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  • JK109224
    JK109224 Posts: 644
    Ed's lyrics here are a bit hypocritical considering his unwavering support for Obama's legacy.
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,681
    edited March 2018
    Well, the pitch at the beginning is similar to a common pitch that Chris used, but I just don't personally think that makes Eddie sound like Chris. But whatever (I have absolutely no desire for Eddie to sound like Chris, lol).

    I listened a few more times now.... well, I like it a bit more than I did after 2 listens.... man though, Ed's voice cracking isn't doing it for me. I guess he is okay with it if he's comfortable putting it on a single, but for me, it's a little alarming, lol.
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  • Weston1283
    Weston1283 Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 5,019
    I’m glad to see new music.  It’s a good, not great, song in my opinion.  I guess I just feel that at this stage especially, their best music is that of the Corduroy/RVM/Hail Hail tempo.  But, you have to mix it up so I understand having songs like this as well.
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  • Chadplam
    Chadplam Alberta Posts: 186

    Can’t Deny Me Review


    Well, angry Eddie is back, no-one should be too surprised given the political state of USA. This is a protest song with some clever lyrics and some interesting vocal melodies. There’s a lot going on in this song, cowbell, typewriter, hand claps, bells, cabasas and of course an intense group of guys beating away at their respective instruments. Matt Cameron brings his Soundgarden drum style to Pearl Jam, which is a long time coming. The song kicks off with his classic drum sound and what we can assume is Eddie writing new lyrics on a typewriter. This mix contains a lot so it might be hard to hear but you can hear not only the bell from the typewriter but the return lever for a new line and the clicks of each key as well, which is much more prominent in the almost danceable bridge. The guitars have a great crunch to them, that is recreating some great 70’s and 80’s tones but is lacking a bit in melody, there's the great rhythm riff flowing through the whole song but no distinguishable contrast with a second guitar. This one really brings out their punk roots throughout the verses but with quite a catchy chorus. Will this be what Mind Your Manners was to Lightning Bolt or is this just going to be a one-off single is the real question. Enjoy! 

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  • THEBIBLEISTEN
    THEBIBLEISTEN Posts: 2,002
    It’s the best holiday single ever
  • Chadplam
    Chadplam Alberta Posts: 186
    On a side note, thoughts on Room at the top being the B side release?
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  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    THEBIBLEISTEN said:
    It’s the best holiday single ever
    Noooo sir
  • katei
    katei DC Metro Posts: 76
    I like it, and I appreciate the art work.  Let it play with no background info and asked my husband what he thought.  First thing he said, is that Chris Cornell?  Thank you Pearl Jam and 10 Club.  A very fun surprise.
  • iOnlyownMymind
    iOnlyownMymind Posts: 2,953
    THEBIBLEISTEN said:
    It’s the best holiday single ever
    lol
  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,561
    JK109224 said:
    Ed's lyrics here are a bit hypocritical considering his unwavering support for Obama's legacy.
    Can you elaborate? Like which lyrics are hypocritical?
  • JK109224
    JK109224 Posts: 644
    edited March 2018
    Go Beavers said:
    JK109224 said:
    Ed's lyrics here are a bit hypocritical considering his unwavering support for Obama's legacy.
    Can you elaborate? Like which lyrics are hypocritical?
    As in, as if all of a sudden with Trump in charge everyone's rights are now being ignored, everyone is being treated differently.

    I love that everyone is now awake and sees what's going on - but most of it was happening under Obama's watch too.

    Anyway I digress.
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  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,410
    JK109224 said:
    Go Beavers said:
    JK109224 said:
    Ed's lyrics here are a bit hypocritical considering his unwavering support for Obama's legacy.
    Can you elaborate? Like which lyrics are hypocritical?
    As in, as if all of a sudden with Trump in charge everyone's rights are now being ignored, everyone is being treated differently.

    I love that everyone is now awake and sees what's going on - but most of it was happening under Obama's watch too.

    Anyway I digress.
    Hmmm, Obama was by no means perfect, but to say nothing is different or that the current Admin treats people the same is some wacky projection. 
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  • Tremorman
    Tremorman Posts: 390
    New song took a few listens, but it’s officially killer.  Feels like a cross between  Force of Nature and Mind Your Manners
  • Stickman24
    Stickman24 Posts: 210
    edited March 2018
    How do I play the Download.  Sorry I’m a newer member and I’m having trouble getting it to play.  Any help would be great.  I’m trying to get it to play on my iPhone 8
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  • PJ Sweden
    PJ Sweden Posts: 855
    wow nice surprise! Pretty angry Ed too, I really like it after only two listens
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  • fotd
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    PearlThePug said:
    Just downloaded this app so I could listen on my iPhone:

    Documents by Readdle by Readdle Inc. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/documents-by-readdle/id364901807?mt=8

    download and then drag and drop to open the zip file. 
    If you have the current iOS you should be able to save it in the "files" app that is included with the OS and you can listen to it within that app.

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  • mattcoz
    mattcoz Chicago Posts: 2,243
    exploderball said:
    Ed was channeling his inner Cornell for this one. Nice!
    That was my first impression too!
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  • Irish_Aenima
    Irish_Aenima Memphis, TN Posts: 122
    Assuming this will get the 7" treatment with it being labeled as the 2017 annual single?
  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    fun track (not the message- serious i know) just a jammin fun track! thanks PJ!
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  • fotd
    fotd Posts: 514
    Stickman24 said:
    How do I play the Download.  Sorry I’m a newer member and I’m having trouble getting it to play.  Any help would be great.  I’m trying to get it to play on my iPhone 8
    To download and listen on your iPhone 8
    1) log into your account.
    2) go to your downloads and click the download button for the song
    3) click on the Open in "Files" link
    4) the Files app will open and just select one of the folders, i chose the Pages one, then click the Add button
    5) In the Files app you will get a zip file with a bunch of numbers, click on that
    6) click on Preview Content
    7) click on the play button
    8) enjoy

    If you would prefer to have the file in your Music app, you will need to download it to your PC or Mac, add it to iTunes, and then transfer it to your iPhone 8.

    Hope that helps.
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