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JZilla
Footballguy
Yep. Good. Loose. Fun. Kinda like a better Binaural. Greatest band on earf does it again. Stoked for the Spectrum.
To make it not a complete fellatio fest, "Just Breathe" kinda bores me.. cookie cutter Eddie ballad.. seems like they said, "We gotta put a slow one here, go write something"
To make it not a complete fellatio fest, "Just Breathe" kinda bores me.. cookie cutter Eddie ballad.. seems like they said, "We gotta put a slow one here, go write something"
Big Blue Wrecking Crew
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After two listens, the only "dead spots" for me are "Johnny Guitar" and "Force of Nature". Just kind of by the numbers stuff. But, I'm sure a few listens in, it will shift around.
Agreed with JZilla...sounds like they are having fun again. Bodes well for the future, as, hopefully, the quick sessions for this album will become the norm, along with the new distribution making it "easier" to get things out, rather than waiting 2-3 yrs a disc.
Since outgrowing childhood (at least in age...
) Halloween never seemed so far away
Agreed with JZilla...sounds like they are having fun again. Bodes well for the future, as, hopefully, the quick sessions for this album will become the norm, along with the new distribution making it "easier" to get things out, rather than waiting 2-3 yrs a disc.
Since outgrowing childhood (at least in age...
) Halloween never seemed so far awayCome on, now. Corduroy is better than everything on the past four albums combined.
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
He was predicting concert orderCorduroy is almost always the second song of the concert
guest 54788
Prince of ShantyTown
really liking Gonna See My Friend, The Fixer and Just Breathe so far. Not so big on Johnny Guitar yet, but I bet it'll grow on me like Big Wave did.
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Prince of ShantyTown
I thought about it since the pre-orders from 10C should show up in about a week, but since this is CD quality I decided to go ahead and grab it so I didn't have to wait.
Bobcat10
Footballguy
Bobcat10
Footballguy
Definitely rare nowadays. I could live without some of Riot Act, but I'm right with you.
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Insoxicated
About 6 listens through the new disc now. Love it but have a few beefs I suppose...
1) Tempo: There's not many tracks that sit nicely in the middle. Seems that most tracks are either loose and fast or tight and slow. One of pearl Jam's strengths has been to write tracks that rock but are tight. I'm missing that in this album.
2) MISSING : The Master of Animal Sounds - Where's Mike? I imagine a lot of the songs will be fleshed out a bit live, but this album is conspicuously absent of much musicianship (aside from Camron's rock solid beats)... most notably their signature guitar-work. There are some good spots but as a whole I find myself wanting to hear more of Mike and Stone's work.
3) Overly repetitive Chroruses - Not sure if it's just perception, but I'm finding them to be a little over-repetitive with some of the choruses....
The album is growing on me and tracks I just liked are starting to move up the charts.... but this album is lacking true "great" PJ songs in my mind. There's not anything that can hold a candle to a lot of the classic stuff just yet.
Just my 0.02...
1) Tempo: There's not many tracks that sit nicely in the middle. Seems that most tracks are either loose and fast or tight and slow. One of pearl Jam's strengths has been to write tracks that rock but are tight. I'm missing that in this album.
2) MISSING : The Master of Animal Sounds - Where's Mike? I imagine a lot of the songs will be fleshed out a bit live, but this album is conspicuously absent of much musicianship (aside from Camron's rock solid beats)... most notably their signature guitar-work. There are some good spots but as a whole I find myself wanting to hear more of Mike and Stone's work.
3) Overly repetitive Chroruses - Not sure if it's just perception, but I'm finding them to be a little over-repetitive with some of the choruses....
The album is growing on me and tracks I just liked are starting to move up the charts.... but this album is lacking true "great" PJ songs in my mind. There's not anything that can hold a candle to a lot of the classic stuff just yet.
Just my 0.02...
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Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
the assumption is they'll tour normally in 2010,, but no guaranteesDoubt they'd just not tour behind a new album, though
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Footballguy
Re: guitar work
LOVING the guitar work in Among the Waves
Supersonic also FWIW
LOVING the guitar work in Among the Waves
Supersonic also FWIW
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Bobcat10
Footballguy
Is our track order the way it will be on the album? I got another copy from a local buddy and the track order is totally different. I'm assuming ours is right just because "The End" is at the end. The sound is much different too....ours sounds much cleaner, different things stick out....maybe his was a shotty burn.
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Insoxicated
No doubt there are some bright spots but as a whole it is less present than in previous efforts (and lacking overall IMHO). I'm not a guy who demands they shoehorn a solo into every song but they missed some spots where it would have added a bit to the song. As a whole there's not enough overall. JMHO I know... but figured I'd throw it out there
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Insoxicated
I kinda was hoping this was the case (suspected it a bit as well) but didn't know if anyone heard anything. Would hate to hear this was the extent of the US touring for this album. Would seem silly.
Big Blue Wrecking Crew
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Per the PJ website, the track list of the download posted is correct.
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
FWIW, the opening trio of Gonna See My Friend/Got Some/The Fixer is up there with any PJ album opening trio IMO
My opening trio rankings:
1. Ten : Once/Even Flow/Alive
2. vs: Go/Animal/Daughter
3. Backspacer: Gonna See My Friend/Got Some/The Fixer
4. Vitalogy: Last Exit/Spin the Black Circle/Not For You
5. Pearl Jam: Life Wasted/World Wide Suicide/Comatose
6. No Code: Sometimes/Hail Hail/Who You Are
7. Yield: Brain of J/Faithfull/No Way
8. Binaural: Breakerfall/God's Dice/Evacuation
9. Riot Act: Can't Keep/Save You/Love Boat Captain
My opening trio rankings:
1. Ten : Once/Even Flow/Alive
2. vs: Go/Animal/Daughter
3. Backspacer: Gonna See My Friend/Got Some/The Fixer
4. Vitalogy: Last Exit/Spin the Black Circle/Not For You
5. Pearl Jam: Life Wasted/World Wide Suicide/Comatose
6. No Code: Sometimes/Hail Hail/Who You Are
7. Yield: Brain of J/Faithfull/No Way
8. Binaural: Breakerfall/God's Dice/Evacuation
9. Riot Act: Can't Keep/Save You/Love Boat Captain
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Insoxicated
Flip flop 5 & 6 and maybe 3 & 4 and I'd agree with this list.
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
Also think I prefer the demo version of Speed of Sound without the backing music
Still really digging this album
Still really digging this album
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
I think of this mini tour as the yang to last summer's east coast yinI think the 4 Philly shows is the "one off" here, a goodbye to a legendary building in a city where they have always been big favorites
Bobcat10
Footballguy
Probably so.The problem with the Backspacer trio for me right now is The Fixer. It's not that I hate the song, it's fine, it just is the 6th best out of those 6 between Backspacer and Vitalogy. Same with WWS on PJ....it's the worst song of the 6 between PJ and No Code. So for me, the toughest decision would be between No Code and Backspacer for 4th....and The Fixer might be last there as well.
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
See, I really dig The Fixer
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to Page 75 guys
Bobcat10
Footballguy
I really love the "rebirth" (probably a horrible word) of Pearl Jam (the band) now after self titled (Pearl Jam/Avocado) and now Backspacer. I'm glad for the self titled album in the middle (hopefully) of their existence. Vitalogy was the perfect bridge into No Code and Yield, and actually lays the groundwork for everything post Ten and Vs if you look at the grand scheme. But Riot Act is looking more and more like a letdown if they keep this up.
Hope that makes sense. LOL
Hope that makes sense. LOL
Big Blue Wrecking Crew
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Not bein' the post police, but No Code's third track is Who You Are, not In My Tree. For some, that could make a difference. Always tough to do these posts right after a new album. One move for sure, for me, is the swap of 8 &9. Really loved the opening of RA, but know it gets the least love of all PJ albums. Will have to give more thought.
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Insoxicated
I do as well. Sure, it's poppy/catchy and a bit out of character... but it's got some balls to it. Some really nice hooks in there that haven't let loose of my ears yet.
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
Doh! That's what I get for going from memoryDoesn't change my ranking...I like WHo You Are and In My Tree about the same
Bobcat10
Footballguy
Good call on No Code....and Riot Act...that actually is a better start than Binaural.
Bobcat10
Footballguy
You dig it more than Got Some and GSMF at this point?
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Footballguy
No...3rd out of those three, but a strong 3rdLoving GSMF, BTW
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glock
"Don't grumble, give a whistle!"
Whoah. Me likee. Eddie really fleshing out some vocals up in there.
Team Tosh
Footballguy
Completely different song on the CD. It sounds too cluttered. The demo is so much better IMHO.
Bobcat10
Footballguy
I don't recall hearing the demo....but Speed of Sound is pretty easily my least favorite song on the new disc.
Team Tosh
Footballguy
TU had posted this a while back. I hope it still works:http://www.sendspace.com/file/6rlnciI don't recall hearing the demo....but Speed of Sound is pretty easily my least favorite song on the new disc.
Big Blue Wrecking Crew
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Saw this on another board, so posting for the Chicago PJ fans here:
"For those of you living in or near Chicago, we're having another Pearl Jam party at the Ashland (2824 N. Ashland) to celebrate the release of Backspacer. It's this Saturday, September 19 from about 7 p.m. on. We'll be spinning the new record, raffling off some Pearl Jam goodies (including a Chicago '06 poster), and mostly just enjoying some drinks with fellow fans.
If you can, bring some nonperishable/canned goods (proceeds from the evening will benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository)."
"For those of you living in or near Chicago, we're having another Pearl Jam party at the Ashland (2824 N. Ashland) to celebrate the release of Backspacer. It's this Saturday, September 19 from about 7 p.m. on. We'll be spinning the new record, raffling off some Pearl Jam goodies (including a Chicago '06 poster), and mostly just enjoying some drinks with fellow fans.
If you can, bring some nonperishable/canned goods (proceeds from the evening will benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository)."
Bobcat10
Footballguy
Ya I think that's the link he PM'd me. I do like the demo a bit more.TU had posted this a while back. I hope it still works:http://www.sendspace.com/file/6rlnciI don't recall hearing the demo....but Speed of Sound is pretty easily my least favorite song on the new disc.Completely different song on the CD. It sounds too cluttered. The demo is so much better IMHO.
To me, it sounds like the music is straight out of Into the Wild, where the lyrics are complete opposites. Loving Johnny Guitar...almost feels like it belongs on Vitalogy, not this album...but a very cool song nonetheless.
Bobcat10
Footballguy
This is what I've thought all along too. And I love that tune...
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
Same here. My PJ moratorium is about to be lifted and I can't wait...especially after accidentally
seeing some of the early returns (in here).I have an itch, to go to Seattle on Monday...
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
Come to Philly insteadSame here. My PJ moratorium is about to be lifted and I can't wait...especially after accidentally
Can't figure it out, but there's a very specific musical reference point that the line:
"Now Johnny he be havin' lots of women..."
hits for me in Johnny Guitar, but I can't figure it out
Driving me nuts
First I thought Ramones but that's not right; then maybe Lou Reed, but that's not it either...My latest idea was that it was actually Jim Caroll-esque, but I don't know if that's just because he's fresh in my mid due to his recent death
Anyone hear another artist in that line's delivery?
glock
"Don't grumble, give a whistle!"
Tom Waits?Come to Philly insteadSame here. My PJ moratorium is about to be lifted and I can't wait...especially after accidentallyseeing some of the early returns (in here).I have an itch, to go to Seattle on Monday...
Can't figure it out, but there's a very specific musical reference point that the line:
"Now Johnny he be havin' lots of women..."
hits for me in Johnny Guitar, but I can't figure it out
Driving me nuts
First I thought Ramones but that's not right; then maybe Lou Reed, but that's not it either...My latest idea was that it was actually Jim Caroll-esque, but I don't know if that's just because he's fresh in my mid due to his recent death
Anyone hear another artist in that line's delivery?
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