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  • pashapasaman
    pashapasaman Posts: 499
    I hate Long Road
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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,471
    edited October 2018
    pjl44 said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    pjl44 said:
    Abe Froman said:
    rustneversleeps said:
    good grief this was hard to read....
    There is some absolute craziness in this thread. 
    My favorite posts are the ones with 20 items in a bulleted list. It hasn't occurred to them yet that maybe they don't actually like this band.
    Chill out.
    No - this topic deserves a white hot intensity normally reserved for free orange tshirts 
    Go buy some hockey cards. 

    While others try to change things for the better. 

    WE ONLY GOT TEN YEARS!
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,812
    Another outlet for people to gripe about a band they belong to a fan club for is not needed.

    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • Gvn2fly
    Gvn2fly Posts: 757
    edited October 2018
    I'm burned out on PJ live shows.  Especially in GA.  They are a lot of work and very stressful.  Waiting in line, going to the bathroom is impossible, getting a drink is just as hard.  Fans aren't as friendly these days.  Venues are so large that it's mostly screen watching...

    I'd rather see a smaller, lesser known band that I love in a small venue.  It's much more raw and natural.  Sound is better, seats (or none at all) are much better, and artists are almost always accessible before or after the show.  Get to say hi, take a pic, buy some merchandise...
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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,471
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Another outlet for people to gripe about a band they belong to a fan club for is not needed.

    Once again - in just to trash a thread?

    You can add some unpopular opinions that are not gripes you know. 

    Like:
    - I think Jeff Ament is the most interesting lyrics-writer in the band.
    - I think the warmth of Riot Act and the laid back voice of Eddie on the album is majestic
    - They should play Gothenburg next time they visit Sweden/The nordic countries.

    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,812
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Another outlet for people to gripe about a band they belong to a fan club for is not needed.

    Once again - in just to trash a thread?

    You can add some unpopular opinions that are not gripes you know. 

    Like:
    - I think Jeff Ament is the most interesting lyrics-writer in the band.
    - I think the warmth of Riot Act and the laid back voice of Eddie on the album is majestic
    - They should play Gothenburg next time they visit Sweden/The nordic countries.

    It is the place for unpopular opinions...and I see dozens of posts that either do not relate to Pearl Jam's music or are filled with what appear to be prevailing opinions here.  Many other posts (like yours, here) are in response to a shared opinion which at least is unpopular to the respondent.
    In general, I think that people are too critical and negative toward the band, here of all places. 
    Seems like a right spot to post what you clearly find an unpopular opinion. 
    Threads telling the band what they should or should not do...or crapping on their work, their beliefs, etc, are tired.  My opinion.  It is popular?
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  • Lerxst1992
    Lerxst1992 Posts: 7,889
    - Covers should  be limited to 2 or 3. They should be played at the same time of the show, and a Surgeon General's warning should be displayed on the screens notifying how many minutes PJs music will be delayed so the fans in attendance for PJs music can grab a beer at that time.


    - Baseball stadiums are absolutely horrible for concerts. Play an arena and charge me more.


    -10c seniority policy for reserved seating that punishes  newer members every show every tour is absolutely the worst ticket policy in the history of rock and roll. 


    - Charging the same price for prime floor seats and obstructed view nosebleeds behind a post is absurd and socialistic. Newer members get punished twice... for never getting a realistic shot at quality seats, AND subsidize the market value cost of the closer seats.


    - Stopping the incredible freight train that is Corduroy at the amazingly emotional "absolutely nothing's changed" verse, one of the highlights of PJs vast and impressive library...to sing YEAH YEAH YEAH, and a take all the momentum and power from the song is a baffling and frustrating decision every time by Mr. Vedder.



    -Constantly getting a popup of "draft saved" on this forum is absolutely beyond annoying.


    :-)
  • VanEyck
    VanEyck Posts: 171
    Load > Black Album
  • rummy
    rummy British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,466
    Lerxst1992 said:
    - Covers should  be limited to 2 or 3. They should be played at the same time of the show, and a Surgeon General's warning should be displayed on the screens notifying how many minutes PJs music will be delayed so the fans in attendance for PJs music can grab a beer at that time.


    - Baseball stadiums are absolutely horrible for concerts. Play an arena and charge me more.


    -10c seniority policy for reserved seating that punishes  newer members every show every tour is absolutely the worst ticket policy in the history of rock and roll. 


    - Charging the same price for prime floor seats and obstructed view nosebleeds behind a post is absurd and socialistic. Newer members get punished twice... for never getting a realistic shot at quality seats, AND subsidize the market value cost of the closer seats.


    - Stopping the incredible freight train that is Corduroy at the amazingly emotional "absolutely nothing's changed" verse, one of the highlights of PJs vast and impressive library...to sing YEAH YEAH YEAH, and a take all the momentum and power from the song is a baffling and frustrating decision every time by Mr. Vedder.



    -Constantly getting a popup of "draft saved" on this forum is absolutely beyond annoying.


    :-)
    Because I agree with most of your points (especially the Corduroy one), my only criticism of your post is that your thoughts aren't that "unpopular." 
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,471
    VanEyck said:
    Load > Black Album
    Reload > Load
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Milestone
    Milestone Posts: 1,143
    Lerxst1992 said:

    - Baseball stadiums are absolutely horrible for concerts. Play an arena and charge me more.

    Strange thing is, we seem to be paying more for a stadium show and less for arena.  
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  • Mikemzl91
    Mikemzl91 Posts: 501
    edited January 2020
    Sup
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  • Discopij
    Discopij Posts: 480
    Glad this thread is still going strong even with many popular opinions being posted and many non-PJ related opinions.

    I'll add a few more unpopular opinions:
    - PJ20 Night 1 has the most fun, unique setlist of the 20 shows I've been to ... and i still don't understand any of the hate for PJ20 overall
    - While it was cool that Moline got No Code front to back in terms of the uniqueness of the experience, i would say it's the PJ album with the worst sequencing and greatest number of setlist killers ... and therefore least conducive to a live front-to-back performance
    - Porch should be 3 1/2 minutes when played live

    - And to add to a non-PJ one from above, Reload is the best Metallica album in the last 30 years
  • pjhawks
    pjhawks Posts: 12,913
    The  beginning notes of Tremor Christ make it unlistenable for me.  it's like nails on a chalkboard

    Man of the Hour is beautiful but only if they stop fucking it up live.  Benaroya Hall version is perfect

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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,896
    mcgruff10 said:
    lastexitlondon said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    oftenreading said:
    facepollution said:
    oftenreading said:
    I've never really thought all that much of Cornell's voice.


    Well, if you're gonna go unpopular, go all the way.
    I agree with you, I could never get into Cornell. 
    Now I'm good friends with Mr . Mcgruff.
    But we are polar opposite  on everything  I think !
    Lol. I think you are right. But we do like Italian women!

    That s a fact. !


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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,461
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  • MC185899
    MC185899 Posts: 76
    Fans that get insulted over any sort of criticism/discussion over something they love are boring.  They should just stick on the “everything is awesome.  Every song selection is perfect” thread. 

    P.S.  I actually know several PJ fans like this.  
  • drumkitinthewoods
    drumkitinthewoods Posts: 54
    I NEVER comment in the forum, but this is a brilliant topic (is that an opinion???)
    1)I like Ed's voice now better than 20 years ago
    2)Go, Animal and Worldwide Suicide have never been able to be strike a cord with me during at a show
    3)Porch on SNL is better than any possible version in the world (with the unplugged coming a distant 2nd)
    4)I would introduce my daughter to Jeff or Mike, but NEVER Ed or Stone
    5)Running out of Sand along with Man Of The Hour and Slight Of Hand on Benny bring me to tears pretty much every time I hear them
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,461
    I really like all of the band's side project work - but my favorite has to be BRAD. My love for that group is equal to what I have for Pearl Jam.
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  • PB11041
    PB11041 Earth Posts: 2,845
    Discopij said:
    Glad this thread is still going strong even with many popular opinions being posted and many non-PJ related opinions.

    I'll add a few more unpopular opinions:

    - While it was cool that Moline got No Code front to back in terms of the uniqueness of the experience, i would say it's the PJ album with the worst sequencing and greatest number of setlist killers ... and therefore least conducive to a live front-to-back performance
    - Porch should be 3 1/2 minutes when played live


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