Is Come Back the worst song in the PJ catalog?

I don't feel like you have to like every PJ song out the but this song is incredible. I remember the first time I listened to it and hearing Mike go into the solo. For some reason I was so caught off gaurd by it. It was one of the most beautiful surprises I have ever heard.

JWBusher wrote:

Boring, generic, lame, unimaginative...the worst song on Pearl Jam's worst album. It's not even worthy of being a Bon Jovi song.

They should have included another Matt Cameron song instead...to give the album some merit, and to piss off Message Pit members with bad taste in music.

Discuss.

Must have been beaten with a stupid stick at some time or other

PJGARDEN wrote:

I don't feel like you have to like every PJ song out the[re]

Wait, I was going to be really sarcastic for a moment there, but I guess I won't... hehe... he.

Ahh, so much of this is so silly. On one hand, I kind of enjoy the debate... it's interesting to hear different opinions, even if they're one-sided and ignorant, maybe the important thing is to listen to what someone else has to offer (even if it's essentially a pointless discussion that cannot be "won or lost", like so many other discussions...). I think what people forget with many aspects of life is that of subjectivity. I mean, I agree, Matt Cameron tunes in particular are more complex, with unique and creative chord changes and everything else. And it just so happens that I really love his writing style (Soundgarden songs like Applebite and pretty well everything he did or co-wrote with McBain for Wellwater Conspiracy). But saying that a song is shitty simply because it's lacking some of those [although i'd have to say, GOD-LIKE] characteristics, I think is a stupid argument. Sometimes in music less is more... not really because of anything you can pinpoint (well, YOU can, but it's going to affect the next person differently is my point). I'm sure we can all relate to liking a song, or a band, who's music is very simple but effective. Simple, repetitive garbage generally doesn't do it for me, but the likes of Pixies or Nirvana, I do appreciate. I guess what I'm saying, is, IT'S ALL FUCKING SUBJECTIVE. Don't insult someone else's intelligence because they think Come Back is a great tune... everyone's brains are wired slightly differently, innately. And on top of that, your prior experience or knowledge of music will have effected the development or certain portions of the brain, and thus how one hears music is affected. Sorry, just babbling on. However, having said that, I will pretty much side with hippiemom with what she said... actually on a regular basis, I find myself judging or measuring people based what kind of art/music they are interested in (if any), or whether they have developed any sort of appreciation for pets and/or animals in general.

So what I am saying? If I said that I'd really really liked Come Back (which I don't so much), there's no way anyone could prove me wrong, 'cause guess what? They're not me! But yeah, it's not a pile of turd, but it is sort of an oddball... if I had my say, I would have made damn sure it wound up as a b-side. However, having not had any say [frick the english language is weird...] in anything the band has done, i'd say things have progressed fairly fuckin' nicely overall. For every questionable tune, there's several that I quite enjoy (ahh the positive side).

hopethatuchoke wrote:

I really like it when people here get angry at others for not liking a song or an album. I personally love the song and disagree with you but i'm not mad that you hate it and i'm not about to call you stupid.

That's where I'm at too. I think it's funny that the OP doesn't like it and has strong feelings about not liking it, but it's no different to my hatred of Last Kiss. I don't think people are dumb for liking it or not liking it, just exercising their right to choose and express their individuality. Thank goodness we're all different! What a bland old world if we weren't?

Are you joking? Seriously, is this just a troll? Yeah, it's a simple song, and I can see how some people could almost interpret it as cheesy, but come on....it's a classic PJ ballad. Perfectly crafted. Ed sounds great. The mood is totally achieved.

Gone or Army Reserve...now those could be in the running for worst in the catalog for my money.

I personally like come back a lot, also because I can def. relate to the words and the general state of emotion that is being expressed. However, I can also see how others think it is rather cheesy.... nothing wrong with that.

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Oh, Jimmy wrote:

Sleight of Hand??? Sleight of Hand?!?!?!?!?!? Man oh man. It may be a bathroom song when you are listening to it on the album, but live it kills.

Comeback isnt amazing or highly original, but its far from the worst song, and anybody who denies Riot Act is their worst album may be delusional

I guess Im in the minority when it comes to sleight of hand. I just never liked it and have seen it live many times, including storytellers where I was kinda bummed they picked that one to play.

Oh, Jimmy wrote:

and anybody who denies Riot Act is their worst album may be delusional

Riot Act is a 1000 times better than Avocado, which... euh... sucks.