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Who ever said - 2:30 to 4:30 is the best 2 minutes of any pearl jam song ever
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    PJNBPJNB Posts: 12,760
    While I would not go as far as you it is my favourite song on the album right now.
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    PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,778
    I wouldn't go that far either, but whatever you are feeling is certainly not wrong.  That's the beauty of music and words and how they touch you personally . . . and that changes at any given time.  If that song and those words and that emotion prompted you to post this, it must have been a fairly personal strong feeling, and that's never a bad thing.  Good on you.

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    sparky_frysparky_fry Posts: 760
    edited July 2020
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    mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 27,891
    I love how Ed s voice builds in this song.  I can’t wait to experience all of gigaton live.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
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    KN219077KN219077 Montana Posts: 901
    It’s just a fantastic song. It’s has so many unique sections and builds upon itself so well.i keep going back to it.
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    Glorified KCGlorified KC KCMO Native Posts: 2,502
    edited July 2020
    I have to think about this, my initial reaction would be no to this.  However, a general question “what is the best 2 minutes of any Pearl Jam song” is fun to think about.
    I wish I was a sacrifice, but somehow still lived on.
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    F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 30,627
    The last two mins of Present Tense
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
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    Glorified KCGlorified KC KCMO Native Posts: 2,502
    F Me In The Brain said:
    The last two mins of Present Tense
    That was my initial thought too.
    I wish I was a sacrifice, but somehow still lived on.
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    KN219077KN219077 Montana Posts: 901
    F Me In The Brain said:
    The last two mins of Present Tense
    No question this in my mind, or last two minutes of release 
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    lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 11,967
    This  and quick escape  have  stood up to my daily listening  and still rock me.
    brixton 93
    astoria 06
    albany 06
    hartford 06
    reading 06
    barcelona 06
    paris 06
    wembley 07
    dusseldorf 07
    nijmegen 07

    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
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    dannydanny Posts: 2,270
    best track on the album
    danny d
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    ElEl Posts: 139
    Not sure abolutnie best oj PJ, but my favorite part of the album (together with SBWM and River Cross).

    Great opener which keeps on building
    Music is what feelings sound like.
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    KM73780KM73780 Posts: 1,037
    The guitar parts around the 3 minute mark are just splendid 
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    sparky_frysparky_fry Posts: 760
    F Me In The Brain said:
    The last two mins of Present Tense
    I considered that as well but the lack of lyrics puts it a close second for me. 
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    BettrMan21BettrMan21 Chattanooga,Tn Posts: 276
    That 2 minute window is absolutely awesome, no doubt. Fun to play loud, fun to sing along - great songwriting.
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    Glorified KCGlorified KC KCMO Native Posts: 2,502
    KN219077 said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    The last two mins of Present Tense
    No question this in my mind, or last two minutes of release 
    I have to include the last 2 minutes of Alive.
    I wish I was a sacrifice, but somehow still lived on.
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    dankinddankind I am not your foot. Posts: 20,827
    sparky_fry said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    The last two mins of Present Tense
    I considered that as well but the lack of lyrics puts it a close second for me. 
    The lack of lyrics/vocals is what makes it great.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
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    TJ25487TJ25487 Posts: 1,461
    sparky_fry said:
    Who ever said - 2:30 to 4:30 is the best 2 minutes of any pearl jam song ever
    Hard to argue with you my friend! Incredible song! 
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    djjazzy276djjazzy276 Posts: 198
    It really is just a perfect storm of music, lyrics, emotion, tempo, etc. With work and kid responsibilities, it's been hard to listen to the album as much as I want so oftentimes the only moment I'm able to hear it is with my ear buds in while out for a run. Tracks 1-4 are about as perfect for a run as anything in their catalogue. 
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    T-Bone 82T-Bone 82 Posts: 398
    If Corduroy and Lighting Bolt had a baby, it would be Who Ever Said
    "Darkness comes in waves, tell me, why invite it to stay?"
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    pledgeagrievancepledgeagrievance Posts: 2,810
    T-Bone 82 said:
    If Corduroy and Lighting Bolt had a baby, it would be Who Ever Said
    And if they had an abortion it would be Olé 
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    iOnlyownMymindiOnlyownMymind Posts: 2,542
    Interesting perspective. That is definitely my favorite stretch in the song also, maybe of the whole album...  
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    Glorified KCGlorified KC KCMO Native Posts: 2,502
    pledgeagrievance said:
    T-Bone 82 said:
    If Corduroy and Lighting Bolt had a baby, it would be Who Ever Said
    And if they had an abortion it would be Olé 
    I almost had my sparkling water come through my nose when I read this comment.  :)

    I wish I was a sacrifice, but somehow still lived on.
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    Father HubbardFather Hubbard Chicago Posts: 1,551
    I love this part so much, probably my favorite part of the album.  I really think it will translate well in person (someday), as it has that live feel for me.
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    mvwmvw Posts: 1,659
    Me during those 2 minutes of Who Ever Said and the last minute of Retrograde...

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    southernmanfansouthernmanfan Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 1,014
    Brilliant song. 
    rustedsigns
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    T-Bone 82T-Bone 82 Posts: 398
    pledgeagrievance said:
    T-Bone 82 said:
    If Corduroy and Lighting Bolt had a baby, it would be Who Ever Said
    And if they had an abortion it would be Olé 
    Haha! Yeah, that really is the worst song in their recording history. I wonder if they are aware of that. Like, couldn't someone in their camp (band member, producer, guitar tech, roadie) said something? "Hey guys, maybe you want to shelve that one? I'm not sure it's your best work."
    "Darkness comes in waves, tell me, why invite it to stay?"
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    herogroundzeroherogroundzero Posts: 366
    the new cd is full of great stuff and especially the first 4 songs for me. super super happy about it ALL
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    hrd2imgnhrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,869
    I think I would go with last 2:30 or Retrograde for best part of this ALBUM- Everyone at their best
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    drummer1drummer1 Posts: 314
    It’s hard to pick a best of PJ in any category for me BUT I understand how you feel. That whole song is just mind blowing. So thankful to have quality music to get lost in during this crazy time. Very excited to learn all of our new parts for Gigaton. See you all soon!!!!! 
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