Dark Matter - Out Now

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  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,437
    PJ_Soul said:
    KV4053 said:
    I cannot get over how amazing this album is. Can't stop listening to it.

    Ditto. It has been a really really really long time since I have listened to a new album from any band this relentlessly after it dropped. I am feeling so happy about it!
    I'm going to say last time for me was QOTSA Like Clockwork. I honestly didn't think PJ was going to ever match up to what QOTSA were doing again, but they've proven me wrong. So awesome they put together this incredible album.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • MikeDigs
    MikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,680
    edited May 2024
    Lifted said:
    BlueLedbetter said:
    I'm a few beers in to my second listen today and maybe 40 overall and man this is close to the first 5 that I didn't think anything ever would be 
    I honestly think this album might be better than the first 5. I've probably played it through 50 times at this point.
    This thought crossed my mind too, and it didn't feel right I think mainly because the first five albums are forever etched in our hearts, rightfully so, as the masterpieces that they are.  But between me having this thought, and Eddie saying that this is their best work, it really just reinforces to me that Dark Matter, is too, indeed a masterpiece.

    I always have a tough time ranking the masterpieces, as any day I could want to listen to any of these albums.
    Rather than rank them, I'm just going to call these albums the "Masterpiece Collection".  The reason why Dark Matter stands up tall to the early masterpieces, is because the band itself seems so energized and in top form.  This is master musicians at their best.

    The Masterpiece Collection:  Ten, Vs, Vitalogy, No Code, Yield, Dark Matter

    Never could of imagined that Pearl Jam would gift us with another masterpiece in 2024.  Amazing stuff.
    Forever grateful for this awesome band.  Thank you Pearl Jam and everyone who worked on Dark Matter, and the upcoming tour!!
    Post edited by MikeDigs on
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,716
    tbergs said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    KV4053 said:
    I cannot get over how amazing this album is. Can't stop listening to it.

    Ditto. It has been a really really really long time since I have listened to a new album from any band this relentlessly after it dropped. I am feeling so happy about it!
    I'm going to say last time for me was QOTSA Like Clockwork. I honestly didn't think PJ was going to ever match up to what QOTSA were doing again, but they've proven me wrong. So awesome they put together this incredible album.

    That is awesome - now that you said it, I think that was probably the last album it happened for me too!
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Vedd Hedd
    Vedd Hedd Posts: 4,631
    Its not recency bias. This album is awesome.  It's not wearing off.  
    Turn this anger into
    Nuclear fission
  • Force Of Nature
    Force Of Nature York, England Posts: 1,137
    I find it difficult to compare to the whole catalogue, especially the 90's albums as part of the experience of the music is about where I was in my life, just a kid living at home having my mind blown. To growing up and having this band as a constant through my life. So its hard for me to judge purely the music when I have such an emotional connection to it all.

    What I can say is this album is exactly what I needed now and a lot of lyrics hitting me hard.
    Also, I dont think there is an album I have listened to front to back in soo long. I normally pick songs to play but this is a simple start at Scared of Fear and wait until Setting Sun. 
  • jhulud
    jhulud S. FloriDUH! Posts: 415

    10C need to fuckin’ stop using Mail Innovations. I live in West Palm Beach, FL. 

    My Dark Matter LP has gone: Fife, WA > Seattle, WA > Fife, WA > Orlando, FL > Jacksonville, WA > Carolina, PR (PUERTO RICO!!!)… 

    And tracking says it’s supposed to arrive today by 7pm. It’s almost 8pm

    FUUUUUUUUUCK!!!!


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  • cypressdrive
    cypressdrive Posts: 43
    schaefferlax said:
    Honest biased take

    6.5/10 relative to the rest of their catalog
    8.5/10 relative to all other rock coming out today 
    I want to be this generous but I can’t. I want it to grow on me but it isn’t. It’s certainly not a standout in the PJ catalog. Yeah it beats current rock but that’s not hard. In places it just feels lazy with too much filler. 
  • cypressdrive
    cypressdrive Posts: 43
    cypressdrive said:
    schaefferlax said:
    Honest biased take

    6.5/10 relative to the rest of their catalog
    8.5/10 relative to all other rock coming out today 
    I want to be this generous but I can’t. I want it to grow on me but it isn’t. It’s certainly not a standout in the PJ catalog. Yeah it beats current rock but that’s not hard. In places it just feels lazy with too much filler. 
    But this doesn’t mean I’m not happy as hell
    to be seeing them tomorrow and Monday. 
  • THEBIBLEISTEN
    THEBIBLEISTEN Posts: 2,002
    cypressdrive said:
    schaefferlax said:
    Honest biased take

    6.5/10 relative to the rest of their catalog
    8.5/10 relative to all other rock coming out today 
    I want to be this generous but I can’t. I want it to grow on me but it isn’t. It’s certainly not a standout in the PJ catalog. Yeah it beats current rock but that’s not hard. In places it just feels lazy with too much filler. 
    There is no filler. 
  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 11,782
    cypressdrive said:
    schaefferlax said:
    Honest biased take

    6.5/10 relative to the rest of their catalog
    8.5/10 relative to all other rock coming out today 
    I want to be this generous but I can’t. I want it to grow on me but it isn’t. It’s certainly not a standout in the PJ catalog. Yeah it beats current rock but that’s not hard. In places it just feels lazy with too much filler. 
    Me no likey. Just listened to most of it. Not my thing. Love pj and what they mean to me. This record not my style. Bye bye
  • DAVEPJ
    DAVEPJ Posts: 23
    MikeDigs said:
    Lifted said:
    BlueLedbetter said:
    I'm a few beers in to my second listen today and maybe 40 overall and man this is close to the first 5 that I didn't think anything ever would be 
    I honestly think this album might be better than the first 5. I've probably played it through 50 times at this point.
    This thought crossed my mind too, and it didn't feel right I think mainly because the first five albums are forever etched in our hearts, rightfully so, as the masterpieces that they are.  But between me having this thought, and Eddie saying that this is their best work, it really just reinforces to me that Dark Matter, is too, indeed a masterpiece.

    I always have a tough time ranking the masterpieces, as any day I could want to listen to any of these albums.
    Rather than rank them, I'm just going to call these albums the "Masterpiece Collection".  The reason why Dark Matter stands up tall to the early masterpieces, is because the band itself seems so energized and in top form.  This is master musicians at their best.

    The Masterpiece Collection:  Ten, Vs, Vitalogy, No Code, Yield, Dark Matter

    Never could of imagined that Pearl Jam would gift us with another masterpiece in 2024.  Amazing stuff.
    Forever grateful for this awesome band.  Thank you Pearl Jam and everyone who worked on Dark Matter, and the upcoming tour!!
    I couldn't agree more.  I'm so thankful for this band and never imagined a new record as kick a$$ as this one!!!
    he'e nalu
  • BF89905
    BF89905 Posts: 1,448
    Is the deluxe CD exclusive to the 10C? Thanks for your time.
  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,514
    BF89905 said:
    Is the deluxe CD exclusive to the 10C? Thanks for your time.
    Nope. Got it on Amazon 
    I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in between is mine.
  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,601
    Had real concerns about Watt after Earthling...but this album is a gem. 
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    "...I changed by not changing at all..."
  • BF89905
    BF89905 Posts: 1,448
    KV4053 said:
    BF89905 said:
    Is the deluxe CD exclusive to the 10C? Thanks for your time.
    Nope. Got it on Amazon 
    Thank you
  • ponner1us
    ponner1us Posts: 738
    I feel completely lost but I can’t seem to find the lyrics on the forum. Bought the album on Apple Music but I don’t have a subscription and I don’t get the lyrics without a subscription, which is bizarre, won’t do that again. 
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  • Vedd Hedd
    Vedd Hedd Posts: 4,631
    ponner1us said:
    I feel completely lost but I can’t seem to find the lyrics on the forum. Bought the album on Apple Music but I don’t have a subscription and I don’t get the lyrics without a subscription, which is bizarre, won’t do that again. 
    This should have it, click on each track.

    https://pearljam.com/music/album/dark-matter
    Turn this anger into
    Nuclear fission
  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,514
    Vedd Hedd said:
    ponner1us said:
    I feel completely lost but I can’t seem to find the lyrics on the forum. Bought the album on Apple Music but I don’t have a subscription and I don’t get the lyrics without a subscription, which is bizarre, won’t do that again. 
    This should have it, click on each track.

    https://pearljam.com/music/album/dark-matter
    Very cool. I did not know the official website had the official lyrics.
    I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in between is mine.
  • ponner1us
    ponner1us Posts: 738
    Vedd Hedd said:
    ponner1us said:
    I feel completely lost but I can’t seem to find the lyrics on the forum. Bought the album on Apple Music but I don’t have a subscription and I don’t get the lyrics without a subscription, which is bizarre, won’t do that again. 
    This should have it, click on each track.

    https://pearljam.com/music/album/dark-matter
    Got it, thanks!!!
    Journey Begins: 1992-08-15, Montage Mountain Performing Arts Center,
    Scranton, Pennsylvania

    Journey Ends:
  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,514
    I've lost track, but I've listened to this album one or more times everyday. It just gets better and better.
    I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in between is mine.

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