Lightning Bolt: the official album thread

[harmless]

The main reason I felt like posting that I had not heard the leak was because I was getting PM's for it. That wasn't even a troll. Based on KD's post there is nothing to really get excited about anyway...

KD's post is hyperbolic, imo. But then so are mine. The real truth will be found somewhere in the middle.

[dimejinky99]

Getaway aside, I'm having trouble placing any of these in the context of a pj live set list.

And btw, they all become much more fun if you just imagine ed dancing along to them.
Or scary depending on your view of his moves

[Thejambi]

It is moronic not to enjoy a song now because it might not age well in 6 months.

[WtOB?]

why does kd's post matter so much more than everyone else's? is he a clique member?

[harmless]

why does kd's post matter so much more than everyone else's? is he a clique member?

Because it's negative, obviously.

[harmless]

Getaway aside, I'm having trouble placing any of these in the context of a pj live set list.

And btw, they all become much more fun if you just imagine ed dancing along to them.
Or scary depending on your view of his moves

I can see Stone doing the Duck Walk to Getaway.

[Lostdog]

It's amazing how the human brain works in different ways. is incredible read on this forum that even expect Pearl Jam sound like 10 years ago. if you've played in a band, you'll know that you will never sound like your previous album. these are great songs, solid. eddie's voice sounds incredible. get over it, they already have 50 years. Backsapcer see haters, is not Force OF Nature an incredible song? Just Breathe? Amongst the wave?. Well, so far would be: 1. Gateway 2.MYM 3. SW 4. LTRP 5: LB 6. FD

[dprival78]

Getaway aside, I'm having trouble placing any of these in the context of a pj live set list.

And btw, they all become much more fun if you just imagine ed dancing along to them.
Or scary depending on your view of his moves

I can see Stone doing the Duck Walk to Getaway.

i can see boom breakdancing to LTRP

[harmless]

Getaway aside, I'm having trouble placing any of these in the context of a pj live set list.

And btw, they all become much more fun if you just imagine ed dancing along to them.
Or scary depending on your view of his moves

I can see Stone doing the Duck Walk to Getaway.

i can see boom breakdancing to LTRP

I want them all to do this, before the lightning comes, the auditorium begins to collapse, molten lava begins to seep up from the ground and the apocalypse is upon us.

[stupidmop]

The fun thing with these tracks is that I can imagine a younger version of this band playing them. In my head it sounds pretty awesome and it just re-enforces to me that these are good songs.
Seriously, picture a younger Ed singing these with the delivery and vocal abilities he had 15 years go.

Getaway sounds 'younger' to me but not a younger pearl jam . They sound like one of those jimmy eat world brand new mid 2000s bands ( not literally those bands I just pulled 2 names from the deep recesses of my mind) . I was all set to love it till whipping came of shuffle and reminded me what I really like from pearl jam and then words I appear missing came on and reminded me what a really epic build/outro is. . Yeah yeah moving forward progressing stupid comparison etc, I just wish they kept a little grit. And I quite dislike that 'getaway-ay *solo*' part.

I still like it though, best one so far and has some groove. Basically my opinion is useless.

[verb_to_trust]

why does kd's post matter so much more than everyone else's? is he a clique member?

He's a pretty level headed guy who makes well thought out posts. Not a fanboy. Plus, he's from Illinois so I feel like I understand him more.

[harmless]

I get that too when I listen to old songs: "Why can't they be like THAT?" But when I just listen to these ones, I'm pretty OK with them being *this* if they want to now.

[epilogue]

why does kd's post matter so much more than everyone else's? is he a clique member?

I can't speak for verb, but the fact that KD's post are well thought out and well articulated ups their weight in my book. His posts matter more to me than some others because 1) we agree alot 2) he takes the time to think through what he wants to say and how to say it 3) is articulate and entertaining. He's a damn fine writer and an experienced critic. I tend to want to hear what he has to say.

But that doesn't mean, in the grand scheme, that what he thinks matters more than anyone else. Just that I'm more likely to listen to and think about what he has to say.

[harmless]

why does kd's post matter so much more than everyone else's? is he a clique member?

He's a pretty level headed guy who makes well thought out posts. Not a fanboy. Plus, he's from Illinois so I feel like I understand him more.

Plenty of what you're calling "fanboys" are also this, including myself. I don't think there are any "fanboys" on this forum who aren't prepared to have critical conversations about PJ.

[stip]

not the regular posters, anyway

[verb_to_trust]

why does kd's post matter so much more than everyone else's? is he a clique member?

He's a pretty level headed guy who makes well thought out posts. Not a fanboy. Plus, he's from Illinois so I feel like I understand him more.

Plenty of what you're calling "fanboys" are also this, including myself. I don't think there are any "fanboys" on this forum who aren't prepared to have critical conversations about PJ.

There are a few fanboys on the forum. And I certainly didn't accuse you.....or even Stip, Stip just has horrible taste.

Edit: 'horrible taste in Pearl Jam. R.E.M. and Tom Waits opinions are generally okay.

[dimejinky99]

why does kd's post matter so much more than everyone else's? is he a clique member?

He's a pretty level headed guy who makes well thought out posts. Not a fanboy. Plus, he's from Illinois so I feel like I understand him more.

Plenty of what you're calling "fanboys" are also this, including myself. I don't think there are any "fanboys" on this forum who aren't prepared to have critical conversations about PJ.

How dare you. You know my love is unconditional

[stip]

lets just go back to talking about how great lightning bolt is

[Lounge Lizard]

lets just go back to talking about how great lightning bolt is

or rather "has a chance to be".
We are yet to hear the whole thing

[WtOB?]

nah lets talk about which members of the forum we like better