Dark Matter - Out Now

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  • kmcmanus
    kmcmanus Posts: 895
    SVRDhand13 said:
    I'm seven listens in so far.... this album hits hard on so many levels.  I was skeptical about Andrew Watt, especially because I don't like the last Stones album, but he was clearly the right choice.  
    I don’t love the compressed “sheen” he puts on things but honestly if this is the caliber of material he’s coaxing out of them I can absolutely live with it. He really did something great here.
  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,437
    jrfigg said:
    I love this album. Biggest smile on my face today. On my third listen of the morning. Thank you Pearl Jam. 
    Halfway through my 3rd listen. Sooooo good!
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • THEBIBLEISTEN
    THEBIBLEISTEN Posts: 2,002
    this might be the first pj record in a while that sounds like a collective piece of work where all the songs flow, have a universal theme. It’s really incredible. Proud of these guys. I think what hurt Earthlings, even it has some gems, is that it was all over the place in terms of genres. Punk to ballads. But Dark Matter sounds incredible with headphones, warm, fresh, just fucking good. Glad I have this, needed this right now. 
  • philp33
    philp33 Posts: 16
    tbergs said:
    jrfigg said:
    I love this album. Biggest smile on my face today. On my third listen of the morning. Thank you Pearl Jam. 
    Halfway through my 3rd listen. Sooooo good!
    so effin' good!!
  • Abe Froman
    Abe Froman Posts: 5,381
    Moffat12 said:
    Oh yeah the new record is out! 10c record variant........... crickets. Not even a delivery date. This should be completely unacceptable, clearly the business model change was not for the fans.
    It’s ridiculous. 10c dropped the ball. How can a preorder from the fan club not be here on time when everyone else gets copies?  
  • MikeDigs
    MikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,680
    THEBIBLEISTEN said:
    this might be the first pj record in a while that sounds like a collective piece of work where all the songs flow, have a universal theme. It’s really incredible. Proud of these guys. I think what hurt Earthlings, even it has some gems, is that it was all over the place in terms of genres. Punk to ballads. But Dark Matter sounds incredible with headphones, warm, fresh, just fucking good. Glad I have this, needed this right now. 
    x2.  This right here stood out to me too, in a big way.  I think it's due to the recording process and how they all came together to build a cohesive album.  It's awesome, I love albums like this and these are the ones that usually end up being classics.
    I'm spinning, oh-oh-oh I'm spinning
  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,437
    This album makes me smile and makes me happy. Haven't gotten that from an album in forever. Just beautiful. They all need to write and record with each other in the same room every time. They're amazing.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • Greyhound06
    Greyhound06 Posts: 41
    When I started listening, I was a little confused about the placement of Wreckage. But it fits right. This 5 song stretch after that is from somewhere else and every song has its right place. 
  • thomascbullock
    thomascbullock Posts: 431
    Stopped into Easy Street to pick up the vinyl, and the guy at the counter said “aw you just missed Ed!”… don’t tell me these things, dude!
  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,437
    edited April 2024
    thomascbullock said:
    Stopped into Easy Street to pick up the vinyl, and the guy at the counter said “aw you just missed Ed!”… don’t tell me these things, dude!
    :open_mouth:
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • NK10452
    NK10452 Posts: 40
    Been listening all day on PJ radio.  First impression is that it's a good album -- better than Gigaton.  That run from tracks 3-7 is HUGE and setting sun is a great closer.  Other than react, respond (realize taste is subjective), I dont think there's a weak track on the album.  Feels like McCready must have had a blast recording it -- he's all over the place.  Very psyched to hear this stuff live.  Let's go!
    I'm still alive
  • daveedgar
    daveedgar Aldridge, England Posts: 2
    Pre ordered and paid for DM on vinyl in February, it's now out and I haven't received it. I'm f**kin furious!!!
  • Max_Ran
    Max_Ran Posts: 9
    Listened to this at a local indie record store on the 14th and thought it sounded special, Spent this evening listening again at home and it gets even better with each listen. So so good! Excited for London even more now. 
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  • Matt Rupert55
    Matt Rupert55 Posts: 3
    I haven't been home to check my mail yet, but some of the comments above are making me nervous.  I never got an email after the pre-order. The money was taken from my account, but no receipt... ?
  • Chris Senk
    Chris Senk Posts: 4
    So every store has the vinyl and mine is scheduled to deliver Monday. Why not ship out a little earlier so all the preorders get delivered when the record comes out?  Not sure why I’m complaining, I listened to the download a few times today and am not impressed. 
  • justmichael
    justmichael Posts: 14
    edited April 2024
    jtr101 said:
    The Rock said:
    jtr101 said:
    Is there an HD download available anywhere?
    If you pre ordered any version of DM from the Tenclub store you should have received an email with a link to download the album. There's mp3, FLAC, ALAC. 

    Also, HD Tracks and Qobuz have the HD too. 
    Thanks 👍 
    Yes, thank you for this. I had assumed the Ten Club download would only be mp3, but it in fact let's you download FLAC.
  • PB71405
    PB71405 Posts: 21
    All I know is this album is my album of the year! I’m so excited, happy and profoundly moved by this beautiful record. I’m completely blown away. Thank You Pearl Jam for all the years of music! You will always have my support and love. Please keep playing and I will keep buying!! Love You All! See You Night 2 at Wrigley Field!! 
    Priscilla Buford
  • justmichael
    justmichael Posts: 14
    Initial thoughts after listening through the album 4 times or so:

    When I listen to a new Pearl Jam album, the "quality" of the music almost takes a back seat. I want the bands I love to create new music for many years to come. I want them to love getting together with each other to create some art. I understand that after 34 years (!) of history that things slow down, that getting the band members in the same room together to create becomes more difficult due to external commitments. The creative process is precious and needs to be tended to in order for new art to be created.

    It's one of the reasons I didn't like Lightning Bolt initially. The album sounded like a collection of songs cobbled together individually for eventual release. I didn't get the feeling that the songs were created organically or collaboratively. There seemed to be no theme tying them together. My opinion of individual songs has increased after hearing them live, however (Pendulum is a fantastic opener). I was worried that the band was slowly moving apart.

    Then Gigaton comes along and I loved it. The songs sounded fresher. The band was experimenting. They seemed to enjoy the creative process. I was hopeful for future music.

    So now we have Dark Matter. All the pre-release press was promising. The band sounded excited. The reviews from listening parties and the theater experience was almost universally positive (which made me wary, but whatever). I was hopeful.

    So after listening a few times what do I think? I like it. I think I liked Gigaton a touch more but I like this album. I'm just excited that my favorite band in the world is creating good, new music and that we have a tour to look forward to. Things are good.

    Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 11,793
    thomascbullock said:
    Stopped into Easy Street to pick up the vinyl, and the guy at the counter said “aw you just missed Ed!”… don’t tell me these things, dude!
    Yooooo
  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    thomascbullock said:
    Stopped into Easy Street to pick up the vinyl, and the guy at the counter said “aw you just missed Ed!”… don’t tell me these things, dude!
    Obviously there to pick up his pre order! 
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