NEW PEARL JAM ALBUM “LIGHTNING BOLT” AVAILABLE OCTOBER 15

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  • daveh351
    daveh351 Posts: 13
    Comparisons are inevitable. We all probably agree that Ten, Vs. and Vitology were ripe with anger, questioning and a had a much harder side overall. The last albums from the band confirm that they continue to grow, both as human beings and musicians. It's like how can I compare my children when they were a toddler to when they're a teenager and then as a young adult? Same person, but different. They've hopefully grown, matured and learned from their mistakes. They can't repeat the same thing or they will be stuck in time and won't reach their full potential.

    Pearl Jam is certainly not stuck and Lightning Bolt proves it. The new album has all the musical elements but without so much anger reflecting a bit more understanding and wisdom. The songs all have great structure and there are really several standouts. Shows that the band is continuing to progress and has a wide variety of styles. I hear influences all over it, Ramones (MYM), Beatles (Infallable chorus), The Who/Pete Townsend (LB guitars) Hendrix solo style from Mike (LTRP) and just plain creative Pearl Jam with Ed's ability to make a cool song with a story line. The lyrics all around are true poetry. as with any of the albums over the years LB does have some hits and then some obscure songs that when played live will be excellent.

    This is as strong a record as the band possibly could put out with where they are in life. As you listen more to it has a way of growing on you. I can understand why some of the songs might not fully appeal to a core harder audience. But personally, I can't wait to hear the LB songs live, especially Pendulum and Yellow Moon when in Charlotte and New Orleans.

    Thanks to the band for putting out music, touring, providing merchandise, keeping a great online presence and being accessible with video and appearances for us the fans. And also for scheduling tv time and being featuring with World Series. This is a monumental total effort in Music and Marketing (not that they need much help to get heard), and deserves to be at #1 on the charts for a very long time. Finally a Rock album that tops all the BS Pop and Rap crap that's seems to be so prevalent these days.

    And here's to looking forward to the next album. Sounds like they still have some cool ideas and more great songs that didn't quite make this release. Pearl Jam is a band that truly gets it and continues to grow.

    Dave
    Atlanta, Ga
  • crazybootsie
    crazybootsie Posts: 127
    edited October 2013
    I love it, favorite songs for me:

    Getaway
    Sirens
    Lightning Bolt
    Infallible
    Pendulum
    Swallowed Whole
    Yellow Moon
    Future Days

    In my books, if you can get 8 of 11 you really like that's a very good album.

    Also, I've seen the majority of these live and they rock.
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  • SP51453
    SP51453 Posts: 1
    What are the "digital extras" on the fan club version of Lightning Bolt?
  • AfghanTwilight
    AfghanTwilight Rochester, NY Posts: 869
    I like the album a lot. I'd say there are two songs I don't love yet. Lightning Bolt (much better live and Let the Records Play (sounds like forced blues to me on too many levels). I don't hate either, mind you.

    Aside from that, I think the album is very good. I find the slower stuff to be their bread-and-butter now. I also find myself enjoying the slower songs as much as the fast stuff. Future Days is an incredible song. Sirens reminds me of a modern Black -- the song is just begging for a long Mike solo at the end (it will come to be in the years ahead).

    I just wish they'd record Ed's vocals a bit different. Too often it sounds like he's singing in a padded room. I appreciate the approach, but I don't always love the end result. No Code nailed the approach I like best.

    Sadly, this is the first album that features a song used as its title.
  • nikita_02445
    nikita_02445 Posts: 76
    Has anybody been able to import ANY of the formats into iTunes??? If so what's your secret? Should I just have bought the album in iTunes in the first place? - I hate iTunes, never works right on the pc.
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,694
    edited October 2013
    SP51453 wrote:
    What are the "digital extras" on the fan club version of Lightning Bolt?
    There is a new MYM video included in the digital download.... pretty weak. I was expecting a new song of some sort.
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
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  • Scot Conant
    Scot Conant Michigan Posts: 74
    Pre-ordered the "10C" CD weeks ago, expecting it to be here today. You know, the day I could just walk into the store and buy it.

    Alas, no. It did not arrive, and I'm pissed off.
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  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,134
    Scot Conant wrote:
    Pre-ordered the "10C" CD weeks ago, expecting it to be here today. You know, the day I could just walk into the store and buy it.

    Alas, no. It did not arrive, and I'm pissed off.

    Just go make some pasta and chill out!
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,694
    Scot Conant wrote:
    Pre-ordered the "10C" CD weeks ago, expecting it to be here today. You know, the day I could just walk into the store and buy it.

    Alas, no. It did not arrive, and I'm pissed off.
    It is pretty ridiculous.... if the "exclusive material" that came with the 10C order was awesome, like a new song or something, then I wouldn't mind.... But now that I realize that the "exclusive material" is simply a Sirens-esque MYM video, I'm kind of pissed that I paid for 10C shipping when I could have both saved my money and had the vinyl today (it's the extra money that bugs me, not so much having to wait for the record - I can listen digitally until then).... The only thing that will make me feel like this is cool is if there are some stickers or something with the vinyl... or it's red... or signed. :P
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  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,134
    I am not thrilled that I don't have it, but no biggie, I downloaded the digital file and burned a CD for the ride home.
    Sure Id love to hold the package, but its cool. I have the music.
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,694
    Get_Right wrote:
    I am not thrilled that I don't have it, but no biggie, I downloaded the digital file and burned a CD for the ride home.
    Sure Id love to hold the package, but its cool. I have the music.
    I totally don't care about waiting for the record - I'm a grown up, and have the digital version. I care about spending money on shipping because they wouldn't tell us what the bonus material was. I mean, that video is already all over the internet. I just feel like I was duped, kind of. If they're going to pull us in with promises of exclusive material, make it material that someone gives a shit about. The whole world can already watch that video for free.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • iOnlyownMymind
    iOnlyownMymind Posts: 2,955
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    I totally don't care about waiting for the record - I'm a grown up, and have the digital version. I care about spending money on shipping because they wouldn't tell us what the bonus material was. I mean, that video is already all over the internet. I just feel like I was duped, kind of. If they're going to pull us in with promises of exclusive material, make it material that someone gives a shit about. The whole world can already watch that video for free.

    Couldn't agree more. What a letdown with the 'exclusive content.' Frickin joke.
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,134
    Whatever, its $8 bucks and I guess I have gotten used to the pre-release hyperbole and don't expect anything more than a cd.

    I support the 10c an prefer to buy direct rather than from a mass market big box. I am not going to fret over $10.
  • jamburger
    jamburger Posts: 1,775
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    Scot Conant wrote:
    Pre-ordered the "10C" CD weeks ago, expecting it to be here today. You know, the day I could just walk into the store and buy it.

    Alas, no. It did not arrive, and I'm pissed off.
    It is pretty ridiculous.... if the "exclusive material" that came with the 10C order was awesome, like a new song or something, then I wouldn't mind.... But now that I realize that the "exclusive material" is simply a Sirens-esque MYM video, I'm kind of pissed that I paid for 10C shipping when I could have both saved my money and had the vinyl today (it's the extra money that bugs me, not so much having to wait for the record - I can listen digitally until then).... The only thing that will make me feel like this is cool is if there are some stickers or something with the vinyl... or it's red... or signed. :P

    There are stickers inside the vinyl packaging from Volcom. Surprised I don't see mention of this yet.
  • Tam Chappell
    Tam Chappell Posts: 19
    Get_Right wrote:
    I am not thrilled that I don't have it, but no biggie, I downloaded the digital file and burned a CD for the ride home.
    Sure Id love to hold the package, but its cool. I have the music.

    Totally agree! I have waited 90+ days to listen to this album and now that day has finally come im more than happy to be able to hear it in no matter what format patience really is a virtue :D
    T Chappell
  • PJForceofNature
    PJForceofNature Posts: 3,087
    My Amazon account says it was delivered here today, but it's not here! :shock: :fp:
    Now where or where could it be?? :(
    "A beacon on dry land"
  • bruus
    bruus Posts: 3
    If you want to transfer from PC to IOS devices, you might want to try Copy Trans Manager.
    It may be a bit klonky but it lets you transfer music (also ALAC up to 24/96) without dealing with iTunes.
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,694
    jamburger wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    Scot Conant wrote:
    Pre-ordered the "10C" CD weeks ago, expecting it to be here today. You know, the day I could just walk into the store and buy it.

    Alas, no. It did not arrive, and I'm pissed off.
    It is pretty ridiculous.... if the "exclusive material" that came with the 10C order was awesome, like a new song or something, then I wouldn't mind.... But now that I realize that the "exclusive material" is simply a Sirens-esque MYM video, I'm kind of pissed that I paid for 10C shipping when I could have both saved my money and had the vinyl today (it's the extra money that bugs me, not so much having to wait for the record - I can listen digitally until then).... The only thing that will make me feel like this is cool is if there are some stickers or something with the vinyl... or it's red... or signed. :P

    There are stickers inside the vinyl packaging from Volcom. Surprised I don't see mention of this yet.
    If there are stickers or anything else tangible that are exclusive to the 10C orders, then that changes everything.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • drummerboy_73
    drummerboy_73 Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,011
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    Scot Conant wrote:
    Pre-ordered the "10C" CD weeks ago, expecting it to be here today. You know, the day I could just walk into the store and buy it.

    Alas, no. It did not arrive, and I'm pissed off.
    It is pretty ridiculous.... if the "exclusive material" that came with the 10C order was awesome, like a new song or something, then I wouldn't mind.... But now that I realize that the "exclusive material" is simply a Sirens-esque MYM video, I'm kind of pissed that I paid for 10C shipping when I could have both saved my money and had the vinyl today (it's the extra money that bugs me, not so much having to wait for the record - I can listen digitally until then).... The only thing that will make me feel like this is cool is if there are some stickers or something with the vinyl... or it's red... or signed. :P

    THIS.
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  • Micheyb21
    Micheyb21 UK Posts: 346
    nikita_02445 wrote:
    Has anybody been able to import ANY of the formats into iTunes??? If so what's your secret? Should I just have bought the album in iTunes in the first place? - I hate iTunes, never works right on the pc.

    I downloaded the mp3 to my computer the went to the downloads and extracted all files and saved them in my music folder. In I tunes i then went to add to library and browsed via my music folder and added the songs

    Hope that helps.
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