Music: New Pearl Jam album - Gigaton

[beowulf]

Should be released March 27th.

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[The Mars Volchenkov]

Can’t wait. First single should be out soon and is rumored to be different sounding, with some synth. I’m ready for them to move away from the punk attempts. Ed’s voice just can’t handle it anymore.

Also, no Brendan O’Brien is very encouraging.

 

[kingsholygrail]

They tried punk?

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

They tried punk?

Just these quick, 2-3 minute songs where Ed strains his voice. Punk may not have been the best word.

My favorite albums from them are the ones where they try something different (Vitalogy-Riot Act era) so that’s what I want to see.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Used to love PJ

They haven't had a good album since Binaural

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Used to love PJ

They haven't had a good album since Binaural

Riot Act was pretty good.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

To me it was "Meh"

Since then I have not cared for work by them

Still love the first decade+ of work by them

 

[plank]

Riot Act was pretty good.

Agreed, I also really like the Avocado album.

 

[Saturated Fats]

Will stream and then hopefully buy this, as I try to with all of their albums (couldn't bring myself to pay for Backspacer or the Avocado album, though). I just hope that they get back to what I thought they were developing with Riot Act.

Also, saw their tour dates... Nothing in the PNW? What the heck? This is their stomping grounds, man!

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

Will stream and then hopefully buy this, as I try to with all of their albums (couldn't bring myself to pay for Backspacer or the Avocado album, though). I just hope that they get back to what I thought they were developing with Riot Act.

Also, saw their tour dates... Nothing in the PNW? What the heck? This is their stomping grounds, man!

This is leg 1. Heavy rumors of another leg in the fall. Also, some stuff floating around that PJ may have a bit of a residency at the new Key Bank arena when it opens in 2021.

 

[Note Worthy]

Really looking forward to this. I'll definitely be getting tickets for their stop in St. Louis in April.

I enjoyed the Avocado album and I actually really enjoyed Lightning Bolt. Infallible is an incredible song IMO.

 

[Ceremony]

The highlight from Lightning Bolt was My Father's Son, imo

As for the albums as a whole...

Vs. > Binaural > Ten > No Code > Pearl Jam > Vitalogy > Riot Act > Yield > Lightning Bolt > Backspacer

Hopefully it's worth the wait.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

So the new song is rumored to be kind of new wavey, and Bill Simmons played a snippet of new music on his pod today that fits the mold, but didn’t day who it was. I’ve got a sneaking suspicion that’s the new song. If it is, that’s a VERY different direction.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

Scored two fan club tickets for Denver. Hell yeah.

Also, this is the snippet I was talking about.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

Really digging the new single. They’re trying something new for them and that’s when they’re at their best, IMO. Also, Ed is singing at a register he can handle at this stage in his career. The outro might be the best part.

 

[beowulf]

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Despite not liking their last 3 releases, they are still my favorite. I got tickets for Nashville and Oakland. Was very...very...worried that this new release was going to be another step back, but it's a great song. Very 80's, very Talking Heads.

 

[Ceremony]

I definitely enjoyed that.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

Eddie Vedder Unveils Pearl Jam’s New Album, ‘Gigaton,’ at Intimate Listening Session

This all sounds awesome. If its done it makes me more annoyed we have to wait two more months. The best move they could have made was dumping Brendan O’Brien as producer.

The track list leaked and its 57 minutes, the longest album in their category.

 

[beowulf]

 

[Ceremony]

Sounds like an offcut from Backspacer. I knew the first song was too good to be true.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

I give it a 3/5 when DOTC is a 5/5 for me. That song is great. This one has grown on me with listens but isn’t near the same level.

I almost think they chose this as the next single to appease the old fans who were upset about DOTC being so different.

One thing is the production on these two songs is light years better than LB and Backspacer.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

The review embargo was lifted even though the album doesn't come out for 2 weeks. I think that shows some confidence from the band.

So far, reviews are good.

Premature Evaluation: Pearl Jam 'Gigaton'

Pearl Jam does the evolution on the ambitious, if uneven, Gigaton

Pearl Jam Combine Fury and Maturity on 'Gigaton'

https://www.guerrillacandy.com/2020/03/09/gigaton-pearl-jam-review/

Album Review: Pearl Jam Preach Self-Preservation Amidst the Storm on Gigaton

 

[spintheblackcircle]

They postponed their tour due to the virus, which is wise.

......so much for the 2 vacations I had planned......