I can't believe Of The Girl only has 4 votes. Definitely not stronger than half of the songs left. That's it, I'm rallying behind Insignificance for the winner since my favorites are all going to be gone by the final.
I can't believe Sleight of Hand was gone soo soon. Those lyrics literally got me to move out of Chicago. Best decision ever
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Light Years...never been a big fan. One of the least interesting songs on the album. I think they're playing it better live in recent times.
Same here, studio or live. Because it is usually dedicated to someone who is dead or dying, it will probably go much further than it should. In fact, it already has!
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I can't believe Of The Girl only has 4 votes. Definitely not stronger than half of the songs left. That's it, I'm rallying behind Insignificance for the winner since my favorites are all going to be gone by the final.
It's a beautiful song. Of course, you don't have to like it.
I can't believe Of The Girl only has 4 votes. Definitely not stronger than half of the songs left. That's it, I'm rallying behind Insignificance for the winner since my favorites are all going to be gone by the final.
It's a beautiful song. Of course, you don't have to like it.
I can't believe Of The Girl only has 4 votes. Definitely not stronger than half of the songs left. That's it, I'm rallying behind Insignificance for the winner since my favorites are all going to be gone by the final.
It's a beautiful song. Of course, you don't have to like it.
As is Parting Ways.
To me parting ways is a perfect Pearl Jam song. Great lyrics, great singing and absolutely amazing guitar playing. They really need to play this song more.
I can't believe Of The Girl only has 4 votes. Definitely not stronger than half of the songs left. That's it, I'm rallying behind Insignificance for the winner since my favorites are all going to be gone by the final.
It's a beautiful song. Of course, you don't have to like it.
No doubt. Was lucky enough to get this as an opener on the Riot Act tour. I love this album, but it's not better than PW.
HA! I was literally creating this very post when I scrolled down and saw yours.
I can appreciate where he (mcgruff) is coming from, however, as I too am a bit "moody" when it comes to Binaural. Sometimes I listen to it and think it's a thing of beauty but other times, especially when I compare it to their first five albums, I think it's just pretty good - not great - as it doesn't have any big hits the way all the others did (or could have). Even if you argue No Code didn't have the hits that Ten, Vs, Vitalogy, and even Yield had, it had songs that grew into Pearl Jam juggernauts (Present Tense, In My Tree, etc.)
I ve said before that parting ways is a stellar song and one of my all time favorites but does not agree with the masses. But thanks for attempting to use my own words against me.
HA! I was literally creating this very post when I scrolled down and saw yours.
I can appreciate where he (mcgruff) is coming from, however, as I too am a bit "moody" when it comes to Binaural. Sometimes I listen to it and think it's a thing of beauty but other times, especially when I compare it to their first five albums, I think it's just pretty good - not great - as it doesn't have any big hits the way all the others did (or could have). Even if you argue No Code didn't have the hits that Ten, Vs, Vitalogy, and even Yield had, it had songs that grew into Pearl Jam juggernauts (Present Tense, In My Tree, etc.)
I see where you're coming from in regards to it not living up to the first five albums live. I think there are several Binaural songs that could have become live staples like the songs you mentioned from No Code, but since the actual Binaural tour, the songs have been put on the backburner more than any other album. Hell, those songs were pretty much absent from the Riot Act tour. I'd even go so far to say that Sad, which didn't make the album, has been played more live than any other Binaural song. Breakerfall, Light Years, Insignificance and Parting Ways could be staples and evolve over time.
I ve said before that parting ways is a stellar song and one of my all time favorites but does not agree with the masses. But thanks for attempting to use my own words against me.
No problem. Forgot this gif to go with it. So I'll post it now instead :P
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
HA! I was literally creating this very post when I scrolled down and saw yours.
I can appreciate where he (mcgruff) is coming from, however, as I too am a bit "moody" when it comes to Binaural. Sometimes I listen to it and think it's a thing of beauty but other times, especially when I compare it to their first five albums, I think it's just pretty good - not great - as it doesn't have any big hits the way all the others did (or could have). Even if you argue No Code didn't have the hits that Ten, Vs, Vitalogy, and even Yield had, it had songs that grew into Pearl Jam juggernauts (Present Tense, In My Tree, etc.)
Present Tense and In My Tree being "juggernauts" is obviously very subjective. And depends on what you mean, as songs or live or whatever.
But Binaural has juggernauts too.
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
HA! I was literally creating this very post when I scrolled down and saw yours.
I can appreciate where he (mcgruff) is coming from, however, as I too am a bit "moody" when it comes to Binaural. Sometimes I listen to it and think it's a thing of beauty but other times, especially when I compare it to their first five albums, I think it's just pretty good - not great - as it doesn't have any big hits the way all the others did (or could have). Even if you argue No Code didn't have the hits that Ten, Vs, Vitalogy, and even Yield had, it had songs that grew into Pearl Jam juggernauts (Present Tense, In My Tree, etc.)
rummy, first off happy easter! second, he is mike and not mcgruff lol. and now down to business....I wanted to love binaural so bad. Having literally traveled around the country during the yield tour I was expecting something along the lines of the first five albums. But binaural kind of fell flat in the studio and live. There is a reason that mcready even mentions that a heck of a lot of people stop listening to them at that point. I realize everyone defends their own album like they wrote it but one must admit that binaural and riot act very much fell flat amongst the masses. Now ten club member might say..who cares what the masses say! However I have a very low fan club number and was row 8 at Fenway night 2. One of my favorite obscure songs was played that night and I was elated! I literally sang every syllable loud as hell but noticed from my 139682 fan club number vantage point that no one knew what the hell this song "angel" was. point being, binaural and riot act never translated live. Most of you would say, who cares about the other 90%? However without those 90% there 's no way pearl jam is still playing the same venues they have been playing since 1998. There's a a reason that they don't play album 6/7 because for the exception of a few gems they just aren't that good live. cool, I got it....you rock out to god's dice and evacuation back to back. I would absolutely love to go crazy "against the 70's" just once live but realize 99% of the crowd would be bored and would be interesting in paint drying. and this coming from a guy that has seem live 60 times since 1996. Mike
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If Breakerfall is gone,
This one has to go!!!
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'00: Columbus: Polaris
'03: Columbus: Germain
'10: Columbus: Nationwide Arena
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'22: Nashville / St. Louis
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'00: Columbus: Polaris
'03: Columbus: Germain
'10: Columbus: Nationwide Arena
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But Binaural has juggernauts too.
and now down to business....I wanted to love binaural so bad. Having literally traveled around the country during the yield tour I was expecting something along the lines of the first five albums. But binaural kind of fell flat in the studio and live. There is a reason that mcready even mentions that a heck of a lot of people stop listening to them at that point. I realize everyone defends their own album like they wrote it but one must admit that binaural and riot act very much fell flat amongst the masses.
Now ten club member might say..who cares what the masses say! However I have a very low fan club number and was row 8 at Fenway night 2. One of my favorite obscure songs was played that night and I was elated! I literally sang every syllable loud as hell but noticed from my 139682 fan club number vantage point that no one knew what the hell this song "angel" was.
point being, binaural and riot act never translated live. Most of you would say, who cares about the other 90%? However without those 90% there 's no way pearl jam is still playing the same venues they have been playing since 1998. There's a a reason that they don't play album 6/7 because for the exception of a few gems they just aren't that good live. cool, I got it....you rock out to god's dice and evacuation back to back. I would absolutely love to go crazy "against the 70's" just once live but realize 99% of the crowd would be bored and would be interesting in paint drying. and this coming from a guy that has seem live 60 times since 1996.
Mike
Oh, and to stay on topic, Binaural is great and this was the hardest round.
Cincinnati 2014
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Columbia 2016