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Let's Talk about Binaural - Released May 16 2000

giventofly69giventofly69 Vancouver Posts: 849
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This album is a complete gem. I'm listening to it right now ... trying to pick my favourite song. Light Years ... NAIS ... Of the Girl ... cannot decide.
"Your light's reflected now, reflected from afar. We were but stones, your light made us stars."
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  • AMENt_TO_THATAMENt_TO_THAT Norwegia Posts: 400
    It's their best!Enought said :)
  • AMENt_TO_THATAMENt_TO_THAT Norwegia Posts: 400
    Also good memories from my first ever PJ show 29th June 2000... Good days.
  • giventofly69giventofly69 Vancouver Posts: 849
    Imagine if they played the album in its entirety at a show ...
    "Your light's reflected now, reflected from afar. We were but stones, your light made us stars."
  • AMENt_TO_THATAMENt_TO_THAT Norwegia Posts: 400
    That would be a wet dream indeed! Maybe they do before the Binaural/Riot Act boxset 5 years from now. Sooooo hope I will be there when they do!
  • AMENt_TO_THATAMENt_TO_THAT Norwegia Posts: 400
    While you are on the subject of Binaural, go watch the Pinpop 2000 festival video on youtube... Ohh BABY! That Light Years on there is just...... just.... OMG it's good!
  • giventofly69giventofly69 Vancouver Posts: 849
    Will do ... later today. Thanks. Light Years is one of my favourites ... always makes me remember my dad.
    "Your light's reflected now, reflected from afar. We were but stones, your light made us stars."
  • AMENt_TO_THATAMENt_TO_THAT Norwegia Posts: 400
    Actually, Binaural was the record that got me back into PJ. Sometime after Vitalogy, I lost interest in PJ and ventured out on a trippy musical adventure for a few years. My GF at that time got me Binaural on CD and it blew my mind. I DID go buy Yield on vinyl in 98, but didn't listen to it much. When Binaural came out, I was back in the saddle, and never left again. And seeing as my first PJ show was that year, that might have something to do with it being my fav album. I dunno... All I know is that it is one FINE piece of art.. Shit... 15 years.... God damn... It's ageing well... Should put on Touring Band now... yeah..
  • AMENt_TO_THATAMENt_TO_THAT Norwegia Posts: 400
    giventofly69 said:

    Will do ... later today. Thanks. Light Years is one of my favourites ... always makes me remember my dad.

    Yeah, it plays on some strings that definately hits a special place. Hope it's all fond memories man!
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    Always struck me as a dark album, but so entwined in that era of my life.

    Thin Air - the light.
    Insignificance - what it was to me then, first time "heard" via ICQ. Oh time, where have ye gone?
    Grievance - Letterman!
    Sleight of Hand - Swan Dive meets And All That Could Have Been.
    Parting Ways - "are they breaking up?!!"
    Gods' Dice (love the plural'ing) - fuckin a!

    Of the Girl is reserved for evenings of candlelight and hitting the bowl.
  • giventofly69giventofly69 Vancouver Posts: 849
    AMENt_TO_THAT said:

    giventofly69 said:

    Will do ... later today. Thanks. Light Years is one of my favourites ... always makes me remember my dad.

    Yeah, it plays on some strings that definately hits a special place. Hope it's all fond memories man!
    The song always makes me feel my dad 'close' by. Very special feeling. Best memories. Thanks for the good thoughts and vibes.
    "Your light's reflected now, reflected from afar. We were but stones, your light made us stars."
  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    My first show was on the Binaural tour and Light Years was my favourite song for a very long time ❤️
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,386
    Living in Perth at the time. Then GF and I went to a listening party downtown. Great memories!
    www.cluthelee.com
  • SS9981SS9981 Posts: 1,729
    Can still remember the anticipation as I drove for an hour to the record store to get it right at midnight. Bought the album for home & the c.d. for the ride there. Not much sleep that night and a rough one at work the next day, but sooo worth it!
    Scott A. Setser
  • PaigePaige Posts: 365
    Of the Girl ... "Howie makes his getaway!"
    Binaural set off a great period for me, cause I met lots of online fans and it opened up a whole new universe.
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,459
    Like a few have already mentioned, my first show was on this tour. What an absolutely amazing album! I was at one of the happiest times of my life when the album came out and during the tour. The official bootlegs provided the soundtrack to my road trips to visit my gf while she was away at college. The album art, outer space has always amazed me. The use of the nebulae to convey the atmospheric feel of the music. No better album to just drift away and take it all in.

    I made a playlist on itunes with the "original" track listing and listening to it now.
    Star Lake 00 / Pittsburgh 03 / State College 03 / Bristow 03 / Cleveland 06 / Camden II 06 / DC 08 / Pittsburgh 13 / Baltimore 13 / Charlottesville 13 / Cincinnati 14 / St. Paul 14 / Hampton 16 / Wrigley I 16 / Wrigley II 16 / Baltimore 20 / Camden 22 / Baltimore 24
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,339
    edited May 2015
    Possibly their very best album. I spun it yesterday while trying to read a book, and i couldn't retain a single word. The music/lyrics literally demanded 100% of my attention.
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Abe FromanAbe Froman Posts: 5,335
    PJ_Soul said:

    Possibly their very best album. I spun it yesterday while trying to read a book, and i couldn't retain a single word. The music/lyrics literally demanded 100% of my attention.

    No Code is always my favorite but every time I put Binaural on the record player I think you might be right. An absolute gem of a record. And to me it might sound the best of all their records on vinyl. Love it!
  • giventofly69giventofly69 Vancouver Posts: 849
    PJ_Soul said:

    Possibly their very best album. I spun it yesterday while trying to read a book, and i couldn't retain a single word. The music/lyrics literally demanded 100% of my attention.

    I can't really read anything while listening to any PJ. :)
    "Your light's reflected now, reflected from afar. We were but stones, your light made us stars."
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,339
    giventofly69 said:

    PJ_Soul said:

    Possibly their very best album. I spun it yesterday while trying to read a book, and i couldn't retain a single word. The music/lyrics literally demanded 100% of my attention.

    I can't really read anything while listening to any PJ. :)
    I hadn't really tried before, but yeah, could be tough for at least most of them!
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,708
    listening now, love of the girl and NAIS
    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,890
    Some great songs on it but to me it was pj s first disappointing album. Love grievance, parting ways and really wished rival would get some more live play. However After the 98 tour and yield, 00 was def a let down.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • giventofly69giventofly69 Vancouver Posts: 849
    We were but stones. Your light made us stars ....
    "Your light's reflected now, reflected from afar. We were but stones, your light made us stars."
  • RiotZactRiotZact Posts: 6,263
    My favorite album ever made. Rival, Of the Girl, Breakerfall, awesomeness!
  • BrainofBGABrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,490
    In Australia it was released on my birthday. 15th May, a day earlier than most parts around the world. Great memories!!
    Melbourne #1 '98
    Melbourne #2 '03
    Melbourne #3 '03
    Melbourne #1 '06
    Melbourne #3 '06
    Melbourne '09
    Melbourne '14
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    a masterpiece...with NAIS.....there are no words...the sound of the album is magic
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • Abe FromanAbe Froman Posts: 5,335
    dimitrispearljam said:

    a masterpiece...with NAIS.....there are no words...the sound of the album is magic

    Ive been waiting for you to get in on this and say something about NAIS! And you are correct sir!
  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    I remember telling friends (PJ buds) back in 2009 that this was my fav PJ album. The response I got was priceless. :). They were dumbfounded.

    Aw memories. :).
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    I mean...come on now
    http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=30BlueyXoyg
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • giventofly69giventofly69 Vancouver Posts: 849
    dimitrispearljam said:

    I mean...come on now
    http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=30BlueyXoyg

    Stunning. That is all.
    "Your light's reflected now, reflected from afar. We were but stones, your light made us stars."
  • RS151862RS151862 Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,705
    Sitting here watching the Bucs lose to the Cubs listening to a bunch of Binaural tracks. Love this version of NAIS, and what does Stone have on his head.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8QHsbKgRes
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