Unemployable is avocados best song.

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  • danny
    danny Posts: 2,283
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    This song is so freakin amazing. Am I the only one that thinks this is the best one? It kinda reminds me of a new glorified G, except so much better. The lyrics are absolutely incredible, not to mention matt wrote it. It's ATLEAST matt's best song.


    not the best but its up there worst on the album is got to big wave!
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  • Murderers.
    Murderers. Posts: 1,382
    It's a great song, but I'd take Army Reserve and Inside Job over it. :)
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  • StuffnJunk
    StuffnJunk Posts: 896
    Ledbetterman10 wrote:
    we know, we know. what do you think this is our first rodeo?
    yeah, there's plenty of times i could have followed my own advice on here....it can be fun to argue when you don't have to look the other person in the eye!!!!! i guess i'm just not that passionate about unemployable in any way, so i am an impartial observer in this one.....ok, i'm going to the beach
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  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,307
    StuffnJunk wrote:
    yeah, there's plenty of times i could have followed my own advice on here....it can be fun to argue when you don't have to look the other person in the eye!!!!! i guess i'm just not that passionate about unemployable in any way, so i am an impartial observer in this one.....ok, i'm going to the beach

    For me it is disliking Get Right and Riot Act moreso than supporting Unemployable at this point.

    Back to work...
  • tmud91087
    tmud91087 Posts: 97
    Unemployable has a great intro riff then when thats done its all downhill from there. I really wouldnt mind hearing more "catchy" and "hooky" pearl jam songs but this song is neither of those...its just plain annoying at points. The chorus is pretty good but the verses are just forced and this experimental song just didnt work. Nowhere near the top 5 on Avacado. For me its easily in the bottom 3.
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  • NothinGBetteRPJMaN
    NothinGBetteRPJMaN Posts: 530
    I really hate the opening of the song and the first verse, lyrically and vocally. I really enjoy the Shania Twain ooohs though and the second half of the song, but I still can't get past the first verse without skipping the song.

    So overall I really dont think this is a great song at all.
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  • Fatal
    Fatal Posts: 821
    NothinGBetteRPJMaN wrote:
    I really hate the opening of the song and the first verse, lyrically and vocally.

    I agree with you that the first verse is not strong. A strong first verse and this could have been one of my favorite Pearl Jam tracks in years.

    Also, for me, Unemployable >>>> Get Right.
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  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,307
    Fatal wrote:

    Also, for me, Unemployable >>>> Get Right.

    You are an amazing human being.
  • Gardenparty
    Gardenparty Posts: 1,910
    I think it's funny that another Matt song came up. He shouldn't write PJ songs.
    Sure, musically, he is quite accomplished but he's added some junk tunes and I think Ed is afraid to say no to him. Matt has proved an interesting time sig doesn't always make a good tune Plus, Ed always seems to have trouble delivering vocals the way Matt might have intended.

    Evacuation
    Get Right
    Unemployable
    You Are

    for starters

    But that's just my opinion:)

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  • nbakyfan
    nbakyfan Posts: 231
    I like every song on Avocado a lot but Parachutes and Come Back. Its hard to pick a favorite from the album, but Unemployable is up there.
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  • DPrival78
    DPrival78 CT Posts: 2,264
    yep, it's my fave on the 'cado.
    i'm more a fan of popular bands.. like the bee-gees, pearl jam
  • mickaxe
    mickaxe Posts: 59
    jesus lads matt C writes awesome tunes - you are, in the moonlight

    umemployable is fantastic - the guitar licks, the outro, eddie, the backing vocals, the subject

    wake up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • pjtaper
    pjtaper Posts: 3,020
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    This song is so freakin amazing. Am I the only one that thinks this is the best one? It kinda reminds me of a new glorified G, except so much better. The lyrics are absolutely incredible, not to mention matt wrote it. It's ATLEAST matt's best song.
    you should RUN to the movie store and rent "There Will Be Blood"
  • celebration
    celebration Posts: 318
    Unemployable is miles ahead of Parachutes

    As far as best song goes, that's kinda hard cause Avocado had numerous "best songs" ;)
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  • NothinGBetteRPJMaN
    NothinGBetteRPJMaN Posts: 530
    celebration wrote:
    Unemployable is miles ahead of Parachutes

    As far as best song goes, that's kinda hard cause Avocado had numerous "best songs" ;)

    Parachutes easily kicks the living shit out of Unemployable in every possible way. Not even a contest.

    for writing grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat songs: Stone>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Matt
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  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    NothinGBetteRPJMaN wrote:
    Parachutes easily kicks the living shit out of Unemployable in every possible way. Not even a contest.

    Yeah, seriously. I mean, it's not even close. I don't get the "Unemployable" hate ... especially regarding the lyrics (the sleep/dream line is actually pretty cool). ... but Parachutes, lyrically and musically, is miles ahead of anything Unemployable could ever hope to be.
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  • hguz73
    hguz73 Posts: 245
    Unemployable is not in my favs list from Avocado but its not that bad in my opinion. I know this post wasn't about Unemployable vs. Get Right, but now that the comments get flowing i'd rather listen to the first one rather than the song from Riot Act.
  • Gill
    Gill Posts: 56
    I'd totally agree this is Avocado's best song. When it comes on my stereo it always makes me tingle, especially the last half. I just think its amazing. Don't get me wrong, there's other great songs on the album but its this one that always makes me smile.

    The only time i chose not to listen to it was on the way to a job interview. Just in case.
  • LimeDisease
    LimeDisease Posts: 89
    awesome tune
  • pjfanman
    pjfanman Posts: 84
    Great tune...right behind come back, parachutes and MITS.

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