too. Well in my opinion anway.
now, don't get me wrong I actually LOVE every single album they put out, but you know, if you had to lump 3 in the bottom, it would simply be these..
can't keep- mediocre and nothing new
cropduster- a piece of crap, one of their worst songs
half full- aka red mosquito... not bad, but nothing new
arc- interesting, sadly one of the more intriguing tracks on the album
great individually?
lbc- one of the cheesiest and embarrassing songs they've ever released. trite lyrics, lame organ, weak chorus
i am mine- as mediocre a mid-tempo ballad as can be imagined
all or none- not a coincidence that the only truly compelling track on the album comes courtesy of stone, complete with a haunting solo from mike and lyrics that allow ed to truly sing, rather than growl or whine
Rather how I feel about Riot Act... not a single stand out song. Not even any really good songs, except maybe the last one.
gotta say i disagree w/ prety much everything you just listed out............but hey its all in the mind of the listener.
the off timed breakdown at the end of half full is badass though...you have to at least admit that.
can't keep- mediocre and nothing new
cropduster- a piece of crap, one of their worst songs
half full- aka red mosquito... not bad, but nothing new
arc- interesting, sadly one of the more intriguing tracks on the album
great individually?
lbc- one of the cheesiest and embarrassing songs they've ever released. trite lyrics, lame organ, weak chorus
i am mine- as mediocre a mid-tempo ballad as can be imagined
all or none- not a coincidence that the only truly compelling track on the album comes courtesy of stone, complete with a haunting solo from mike and lyrics that allow ed to truly sing, rather than growl or whine
Rather how I feel about Riot Act... not a single stand out song. Not even any really good songs, except maybe the last one.
gotta say i disagree w/ prety much everything you just listed out............but hey its all in the mind of the listener.
the off timed breakdown at the end of half full is badass though...you have to at least admit that.
Admitted freely... I wish like hell they'd do more loose jams like that. I certainly prefer it to their 3 minute punk rockers that have no rhythm and no room to breathe.
I kind of like them all :oops: ...can that be possible?
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
I know we are all PJ fans here but we are all adult enough to not enjoy everysingle thing they do.
Agreed. I have been in love with this band since 1992, more than half my life...i have greatly enjoyed every single album they have ever released, but how could i honestly say that the last 3 albums have had anywhere near the same type of impact on me as the first 3?
I do think that Self titled was a step above the previous 2 records, and i am excited to see what Ed brings to the table after Into the Wild and those amazing solo shows.
I'll probably be the only one to say that I hope the new album doesn't go too far into the Into The WIld approach...while that was a great effort by Ed, and I would never say I dislike it... but I think it was a little mediocre...I mean, yeah it's great and all in it's folkiness...but the whole band playing that way? It just seems too limited to me...
All I'm saying is that I don't think Ed could continue a solo career with all his albums sounding like Into The Wild...it just gets old...
Sorry guys, I know there are a lot of Into The Wild adorers on here.
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
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1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
2024: Baltimore
Upcoming: 2025 Hollywood, FL Night 2
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Not like it's a bad record, it isn't. It's a great record with excellent tracks like Save You, 1/2 Full, I Am Mine and Love Boat Captain. Just not my favourite album they've released.
If other bands could release albums like this, the world would be a better place, in my humble opinion though I feel it's not their best work.
Seen Pearl Jam 4 times in London, once in Manchester, as well as an Eddie show at Hammersmith.
Love this little guy.
I disagree. Riot Act IS a bad album. If it had been released by any other band, I'd have sold it long ago, but I'm sentimental about my PJ cd's I guess. Aside from All or None, nothing on that album stands with their best work.
Riot Act
s/t
Ten... I was going to put Binaural, but, despite having many of their best songs, Ten has never worked as an album for me for some reason. Binaural has its misses, but that album is so tied to my senior year of hs I can't help but remember it fondly.
Another habit says its long overdue
Another habit like an unwanted friend
I'm so happy with my righteous self
You're right, how about a thread about our top 3 albums... I'll bet we'd get some new and interesting responses to that! :roll:
Avocado
Riot Act
Ten
Riot Act IS NOT a bad album........see how that works
Overall I think it is a great album, very underappreciated. This is by far some of their most creative and branched out work (can't keep, cropduster, half full, arc). The songs are great individually (LBC, I am mine, all or none). The only error I see on this album is Bushleaguer
I would have to say the only album that sits a notch below the rest is self titled. As an album it is still very strong, but no one song stands out.
Creative and branched out?
can't keep- mediocre and nothing new
cropduster- a piece of crap, one of their worst songs
half full- aka red mosquito... not bad, but nothing new
arc- interesting, sadly one of the more intriguing tracks on the album
great individually?
lbc- one of the cheesiest and embarrassing songs they've ever released. trite lyrics, lame organ, weak chorus
i am mine- as mediocre a mid-tempo ballad as can be imagined
all or none- not a coincidence that the only truly compelling track on the album comes courtesy of stone, complete with a haunting solo from mike and lyrics that allow ed to truly sing, rather than growl or whine
Rather how I feel about Riot Act... not a single stand out song. Not even any really good songs, except maybe the last one.
I def agree on lbc..even the title is ridiculous. but what about "You Are"...that is one great, vastly underappreciated song~! come on, give it up for that one.
Your right, its not a "bad album", but imho I would put it in on the bottom of their work, sorry :oops: , but something has to be put last .
You Are was great at MSG in 2003! My favorite on the album.
What You Giving
I suggest you step out on your Porch.
Run away my son. See it all. Oh, See the World!
IMO Binaural, Riot Act and Self titled are their worst 3.
Binaural probably the worst in my views. Some very questionable song choices and production makes this the "worst" Pearl Jam album in my books. Grievance doesnt have nearly the "pop" that it should have, and how the band could leave songs like Sad and Fatal off this album is beyond me. I also prefer the original Puzzles & Games to the album version Light Years. With a few changes Binaural would launch up my rankings.
Riot Act to me is #2. A few strong entries...Thumbing My Way and I Am Mine come to mind, but too much filler.
Self TItled is #3 worst on my list, but a decent step above the bottom two. To me this is a very solid album top to bottom, nothing particularly weak, but at the same time no real major standouts.
FYI my top 3 is Vitalogy, Ten and Vs.
They are all great. Enjoy them for what they are, not what they should have been.
2. Riot Act
1. Pearl Jam
Sorry, I just can't seem to figure out why people think Ten is among their worst albums...Ten is a legendary piece of art that is up there in discussion with the greatest rock albums of all time.
I know we are all PJ fans here but we are all adult enough to not enjoy everysingle thing they do.
If they released an album full of birdsong and/or distortion noise, would some of us buy it and claim it was brilliant just because PJ did it?
Seen Pearl Jam 4 times in London, once in Manchester, as well as an Eddie show at Hammersmith.
Agreed. I have been in love with this band since 1992, more than half my life...i have greatly enjoyed every single album they have ever released, but how could i honestly say that the last 3 albums have had anywhere near the same type of impact on me as the first 3?
I do think that Self titled was a step above the previous 2 records, and i am excited to see what Ed brings to the table after Into the Wild and those amazing solo shows.
Can't we just bet that all the horses will have a fun time?
2008- Boston I+II
2009- Toronto, Philly III+IV
2010- Bristow, Hartford, Boston, Newark
Agreed. PJ is always my first choice to listen to, but I'll admit I've changed the radio station when WWS came on.
2008- Boston I+II
2009- Toronto, Philly III+IV
2010- Bristow, Hartford, Boston, Newark
now, don't get me wrong I actually LOVE every single album they put out, but you know, if you had to lump 3 in the bottom, it would simply be these..
gotta say i disagree w/ prety much everything you just listed out............but hey its all in the mind of the listener.
the off timed breakdown at the end of half full is badass though...you have to at least admit that.
Admitted freely... I wish like hell they'd do more loose jams like that. I certainly prefer it to their 3 minute punk rockers that have no rhythm and no room to breathe.
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
I'll probably be the only one to say that I hope the new album doesn't go too far into the Into The WIld approach...while that was a great effort by Ed, and I would never say I dislike it... but I think it was a little mediocre...I mean, yeah it's great and all in it's folkiness...but the whole band playing that way? It just seems too limited to me...
All I'm saying is that I don't think Ed could continue a solo career with all his albums sounding like Into The Wild...it just gets old...
Sorry guys, I know there are a lot of Into The Wild adorers on here.
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2