What's your favourite PJ album from the 2000s?

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  • rummy
    rummy British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,466
    Binaural
    Gern Blansten said:
    Imagine if Binaural had included Fatal, Sad and In the Moonlight....
    ... and Education! 
  • rummy
    rummy British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,466
    edited September 2021
    Binaural
    I think I can count on one hand the number of times I've listened to the actual Backspacer album. Just know the songs from the bootlegs.

    With the above said, I'm surprised Backspacer is ranking so low. I'm sure I've read a few lists (maybe done by more "casual" fans) where it was near - or even in - the top 5.
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  • klahns
    klahns Posts: 15
    Pearl Jam
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  • Glorified KC
    Glorified KC KCMO Native Posts: 2,814
    Binaural
    2. Avocado
    3. Riot Act
    4. Backspacer
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  • tino_11
    tino_11 Posts: 2,192
    Riot Act
    2. Binaural
    3. Backspacer
    4. ST
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    Binaural

    1.Binaural 
    2.Riot Act
    3.Avocado







    4.Backspacer
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    Binaural
    to the one guy vote for Backspacer...my man we are here for you..if u need any help dont hesitate to ask 
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  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,703
    Binaural
    rummy said:
    I think I can count on one hand the number of times I've listened to the actual Backspacer album. Just know the songs from the bootlegs.

    With the above said, I'm surprised Backspacer is ranking so low. I'm sure I've read a few lists (maybe done by more "casual" fans) where it was near - or even in - the top 5.
    It's my 21 year old daughter's favorite PJ album.  I remember going to Target to buy it when we were on vacation.  I would have played it nonstop so it really stuck with her but it is my least favorite album.
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  • rummy
    rummy British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,466
    Binaural
    Gern Blansten said:
    rummy said:
    I think I can count on one hand the number of times I've listened to the actual Backspacer album. Just know the songs from the bootlegs.

    With the above said, I'm surprised Backspacer is ranking so low. I'm sure I've read a few lists (maybe done by more "casual" fans) where it was near - or even in - the top 5.
    It's my 21 year old daughter's favorite PJ album.  I remember going to Target to buy it when we were on vacation.  I would have played it nonstop so it really stuck with her but it is my least favorite album.
    Ha! When I first read your comment I mistakenly thought you were referring to my pick (Binaural) and not my comment about Backspacer. It then got me doing some quick math and made me think you were playing Binaural to a new born in 2000! That’d be dedication!
  • Pap
    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 30,146
    edited September 2021
    Pearl Jam
    rummy said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    Imagine if Binaural had included Fatal, Sad and In the Moonlight....
    ... and Education! 
    Good point! On that note, imagine if Avocado had included Cold Confession, Let It Ride, Open Door and Of The Earth! :wink:
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  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    Pearl Jam
    Pap said:
    rummy said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    Imagine if Binaural had included Fatal, Sad and In the Moonlight....
    ... and Education! 
    Good point! On that note, imagine if Avocado had included Cold Confession and Let It Ride! :wink:
    Yup. Cold Confession is one of my all time favorite songs. 
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,179
    Pearl Jam
    Pap said:
    rummy said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    Imagine if Binaural had included Fatal, Sad and In the Moonlight....
    ... and Education! 
    Good point! On that note, imagine if Avocado had included Cold Confession, Let It Ride, Open Door and Of The Earth! :wink:
    What is open door?  I never heard that one.
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  • Pap
    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 30,146
    edited September 2021
    Pearl Jam
    ^
    This meandering ditty would've been right at home with Pearl Jam's more experimental offerings, such as '"Sometimes" and "I'm Open" from No Code. However, it was recorded during the Avocado sessions and ultimately got squeezed out by songs that made more sense for that release. This one just doesn't match the energy or feel of that record. (https://ultimatepearljam.com/unreleased-pearl-jam-songs/)
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,179
    Pearl Jam
    Pap said:
    ^
    This meandering ditty would've been right at home with Pearl Jam's more experimental offerings, such as '"Sometimes" and "I'm Open" from No Code. However, it was recorded during the Avocado sessions and ultimately got squeezed out by songs that made more sense for that release. This one just doesn't match the energy or feel of that record. (https://ultimatepearljam.com/unreleased-pearl-jam-songs/)
    Sounds like a jam with ed doing some mumblings.  Cool song though.
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  • HailHailVitalogy
    HailHailVitalogy Posts: 6,034
    edited September 2021
    Backspacer
    dimitrispearljam said:
    to the one guy vote for Backspacer...my man we are here for you..if u need any help dont hesitate to ask 
    That would be me. I probably should have picked Riot Act but Backspacer gets no love. Force of Nature, Unthought Known, Johnny Guitar, Gonna See my Friend, and Got Some are better than anything on Self Titled except Marker. Binaural songs are so much better live too. 

    Edit: 
    If you want my full ranking:
    Yield
    Vs.
    Vitalogy
    No Code
    Ten
    Riot Act
    Backspacer
    Binaural
    Gigaton
    Lightning Bolt
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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 98,308
    Tough to say. Currently it's Binaural.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,179
    Pearl Jam
    dimitrispearljam said:
    to the one guy vote for Backspacer...my man we are here for you..if u need any help dont hesitate to ask 
    The backspacer tours were so damn fun.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,562
    Binaural
    I went with Binaural. I like all their albums. Some more than others of course. 
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  • HailHailVitalogy
    HailHailVitalogy Posts: 6,034
    Backspacer
    mcgruff10 said:
    dimitrispearljam said:
    to the one guy vote for Backspacer...my man we are here for you..if u need any help dont hesitate to ask 
    The backspacer tours were so damn fun.  
    Probably my favorite post 2000 tour. They were on fire 2009-2010 live. Another reason I voted for Backspacer. 
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  • Celticskemba8
    Celticskemba8 Posts: 340
    Backspacer
    I know I’m in the minority but haha:

    1. Backspacer
    2. Pearl Jam
    3. Binaural 
    4. Riot Act

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