It occurs to me that some people may be confusing "I personally don't care for this song" with "worst song". I didn't personally care for "Spin the Black Circle" when I first heard it because I miss-heard the lyric and thought it was negative in a way I didn't care for but I never referred to it as a "worst" or "bad" song. Once I heard the song right I really got in to it and still love that song. I'm analog, so how could I not?
It seems odd to me that some people exert the energy to dismiss a particular Pearl Jam song-- or any Pearl Jam song. Just seems very un-PJ fan-like. But that's just me. I've heard how vicious it can get here on The Porch and I always figure its all PJ music and it's all good. That's why I spend more time on the Moving Train- more peace and harmony there! ...and I have if bridge for sale if you're looking for one!
Brian - I like that you're always the peace maker. But, I don't know how you confuse - how fast I can hit the skip button.
See you on the special Seder/Good Friday edition of the Lounge later!
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The only urgency of ghost is how quickly I can get to the skip button
ill pray for you...
Ha thanks dimitris. at least we can agree on black and nais. But ghost... That's all yours.
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
This is the song that makes me want to be in a garage band. Very lucky to have seen it (although Ed flubbed the opening lyrics ) in St. Paul in '03.
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"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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I love posts like this, when people who are actually musicians and can articulate analysis of songs in a way that makes it easier for the rest of us to understand.....and also goes to show why what seems like little things like this make a difference in the songs and invokes different feelings in people, and also why this band is the best on the planet.
Thanks for the post and the time taken to articulate your thoughts!
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"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
big fin of this tune, lots of fun to play on the bass too, it can sound ferocious, very garage band-esque
I like that idea of the first chord then on to the next chord twice right away as the OP explained
dig the lyrics too, sound gems in there
overlooked and unappreciated song live
one of the best on Riot Act
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Ghost is one seriously underrated song but then that's pretty much the same for Riot Act. I know everyone has their own opinion and I respect that we don't all love the same things but I can't get over just how much this album rocketed up my favourites list. I always liked songs from it but as an album I used to find it weak. Now I think it is one of the most intelligent lyrical and musical periods of the history of the band and they've never hit those heights since. I'm not saying the two albums which followed don't have their moments but in comparison I find them very weak compared to Riot Act and Binaural. Back to the subject in hand, I like how the op described Ghost and it's urgency. I always felt like it had that kind of TV newsflash feel, the opening chords grab your attention and very quickly Ed is the reporter on scene to tell you the news. There is a claustrophobic feeling on Riot Act which I'm not sure is just my view or something others feel but Ghost is a release from that for a few minutes without losing it's political edge. Very underplayed live and this year I'd welcome it's return.
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Ghost is one seriously underrated song but then that's pretty much the same for Riot Act...
I feel the same way. Obviously there's great stuff in every PJ album and each of us has his/her own favorites for different reasons but there is a depth and commitment and feel to Riot Act that, to my ears at least, hits a real high point. I liked it right from the start but I think my appreciation for the album continues to grow as I hear more and more of the fine points that give it such depth. It's certainly a record they can rightfully feel very proud of creating and, from various reading, I get the feeling that's pretty much how the band feels about this album. An amazing work.
I have to place my vote in favor of Ghost. I can listen to this song over and over. "I've seen it all before--bring it on cause I'm no victim."
LOVE IT!!! Riot Act has been in my regular rotation for the last few months so I've been hearing a lot of it. Love to see all the point of views about it here...
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"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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Ghost is a great song. Love Riot Act! I really enjoyed your insight of the song. :thumbup:
YES! This is the only song off Riot Act that I have not heard live!!!
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Thanks, dimitri.
Confusion comes more easily everyday, my man!
All that I once held as true
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Ha thanks dimitris. at least we can agree on black and nais. But ghost... That's all yours.
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
I don't understand why you dislike "Ghost." That has to be one of Riot Act's best songs.
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"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Fantastic! Totally cool- thank you dimi!!
Thanks for the post and the time taken to articulate your thoughts!
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what show is this from ??
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
I like that idea of the first chord then on to the next chord twice right away as the OP explained
dig the lyrics too, sound gems in there
overlooked and unappreciated song live
one of the best on Riot Act
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I feel the same way. Obviously there's great stuff in every PJ album and each of us has his/her own favorites for different reasons but there is a depth and commitment and feel to Riot Act that, to my ears at least, hits a real high point. I liked it right from the start but I think my appreciation for the album continues to grow as I hear more and more of the fine points that give it such depth. It's certainly a record they can rightfully feel very proud of creating and, from various reading, I get the feeling that's pretty much how the band feels about this album. An amazing work.
LOVE IT!!! Riot Act has been in my regular rotation for the last few months so I've been hearing a lot of it. Love to see all the point of views about it here...
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"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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Euro tour I hope