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  • man of the prowler
    man of the prowler Posts: 75
    It’ll always get better man, new record or not
  • mvw
    mvw Posts: 1,700
    Jcanr20 said:
    kmcmanus said:
    Gigaton was unique in the catalog, it really has a specific feel of its own. And love it or hate it, not every band is still pushing themselves like that on album 11. I respect that a ton. 
    But for me at least, Gigaton is a hard listen now. It’s the sound of a year spent driving to work at the hospital on empty roads. It’s the sensation of the earbuds being pushed by the PPE. I loved it at the time, franklly it was a lifeline that year. But like a few other 2020 records I played a ton (dogleg, Fiona Apple, Deftones & Hum among others, ‘20 was a strong release year weirdly) I can’t really listen to it on it’s own merits now.
    I loved it at first, but I was severely depressed at the time and recovering from a failed suicide attempt that cost me part of a leg below the knee and so much more. It's hard to listen to now. It just takes me right back to that time and it's unbearable. I'm not doing great now, but I keep telling myself to hang on for the new record and maybe things will get better.
    There is a spring time ahead for you.  Stay strong.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    Spunkie said:
    I think they should drop something February 29th, 2024 because it's a Magical Leap Day 😇
    "Magical Leap Day", I love it- never heard it called that, but I love it.  Good plan T!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,523
    igotid88 said:
    Jeff turned 60

    Ah, that must be it.
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,220
    Jcanr20 said:
    kmcmanus said:
    Gigaton was unique in the catalog, it really has a specific feel of its own. And love it or hate it, not every band is still pushing themselves like that on album 11. I respect that a ton. 
    But for me at least, Gigaton is a hard listen now. It’s the sound of a year spent driving to work at the hospital on empty roads. It’s the sensation of the earbuds being pushed by the PPE. I loved it at the time, franklly it was a lifeline that year. But like a few other 2020 records I played a ton (dogleg, Fiona Apple, Deftones & Hum among others, ‘20 was a strong release year weirdly) I can’t really listen to it on it’s own merits now.
    I loved it at first, but I was severely depressed at the time and recovering from a failed suicide attempt that cost me part of a leg below the knee and so much more. It's hard to listen to now. It just takes me right back to that time and it's unbearable. I'm not doing great now, but I keep telling myself to hang on for the new record and maybe things will get better.
    Hoping things improve for you and 2024 sees things work out positively for you. 

    If you ever need a friendly ear and someone to bounce a few messages off send me a PM. 


  • bigbiggzy
    bigbiggzy Posts: 840
    pdalowsky said:
    Jcanr20 said:
    kmcmanus said:
    Gigaton was unique in the catalog, it really has a specific feel of its own. And love it or hate it, not every band is still pushing themselves like that on album 11. I respect that a ton. 
    But for me at least, Gigaton is a hard listen now. It’s the sound of a year spent driving to work at the hospital on empty roads. It’s the sensation of the earbuds being pushed by the PPE. I loved it at the time, franklly it was a lifeline that year. But like a few other 2020 records I played a ton (dogleg, Fiona Apple, Deftones & Hum among others, ‘20 was a strong release year weirdly) I can’t really listen to it on it’s own merits now.
    I loved it at first, but I was severely depressed at the time and recovering from a failed suicide attempt that cost me part of a leg below the knee and so much more. It's hard to listen to now. It just takes me right back to that time and it's unbearable. I'm not doing great now, but I keep telling myself to hang on for the new record and maybe things will get better.
    Hoping things improve for you and 2024 sees things work out positively for you. 

    If you ever need a friendly ear and someone to bounce a few messages off send me a PM. 


    Sending you some positive energy. Here’s to a better year ahead.
  • Go Animal
    Go Animal Posts: 7,354
    edited January 2024
    pdalowsky said:
    Jcanr20 said:
    kmcmanus said:
    Gigaton was unique in the catalog, it really has a specific feel of its own. And love it or hate it, not every band is still pushing themselves like that on album 11. I respect that a ton. 
    But for me at least, Gigaton is a hard listen now. It’s the sound of a year spent driving to work at the hospital on empty roads. It’s the sensation of the earbuds being pushed by the PPE. I loved it at the time, franklly it was a lifeline that year. But like a few other 2020 records I played a ton (dogleg, Fiona Apple, Deftones & Hum among others, ‘20 was a strong release year weirdly) I can’t really listen to it on it’s own merits now.
    I loved it at first, but I was severely depressed at the time and recovering from a failed suicide attempt that cost me part of a leg below the knee and so much more. It's hard to listen to now. It just takes me right back to that time and it's unbearable. I'm not doing great now, but I keep telling myself to hang on for the new record and maybe things will get better.
    Hoping things improve for you and 2024 sees things work out positively for you. 

    If you ever need a friendly ear and someone to bounce a few messages off send me a PM. 

    Same from me (and Paul is one of the best dudes around). I have a feeling this record is going to be a spiritual rebirth for the band, and all of us. Good time to be a PJ fan :clap:

    Post edited by Go Animal on
    PJ - 09/23/98: West Palm Beach II, 08/12/00: Tampa, 04/12/03: Orlando, 04/13/03: Tampa, 06/12/08: Tampa, 06/27/08: Hartford, 09/22/09: Seattle II, 04/11/16: Tampa, 05/01 & 05/02/16: MSG I & II, 09/18/21: Sea Hear Now, 10/01 & 10/02/21: Ohana Encore I & II, 05/06 & 05/07/22: Los Angeles (Inglewood) I & II, 09/11/22: MSG, 09/16/22: Nashville, 09/02/23: St. Paul II, 09/07/23: Chicago II, 09/18 & 09/19/23: Austin I & II, 05/16 & 05/18/24: Las Vegas I & II, 08/29 & 08/31/24: Wrigley Field I & II, 09/03 & 09/04/24: MSG I & II, 09/27 & 09/29/24: Ohana Festival I & II

    EV - 08/04 & 08/05/08: (Eddie solo, w/Liam Finn) NYC I & II, 11/27 & 11/28/12: (Eddie solo, w/Glen Hansard) Orlando I & II, 02/09 & 02/10/22: (Eddie & the Earthlings) Chicago I & II, 09/30/23: (Eddie & the Earthlings) Ohana Festival

    Song Wishlist: Alone, Let Me Sleep, Brother, full W.M.A., Hold On, Bugs/all of Vitalogy, Mankind, Around The Bend (full band), The Long Road, Don't Gimme No Lip, Pilate, Push Me Pull Me, All Those Yesterdays, Rival, Parting Ways, Ghost, Bu$hleaguer, WWS, Parachutes, Army Reserve, low octave Driftin', Strangest Tribe, Other Side, Undone, Fatal, Hitchhiker, Education, Black Red Yellow, Of the Earth, Love Reign O'er Me, Gonna See My Friend, Santa Cruz, Infallible, Yellow Moon, Alright, Comes Then Goes, and the Mamasan Trilogy.

    Wanted Posters: WPB '98, Tampa/WPB '00, Tampa '03, EV Batmobile '08        ISO: any picks, or setlists from any of my shows!
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,523
    man of the prowler said:
    It’ll always get better man, new record or not

    Yes, it'll get better.
  • joseph33
    joseph33 Washington DC Posts: 1,341
    mcgruff10 said:
    I definitely have not been too impressed with the new ev stuff.  Kind of blah.  Just my .02. 
    👆
  • 100 Pacer
    100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,325
    Jcanr20 said:
    kmcmanus said:
    Gigaton was unique in the catalog, it really has a specific feel of its own. And love it or hate it, not every band is still pushing themselves like that on album 11. I respect that a ton. 
    But for me at least, Gigaton is a hard listen now. It’s the sound of a year spent driving to work at the hospital on empty roads. It’s the sensation of the earbuds being pushed by the PPE. I loved it at the time, franklly it was a lifeline that year. But like a few other 2020 records I played a ton (dogleg, Fiona Apple, Deftones & Hum among others, ‘20 was a strong release year weirdly) I can’t really listen to it on it’s own merits now.
    I loved it at first, but I was severely depressed at the time and recovering from a failed suicide attempt that cost me part of a leg below the knee and so much more. It's hard to listen to now. It just takes me right back to that time and it's unbearable. I'm not doing great now, but I keep telling myself to hang on for the new record and maybe things will get better.
    Stay in touch. When the tour is announced if you’re able to attend a show whether GA or reserved with my seniority if it’s a ticket to a show you can attend that I’m holding it’s yours for free.
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

    "Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."

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  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    edited January 2024
    ^ That's very sweet Pacer, thanks for making this a great community!
    Give pacer a DM @Jcanr20!
    Post edited by Spunkie on
    I was swimming in the Great Barrier Reef 
    Animals were hiding behind the Coral 
    Except for little Turtle
    I could swear he's trying to talk to me 
    Gurgle Gurgle
  • THEBIBLEISTEN
    THEBIBLEISTEN Posts: 2,002
    Jcanr20 said:
    kmcmanus said:
    Gigaton was unique in the catalog, it really has a specific feel of its own. And love it or hate it, not every band is still pushing themselves like that on album 11. I respect that a ton. 
    But for me at least, Gigaton is a hard listen now. It’s the sound of a year spent driving to work at the hospital on empty roads. It’s the sensation of the earbuds being pushed by the PPE. I loved it at the time, franklly it was a lifeline that year. But like a few other 2020 records I played a ton (dogleg, Fiona Apple, Deftones & Hum among others, ‘20 was a strong release year weirdly) I can’t really listen to it on it’s own merits now.
    I loved it at first, but I was severely depressed at the time and recovering from a failed suicide attempt that cost me part of a leg below the knee and so much more. It's hard to listen to now. It just takes me right back to that time and it's unbearable. I'm not doing great now, but I keep telling myself to hang on for the new record and maybe things will get better.
    Hey, better days ahead, stay positive as life will get better. Don’t give up ! New record, new tour coming, lots to be excited about. I know life is hard but always better to talk with friends, family, random pearl Jam fans if times get tough. We all have been through tough times but my motto is that living is the best revenge. Keep your chin up. 
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,220
    100 Pacer said:
    Jcanr20 said:
    kmcmanus said:
    Gigaton was unique in the catalog, it really has a specific feel of its own. And love it or hate it, not every band is still pushing themselves like that on album 11. I respect that a ton. 
    But for me at least, Gigaton is a hard listen now. It’s the sound of a year spent driving to work at the hospital on empty roads. It’s the sensation of the earbuds being pushed by the PPE. I loved it at the time, franklly it was a lifeline that year. But like a few other 2020 records I played a ton (dogleg, Fiona Apple, Deftones & Hum among others, ‘20 was a strong release year weirdly) I can’t really listen to it on it’s own merits now.
    I loved it at first, but I was severely depressed at the time and recovering from a failed suicide attempt that cost me part of a leg below the knee and so much more. It's hard to listen to now. It just takes me right back to that time and it's unbearable. I'm not doing great now, but I keep telling myself to hang on for the new record and maybe things will get better.
    Stay in touch. When the tour is announced if you’re able to attend a show whether GA or reserved with my seniority if it’s a ticket to a show you can attend that I’m holding it’s yours for free.
    floored, absolute legend as always. 
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,220
    Go Animal said:
    pdalowsky said:
    Jcanr20 said:
    kmcmanus said:
    Gigaton was unique in the catalog, it really has a specific feel of its own. And love it or hate it, not every band is still pushing themselves like that on album 11. I respect that a ton. 
    But for me at least, Gigaton is a hard listen now. It’s the sound of a year spent driving to work at the hospital on empty roads. It’s the sensation of the earbuds being pushed by the PPE. I loved it at the time, franklly it was a lifeline that year. But like a few other 2020 records I played a ton (dogleg, Fiona Apple, Deftones & Hum among others, ‘20 was a strong release year weirdly) I can’t really listen to it on it’s own merits now.
    I loved it at first, but I was severely depressed at the time and recovering from a failed suicide attempt that cost me part of a leg below the knee and so much more. It's hard to listen to now. It just takes me right back to that time and it's unbearable. I'm not doing great now, but I keep telling myself to hang on for the new record and maybe things will get better.
    Hoping things improve for you and 2024 sees things work out positively for you. 

    If you ever need a friendly ear and someone to bounce a few messages off send me a PM. 

    Same from me (and Paul is one of the best dudes around). I have a feeling this record is going to be a spiritual rebirth for the band, and all of us. Good time to be a PJ fan :clap: :

    Happy new year Matthias - hope 2024 is going to be very kind to you. I'll whatsapp you soon and catch up
  • Go Animal
    Go Animal Posts: 7,354
    Spunkie said:
    ^ That's very sweet Pacer, thanks for making this a great community!
    Give pacer a DM @Jcanr20!
    Huge act of kindness from 100Pacer (especially considering he & SHZA are arguably the 2 greatest acquisition men, when it comes to tickets 😅)
    PJ - 09/23/98: West Palm Beach II, 08/12/00: Tampa, 04/12/03: Orlando, 04/13/03: Tampa, 06/12/08: Tampa, 06/27/08: Hartford, 09/22/09: Seattle II, 04/11/16: Tampa, 05/01 & 05/02/16: MSG I & II, 09/18/21: Sea Hear Now, 10/01 & 10/02/21: Ohana Encore I & II, 05/06 & 05/07/22: Los Angeles (Inglewood) I & II, 09/11/22: MSG, 09/16/22: Nashville, 09/02/23: St. Paul II, 09/07/23: Chicago II, 09/18 & 09/19/23: Austin I & II, 05/16 & 05/18/24: Las Vegas I & II, 08/29 & 08/31/24: Wrigley Field I & II, 09/03 & 09/04/24: MSG I & II, 09/27 & 09/29/24: Ohana Festival I & II

    EV - 08/04 & 08/05/08: (Eddie solo, w/Liam Finn) NYC I & II, 11/27 & 11/28/12: (Eddie solo, w/Glen Hansard) Orlando I & II, 02/09 & 02/10/22: (Eddie & the Earthlings) Chicago I & II, 09/30/23: (Eddie & the Earthlings) Ohana Festival

    Song Wishlist: Alone, Let Me Sleep, Brother, full W.M.A., Hold On, Bugs/all of Vitalogy, Mankind, Around The Bend (full band), The Long Road, Don't Gimme No Lip, Pilate, Push Me Pull Me, All Those Yesterdays, Rival, Parting Ways, Ghost, Bu$hleaguer, WWS, Parachutes, Army Reserve, low octave Driftin', Strangest Tribe, Other Side, Undone, Fatal, Hitchhiker, Education, Black Red Yellow, Of the Earth, Love Reign O'er Me, Gonna See My Friend, Santa Cruz, Infallible, Yellow Moon, Alright, Comes Then Goes, and the Mamasan Trilogy.

    Wanted Posters: WPB '98, Tampa/WPB '00, Tampa '03, EV Batmobile '08        ISO: any picks, or setlists from any of my shows!
  • MM70435
    MM70435 Posts: 308
    Go Animal said:
    pdalowsky said:
    Jcanr20 said:
    kmcmanus said:
    Gigaton was unique in the catalog, it really has a specific feel of its own. And love it or hate it, not every band is still pushing themselves like that on album 11. I respect that a ton. 
    But for me at least, Gigaton is a hard listen now. It’s the sound of a year spent driving to work at the hospital on empty roads. It’s the sensation of the earbuds being pushed by the PPE. I loved it at the time, franklly it was a lifeline that year. But like a few other 2020 records I played a ton (dogleg, Fiona Apple, Deftones & Hum among others, ‘20 was a strong release year weirdly) I can’t really listen to it on it’s own merits now.
    I loved it at first, but I was severely depressed at the time and recovering from a failed suicide attempt that cost me part of a leg below the knee and so much more. It's hard to listen to now. It just takes me right back to that time and it's unbearable. I'm not doing great now, but I keep telling myself to hang on for the new record and maybe things will get better.
    Hoping things improve for you and 2024 sees things work out positively for you. 

    If you ever need a friendly ear and someone to bounce a few messages off send me a PM. 

    Same from me (and Paul is one of the best dudes around). I have a feeling this record is going to be a spiritual rebirth for the band, and all of us. Good time to be a PJ fan :clap:

    Not quite all of us because Gigaton was that album to me.  It renewed by long time love for the band.  So much so I sort of hate a new album coming out because so many great songs off Gigaton that will vanish into oblivion.  I agree it a good time to be a PJ fan though.
    00 - Atlanta                                            10 - MSG I&2    
    03 - Birmingham, Atlanta                       22 - L̶a̶s̶ ̶V̶e̶g̶a̶s̶, Camden, Nashville   
    04 - Asheville, Kissimmee                     23 -  Ft Worth 2                                                                                
    08 - Tampa, Columbia                           24 -  Philadelphia 1&2, Baltimore
    09 - Atlanta 1&2 (EV)                            25 -  Raleigh 2, Pittsburgh 1&2
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  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,220
    MM70435 said:
    Go Animal said:
    pdalowsky said:
    Jcanr20 said:
    kmcmanus said:
    Gigaton was unique in the catalog, it really has a specific feel of its own. And love it or hate it, not every band is still pushing themselves like that on album 11. I respect that a ton. 
    But for me at least, Gigaton is a hard listen now. It’s the sound of a year spent driving to work at the hospital on empty roads. It’s the sensation of the earbuds being pushed by the PPE. I loved it at the time, franklly it was a lifeline that year. But like a few other 2020 records I played a ton (dogleg, Fiona Apple, Deftones & Hum among others, ‘20 was a strong release year weirdly) I can’t really listen to it on it’s own merits now.
    I loved it at first, but I was severely depressed at the time and recovering from a failed suicide attempt that cost me part of a leg below the knee and so much more. It's hard to listen to now. It just takes me right back to that time and it's unbearable. I'm not doing great now, but I keep telling myself to hang on for the new record and maybe things will get better.
    Hoping things improve for you and 2024 sees things work out positively for you. 

    If you ever need a friendly ear and someone to bounce a few messages off send me a PM. 

    Same from me (and Paul is one of the best dudes around). I have a feeling this record is going to be a spiritual rebirth for the band, and all of us. Good time to be a PJ fan :clap:

    Not quite all of us because Gigaton was that album to me.  It renewed by long time love for the band.  So much so I sort of hate a new album coming out because so many great songs off Gigaton that will vanish into oblivion.  I agree it a good time to be a PJ fan though.
    I see your point here too, we haven't had much chance to see all of gigaton live properly yet given the pandemic. I would have loved to have seen 7 o clock but having had only one tour and a few cancelled dates amongst that run of shows it never happened. 

    Still a bit gutted that I never caught getaway and infallible from the LB run and we got plenty of tours there .......

    Such is life. 
  • steven87
    steven87 Posts: 1,727
    Jcanr20 said:
    kmcmanus said:
    Gigaton was unique in the catalog, it really has a specific feel of its own. And love it or hate it, not every band is still pushing themselves like that on album 11. I respect that a ton. 
    But for me at least, Gigaton is a hard listen now. It’s the sound of a year spent driving to work at the hospital on empty roads. It’s the sensation of the earbuds being pushed by the PPE. I loved it at the time, franklly it was a lifeline that year. But like a few other 2020 records I played a ton (dogleg, Fiona Apple, Deftones & Hum among others, ‘20 was a strong release year weirdly) I can’t really listen to it on it’s own merits now.
    I loved it at first, but I was severely depressed at the time and recovering from a failed suicide attempt that cost me part of a leg below the knee and so much more. It's hard to listen to now. It just takes me right back to that time and it's unbearable. I'm not doing great now, but I keep telling myself to hang on for the new record and maybe things will get better.
    I’m so sorry to hear. Stay strong brother. Life can be hard at times, but remember there’s always things to look forward to- even little things. Sometimes it’s best to just focus on the little things and take it one day at a time. And this year we have a new record and a big world tour to look forward to. Music has an incredible healing power. And when things get tough, just remember that in the scheme of the billions of years that the universe has been around, we all happen to be fortunate enough to live in that very small segment in time when PJ has been around and has provided us with so much amazing music, memories, and joy. I wish nothing but the best for you over the next year, and hope you are able to make it to some shows and experience the unparalleled feeling of collective joy and catharsis that can only come from 20,000 people singing their lungs out to PJ!
  • steven87
    steven87 Posts: 1,727
    100 Pacer said:
    Jcanr20 said:
    kmcmanus said:
    Gigaton was unique in the catalog, it really has a specific feel of its own. And love it or hate it, not every band is still pushing themselves like that on album 11. I respect that a ton. 
    But for me at least, Gigaton is a hard listen now. It’s the sound of a year spent driving to work at the hospital on empty roads. It’s the sensation of the earbuds being pushed by the PPE. I loved it at the time, franklly it was a lifeline that year. But like a few other 2020 records I played a ton (dogleg, Fiona Apple, Deftones & Hum among others, ‘20 was a strong release year weirdly) I can’t really listen to it on it’s own merits now.
    I loved it at first, but I was severely depressed at the time and recovering from a failed suicide attempt that cost me part of a leg below the knee and so much more. It's hard to listen to now. It just takes me right back to that time and it's unbearable. I'm not doing great now, but I keep telling myself to hang on for the new record and maybe things will get better.
    Stay in touch. When the tour is announced if you’re able to attend a show whether GA or reserved with my seniority if it’s a ticket to a show you can attend that I’m holding it’s yours for free.
    What an amazing and incredibly generous gesture. This is why I love this community. 
  • Jcanr20
    Jcanr20 Illinois Posts: 174
    Thank you everyone. I really appreciate the positive words! 

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