Been a huge fan since day 1. Loved all the albums and there's very few tracks that I don't like. Got to admit I wasn't keen on sirens when I first heard it. Since LB came out I have a new found love for it. It's a real grower and I don't get how people can think it's any worse than some of their other ballads over the years.
I wholeheartedly agree with this. At first I thought the intro sounded like a Coors commercial but after several listens I've grown very attached to the song and don't understand the hipster anger over it.
I can't take this anymore, and it has to be said....
Sirens is the epitome of blind loyalty and fanboy-ism(?) of this band (along with Ole'). My God you are all fucking nuts to think this is a good song, let alone a song this band should be associated with. For fuck's sake....
I agree with you about Ole', probably the worse PJ song ever. But Sirens is great. Not the best song they've written, but a nice song, probably on the level of Given to Fly, actually maybe even a little better. I guess I'm still waiting for a song on the level of Corduroy or Betterman
Sirens is an alright song. Just alright. The music is quite good, as Mike's usually is, but the lyrics leave something to be desired. It's basically a song about someone with some sort of extreme neurosis who's afraid of everything. I just can't relate to it. It sounds like an anthem for being a total wuss.
I'd rate the songs on LB like this:
A+ : Getaway, Mind Your Manners, Swallowed Whole, Let the Records Play, Yellow Moon
B+ : Lightning Bolt, Infallible, Pendulum, Sleeping by Myself
B- : My Father's Son, Sirens, Future Days
Sirens is an alright song. Just alright. The music is quite good, as Mike's usually is, but the lyrics leave something to be desired. It's basically a song about someone with some sort of extreme neurosis who's afraid of everything. I just can't relate to it. It sounds like an anthem for being a total wuss.
I love Sirens but this post is hilarious. Ummmm, you're kinda right, but I still enjoy it .
why so much debate? If you love it, great...if you don't, great...
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I can't take this anymore, and it has to be said....
Sirens is the epitome of blind loyalty and fanboy-ism(?) of this band (along with Ole'). My God you are all fucking nuts to think this is a good song, let alone a song this band should be associated with. For fuck's sake....
I agree with you about Ole', probably the worse PJ song ever. But Sirens is great. Not the best song they've written, but a nice song, probably on the level of Given to Fly. I'm still waiting for a song on the level of Corduroy or Betterman
Infallible. maybe not, but the song is damn good. Best song on a studio album since Yield.
I can't take this anymore, and it has to be said....
Sirens is the epitome of blind loyalty and fanboy-ism(?) of this band (along with Ole'). My God you are all fucking nuts to think this is a good song, let alone a song this band should be associated with. For fuck's sake....
I agree with you about Ole', probably the worse PJ song ever. But Sirens is great. Not the best song they've written, but a nice song, probably on the level of Given to Fly. I'm still waiting for a song on the level of Corduroy or Betterman
Infallible. maybe not, but the song is damn good. Best song on a studio album since Yield.
so you mean to say the song is not infallible as in its not perfect, or the song is not as good as the song "Infallable"? Or both?
I can't take this anymore, and it has to be said....
Sirens is the epitome of blind loyalty and fanboy-ism(?) of this band (along with Ole'). My God you are all fucking nuts to think this is a good song, let alone a song this band should be associated with. For fuck's sake....
Or maybe we just have different tastes? I'm not a fanboy- I hate the bands stands on merch and ticket prices, I acknowledge that the first five albums are better than the last 5 released, I don't like when a member acts like a crybaby on stage, I despise Ole (as well as a few other songs), but I LOVE Sirens. Lyrics are fantastic and ballad style music is good too.
When other groups are charging $300 and up for just one ticket (even if you do get a lot of extras with that), I can live with the $80 or $95 for a 10C ticket with no extras.
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"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
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I agree with you about Ole', probably the worse PJ song ever. But Sirens is great. Not the best song they've written, but a nice song, probably on the level of Given to Fly. I'm still waiting for a song on the level of Corduroy or Betterman
Infallible. maybe not, but the song is damn good. Best song on a studio album since Yield.
so you mean to say the song is not infallible as in its not perfect, or the song is not as good as the song "Infallable"? Or both?
I meant the song "Infallible" is the best song since Yield. It's soaring and catchy, but not in a pop way like The Fixer or Sirens.
I like the song more than I did when I first heard it and it's catchy as hell but I still maintain it is far too cheesy and overproduced. But what the hell I can live with that.
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I like the song more than I did when I first heard it and it's catchy as hell but I still maintain it is far too cheesy and overproduced. But what the hell I can live with that.
Wouldn't get close to my favourite PJ songs over the last 10 years.
The video version is less cheesy and so are the live show takes. But I prefer the cheese
as for Sirens, I do like it a lot better live than on record, but I'm still not too fond of it. I think it's just out of place after that awesome getaway - MYM - my father's son rock combination...comes as a bit of a downer there.
New territory sonically with that a 12 string acoustic featured so prominently, a first for PJ if I'm correct. The words are beautiful, the melody works into your brain. Nice selection for where to use background vocals. Mike's solo is great - and he switches guitars mid song to do it! Then Eddie takes up the 12 string rhythm - which is a very un-Eddie like part. And what Stone is doing throughout is so tasty!
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Like it a lot better than I did when I first heard it (which isn't hard - I was just completely confused at first and didn't like it much). Now I think it's okay. I do LOVE the message of the song - it really hits home for me for my own personal reasons, as I think it does for a lot of people for their own reasons as well. But as far as how it actually sounds? ... well, It's okay. Still sounds pretty confused to me stylistically. But there is a faint head bop when I listen to it, so I obviously like the way it sounds to some extent. It's definitely catchy. Not even close to my favorite song on the album (closer to my least favorite on an album that I really love), but I still like it.... I don't really like the look on the faces of my friends when I play it for them though. They all get a "what the hell is this? Is that Pearl Jam???" look.
I do not see even the faintest hint of a "hate campaign" in this thread btw.
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Like it a lot better than I did when I first heard it (which isn't hard - I was just completely confused at first and didn't like it much). Now I think it's okay. I do LOVE the message of the song - it really hits home for me for my own personal reasons, as I think it does for a lot of people for their own reasons as well. But as far as how it actually sounds? ... well, It's okay. Still sounds pretty confused to me stylistically. But there is a faint head bop when I listen to it, so I obviously like the way it sounds to some extent. It's definitely catchy. Not even close to my favorite song on the album (closer to my least favorite on an album that I really love), but I still like it.... I don't really like the look on the faces of my friends when I play it for them though. They all get a "what the hell is this? Is that Pearl Jam???" look.
I do not see even the faintest hint of a "hate campaign" in this thread btw.
Thank you.
What I DO see is "If you don't like it SHUT THE FUCK UP."
What I see is "Sirens is the epitome of blind loyalty and fanboy-ism(?) of this band (along with Ole'). My God you are all fucking nuts to think this is a good song, let alone a song this band should be associated with. For fuck's sake...." This prompted the above also-rude comment.
That is an attack on the song and the fans who like it. Don't do that again...leave other people alone and Mind Your Manners. This is the last word in this thread on this problem. Please review the Posting Guidelines, thank you.
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I wholeheartedly agree with this. At first I thought the intro sounded like a Coors commercial but after several listens I've grown very attached to the song and don't understand the hipster anger over it.
i agree. Sirens might be a bit higher for me but an awesome album all around.
I agree with you about Ole', probably the worse PJ song ever. But Sirens is great. Not the best song they've written, but a nice song, probably on the level of Given to Fly, actually maybe even a little better. I guess I'm still waiting for a song on the level of Corduroy or Betterman
I'd rate the songs on LB like this:
A+ : Getaway, Mind Your Manners, Swallowed Whole, Let the Records Play, Yellow Moon
B+ : Lightning Bolt, Infallible, Pendulum, Sleeping by Myself
B- : My Father's Son, Sirens, Future Days
Just my two cents.
I love Sirens but this post is hilarious. Ummmm, you're kinda right, but I still enjoy it
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i love it so much, i tattooed it on my arm...
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Infallible. maybe not, but the song is damn good. Best song on a studio album since Yield.
so you mean to say the song is not infallible as in its not perfect, or the song is not as good as the song "Infallable"? Or both?
When other groups are charging $300 and up for just one ticket (even if you do get a lot of extras with that), I can live with the $80 or $95 for a 10C ticket with no extras.
'I study your face
And the fear goes away"
I think the song is almost over...but it's not.
It's the song that keeps on giving.
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“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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I meant the song "Infallible" is the best song since Yield. It's soaring and catchy, but not in a pop way like The Fixer or Sirens.
The dude is fearless. No reason to "do" studying your face.
I agree with the guy above who suggests this is destined to be a classic. Liked it on first listen, and its only grown since then
Wouldn't get close to my favourite PJ songs over the last 10 years.
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2007: London
2009: Manchester
2012: Manchester I & II : EV Manchester : Soundgarden Shepherds Bush
2013: Brad Manchester : Soundgarden Manchester
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The video version is less cheesy and so are the live show takes. But I prefer the cheese
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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+5/18
that. this bothered me too.
as for Sirens, I do like it a lot better live than on record, but I'm still not too fond of it. I think it's just out of place after that awesome getaway - MYM - my father's son rock combination...comes as a bit of a downer there.
I do not see even the faintest hint of a "hate campaign" in this thread btw.
Thank you.
What I DO see is "If you don't like it SHUT THE FUCK UP."
That is an attack on the song and the fans who like it. Don't do that again...leave other people alone and Mind Your Manners. This is the last word in this thread on this problem. Please review the Posting Guidelines, thank you.
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