Force of Nature, best PJ song in years?

rearviewross
rearviewross Posts: 3,055
edited October 2009 in The Porch
I have to say, this is by far my favorite song on this album. Sounds like classic PJ, could have been on Yield. The rest of the album, while good, sounds like left overs from Ed's solo album and polished up rehearsal jams(I know that was the feel they were going for). I just don't get a consistent feeling from this album. This song just sticks out as a gem. Amongst The Waves is second.
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  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,399
    it's a good song but I don't consider it top 5 on backspacer

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  • cuddlebug
    cuddlebug Posts: 38
    Gern Blansten wrote:
    it's a good song but I don't consider it top 5 on backspacer

    Unthought
    Amongst
    GSMF
    Johnny
    Got Some

    all stronger in my opinion

    I'd say replace GSMF with Just Breathe and I would be 100% in agreement.

    Force of Nature is OK - not one of my favs.
  • 12345AGNST1
    12345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    I think that goes to Amongst The Waves. Easily could see it becoming a top 5 pearl jam song soon. Easily in my top 10 of favorite PJ songs even now.
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  • Hammartime33
    Hammartime33 Posts: 207
    not really, its pretty average
  • candleofthought
    candleofthought Posts: 897
    rearviewross wrote:
    I have to say, this is by far my favorite song on this album. Sounds like classic PJ, could have been on Yield. The rest of the album, while good, sounds like left overs from Ed's solo album and polished up rehearsal jams(I know that was the feel they were going for). I just don't get a consistent feeling from this album. This song just sticks out as a gem. Amongst The Waves is second.

    After the first few listens I would have said Amongst The Waves was far and away the best song on the album. Now after a few (who am I kidding MANY) more listens, I hafta say I agree with you. Force Of Nature is an amazing song and my favorite on the new album.
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  • theoceansmademe
    theoceansmademe Posts: 1,132
    You could be right.

    Out of the gate my favorite was Unthought.

    Then I discovered the beauty of this song. It's amazing EV doesn't stop until the end.

    Force is creeping as my #1 along with Speed of Sound.

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  • Hammartime33
    Hammartime33 Posts: 207
    pearljampatriot loved the hell out of this song.. whatever happened to that guy? I haven't seen his posts around here for a week or two..

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  • rearviewross
    rearviewross Posts: 3,055
    Glad some people agree w/ me. Thought I was all alone for a while.

    I think it's the flow of the song leading into the chorus that sticks with me. The lyrics and the way Ed sings the chorus are just perfect.
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  • jordn6971
    jordn6971 Posts: 675
    Yeah it's probably one of my top 3 favorite songs ever! I can't get enough of it!
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  • Plankton
    Plankton Posts: 692
    This and Speed of Sound don't get enough love.
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    should be the next single. GREAT song
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  • Red Mosquito75
    Red Mosquito75 Moline IL Posts: 1,038
    It is a very good song but hard to say yet where it ranks among all time greats...It is to early and they haven't played it live a lot yet.
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  • Bushleaguer28
    Bushleaguer28 Posts: 776
    Force of Nature is one of my favorites from the album also. I dont know about best song in years but easily top 3 from Backspacer
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  • Spot In The Sky
    Spot In The Sky Posts: 1,175
    I agree- best song post Binaural.
    THe lyrics, the music, the imagery, the emotion, the reality, the chorus- best song on the album.
    I dont know how anyone puts GSMF above this song. That song is so empty.
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  • rearviewross
    rearviewross Posts: 3,055
    The Jeagler wrote:
    should be the next single. GREAT song

    I hope not. I don't want to hear this song in another Target ad.

    I think the key to loving this song is reading the lyrics while listening to it. I just paints an amazing mental picture along with the music.
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  • William Wallace
    William Wallace Posts: 553
    Force of Nature is the best song on a great album!
  • SpinTheBlackO
    SpinTheBlackO Posts: 385
    a lot of love for amongst the waves, i really don't like that one. am i crazy?
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  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    I like it a lot. I do like got some better though.
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  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    rearviewross wrote:
    The Jeagler wrote:
    should be the next single. GREAT song

    I hope not. I don't want to hear this song in another Target ad.

    I think the key to loving this song is reading the lyrics while listening to it. I just paints an amazing mental picture along with the music.

    they made one target ad....and it aired about 5 times in my area. won't be another.

    this should definitely be the next single. love the imagery as well
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  • kenny olav
    kenny olav Posts: 3,319
    Interesting that some people love this song so much. I mean, that's cool, but to me it's the only song on the album that I find to be just okay.

    Does anyone else think that when Eddie sings "gale force" it sounds like "Guy Fawkes"? :think:

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