AJ_the_Voice wrote:

the band never lost its oomph. they just stayed true to their music and didnt feel the need to stay ahead of the pop culture curve.

This song made me a PJ fan again... I, too, was tired of them being overplayed... but then this song came out... whoa! So intense!

Zeke19 wrote:

funny, i was about to say the exact opposite.

loved Ten, grew sick of the band, and coulnd't take much of their music, until this album came out... and i think their recordings have only gotten better and better in recent years. excellent stuff.

This album and this song mark the beginning of the steep downward spiral PJ has been and remains currently on. It's a shame, really. Oh well, there's always Ten, Vs. and No Code to think back upon happily.

Similar to an old Led Zep, can't remember the title

Found it, Tangerine

I always give extra points to PJ songs just cuz I like his voice.

3 - ho hum - what an appropriate rating....

UncleChig wrote:

...or you're getting sick. :puke:

An ok song.

sfearll wrote:

Pearl Jam Swaha !!! Eddie's a young god in my book.

Pearl Jam is a 90's version of the Doors? Well, Eddie Vedder and Jim Morrison's voices are similar baritones, and both wrote very literate lyrics. But Pearl Jam's songs often speak to social ills, they're very involved with benefits including their kids' schools, environment, getting college students interested in voting, etc. I don't think the Doors ever had that kind of social consciousness. Jim Morrison might have challenged the Establishment, but it was all about Jim Morrison.

more interested in style than art? not hardly... these are songs of love, longing, loss... PJ's never been one to go for the quick sell or popular tunes.


beowolf5 wrote:

a gripping tune man,
just got a shiver down my back on Vedder's last scream
.. a bonafide sign that a song gets you !

Somehow I dropped off the Pearl Jam bandwagon after Vitology(sp?). Their off-stage presence just got weird, and made them seem too hyped--got sick of it...but this song is a good one...thanks for bringing it to light for me! I might just have to give this CD a chance now.

The dedication that Eddie makes to this song on some of the live shows just tugs at my cheesy/sentimental side. He dedicates it to one of the kids who died at their show in Denmark I think it was. The kid's sister told Eddie it was his favorite song. Just an amazing hard rocking tune. :D

What about this analogy: Pearl Jam is the '90s version of the Doors, talented, good songs, nothing very masterful and always more interested in a style than art.

Really great set of songs this morning RP! Keep 'em coming.

ditto
:) :D (I can't believe what a low rating this song has on here!!!! ):???:

I agree with your insightful analysis. I've seen/heard many people compare them with Nirvana and some claiming that Eddie Vetter is a Cobain wannabe, yadda yadda. imho, vetter (or someone in the band) has a keener sense of melody, more interesting chord changes and stronger chops all around.

I am not a Pearl Jam fan but this one isn't too bad. Quite likeable!
(pimp)

I agree. It rewards repeated listenings - listens?
Anyway, Pearl Jam always sounded a cut beyond most of the '90's bands, good musicians and thoughtful lyrics, often understated yet powerful.

Sounds good in the RP sound spectrum.

Everything off _Yeild_ is great, thanks for playing it.

too funny

Decent song from a band that lost it's oomph.

I was so into these guys in high school (their first album) and then since about their 3rd, haven't listened to them at all. This, however, is one of their better songs from a later album, I think.

Do we really need this on RP? It's not like they're not getting enough airplay.

Pearl Jam opened for U2 in Europe on the ZooTV tour, that would have been an interesting concert.. Grunge meets Excess.. gotta love it. :D

Ah. The coffee wasn't quite cutting it; I'm awake now. :D

You are giving Creed too much credit. Just cause Creed's straining vocals have a remote semblance to Eddie Vedder does not make them one and the same.

great song, musically and lyrically and great in concert, "the boy sure can sing!"

Terrifi song, and a great juxtaposition with the early U2 just played.

:p

Love pearl jam...