When I heard that Eddie was going to release this record I was put off. I thought, "How pretentious." I then heard
Longing to Belong on the radio and thought the same thing. Now I love that song, and the album has been a surprise delight. Not monumental, but quite pleasant. Completely satisfied. I'm also embarrassed to reply to a thread that starts out so negative. :(
ok,,i listen it 2-3 times very quick ..but today i found time to be into it..listen it alone, without working,and reading the lyrics...
just one thing..
its different ..and has some unique beautiful tunes..its difficult to used the ukelele sound..but lyrics and Eddie voice,make it so beautiful....some moments are amazing..im listening Light Today now and Eddie voice is magical...pfff..so much respect to Eddie as an artist..amazing talent..and i think isnt the easiest to make music with this ukelele thing..good work Eddie,even i found ITW more easy for my ears,..this Album have amazing power..just need time to get into it..Satellite is my favorite,Without you next
Thanks for sharing your music..and hope i see u soon at solo Europe tour..
till then..pj20 ...3 months left
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Ed can do whatever he wants. Far be it from me to suggest otherwise.
My only thought is...what does this album mean for the future of Pearl Jam? Will we get angry classics like "Blood" or "Leash" ever again? I sure hope so :?. I've changed a lot too in 20 years but I still love those songs
If I had known then what I know now...
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Ed can do whatever he wants. Far be it from me to suggest otherwise.
My only thought is...what does this album mean for the future of Pearl Jam? Will we get angry classics like "Blood" or "Leash" ever again? I sure hope so :?. I've changed a lot too in 20 years but I still love those songs
I'm sure we will, but I don't think they'll be classics. Ed's voice in my opinion is not suited for those anymore, and is more suited to the ITW and Backspacer songs. Ed sounds great at his solo shows, but with some of the band's music he has some trouble at times (and I don't understand how some people don't see this).
I'm glad that we'll get music in the future from Ed (based on the last few years) where he is playing music suited for his current voice and not music that makes you cringe at times.
I love Pearl Jam and i love Eddie Vedder. but i have to spit it out: "Ukulele songs" are simply annoying to me.. :( i cant listen to them all. just couple of songs (otherwise known in uke arrangments, like "Cant keep", or just known: like "Sleeples nights", etc.) stand out above the banal, irritaiting and kinda poor songs. Ukulele sound may be cool but maybe i am not cool enough to appreciate it. right after couple of songs i am getting a tooth-ache. i know, most of you will crucify me here for what i am saying, but even "Longing to belong" is not at Eddies own level. not to mention the video - so naive i cant understand why. all this beach walking with uke, dancing with a bride/wife - i dunno.. it is a little tacky. it is like singing about love and keeping your hand on your heart.. i know Eddie Vedder can do better. i wish he had done so.
in my personal opinion, one uke song at a time as a pre-opener, bonus, or something would be cool, rare and most welcome. would be enough.
dont get me wrong: it is cool artist experiment, it is cool Eddie writes great lyrics, it just doesnt go together, to me, of course. Ed's voice doesnt blend with this 4-strings guitar at times. i wish i could listen to these songs at some campfire, having dried couple of beers and simply enjoy Eddie's voice and company. but my home stereo simply says "no" to "Ukulele Songs".
sorry to say that.
Ed sounds great at his solo shows, but with some of the band's music he has some trouble at times (and I don't understand how some people don't see this).
I'm glad that we'll get music in the future from Ed (based on the last few years) where he is playing music suited for his current voice and not music that makes you cringe at times.
I would never cringe at blood, leash, animal, etc.......no matter how badly he butchers them
If I had known then what I know now...
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Ed can do whatever he wants. Far be it from me to suggest otherwise.
My only thought is...what does this album mean for the future of Pearl Jam? Will we get angry classics like "Blood" or "Leash" ever again? I sure hope so :?. I've changed a lot too in 20 years but I still love those songs
I don't think Uke Songs has anything to do with "the future of Pearl Jam."
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
I need to apologise here. Ive given it a few listens as per recommendations from the AET programme this week. f***. Its brilliant. so much so Ive just ordered the song book from Goods ace. its incredible - a different direction. boy that bloke is talented!
I need to apologise here. Ive given it a few listens as per recommendations from the AET programme this week. f***. Its brilliant. so much so Ive just ordered the song book from Goods ace. its incredible - a different direction. boy that bloke is talented!
I think EV got caught up in the challenge of squeezing out an entire album of uke songs. I think its pretty dece, but its an awful lot of uke. That being said, I doubt many others could do it. I've come to realize we have a lot of John Mayer, Madonna, and Lady Gaga fans on here, so I can expect that argument. I like PJ as a whole, a whole lot better.
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Another habit says its long overdue
Another habit like an unwanted friend
I'm so happy with my righteous self
+1
But I guess everyone is entitled to thier opinion {sigh}
Longing to Belong on the radio and thought the same thing. Now I love that song, and the album has been a surprise delight. Not monumental, but quite pleasant. Completely satisfied.
just one thing..
its different ..and has some unique beautiful tunes..its difficult to used the ukelele sound..but lyrics and Eddie voice,make it so beautiful....some moments are amazing..im listening Light Today now and Eddie voice is magical...pfff..so much respect to Eddie as an artist..amazing talent..and i think isnt the easiest to make music with this ukelele thing..good work Eddie,even i found ITW more easy for my ears,..this Album have amazing power..just need time to get into it..Satellite is my favorite,Without you next
Thanks for sharing your music..and hope i see u soon at solo Europe tour..
till then..pj20 ...3 months left
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
i hope there is a tour old son
+1
Ed can do whatever he wants. Far be it from me to suggest otherwise.
My only thought is...what does this album mean for the future of Pearl Jam? Will we get angry classics like "Blood" or "Leash" ever again? I sure hope so :?. I've changed a lot too in 20 years but I still love those songs
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I'm sure we will, but I don't think they'll be classics. Ed's voice in my opinion is not suited for those anymore, and is more suited to the ITW and Backspacer songs. Ed sounds great at his solo shows, but with some of the band's music he has some trouble at times (and I don't understand how some people don't see this).
I'm glad that we'll get music in the future from Ed (based on the last few years) where he is playing music suited for his current voice and not music that makes you cringe at times.
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Gee, you really got crucified, didn't you?
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I don't think Uke Songs has anything to do with "the future of Pearl Jam."
for the least they could possibly do
Amen!
Backspacer did have some vibes of ITW. Like Just Breathe.
definently not for everyone.
Agree completely here. It may not be for everyone but it certainly works for me.
The more I listen, the more I like. Current fav is 'Without You'...
and on another note...anyone spun BACKSPACER in the last 10 months, because I sure haven't
spot on there mate!