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stateoflove79stateoflove79 Posts: 2,845
edited December 2013 in The Porch
For me, it's the best album opener since Brain Of J. and don't get me wrong, I love Breakerfall, Can't Keep, Life Wasted and GSMF...but Getaway is just so amazing. The subject matter, the lyrics, the music...it's all perfect.

Discuss. :)
Is it so wrong to think that love can keep us safe?
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    buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    tis' good, indeed.
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    RicsardRicsard Posts: 1,942
    buck502000 wrote:
    tis' good, indeed.

    I might be dumb but who the fuck is Simon?
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    BabaLoverBabaLover Posts: 453
    It is my favorite song on the album and I love Stone's groove on it. Really wish I had heard it live. I can play it over and over and never get sick of it.
    To and fro the pendulum throws

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    BabaLoverBabaLover Posts: 453
    Ricsard wrote:
    buck502000 wrote:
    tis' good, indeed.

    I might be dumb but who the fuck is Simon?
    Wasn't sure if you were being sarcastic, but if not, the song is referring to the game Simon Says where you only do something if the direction follows the words Simon Says. Ed commenting on how people in religions blindly follow what they are told.
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    stateoflove79stateoflove79 Posts: 2,845
    BabaLover wrote:
    Ricsard wrote:
    buck502000 wrote:
    tis' good, indeed.

    I might be dumb but who the fuck is Simon?
    Wasn't sure if you were being sarcastic, but if not, the song is referring to the game Simon Says where you only do something if the direction follows the words Simon Says. Ed commenting on how people in religions blindly follow what they are told.

    This.
    Is it so wrong to think that love can keep us safe?
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    AponeApone Posts: 576
    I think it's probably my favourite song on the album. Awesome baseline on it aswell.

    However it is impossible for me to say how it ranks amongst all of Pearl Jams album opening tracks - they are all so good!
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    AggAgg Posts: 462
    My favorite on the album as well. I hope they continue playing it live so I get a chance to see it one day.
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    GmoneyGmoney Posts: 1,618
    great song, but over life wasted and can't keep?! :o
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    stateoflove79stateoflove79 Posts: 2,845
    Gmoney wrote:
    great song, but over life wasted and can't keep?! :o

    Personally speaking, yes...but I still love those tunes as well. :)
    Is it so wrong to think that love can keep us safe?
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    Omaha_JammerOmaha_Jammer Posts: 106
    I'll agree with this. Can't Keep is a close second...but yeah, best opener since Brain of J.
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    RicsardRicsard Posts: 1,942
    BabaLover wrote:
    Ricsard wrote:
    buck502000 wrote:
    tis' good, indeed.

    I might be dumb but who the fuck is Simon?
    Wasn't sure if you were being sarcastic, but if not, the song is referring to the game Simon Says where you only do something if the direction follows the words Simon Says. Ed commenting on how people in religions blindly follow what they are told.

    Thanks for the great explanation!!!
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    dannydanny Posts: 2,270
    its a cracker!
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    YLed2YLed2 Des Moines, IA Posts: 5,534
    Great crunchy rocker of a song and an absolutely great album opener. One of my favorites off Lightning Bolt but this song is definitely one they need to work on live.
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    PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,512
    It's the lyrics that I really love about this song. As someone who views fundamentalists as a real threat to society and as offensive to me as a logical human being (and atheist), this song is close to my heart... I actually wish Eddie had gone a little more hardcore with the lyrics - it's not quite enough of a "fuck you" for the religious nutbags for me. :D It is also a solid song musically. Not my fave on the album - I think in a perfect world it could have slightly more punch in parts, but all in all, I think it's a great song, and an excellent opener for the album. The Getaway > Mind Your Manners > My Father's Son is a fantastic opening sequence (too bad about that awkward transition into Sirens).
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    ForceofNature101ForceofNature101 Posts: 1,190
    edited December 2013
    Yes I love the lyrics as well, at first I thought Ed was trying too hard to cram those lyrics into that vocal melody but it grew on me quickly


    Live I think it hasn't really been fully realized though, at LA1 I didn't even know they were playing it until Ed started singing the verse.
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    PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,512
    Gmoney wrote:
    great song, but over life wasted and can't keep?! :o
    Not nearly as good as Can't Keep as an opener, but much better than Life Wasted IMO (I love Avocado a lot - more than most people I think - but I am no fan of Life Wasted).
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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    PilateOfTheStormPilateOfTheStorm Posts: 4,319
    Getaway is possibly my favourite song of the album right now. I love it. Such a good opener - for the week we were able to stream the album, it's the only song I listened to. Never got past it. So punchy and I love eddies voice and the guitar riff and those drums.


    Like someone's already said, getaway - mind your manners - my fathers son is such a great sequence.
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    aurynsdadaurynsdad Posts: 769
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    It's the lyrics that I really love about this song. As someone who views fundamentalists as a real threat to society and as offensive to me as a logical human being (and atheist), this song is close to my heart... I actually wish Eddie had gone a little more hardcore with the lyrics - it's not quite enough of a "fuck you" for the religious nutbags for me. :D It is also a solid song musically. Not my fave on the album - I think in a perfect world it could have slightly more punch in parts, but all in all, I think it's a great song, and an excellent opener for the album. The Getaway > Mind Your Manners > My Father's Son is a fantastic opening sequence (too bad about that awkward transition into Sirens).

    Ha ha- I just wrote a post about my dad loving this album. However, the way he describes it is along the lines of "Those first three songs are hard for me to get into, but the rest of it is incredible." :)
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    GmoneyGmoney Posts: 1,618
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    Gmoney wrote:
    great song, but over life wasted and can't keep?! :o
    Not nearly as good as Can't Keep as an opener, but much better than Life Wasted IMO (I love Avocado a lot - more than most people I think - but I am no fan of Life Wasted).

    Even still?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ3rshXmPNQ
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    buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Gmoney wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    Gmoney wrote:
    great song, but over life wasted and can't keep?! :o
    Not nearly as good as Can't Keep as an opener, but much better than Life Wasted IMO (I love Avocado a lot - more than most people I think - but I am no fan of Life Wasted).

    Even still?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ3rshXmPNQ
    Whoa......
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    PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,512
    Gmoney wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    Gmoney wrote:
    great song, but over life wasted and can't keep?! :o
    Not nearly as good as Can't Keep as an opener, but much better than Life Wasted IMO (I love Avocado a lot - more than most people I think - but I am no fan of Life Wasted).

    Even still?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ3rshXmPNQ
    God, they all look so fucking mid-2000s there. :lol:;) I just realized I have already really gotten used to Eddie's short hair. :lol:
    Yeah, do not like that song. Saw it live in Missoula. Not impressed seeing it live either. Was just waiting for it to be over (that Letterman performance IS a really great performance though! Much better than when I saw it! They were on fire for that one). It's in my bottom 10 PJ songs actually. Wasted Reprise is much better though. :)
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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    DonJonDonJon Posts: 5,089
    I love this track...my favourite on the album too!

    Listened to album in full last night after a 4 week break and its still the standout for me.

    I know its the wrong thread but gee LB single makes me cringe. I liked the original live version but the album version..... its just terrible IMHO.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
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    PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,512
    DonJon wrote:

    I know its the wrong thread but gee LB single makes me cringe. I liked the original live version but the album version..... its just terrible IMHO.
    What song do you mean? Sirens? Yeah, the live single/video was way better than the studio version.
    I wasn't so hot on Sirens live at the show either though. Bit of a mood killer IMO. Sounded fine, but I dunno. Just didn't seem quite right.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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    DonJonDonJon Posts: 5,089
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    DonJon wrote:

    I know its the wrong thread but gee LB single makes me cringe. I liked the original live version but the album version..... its just terrible IMHO.
    What song do you mean? Sirens? Yeah, the live single/video was way better than the studio version.
    I wasn't so hot on Sirens live at the show either though. Bit of a mood killer IMO. Sounded fine, but I dunno. Just didn't seem quite right.

    Nah lightening bolt the song......don't know what it is but I just cant stand it.

    Like the album a lot and Sirens is OK but not the worldbeater I was expecting (or some made out to be.

    But YEP Getaway....love the rhythm and the lyrics.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
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    PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,512
    DonJon wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    DonJon wrote:

    I know its the wrong thread but gee LB single makes me cringe. I liked the original live version but the album version..... its just terrible IMHO.
    What song do you mean? Sirens? Yeah, the live single/video was way better than the studio version.
    I wasn't so hot on Sirens live at the show either though. Bit of a mood killer IMO. Sounded fine, but I dunno. Just didn't seem quite right.

    Nah lightening bolt the song......don't know what it is but I just cant stand it.

    Like the album a lot and Sirens is OK but not the worldbeater I was expecting (or some made out to be.

    But YEP Getaway....love the rhythm and the lyrics.
    Oh.... wow, you thought the original live version sounded good? At Wrigley Field you mean? I thought that was terrible - the "original" live version did not go well at all IMO. But I like Lightning Bolt! Great live, but certainly not the first time they played it in Chicago. They did a good job on Jimmy Fallon with it though. Great on the album for me too. :) I think maybe I can understand why some might not like Lightning Bolt though.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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    DonJonDonJon Posts: 5,089
    Yeah the Wrigley one.....thought it had great potential
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
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    klusterfukklusterfuk Posts: 1,411
    killer tune.
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    ItIsAllAboutPJItIsAllAboutPJ S.B., CA Posts: 829
    stateoflove79 wrote:
    For me, it's the best album opener since Brain Of J. and don't get me wrong, I love Breakerfall, Can't Keep, Life Wasted and GSMF...but Getaway is just so amazing. The subject matter, the lyrics, the music...it's all perfect.

    Discuss. :)

    I agree.......as an album opener, it sure gets your attention! :clap:
    It's a great song no matter where it is on the album.
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    Edved007Edved007 Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,020
    I LOVE Breakerfall, but I'll give it 2nd place to that (only counting albums since Yield)
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    18' - 7/1, 7/3, 7/5, 8/8, 8/10, 8/18, 8/20, 9/4
    21' - 10/1, 10/2
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    rtmarshrtmarsh Northeast Posts: 59
    Getaway stands on its own. Great bassline,crunchy guitars, expansive lyrics. Fuckin Pearl Jam 2013.
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