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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,471
    october22 wrote:
    I actually really like S/T. Not a fan of Backspacer at all apart for a song or two but I'm still holding out for a return to form in the next one. I know a lot of people see Backspacer as some sort of progression but I think it was a step back in some ways. As the band (and myself) is getting older, I would love more depth, not less. That's what made me fall in love with this band in the first place. Backspacer just has no emotional resonance for me. I wonder how many people would "love" it if another band's name was on it?


    that's just it, no other band could put out Backspacer. it's one of a kind, and unique to Pearl Jam's amazing catalog. 8-)
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  • october22
    october22 Posts: 2,533
    2-feign-reluctance wrote:
    october22 wrote:
    I actually really like S/T. Not a fan of Backspacer at all apart for a song or two but I'm still holding out for a return to form in the next one. I know a lot of people see Backspacer as some sort of progression but I think it was a step back in some ways. As the band (and myself) is getting older, I would love more depth, not less. That's what made me fall in love with this band in the first place. Backspacer just has no emotional resonance for me. I wonder how many people would "love" it if another band's name was on it?


    that's just it, no other band could put out Backspacer. it's one of a kind, and unique to Pearl Jam's amazing catalog. 8-)

    Whatever works for ya, 2-feign ;)
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,471
    Can't we all just admit that we love every fucking record PJ has put out? :lol: See, I can do it too! 8-)
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  • rearviewross
    rearviewross Posts: 3,055
    The problem I had with Backspacer was continuity. Everyone in the band writes songs and it felt like it. An Ed song, then a Stone song, then a Mike song, now a Matt song, lets get Jeff in there. There are some really good songs but the album as a whole had a weird feel to it.
    Forced to endure, what I cannot forgive.
  • rival.
    rival. Chicago Posts: 7,775
    2-feign-reluctance wrote:
    Can't we all just admit that we love every fucking record PJ has put out? :lol: See, I can do it too! 8-)

    meh.




    ;)
  • JonnyPistachio
    JonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,218
    I enjoy backspacer for what it is. However, it is my least favorite of all the PJ records.
    But (I could be wrong).., they hardly play these songs live? I think even PJ know these tunes are not up to par with the rest of the catalog. And I predict we will see a lot less of backspacer over the years.
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  • Abe Froman
    Abe Froman Posts: 5,446
    I like Backspacer. Love "Got Some" "Unthought Known" "Amongst the Waves". "Of the Earth" is one of my favorite pieces theyve ever done. Oh and I like "Ole" :shock: There has been plenty of stuff over 22 years of PJ I don't love and some that I don't care for at all, but to say that it is "just awful" is a little ridiculous.
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 32,435
    I like Backspacer and actually prefer it to a few of the other albums. We have to rank them all somehow so everyone has most and least favorites.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 11,115
    I quite liked backspacer.

    It had some good rockers. I had some really nice ballad type songs. I really like unthought known, johnny guitar, the end, just breathe, ..

    I find myself listening to Avacodo/Backspacer more often than the binaural/riot act era stuff.
  • ckravitz
    ckravitz NJ Posts: 1,668
    2-feign-reluctance wrote:
    Can't we all just admit that we love every fucking record PJ has put out? :lol: See, I can do it too! 8-)


    I know you're joking, but at the risk of being labeled, I do love every fucking record they have put out! :lol: In terms of rankings, sure, they may land in different spots at different times but I still like them all better than anything from my next band (whoever the hell that may be!).

    It's really weird. You see lots of rude responses when a poster comments things like "wish they would hurry up with the next album" or "wish they would tour more", almost like some feel the need to defend the band with regard to those things (um they don't need defending btw), but LITERALLY the same people in some instances will then proceed to bash an actual work from the band. Bizarre.
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,747
    Next Week
    "...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.....”
  • William Wallace
    William Wallace Posts: 553
    For me, the last three records didn't stand the test of time.
    On the other hand, the first six records are masterpieces in my eyes.
  • ckravitz
    ckravitz NJ Posts: 1,668
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    Next Week


    Which day? :D
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,747
    ckravitz wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    Next Week


    Which day? :D
    the day after ill listen binaural :mrgreen:
    "...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.....”
  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    Nope .... eternity is a very long time :mrgreen:
  • helplessdancer
    helplessdancer Posts: 5,292
    bad fan alert
  • shep
    shep Houston Posts: 5,902
    I really like BS... it has a No Code feel (i.e. the songs/order seem disjointed, but somehow the collection of them feels like a whole thought).

    Like every record there are some highlights and some lowlights, and songs that strike a cord with some and not others... but anyway...

    to each their own.

    I will happily listen to Unthought Known, Gonna See My Friends, Got Some, Speed of Sound, Supersonic, The End at any shows the boys want to play them, and I will continue to take a pee break during Just Breathe, Johnny Guitar, and The Fixer (just because I've seen that one at every show they've played since 09)... and that's the way it is.

    Like someone else said, I think I'll give this record a spin today, just in spite of the OP's position :twisted:.
    Houston, Texas... Believe it or not, there are 7 million people here... must be a couple of fans who'd love to see you play.
  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    William Wallace wrote:
    For me, the last three records didn't stand the test of time.
    On the other hand, the first six records are masterpieces in my eyes.

    so the test of time is 6 years?
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 33,110
    The only thing i will admitt is that i'm sick of these threads i don't care what albums you like or dislike :P :P
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  • TMudrick
    TMudrick Posts: 267
    backspacer is miles better than avacado. miles and miles.

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