I finally figured out how describe this album

SM10080
SM10080 Posts: 239
edited October 2013 in The Porch
This album lacks the veracity I expect from Pearl Jam.

Took me 12 listens across 4 days. I gave it every chance. But I kept coming back to that.
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    Nothing as it Seems!!!
    "...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.....”
  • oysterjar
    oysterjar NH Posts: 1,235
    Its a growing experience
    Wind this thing up.

  • SM10080
    SM10080 Posts: 239
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    Nothing as it Seems!!!

    I hope so.
  • SM10080
    SM10080 Posts: 239
    oysterjar wrote:
    Its a growing experience

    I hope so.
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Still better than anything since Binaural...
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    mca47 wrote:
    Still better than anything since Binaural...
    as OP SAYS...i hope so ;)

    and i agree :D
    "...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.....”
  • oysterjar
    oysterjar NH Posts: 1,235
    SM10080 wrote:
    oysterjar wrote:
    Its a growing experience

    I hope so.

    Not just the album..
    Wind this thing up.

  • SM10080
    SM10080 Posts: 239
    oysterjar wrote:
    SM10080 wrote:
    oysterjar wrote:
    Its a growing experience

    I hope so.

    Not just the album..

    I hope so.
  • ForceofNature101
    ForceofNature101 Posts: 1,295
    mca47 wrote:
    Still better than anything since Binaural...
    I agree :)


    The one word I would use for this album: fantastic
  • SM10080
    SM10080 Posts: 239
    ForceofNature101 wrote:
    mca47 wrote:
    Still better than anything since Binaural...
    I agree :)


    The one word I would use for this album: fantastic

    I just cried a little for you.
  • ForceofNature101
    ForceofNature101 Posts: 1,295
    edited October 2013
    SM10080 wrote:
    ForceofNature101 wrote:
    mca47 wrote:
    Still better than anything since Binaural...
    I agree :)


    The one word I would use for this album: fantastic

    I just cried a little for you.
    I am sorry there exists a world of musical opinions that differs from yours ;)

    Anyways in my view it is much stronger than Riot Act and the s/t with more depth than Backspacer. My opinion still stands
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    ForceofNature101 wrote:
    mca47 wrote:
    Still better than anything since Binaural...
    I agree :)


    The one word I would use for this album: fantastic
    The only thing I find a little lacking on this album is Ed's vocal delivery and at times, the lyrics. Musically it's fantastic!!!
  • aflyguypj
    aflyguypj Posts: 27
    I dig it... Why does everyone have to compare it to the past?? We all grow old and change. The boys did a fine job with this album. I fucking love it. I love anything they put together. I don't give 2 shits about it being better or worse. It's new and we all needed something new.
  • drummerboy_73
    drummerboy_73 Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,011
    I just downloaded it, but heard about half of it a month ago, then ripped it onto my mp3 player from the iTunes stream this past weekend. I've listened to it about 3-4 times all the way through so far, and I know it will continue to grow on me, but as of right now, I'll give it a solid 7/10.

    What would make it a 10/10 for me:

    1.) Replace SBM with Of the Earth.
    2.) End with Yellow Moon; drop Future Days (it's not a bad song - just sounds like something that should be on an Ed solo album, maybe as a duet w/Natalie Maines or Natalie Merchant - Neko Case if we were REALLY lucky!)
    3.) Lightning Bolt, Infallible, and LTRP need SOLID ending endings. The fade outs aren't cutting it for me on these songs - on the flip side, the fade outs would work on songs like Pendulum or Yellow Moon. (See #2 - a slow fade out from Yellow Moon would have been a great way to end the record.)

    Just my thoughts as of now...
    Osaka, Japan (2/21/95), San Diego (7/10/98), Las Vegas (10/22/00), San Diego (10/25/00), Las Vegas (6/6/03), Las Vegas (7/6/06), Los Angeles (7/9/06), VH1 Rock Honors (7/12/08), Ed Solo (7/8/11), Ed Solo (11/1/12), Los Angeles (11/23/13)
  • cokelogic
    cokelogic Posts: 139
    At first it felt like a collection of songs, rather than an album that flows from one song to the next.

    But with repeat listening, that's been getting better as it becomes more familiar.

    Had the same problem with No Code and Binaural. Now those albums flow just fine.
  • cokelogic
    cokelogic Posts: 139
    drummerboy_73 wrote:
    I just downloaded it, but heard about half of it a month ago, then ripped it onto my mp3 player from the iTunes stream this past weekend. I've listened to it about 3-4 times all the way through so far, and I know it will continue to grow on me, but as of right now, I'll give it a solid 7/10.

    What would make it a 10/10 for me:

    1.) Replace SBM with Of the Earth.
    2.) End with Yellow Moon; drop Future Days (it's not a bad song - just sounds like something that should be on an Ed solo album, maybe as a duet w/Natalie Maines or Natalie Merchant - Neko Case if we were REALLY lucky!)
    3.) Lightning Bolt, Infallible, and LTRP need SOLID ending endings. The fade outs aren't cutting it for me on these songs - on the flip side, the fade outs would work on songs like Pendulum or Yellow Moon. (See #2 - a slow fade out from Yellow Moon would have been a great way to end the record.)

    Just my thoughts as of now...

    1) I wouldn't trade a song for another. Didn't think I would, but I really like Sleeping By Myself. Someday, we will hear Of the Earth on Lost Dogs 2.

    2) I wouldn't drop Future Days, but maybe switch their order. The album should end with Yellow Moon.

    3) I agree. I hate fade outs. Save that for radio edits. If the band is rockin, let me hear it, until they stop.

    IMO
  • The Waiting Trophy Man
    The Waiting Trophy Man Niagara region, Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,158
    cokelogic wrote:
    At first it felt like a collection of songs, rather than an album that flows from one song to the next.

    But with repeat listening, that's been getting better as it becomes more familiar.

    Had the same problem with No Code and Binaural. Now those albums flow just fine.

    I feel the exact same way you do. Pretty much what I said to my wife earlier today, almost word for word.

    I have had this album on constant repeat all week. And I'm not skipping songs either- I'm playing the album start to finish. I haven't done that since Lost Dogs!
    Another habit says it's in love with you
    Another habit says its long overdue
    Another habit like an unwanted friend
    I'm so happy with my righteous self
  • SPEEDY MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 26,913
    Sirens is a good song...
    Infallible is a good song...

    And...
    Ummmm.....

    See everyone in Brooklyn!!!!!

    :P
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • drummerboy_73
    drummerboy_73 Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,011
    cokelogic wrote:
    Didn't think I would, but I really like Sleeping By Myself.

    Yeah, I like it on Uke Songs, but it's just so out of place to me on this record. It's just weird to me hearing a new batch of songs, then one I've been listening to for 2 years already thrown in the mix.
    Osaka, Japan (2/21/95), San Diego (7/10/98), Las Vegas (10/22/00), San Diego (10/25/00), Las Vegas (6/6/03), Las Vegas (7/6/06), Los Angeles (7/9/06), VH1 Rock Honors (7/12/08), Ed Solo (7/8/11), Ed Solo (11/1/12), Los Angeles (11/23/13)
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    Sirens is a good song...
    Infallible is a good song...

    And...
    Ummmm.....

    See everyone in Brooklyn!!!!!

    :P
    Unemployable in Brooklyn!
    C'mon PJ, make it happen!

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