Gigaton is a masterpiece!

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  • William Wallace
    William Wallace Posts: 553
    tschav said:
    Best since Binaural that really proved my expectations wrong after Lightning Bolt and Backspacer. 
    Best since Yield for me.
    I also had low expectations after the last two records, boy was I wrong!
  • Gibson
    Gibson Chicago Posts: 2,671
    I cannot get enough of this album.
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  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,562
    Best since Yield. If Binaural and Riot Act had been recorded differently then maybe not, but I just love the whole album, the mix, the recording, the music, the lyrics, art, diverse range of tunes. Is it their best ‘sounding’ album??
    Melbourne #1 '98
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  • pearljammr78
    pearljammr78 Posts: 1,613
    edited May 2020
    BrainofBGA said:
    Best since Yield. If Binaural and Riot Act had been recorded differently then maybe not, but I just love the whole album, the mix, the recording, the music, the lyrics, art, diverse range of tunes. Is it their best ‘sounding’ album??
    The “sound” of this album is what makes it so great. The production by Josh is just breathtaking. The sound of the drums and bass. The warmth yet the way the drums resonate is just what makes this album so powerful. Everyone on this album sound better than they may ever have. Ed’s singing is better than it’s been in years. Josh captures the tone perfectly. Between the production and brilliance and creativity of Gigaton and what Fiona did with Fetch the Bolt Cutters, Music has just been put on notice that some veterans mixed with some new blood are making music for the ages and it “sounds” better than ever. Please have Josh remix all the other albums. His brilliance is the new standard and all other producers should take many notes. 
    Post edited by pearljammr78 on
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  • PJNB
    PJNB Posts: 13,890
    Listening to this album while slowly getting my ass back in shape is making things so much more enjoyable and easy to look forward too. Not 1 song is skippable for me. 
  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,562
    pearljammr78 said:
    BrainofBGA said:
    Best since Yield. If Binaural and Riot Act had been recorded differently then maybe not, but I just love the whole album, the mix, the recording, the music, the lyrics, art, diverse range of tunes. Is it their best ‘sounding’ album??
    The “sound” of this album is what makes it so great. The production by Josh is just breathtaking. The sound of the drums and bass. The warmth yet the way the drums resonate is just what makes this album so powerful. Everyone on this album sound better than they may ever have. Ed’s singing is better than it’s been in years. Josh captures the tone perfectly. Between the production and brilliance and creativity of Gigaton and what Fiona did with Fetch the Bolt Cutters, Music has just been put on notice that some veterans mixed with some new blood are making music for the ages and it “sounds” better than ever. Please have Josh remix all the other albums. His brilliance is the new standard and all other producers should take many notes. 
    How good would Binaural sound!? Wow! 
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    Melbourne #2 '03
    Melbourne #3 '03
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    Melbourne #3 '06
    Melbourne '09
    Melbourne '14
  • pearljammr78
    pearljammr78 Posts: 1,613
    BrainofBGA said:
    pearljammr78 said:
    BrainofBGA said:
    Best since Yield. If Binaural and Riot Act had been recorded differently then maybe not, but I just love the whole album, the mix, the recording, the music, the lyrics, art, diverse range of tunes. Is it their best ‘sounding’ album??
    The “sound” of this album is what makes it so great. The production by Josh is just breathtaking. The sound of the drums and bass. The warmth yet the way the drums resonate is just what makes this album so powerful. Everyone on this album sound better than they may ever have. Ed’s singing is better than it’s been in years. Josh captures the tone perfectly. Between the production and brilliance and creativity of Gigaton and what Fiona did with Fetch the Bolt Cutters, Music has just been put on notice that some veterans mixed with some new blood are making music for the ages and it “sounds” better than ever. Please have Josh remix all the other albums. His brilliance is the new standard and all other producers should take many notes. 
    How good would Binaural sound!? Wow! 
    🤯🤯🤯
    Peace,Love and Pearl Jam.
  • JimFletcherPearlJam
    JimFletcherPearlJam Posts: 382
    I think it's their best studio album since Riot Act. In my opinion, Gigaton doesn't have a trio of songs that can match Save You, Ghost, and Thumbing My Way. Nonetheless, I love Gigaton too. It's interesting to note that Gigaton and Riot Act represent the band's two worst-selling albums. Anyway, I really appreciate both of them!
  • William Wallace
    William Wallace Posts: 553
    edited May 2020
    JimFletcherPearlJam said:
    Gigaton doesn't have a trio of songs that can match Save You, Ghost, and Thumbing My Way. 
    In my opinion, the first eight songs on Gigaton have a perfect flow. They are all fantastic in the context of this album.
    Buckle Up is the only song I would not miss if it wasn't on Gigaton.
    The last three songs are fantastic again.
  • pearljammr78
    pearljammr78 Posts: 1,613
    edited May 2020
    Buckle Up is one of my favorites. It’s so soft and simple and when Ed comes in and says, “I’ve got blood, blood on my hands, the stain, of a human” I’m like holy shit, what the fuck just happened. And the fact that Ed sings it quiet and controlled, makes it seem like a normal thing. When chaos is happening and he’s somehow calm. Buckle Up, some shits going down and we don’t know how it’s going to end. It’s just a haunting song that destroys me. The whole album is a classic. Everything that PJ and crew did for this album, from the visual accompaniment to the last note is a game changer. This is one of the best albums I have ever heard and not just from PJ. Can’t get enough. 

    Had the pleasure of listening again after this post. The rolling pattern is almost like being in the ocean surrounded by waves. It makes you almost feel the turbulence of the words that Eddie is singing. Like a beautiful sea sickness. It takes you on this uneven ride while Ed sings in a lullaby tone and cadence. Awesome!!!
    Post edited by pearljammr78 on
    Peace,Love and Pearl Jam.
  • William Wallace
    William Wallace Posts: 553
    pearljammr78 said:
    The whole album is a classic. Everything that PJ and crew did for this album, from the visual accompaniment to the last note is a game changer. This is one of the best albums I have ever heard and not just from PJ. Can’t get enough. 
    100% my opinion.
    Hope the album will stand the test of time - I'm pretty confident about it.
  • TJ25487
    TJ25487 Posts: 1,501
    pearljammr78 said:
    Buckle Up is one of my favorites. It’s so soft and simple and when Ed comes in and says, “I’ve got blood, blood on my hands, the stain, of a human” I’m like holy shit, what the fuck just happened. And the fact that Ed sings it quiet and controlled, makes it seem like a normal thing. When chaos is happening and he’s somehow calm. Buckle Up, some shits going down and we don’t know how it’s going to end. It’s just a haunting song that destroys me. The whole album is a classic. Everything that PJ and crew did for this album, from the visual accompaniment to the last note is a game changer. This is one of the best albums I have ever heard and not just from PJ. Can’t get enough. 

    Had the pleasure of listening again after this post. The rolling pattern is almost like being in the ocean surrounded by waves. It makes you almost feel the turbulence of the words that Eddie is singing. Like a beautiful sea sickness. It takes you on this uneven ride while Ed sings in a lullaby tone and cadence. Awesome!!!
    Yep!
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 15,069
    This album evokes passion.i love that


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • eboweddie
    eboweddie Posts: 1,117
    I love the production and flow of the lp. The songs sit perfectly.  Who ever said is ideal opener. When Eddie gets animated at. 'As the silence gets louder my heart gets pounding' perfectly sets the tone for the lp. Its absolutely fabulous.  Would be a great show opener.  I'd love a 2021 show where they play gigaton in full start to finish. That would be some show!! 

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  • William Wallace
    William Wallace Posts: 553
    eboweddie said:
    Would be a great show opener.  I'd love a 2021 show where they play gigaton in full start to finish. That would be some show!! 
    Now that would be a great concert!
    The bathroom break is booked when Buckle Up is played... :)
  • eboweddie
    eboweddie Posts: 1,117
    I think it could deffo happen. It's a complete piece of work. Fingers crossed.  

    i wish i wish i wish i wish, i guess it never stops
  • JPPJ84
    JPPJ84 Hamburg, Germany Posts: 3,464
    William Wallace said:
    eboweddie said:
    Would be a great show opener.  I'd love a 2021 show where they play gigaton in full start to finish. That would be some show!! 
    Now that would be a great concert!
    The bathroom break is booked when Buckle Up is played... :)
    Even if it was the first/only time you‘d ever hear it live?!
  • pearljammr78
    pearljammr78 Posts: 1,613
    edited June 2020
    As much as I would like to hear Gigaton in it’s entirety, Buckle Up would be an awesome opener, followed by a super intense version of Go. That’s a start to a show. I got pumped typing it out. 

    Low lights and that cadence. Buckle up here comes greatness. Right into Go. Full lights. Crowd goes ape shit. 🔥🔥🔥
    Post edited by pearljammr78 on
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  • William Wallace
    William Wallace Posts: 553
    edited June 2020
    JPPJ84 said:
    William Wallace said:
    eboweddie said:
    Would be a great show opener.  I'd love a 2021 show where they play gigaton in full start to finish. That would be some show!! 
    Now that would be a great concert!
    The bathroom break is booked when Buckle Up is played... :)
    Even if it was the first/only time you‘d ever hear it live?!
    No, I was just kidding. ;)
    Although I think Buckle Up is the weakest track on Gigaton, there would be no way I would skip the song live.
    Post edited by William Wallace on
  • JPPJ84
    JPPJ84 Hamburg, Germany Posts: 3,464
    William Wallace said:
    JPPJ84 said:
    William Wallace said:
    eboweddie said:
    Would be a great show opener.  I'd love a 2021 show where they play gigaton in full start to finish. That would be some show!! 
    Now that would be a great concert!
    The bathroom break is booked when Buckle Up is played... :)
    Even if it was the first/only time you‘d ever hear it live?!
    No, I was just kidding. ;)
    Although I think Buckle Up is the weakest track on Gigaton, there would be no way I would skip the song live.
    Good choice ;)

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