CAN'T DENY ME!!!

StuffnJunk said:

There would be cooler, more artful ways to say it. Hey, check out my sick lyrics:

I am sad
hate my dad
i am mad
im not glad
ive been had

pretty sweet, huh?

Looks like the rhyming in Future Days.

Just watched the video of "Can't Deny Me" and I think this is going to turn out to be a really good song live. I can just imagine the audience yelling out the "You can't deny me" lines at the end of the song.

Whoa, just got my first full listen. There’s not much redeeming about this song. It’s a bunch of CNN taglines sang over a boring riff and then a desperate plea for audience singalong to close out the song. Bu$hleaguer was less hamfisted lyrically, for Pete’s sake.

StuffnJunk said:

Also notice I was complimenting the song, I just dont like one line. Gotta shut harmful opinions like this down around here I guess

all he did was ask a follow up question to a statement you made. 

Ed being rich "by accident" doesn't negate him from criticizing someone else who is rich by design/greed. 

darkness, darkness, darkness and light.......hey just like this forum!

jstu39 said:

justam said:

I think the events going on in our country these days make most of us angry. We need a song like this one.  I like it.

Part of the challenge for me is they only write or comment about the events in our country if one party is in office. Is this a political rally or comment on society? If societal I'd like a more consistent message as weve had gun violence, wars, corruption...consistently over the last 15 years. 

this is pure conjecture: if they feel that any specific issue you mentioned is actually being addressed by the leaders of your country, it's not as frustrating and creatively instigating. when they see those issues being ignored, or reversed, then the frustration builds and it comes out in the songs you hear. 

MP59559 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

jstu39 said:

justam said:

I think the events going on in our country these days make most of us angry. We need a song like this one.  I like it.

Part of the challenge for me is they only write or comment about the events in our country if one party is in office. Is this a political rally or comment on society? If societal I'd like a more consistent message as weve had gun violence, wars, corruption...consistently over the last 15 years. 

this is pure conjecture: if they feel that any specific issue you mentioned is actually being addressed by the leaders of your country, it's not as frustrating and creatively instigating. when they see those issues being ignored, or reversed, then the frustration builds and it comes out in the songs you hear. 

Also, while they might not have written much that was quite as directly political, Ed was still quite outspoken at shows, right? So, there were still issues that they were passionate about; it's not like they were politically silent until Trump.

Their catalog speaks for itself. And I personally don't think their best stuff comes from this motivation. It seems reactionary and petty. This song fits as much with the occupy movement but that was largely ignored. They are entitled to do what they want. Theyve earned that right. 

jstu39 said:

MP59559 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

jstu39 said:

justam said:

I think the events going on in our country these days make most of us angry. We need a song like this one.  I like it.

Part of the challenge for me is they only write or comment about the events in our country if one party is in office. Is this a political rally or comment on society? If societal I'd like a more consistent message as weve had gun violence, wars, corruption...consistently over the last 15 years. 

this is pure conjecture: if they feel that any specific issue you mentioned is actually being addressed by the leaders of your country, it's not as frustrating and creatively instigating. when they see those issues being ignored, or reversed, then the frustration builds and it comes out in the songs you hear. 

Also, while they might not have written much that was quite as directly political, Ed was still quite outspoken at shows, right? So, there were still issues that they were passionate about; it's not like they were politically silent until Trump.

Their catalog speaks for itself. And I personally don't think their best stuff comes from this motivation. It seems reactionary and petty. This song fits as much with the occupy movement but that was largely ignored. They are entitled to do what they want. Theyve earned that right. 

By "this motivation", do you mean political issues in general or getting as specific as CDM does?

Spags said:

I think people viewing this as Ed protesting or the song being about Trump are limiting not just the bands world view but also Ed’s ability to write songs from the point of view of others.

I have little doubt this song was written about Trump, but the beauty of music is that it can mean something else to you. Maybe just politicians in general (regardless of "side"), or even something more personal - a controlling ex, a parent/teacher/other authority figure. I think the key is that this is definitely a protest/resistance song. What you're protesting/resisting is up to you.

FR181798 said:

KW6232 said:

$40 for the fanclub is nothing. Break it down. 
$10 bootleg code. 
$10 vinyl single. ( then add shipping). 
Tshirt or other gift. $10-15. ( then add shipping.)
chance to purchase exclusive Pearl Jam merchandise. 
Chance for tickets. 
If you break it all down it's not that much. 

I'm going to complain that the bootleg codes expire....boo

They actually don't by the way.
I've never used any since they started the bootleg code thing because I always bought the CDs. I stopped by the CD boots a few years ago when I decided I had enough when I realized I still had a lot in the original shrinkwrap. I mean,d o I really need 200 live shows? Yes, I do, but it just takes a long time to listen to them all.
Was able to use all codes, about 10 of them. Got some good 2016 boots and several of the vaults (I only had the vinyl for most of the vaults).
It seems they only expire if you let your membership expire.