CAN'T DENY ME!!!

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  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,600
    Ledbetterman10 said:
    JimmyV said:
    I think a lot of people don't know the difference between an annual/holiday single and the first single from a new record.
    But can ya blame them? Is this a really a holiday single? It says it is on our downloads. But there's no B-Side. And it's not the holiday. Will there be a vinyl? Maybe they're just trying to catch up because they're behind on holiday singles. Hard to say but yeah, I don't consider this to be like something taken from an upcoming album. It's more like Olé; just something whipped up and given to the fanclub members because there's really not much else to do with it. 
    I can absolutely blame them. As you say, "It says it is on our downloads." Just like it always does. 
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  • jordn6971
    jordn6971 Posts: 675
    edited March 2018
    Just because its a holiday single doesn't mean they cant at least try. Ed sounds horrrible in this. 
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  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    Not bad for a random single. About a million times better than Ole.
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,820
    I like it the more I play it the better it sounds to me and the idea that they are tweaking twumpy is a bonus.  
    Of course Facebook and Twitter hate it - that is what those things are for.  Hating.
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  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,600
    I'm curious, for people who are overly disappointed by this song, what was the last annual single that you truly loved? What was the song and what was the year?
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  • SomethingCreative
    SomethingCreative Kazoo, MI Posts: 3,412
    jordn6971 said:
    Just because its a holiday single doesn't mean they cant at least try. Ed sounds horrrible in this. 
    This isn't trying?  Not trying results in stuff like the fluff tracks that rounded out Backspacer and Lightning Bolt.  This sounds new, fresh, different.  The vocals are abrasive on it I'll give you that but horrrible?

    Bring on the weird.  I, for one, am ready.
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  • Ledbetterman10
    Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,994
    JimmyV said:
    Ledbetterman10 said:
    JimmyV said:
    I think a lot of people don't know the difference between an annual/holiday single and the first single from a new record.
    But can ya blame them? Is this a really a holiday single? It says it is on our downloads. But there's no B-Side. And it's not the holiday. Will there be a vinyl? Maybe they're just trying to catch up because they're behind on holiday singles. Hard to say but yeah, I don't consider this to be like something taken from an upcoming album. It's more like Olé; just something whipped up and given to the fanclub members because there's really not much else to do with it. 
    I can absolutely blame them. As you say, "It says it is on our downloads." Just like it always does. 
    True but it did seem a little different didn't it? Seeing it advertised like this seemed strange....



    "Hear the new Pearl Jam song first!" just seems "off" as a way of informing fanclub members of the new holiday single. Also, the MP3 of the single (which is at 160kbps for some reason) doesn't have anything in file information other than the artist and song title. Usually it will say something like "2017 Annual Single" or something in the album info.

    Lastly, I think when it's been five years between original material, it's typical for fans to expect this to be a true statement from the band rather than a throwaway holiday song. Take "Happy When I'm Cryin'" for example. If No Code came out, and then PJ didn't put out another song for five years and when they did, it was Happy When I'm Cryin', fans might be like "THIS is the new Pearl Jam??" But sandwiched between No Code in 1996 and Yield in 1998,  it's a wonderfully strange throwaway song. I just can't tell if Can't Deny Me is a throwaway song, or something the band wants taken seriously. 
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  • RP112579
    RP112579 Tinley Park, IL Posts: 3,388
    I'm old enough to remember when people screamed and yelled about wanting an original song as the annual single when the RRHOF version of Alive was released as the 2016 single.
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  • LostDog_72
    LostDog_72 London Posts: 74

    Good, solid track that is definitely growing on me -the first few bars have overtones of Soundgarden.  I just wish it was about a minute longer.  I think EV's vocals sound really strained in places, and where is Mike?

  • SomethingCreative
    SomethingCreative Kazoo, MI Posts: 3,412
    RP112579 said:
    I'm old enough to remember when people screamed and yelled about wanting an original song as the annual single when the RRHOF version of Alive was released as the 2016 single.
    :lol:
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  • PJForceofNature
    PJForceofNature Posts: 3,087
    Finally got to hear it! Will have to listen a few times before I make a decision about whether I like it or not, but I already like the chorus.
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  • RiotZact
    RiotZact Posts: 6,293
    Are we sure this music isn’t that demo that Matt posted on social media a couple of weeks ago? I can’t seem to find it right now. 
  • RP112579
    RP112579 Tinley Park, IL Posts: 3,388
    RiotZact said:
    Are we sure this music isn’t that demo that Matt posted on social media a couple of weeks ago? I can’t seem to find it right now. 
    It's not. I thought about that and went to Matt's Instagram to check.
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  • RiotZact
    RiotZact Posts: 6,293
    RP112579 said:
    RiotZact said:
    Are we sure this music isn’t that demo that Matt posted on social media a couple of weeks ago? I can’t seem to find it right now. 
    It's not. I thought about that and went to Matt's Instagram to check.
    Cool thanks!
  • NWOntario
    NWOntario Toronto Posts: 831
    I tend to hate new Pearl Jam songs the first little bit. I fucking LOVE this song.
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  • OceansJenny
    OceansJenny Manhattan, NY Posts: 3,409
    edited March 2018
    Wasn’t feeling it at first but like someone said earlier PJ doesn’t produce bubblegum, they are hearty vegetables and it will grow on you. A few more listens and I’m into it.

    I got no Cornel vibe not sure where that’s coming from. Listened to the first line and only heard Eddie.

    Very happy that my favorite band is still going at it and making great tunes!! :rock_on:

    Also, in general, it’s  better to stay off Facebook.
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  • RobZ
    RobZ Park City, Utah Posts: 195
    Meh......
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  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,838
    I’ve listened a few times today. I really like it. At first I thought I was just being a fan boy cause I liked it right away...but no, it’s just the kind of Pearl Jam I like a lot
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  • Out of My Mind and Time
    Out of My Mind and Time Posts: 1,333
    The louder I play it the more I like it. Had this pumping through my head skiing. Can't wait to surf to it. It is a - charge it - song. Send it!
  • chinobaeza
    chinobaeza Santiago Posts: 2,489
    Awesome! Hope they play it this Tuesday in Santiago!

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