Let's talk about Getaway

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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 51,036
    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
  • DonJon
    DonJon 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.
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 51,036
    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
  • DonJon
    DonJon 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.
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 51,036
    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
  • DonJon
    DonJon Posts: 5,089
    Yeah the Wrigley one.....thought it had great potential
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
  • klusterfuk
    klusterfuk Posts: 1,411
    killer tune.
    The future's paved with better days

    Alpine Valley Resort is etched in my brain!!!


  • ItIsAllAboutPJ
    ItIsAllAboutPJ 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.
  • Edved007
    Edved007 Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,066
    I LOVE Breakerfall, but I'll give it 2nd place to that (only counting albums since Yield)
    95' - 7/9
    98' - 6/26, 6/27, 6/29, 8/26, 9/22
    03' - 4/25
    06' - 6/29, 6/30
    07' - 8/05
    09' - 8/23
    11' - 9/03, 9/04
    12' - 9/30
    13' - 7/16, 7/19, 10/21, 10/22, 11/15, 11/16, 12/06
    14' - 06/28, 06/29, 10/1, 10/03, 10/16, 10/17, 10/20, 10/22
    15' - 11/20, 11/22
    16' - 4/21, 4/26, 4/28, 4/29, 5/1, 5/2, 7/9, 8/5, 8/7, 8/20, 8/22
    17' - 4/7
    18' - 7/1, 7/3, 7/5, 8/8, 8/10, 8/18, 8/20, 9/4
    21' - 10/1, 10/2
    22' - 7/12, 7/14, 9/6, 9/8
  • rtmarsh
    rtmarsh Northeast Posts: 59
    Getaway stands on its own. Great bassline,crunchy guitars, expansive lyrics. Fuckin Pearl Jam 2013.
    “The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences.”
  • badbrains
    badbrains Posts: 10,255
    rtmarsh wrote:
    Getaway stands on its own. Great bassline,crunchy guitars, expansive lyrics. Fuckin Pearl Jam 2013.

    PERFECT! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
  • JWPearl
    JWPearl Posts: 19,893
    Definitely a grower ;)
  • STAYSEA
    STAYSEA Posts: 3,814
    edited December 2013
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBghySrZT6E
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  • southernmanfan
    southernmanfan Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 1,027
    This is a brilliant song and opener. It is my second favourite on the album after MFS.

    Has anyone tried singing along to this tune? It is quite a challenge! :roll:
    rustedsigns
  • southernmanfan
    southernmanfan Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 1,027
    STAYSEA wrote:
    crazy awesome! saw it live!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBghySrZT6E

    in my head for months.
    Thanks for posting this link. I have been dying to see a live clip of this one. Charlottsville was my last show and they debuted with this at Charlotte the next evening... :(:)
    rustedsigns
  • stateoflove79
    stateoflove79 Posts: 2,845
    southernmanfan wrote:
    This is a brilliant song and opener. It is my second favourite on the album after MFS.

    Has anyone tried singing along to this tune? It is quite a challenge! :roll:

    I always mess up the Simon says part...haha.
    Is it so wrong to think that love can keep us safe?
  • 18th Pale Descendant
    18th Pale Descendant Posts: 53
    Getaway is an absolutely excellent song in every way. I'm a sucker for the big chorus hook, and this song has it, as well as a terrific vocal melody by Ed.

    'It's ok
    Sometimes you find yourself
    Having to put all your faith
    In no faith"

    In that regard it's up there with Sad or Unempolyable or Force Of Nature as songs that instantly captured my attention.

    "It's sad... and his loneliness is proof"

    "Oh yeh
    So this life is sacrifice"

    " One man stands alone, Awaiting
    For her to come home
    Eyes upon the horizon
    In the dark before the darkness meets the dawn"
    08.06.2000 • Greensboro
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  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,294
    love this one
  • Dirty Frankk
    Dirty Frankk Posts: 4,274
    My favorite track on the record ;)
    CAN'T KEEP CRAZY MARY IN MY TREE NO WAY NOT FOR YOU. ALL THOSE YESTERDAY JEREMY is ALONE, SAD with RATS & BUGS it's HARD TO IMAGINE a JEREMY a BETTER MAN.
    LIFE WASTED, BLOOD on the PORCH, LAST KISS is a WISHLIST DEEP DOWN NOTHING AS IT SEEMS WHY GO COME BACK ALIVE SPIN THE BLACK CIRCLE and SMILE.
  • rival.
    rival. Chicago Posts: 7,775
    definitely a top three off LB.

    not a groundbreaking song for the band, just a VERY tight and VERY pearl jam song.

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