Finally ready to rank my LB tracks...
Spartanacus
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I love this album obviously...I even posted after about my 3rd or 4th listen that it was a 'masterpiece' and my 2nd favorite after Yield. Well, time will tell regarding those comments, but the fact remains that I love the album, in it's entirety.
It was pretty hard to rank it initially, especially my favorites and least favorites, but after some time, I think I have it figured out. The only big change I made after my 'official ranking listen' today was that I moved Future Days to the bottom. BEAUTIFUL song...but after Sirens, Yellow Moon, SBM...I thought it was one too many ballad type songs for my taste. Would've been nice to have the album close with Ole instead!
Anyways, here is my list...
My Father's Son..."CAN I GET A REPRIEVE???" (love that part enough to make it my favorite song)
Lightning Bolt (this song has it all)
Sirens (that high note makes me verklempt!)
MYM
Getaway
Yellow Moon
Pendulum
Infallible
SBM
Swallowed Whole
Let The Records Play
Future Days
It was pretty hard to rank it initially, especially my favorites and least favorites, but after some time, I think I have it figured out. The only big change I made after my 'official ranking listen' today was that I moved Future Days to the bottom. BEAUTIFUL song...but after Sirens, Yellow Moon, SBM...I thought it was one too many ballad type songs for my taste. Would've been nice to have the album close with Ole instead!
Anyways, here is my list...
My Father's Son..."CAN I GET A REPRIEVE???" (love that part enough to make it my favorite song)
Lightning Bolt (this song has it all)
Sirens (that high note makes me verklempt!)
MYM
Getaway
Yellow Moon
Pendulum
Infallible
SBM
Swallowed Whole
Let The Records Play
Future Days
208XXX (September 2000) - 21 Pearl Jam shows, 2 Eddie Vedder shows, 1 Temple Of The Dog show
1998 - East Lansing & Auburn Hills; 2000 - Tampa & Noblesville; 2003 - Lexington & Noblesville;
2006 - Cincinnati; 2007 - Chicago (Lollapalooza); 2008 - Ed in Milwaukee; 2009 - Chicago;
2010 - Noblesville; 2013 - San Diego & Los Angeles I & II; 2016 -TOTD in Los Angeles;
2017 - Ed in Dana Point (Ohana); 2021 - Dana Point (Ohana) I, II & III; 2022 - San Diego & Inglewood I & II;
2025 - Hollywood I & II
1998 - East Lansing & Auburn Hills; 2000 - Tampa & Noblesville; 2003 - Lexington & Noblesville;
2006 - Cincinnati; 2007 - Chicago (Lollapalooza); 2008 - Ed in Milwaukee; 2009 - Chicago;
2010 - Noblesville; 2013 - San Diego & Los Angeles I & II; 2016 -TOTD in Los Angeles;
2017 - Ed in Dana Point (Ohana); 2021 - Dana Point (Ohana) I, II & III; 2022 - San Diego & Inglewood I & II;
2025 - Hollywood I & II
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I love all the songs, but I agree with you about Future Days. While it is an amazing song, it's not my favorite...here's my list...
Sirens (I teared up the first few times I heard this one)
Getaway
Infallible
Yellow Moon
Pendulum
MYM
My Father's Son
Lightning Bolt
LTRP
Swallowed Whole
SBM
Future DaysIs it so wrong to think that love can keep us safe?0 -
I love the album as well. Hard to say what my favorite album is but this is up there. Surprised Swallowed Whole is lower on both of your lists. My list keeps changing but Swallowed Whole, Getaway, Sirens and Yellow Moon are all on top. I don't hate any of the songs but LTRP, Future Days and SBM are on the bottom.Milwaukee, 7/8/95
Milwaukee, 6/30/06
East Troy, 9/3/11
East Troy, 9/4/11
San Jose, Costa Rica 11/20/11
Manchester, England 6/20/12
London, Canada 7/16/13
Chicago, 7/19/13
Charlottesville, 10/29/13 *** Favorite Show****
Milwaukee, 10/20/14
Chicago, 8/20/18
Boston, 9/4/18
St. Louis, 9/18/22
St Paul, 8/31/23
St Pau,l 9/2/23
Austin, 9/18/23
Austin, 9/19/23
Chicago, 8/29/24
Chicago, 8/31/240 -
Yellow Moon
Swallowed Whole
Pendulum
Lightning Bolt
Infallible
Getaway
Sirens
Future Days
LTRP
SBM
My Father's SonAll those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.0 -
After seeing 3 shows and listening to the record on a daily basis, here's my list:
Getaway
Sirens
Lightning Bolt
MInd Your Manners
Swallowed Whole
Yellow Moon
Pendulum
Infallible
Future Days
My Father's Son
LTRP
SBMTom- Tamaqua PA
"What could be better than a beer with Eddie Vedder"0 -
Swallowed Whole
Yellow Moon
My Father's Son
Infallible
Getaway
Pendulum
MYM
Lightning Bolt
Sirens
SBM
Let The Records Play
Future DaysRemember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt20 -
I'm the nerd that "graded" all the songs on all ten albums. Here's how Lightning Bolt shook out:
1. Pendulum (96)
2. Infallible (93.5)
3. Sirens (87.5)
4. Mind Your Manners (82.5)
5. Getaway (80)
5 tie. Yellow Moon (80)
7. Swallowed Whole (77.5)
8. My Father's Son (75) *Note: This song is growing on my immensely at the moment.
8 tie. Sleeping By Myself (75)
8 tie. Future Days (75)
11. Lightning Bolt (72.5)
12. Let the Records Play (72.5)
It should be noted that this album came in 2nd overall, just a hair behind Ten. Pretty amazing, really.Apr 07, 1994/Oct 01, 1996/Jul 07, 1998/Jul 08, 1998/Aug 29, 1998/Aug 31, 1998/Sep 01, 1998/Sep 03, 1998/Sep 04, 1998/Sep 06, 1998/Jun 01, 2000/Jun 04, 2000/Jun 06, 2000/Oct 20, 2000/Oct 21, 2000/Oct 22, 2000/Oct 24, 2000/Oct 25, 2000/Oct 20, 2001/Oct 21, 2001/May 30, 2003/Jun 01, 2003/Jun 02, 2003/Jun 28, 2003/Jul 02, 2003/Oct 25, 2003/Jul 15, 2006/Jul 16, 2006/Jul 18, 2006/Jul 20, 2006/Jul 22, 2006/Jul 23, 2006/Sep 21, 2009/Sep 22, 2009/Sep 26, 2009/Sep 25, 20110 -
My Fathers son
Yellow Moon
Swallowed Whole
MYM
Getaway
Pendulum
Lighting Bolt
Sirens
Let the records play
Future Days
SBM
InfallibleFurther back and forth a wave will break on me, today...0 -
Lightning Bolt - end to end one of my favorites since yield
Getaway - allllmost #1....one of the tightest, catchiest tunes in the catalogue
Swallowed Whole - mike's solo through the 2nd chorus absolutely KILL IT!
Sirens - not black, but a great ballad for 23 yrs later
Let the Records Play - what a fresh sound.....love the riffs in the verses and the quirky time change in the bridge
My Father's Son - the anger in this one, juxtaposed with the brightness of the bridge is quite clever
MYM - succeeds where ole' & supersonic fail
Yellow Moon - very good tune; wish the music was a bit more intricate
Infallible - solid, but it lacks some elements that could make it great (cannot get over the synth)
Pendulum - like this song, but no way is it the best on LB, as some claim
Future Days - growing on me, but still way back
SBM - Decent, but just don't feel like it fits
What a solid record - leaps and bounds better than BS!0 -
Yes Way wrote:I'm the nerd that "graded" all the songs on all ten albums. Here's how Lightning Bolt shook out:
1. Pendulum (96)
2. Infallible (93.5)
3. Sirens (87.5)
4. Mind Your Manners (82.5)
5. Getaway (80)
5 tie. Yellow Moon (80)
7. Swallowed Whole (77.5)
8. My Father's Son (75) *Note: This song is growing on my immensely at the moment.
8 tie. Sleeping By Myself (75)
8 tie. Future Days (75)
11. Lightning Bolt (72.5)
12. Let the Records Play (72.5)
It should be noted that this album came in 2nd overall, just a hair behind Ten. Pretty amazing, really.
LOL...I've had my share of nerdy posts! But hey, we're either all nerds on this board, or we're not. Either way, we are some cool mo-fo's!208XXX (September 2000) - 21 Pearl Jam shows, 2 Eddie Vedder shows, 1 Temple Of The Dog show
1998 - East Lansing & Auburn Hills; 2000 - Tampa & Noblesville; 2003 - Lexington & Noblesville;
2006 - Cincinnati; 2007 - Chicago (Lollapalooza); 2008 - Ed in Milwaukee; 2009 - Chicago;
2010 - Noblesville; 2013 - San Diego & Los Angeles I & II; 2016 -TOTD in Los Angeles;
2017 - Ed in Dana Point (Ohana); 2021 - Dana Point (Ohana) I, II & III; 2022 - San Diego & Inglewood I & II;
2025 - Hollywood I & II0 -
This ranking still seems to change every few days for me. I really didn't care for Lightning Bolt or My Father's Son at first, but now they're creeping their way nearer to the top of my list. Funny how that happens.
1) Pendulum
2) Getaway
3) Sirens
4) Swallowed Whole
5) Lightning Bolt
6) Infallible
7) Mind Your Manners
8) My Father's Son
9) Future Days
10) Yellow Moon
11) Sleeping by Myself
12) Let the Records Play2003: Toronto
2005: Kitchener/Hamilton/Toronto
2006: Toronto 1 & 2
2008: Hartford/EV Toronto 1 & 2
2009: Toronto/Philadelphia 3 & 4
2010: Buffalo
2011: Montreal/Toronto 1 & 2/Hamilton
2013: London/Buffalo/Vancouver/Seattle
2016: Toronto 1 & 2
2022: Hamilton/Toronto
2023: EV Seattle 1&20 -
Spartanacus wrote:Yes Way wrote:I'm the nerd that "graded" all the songs on all ten albums. Here's how Lightning Bolt shook out:
1. Pendulum (96)
2. Infallible (93.5)
3. Sirens (87.5)
4. Mind Your Manners (82.5)
5. Getaway (80)
5 tie. Yellow Moon (80)
7. Swallowed Whole (77.5)
8. My Father's Son (75) *Note: This song is growing on my immensely at the moment.
8 tie. Sleeping By Myself (75)
8 tie. Future Days (75)
11. Lightning Bolt (72.5)
12. Let the Records Play (72.5)
It should be noted that this album came in 2nd overall, just a hair behind Ten. Pretty amazing, really.
LOL...I've had my share of nerdy posts! But hey, we're either all nerds on this board, or we're not. Either way, we are some cool mo-fo's!
I mean, I *know* I'm cool, it's just that not everyone necessarily agrees.Apr 07, 1994/Oct 01, 1996/Jul 07, 1998/Jul 08, 1998/Aug 29, 1998/Aug 31, 1998/Sep 01, 1998/Sep 03, 1998/Sep 04, 1998/Sep 06, 1998/Jun 01, 2000/Jun 04, 2000/Jun 06, 2000/Oct 20, 2000/Oct 21, 2000/Oct 22, 2000/Oct 24, 2000/Oct 25, 2000/Oct 20, 2001/Oct 21, 2001/May 30, 2003/Jun 01, 2003/Jun 02, 2003/Jun 28, 2003/Jul 02, 2003/Oct 25, 2003/Jul 15, 2006/Jul 16, 2006/Jul 18, 2006/Jul 20, 2006/Jul 22, 2006/Jul 23, 2006/Sep 21, 2009/Sep 22, 2009/Sep 26, 2009/Sep 25, 20110 -
Spartanacus wrote:I love this album obviously...I even posted after about my 3rd or 4th listen that it was a 'masterpiece' and my 2nd favorite after Yield. Well, time will tell regarding those comments, but the fact remains that I love the album, in it's entirety.
It was pretty hard to rank it initially, especially my favorites and least favorites, but after some time, I think I have it figured out. The only big change I made after my 'official ranking listen' today was that I moved Future Days to the bottom. BEAUTIFUL song...but after Sirens, Yellow Moon, SBM...I thought it was one too many ballad type songs for my taste. Would've been nice to have the album close with Ole instead!
Anyways, here is my list...
My Father's Son..."CAN I GET A REPRIEVE???" (love that part enough to make it my favorite song)
Lightning Bolt (this song has it all)
Sirens (that high note makes me verklempt!)
MYM
Getaway
Yellow Moon
Pendulum
Infallible
SBM
Swallowed Whole
Let The Records Play
Future Days
I'm cool with a guy who ranks MFS first. That's hardcore. Not crazy where you got Swallowed Whole though?
Well have to talk.0 -
Sirens
Lightning Bolt
Yellow Moon
Swallowed Whole
My Father's Son - Getaway - MYM
Future Days
LTRP
Infallible
SBM
Pendulum - Dont see the big deal with this songKearnsy0 -
At the moment this is my current list, it will probably change as i love the album as a whole, really strong throughout.
1. My Fathers Son - Can't stop listening to this at the moment....love the way the aggression builds in Ed as it goes on.
2. Pendulum - Loved this from the moment i heard the brief snippet in the early youtube clip.
3. Yellow Moon - Great song. Classic PJ for me, love the way it builds.
4. Getaway - Excellent album opener. Tight, catchy....sets the tone for a great record to follow.
5. Swallowed Whole - Something about this i really enjoy. Love the way the guitars are layered. Great track.
6. Sirens - Just love this. Great vocal, emotional lyrics. Listened to this one a lot and not tiring of it.
7. Infallible - Like the different sound on this one, though its still totally PJ. I can feel this one will grow on me a lot.
8. Lightning Bolt - Really strong song, what i expect from PJ.
9. MYM - Great first single and very strong tune, i'm actually surprised its this far down my list.
10. Future Days - I really like this and think its a great album closer.
11. Let The Records Play - Like the different style in this and the verses are cool but that chorus....still not sure.
12. Sleeping By Myself - Catchy and 'nice' but a little out of place on this record.
That was harder than i thought, tbh i could have listed the top 3 and then had 4-9 as equal as they are very strong and i notice new things in them that i like with every listen.
I think that seeing these songs live could definitely change how you rank them. Gonna be at least summer next year before that happens for us in the UK though i would imagine.
I love in this thread how there are so many different orders to peoples ranking. This to me shows how strong the album is.0 -
Alright, I'm already bored at work...I still hold the first 6 songs as "classics" going forward, but the second half of the album is very bland to me (3-4 throw aways)...
1) Getaway
2) Mind Your Manners
3) Sirens
4) Pendulum
5) Lightning Bolt
6) Infallible
7) My Father's Son
8) Swallowed Whole
9) Future Days
10) Let The Records Play
11) Sleeping By Myself
12) Yellow Moon (I know some of you love it, but it bores the hell out of me and I saw it live twice, too and it still did nothing for me)Pittsburgh - 09/05. Pittsburgh 5/25
Cleveland - 05/10. Pittsburgh 5/25
Pittsburgh - 10/13
Brooklyn - 10/13
MSG- 5/16
Wrigley - 8/180 -
Sirens
Pendulum
Getaway
Lightning Bolt
MYM
Infallible
Swallowed Whole
Yellow Moon
My Father's Son
Future Days
SBM
LTRP0 -
silvo wrote:At the moment this is my current list, it will probably change as i love the album as a whole, really strong throughout.
1. My Fathers Son - Can't stop listening to this at the moment....love the way the aggression builds in Ed as it goes on.
2. Pendulum - Loved this from the moment i heard the brief snippet in the early youtube clip.
3. Yellow Moon - Great song. Classic PJ for me, love the way it builds.
4. Getaway - Excellent album opener. Tight, catchy....sets the tone for a great record to follow.
5. Swallowed Whole - Something about this i really enjoy. Love the way the guitars are layered. Great track.
6. Sirens - Just love this. Great vocal, emotional lyrics. Listened to this one a lot and not tiring of it.
7. Infallible - Like the different sound on this one, though its still totally PJ. I can feel this one will grow on me a lot.
8. Lightning Bolt - Really strong song, what i expect from PJ.
9. MYM - Great first single and very strong tune, i'm actually surprised its this far down my list.
10. Future Days - I really like this and think its a great album closer.
11. Let The Records Play - Like the different style in this and the verses are cool but that chorus....still not sure.
12. Sleeping By Myself - Catchy and 'nice' but a little out of place on this record.
That was harder than i thought, tbh i could have listed the top 3 and then had 4-9 as equal as they are very strong and i notice new things in them that i like with every listen.
I think that seeing these songs live could definitely change how you rank them. Gonna be at least summer next year before that happens for us in the UK though i would imagine.
I love in this thread how there are so many different orders to peoples ranking. This to me shows how strong the album is.
I agree about the diversity of the song rankings here. If there were only 3 or 4 great songs they would be at the top of everybody's list. So hard to rank. The album as a whole is easier to rank for me. I put it as the best since Yield.0 -
Today.... this constantly changes besides the top 2
Sirens
Lightning Bolt
Pendulum
Yellow Moon
MYM
Getaway
Infallible
My Father's Son
Swallowed Whole
Future Days
LTRP
SBMsevered hand thirteen2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
2017: RRHoF 4/7 2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4 2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18
2022: MSG 9/11 2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/180 -
1. Lightning Bolt
2. Getaway
3. Sirens
4. Infallible
5. My Father's Son
6. Pendulum
7. Mind You Manners
8. Let The Records Play
9. Yellow Moon
10. Swallowed Whole
11. Future Days
12. Sleeping By MyselfTres Mts- 3/16/2011
Eddie Vedder- 7/16/11
Brad- 4/21/12 (RSD Performance), 4/27/12, 8/10/12
Flight To Mars- 5/23/12
RNDM- 11/27/12
PEARL JAM- 12/6/13 I have finally seen Pearl Jam live!0 -
1. Infallible
2. Lightning Bolt
3. Swallowed Whole
4. Sirens
5. Getaway
6. Pendulum
7. My Father's Son
8. Mind Your Manners
9. Let the Records Play
10. Future Days
11. Sleeping By Myself
12. Yellow Moon0
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