Bayleaf

ChaseProChasePro Posts: 41
edited August 2012 in The Porch
I recently found Stone Gossard's Bayleaf in a record store. It was relatively cheap and I knew the only place to get it would be here or Amazon, so I pulled the trigger. This album is absolutely fantastic, which shouldn't be a surprise considering Stone is such a talented dude (to say the least). I was just wondering why there isn't as much buzz about this album compared to the rest of PJ's stuff or as a good stand alone album. Thoughts?
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  • Personally I love the album. I will be honest and say I am not cracked into Stone's voice. But he really got it right on this record. Must be like 10 years old now. I havent listened to it in ages so thanks for the mind bump. I couldnt even list the tracks out in my head. Gonna play it later.

    favourite song starts with the lyrics "If you have an instrument, without any rhyme.."
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  • VitalogensiaVitalogensia Posts: 1,900
    I got his before PJ20 last year, and I wished Pearl Jam would cover "Pigeon." I don't think every song is great, but pretty close. After reading a bunch of reviews on it, I wasn't too excited about Stone's voice, but actually didn't find anything wrong with it. I don't have all of the side project stuff, but for what I do have I'd rank this at the top.
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  • PapPap Aspra Spitia, Greece Posts: 28,123
    Absolutely love it! I bought it last year, though I have been listening to its mp3 download for many years now. I purchased it from play.com and they sent me a re-release edition CD. :x That means, no booklet and no cover art on the CD. :thumbdown: I wish I could find the original album somewhere in Greece. I own at least one original album (CD or bought mp3) from every side project. Even Hater! You must give a listen to them too. You're going to love it. ;) Back to Bayleaf now. My favoutire songs from the album are Pigeon and Unhand Me.
    favourite song starts with the lyrics "If you have an instrument, without any rhyme.."

    It's Every Family. Nice little song there. :thumbup:
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  • Of The AggieOf The Aggie The ATX Posts: 1,491
    Got this when it first came out when I was just buying anything the guys did as side projects. I'm not a huge fan of this album. It has its moments but I find that I rarely listen to it.
  • RP112579RP112579 Tinley Park, IL Posts: 3,350
    Does anyone have an mp3 download of this album they would be willing to share with me? It's not for sale in the shop like Moonlander is. Thanks.
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  • Of The AggieOf The Aggie The ATX Posts: 1,491
    It's for sale on iTunes and Amazon for $10
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,090
    Spotify has it if you like to stream
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,368
    love Stone's solo stuff.
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,090
    mfc2006 said:

    love Stone's solo stuff.

    Same here. Moonlander was outstanding! Not as good as Bayleaf, but close!
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  • RP112579RP112579 Tinley Park, IL Posts: 3,350

    It's for sale on iTunes and Amazon for $10

    Crap, I checked Google Play and it wasn't on there, and assumed it wasn't gonna be on Amazon either so I didn't check there. Thanks for letting me know.
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  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    I enjoy both of Stone's solo albums!
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  • AndySlashAndySlash Posts: 3,204
    bayleaf (the song) might be my favorite solo track by any of the band members. it was cool to see it show up in those brad shows a couple years ago.
  • EB218946EB218946 Posts: 3,810
    Have to check this album out yet to listen to anything off it. Stone should have named the album Sweet leaf. Ha ha!
  • JP33JP33 Posts: 1,348
    How much does Leaf go for now ?.......good pickup ........OP
  • hrd2imgnhrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,860
    Bayleaf is one of my favorite solo pojects by the boys. Early Brad was amazing as well
  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    Bayleaf is great. I really enjoy Moonlander as well.
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  • There's an unreleased Stone tune on the debut album by The Little Ships (w/Regan Hagar and Ty Willman) that was originally from the Bayleaf recording sessions. www.thelittleships.com
  • PapPap Aspra Spitia, Greece Posts: 28,123
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  • PapPap Aspra Spitia, Greece Posts: 28,123
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  • He's a music genius. "Versital" talent shines through on BAYLEAF MOONLANER and Brad records
  • javis el errantejavis el errante Buenos Aires Posts: 6,136
    three words: vinyl edition please
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    20 years ago today
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,368
    igotid88 said:
    20 years ago today
    Such a great album. Wish it was released on vinyl 
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  • bazzerbazzer Posts: 3,084
    igotid88 said:
    20 years ago today

    Never realized it was released that day!
  • demetriosdemetrios Canada Posts: 87,335
    mfc2006 said:
    igotid88 said:
    20 years ago today
    Such a great album. Wish it was released on vinyl 

    Wish it was too. Hopefully the new reissues of his Brad vinyl discovery, Stone will finally release this on vinyl.
  • PapPap Aspra Spitia, Greece Posts: 28,123
    + CD reissue please! :smile:
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  • demetriosdemetrios Canada Posts: 87,335
    Pap said:
    + CD reissue please! :smile:
    Yes please with bonus tracks. 
  • bazzerbazzer Posts: 3,084
    Pap said:
    + CD reissue please! :smile:
    Is the cd not available? Thought I saw it on Amazon?
  • PapPap Aspra Spitia, Greece Posts: 28,123
    bazzer said:
    Pap said:
    + CD reissue please! :smile:
    Is the cd not available? Thought I saw it on Amazon?
    I purchased one copy of Bayleaf many years ago (I don't remember from where), and that's definitely not the original packaging. :confused:
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  • demetriosdemetrios Canada Posts: 87,335
    Pap said:
    bazzer said:
    Pap said:
    + CD reissue please! :smile:
    Is the cd not available? Thought I saw it on Amazon?
    I purchased one copy of Bayleaf many years ago (I don't remember from where), and that's definitely not the original packaging. :confused:

    A bootleg?


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