Andrew in CA Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I just picked this up last week and am really starting to dig it. Granted, I am a huge Pearl Jam fan, so I may be biased, but I think a couple tracks on here are amongst their best work yet, specifically "Amongst the Waves" and "The Fixer." At first I was somewhat turned off, since much of the first half of the album is punk-influenced, a genre I don't care for. But after listening with headphones on, there's a lot going on in the background on some of these tracks, and Jeff Ament is letting it rip like never before, on almost every track. They sound a lot looser here, like the previous album, and I think it works. The songs are short, crisp, and rollicking. The two ballads on here are obviously from Vedder's "Into the Wild" sessions, a must-have IMO. However, I think the ballads are out of place here and are kinda weak- they break the flow of the album as a whole. Overall, I'd give this album a 7 out of 10. Solid, definitely worth picking up if you like Pearl Jam. It probably won't turn on any newbies, but they're past the point of caring now, and I think that's a positive for the music. Anyone else check it out yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I heard I can get it at Target® Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I love Pearl Jam! McCready is a very underrated guitarist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heels20X6 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I just picked this up last week and am really starting to dig it. Granted, I am a huge Pearl Jam fan, so I may be biased, but I think a couple tracks on here are amongst their best work yet, specifically "Amongst the Waves" and "The Fixer." At first I was somewhat turned off, since much of the first half of the album is punk-influenced, a genre I don't care for. But after listening with headphones on, there's a lot going on in the background on some of these tracks, and Jeff Ament is letting it rip like never before, on almost every track. They sound a lot looser here, like the previous album, and I think it works. The songs are short, crisp, and rollicking. The two ballads on here are obviously from Vedder's "Into the Wild" sessions, a must-have IMO. However, I think the ballads are out of place here and are kinda weak- they break the flow of the album as a whole. Overall, I'd give this album a 7 out of 10. Solid, definitely worth picking up if you like Pearl Jam. It probably won't turn on any newbies, but they're past the point of caring now, and I think that's a positive for the music. Anyone else check it out yet? Love it! But alas, I too am a huge PJ fan so my opinion is biased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 i have been what you may consider a Pearl Jam 'hater' for ever.....i love this CD. When I first saw it on the Target ad I had no idea it was them. Vedder's voice sounds different(which is better in my eyes). My friends cannot believe I actually have and listen to a Pearl Jam CD....although I did start listening to Vedder during his "Into the Wilderness" venture.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlegm Alley Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Heard some of the songs this past weekend and I wasn't much of a fan of the CD. My favorite PJ album is one that most say is their worst: Vitalogy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZC-Boston Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Haven't listend yet. I heard it was short and they may release another album spring 2010. Annoying if it's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 The middle section of the cd of "Just Breathe", "Amongst the Waves", and "Unthought Known" made the album for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan III Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Anyone else check it out yet? I liked it."Got Some" is the best track on the album. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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