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  • october22october22 Posts: 2,533
    ckravitz wrote:
    Love it. Was one of those songs that became my short term favorite about 6 months ago. In fact, I don't think ST gets enough credit overall.

    But yeah, the last 1:25 or so, beginning from the third chorus right to the end of the song, may be the best outro in their catalog IMO.

    I agree with this completely! Just when you think it's reached it's peak, in comes Boom and it gets that much higher. It's only for 10 seconds but it's easily one of Boom's greatest contributions to Pearl Jam.
  • JonnyPistachioJonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
    Love it. Marker and Army Reserve are my two favorite off Avocado. But for some odd reason, I always forget about 'em. I will go listen now as well. 8-)
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  • Dr.Teeth and the Electric MayhDr.Teeth and the Electric Mayh Posts: 1,180
    I think it's one of their best songs ever. This band is the strongest when either Mike or Stone are playing in open tunings. Just of the top of my head we are talking given to fly, daughter, faithful, blood, nais, you are. I wonder if lightning bolt will have some open jams.
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  • jdelinjdelin Posts: 189
    LOVE it. Probably my favorite song on Avocado.
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  • samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    I absolutely love it. Those first few songs off of Avocado are awesome, and MITS is one of my favorites. Been on a kick of that song lately, actually!
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  • buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    The whole album is underrated.
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 21,575
    Love it....
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  • PhantomPainInMyBrainPhantomPainInMyBrain Posts: 127
    Like it a lot, but only the studio version. I've heard it live a few times but it just doesn't seem to work out well...
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,350
    buck502000 wrote:
    The whole album is underrated.
    Totally agree.
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  • Big Bank HankBig Bank Hank Seattle, WA Posts: 8,639
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  • BrainofBGABrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,490
    Love It...

    Personal favourite off S/T. Probably Close to makin my top 10 favourite PJ songs. Was lucky to hear it in Melbourne at the first 06 show. Love the Gorge version from 06 too!!
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  • PorchsitterPorchsitter Loganville, GA Posts: 1,087
    Put me down for loving it.
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  • Chad GrattanChad Grattan Posts: 73
    Check mark here for FUCKING LOVE!

    Top 5 PJ songs of all-time... it's in there. Bring it in PITTSBURGH! Did hear it in '06, but I could hear it every show!
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  • DriftingByTheStormDriftingByTheStorm Posts: 8,684
    Big Bank Hank wrote:
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    lol.

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  • pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,118
    love it, second best on that record
  • TheLuckyOnesTheLuckyOnes Posts: 472
    When that album came out, Life Wasted was #1 and Marker #2. I think Marker has probably the best set of lyrics in the last 3 albums, and possibly the best chorus. The way Ed sings the verses doesn't really work. So, idk, i sorta feel like this song needed more work; could have been something more. I know how it sounds saying that, but i think the fact that it's not really a staple or favorite somewhat proves that. Not to mention Ed really can't sing it live.

    So half Love/half indifferent. I listened to it a ton at the time tho...

    cheers
  • southernmanfansouthernmanfan Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 1,025
    Love it. My fav on the album with Come Back close second...
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  • camaroscamaros Posts: 1,003
    sorta hate it.... :?
    i like sound...
  • pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,118
    southernmanfan wrote:
    Love it. My fav on the album with Come Back close second...

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  • WhywhyzedWhywhyzed Posts: 270
    Love.

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  • cmarch007cmarch007 Fishers, IN Posts: 293
    Love this one... very underrated song!
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  • CitizenRickCitizenRick Posts: 1,079
    TheLuckyOnes wrote:
    When that album came out, Life Wasted was #1 and Marker #2. I think Marker has probably the best set of lyrics in the last 3 albums, and possibly the best chorus. The way Ed sings the verses doesn't really work. So, idk, i sorta feel like this song needed more work; could have been something more. I know how it sounds saying that, but i think the fact that it's not really a staple or favorite somewhat proves that. Not to mention Ed really can't sing it live.

    So half Love/half indifferent. I listened to it a ton at the time tho...

    cheers

    Really? The verse melody is the best part in my mind. Perfection. I think the reason it's tough live is because of the odd time signature. Ed sings it fine live ... but he gets gets lost in the lyrics and ends up repeating the first verse.
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  • BeerBaronBeerBaron Toronto-ish Posts: 4,100
    This is one of the most underrated PJ songs IMO. I would love to see this show up again in set lists. It's vibe isn't conducive to showing up regularly in set lists, but maybe once in ten shows or so seems appropriate.
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  • BinFrogBinFrog MA Posts: 7,309
    I would say it falls just short of love in my book. I love the Last Exit-esque main riff, and the chorus is beautiful. Plus the outro is great.
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  • corduroykellycorduroykelly Posts: 668
    Love it.
  • DriftingByTheStormDriftingByTheStorm Posts: 8,684
    Killin' It in Albany, '06
    yeah, baby!

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  • BinFrogBinFrog MA Posts: 7,309
    DriftingByTheStorm wrote:
    Killin' It in Albany, '06
    yeah, baby!

    [who said it doesn't translate right live? who said it? who said it? lemme at 'em!]


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  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,459
    I usually skip this one. I like the lyrics, but don't care much for the music. (Sorry, Mike.)
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  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,459
    buck502000 wrote:
    The whole album is underrated.

    But in light of my previous post, I definitely want to reiterate this!
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  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,109
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