Lightning Bolt: the official album thread

[Mine]

When he goes falsetto it kind of reminds me of Gary Barlow.

I'm sure B'OB's really proud of that

[evenslow]

The production sounds very Ten, it's just that the chords don't.

Matt's drums sound like Dave Krusen's.

You're onto something here.

[McParadigm]

Overall, whether you like it or not, I feel as if they're making a bigger statement with this album than they did on Backspacer.

absolutely

In every way but lyrically, this song has more in common with other artists than it does with 1991-2006 Pearl Jam.

I can't stress enough how confused the combination of these two truths is making me.

[Coach]

So I need to create a radio account for this...mmmmm...is it worth it!

[harmless]

and then Vedder came and saved the day...

Which is where the confusion for this fanboi comes in...

I feel as if this is the song which will help you decide whether PJ was Ed for you, primarily, or not.

[evenslow]

at least the Replacements are back and out there killing it...

I love the 'Mats but, come on, it's all old songs. If PJ pulled that shit this board would have a collective heart attack.

plus new covers

There will be new tunes and I know Paul Westerberg will bring it.

Also, i know its not even a c mparison but im seeing the replacements this week so

[stupidmop]

and then Vedder came and saved the day...

Which is where the confusion for this fanboi comes in...

I feel as if this is the song which will help you decide whether PJ was Ed for you, primarily, or not.

An Emphatic 'Fuck No' seems to be my answer. Who knew?

[Dugg]

Ed's the hero here. I think he saves this. Doesn't save it from accusations of cheesy, 80s, etc., there's no ducking that stuff. It's there. But I think it's okay, and it's mostly his work here that makes it okay.

Eddie's delivery is the one thing that is above good on this.

This. I actually really like the song but mostly because Ed sounds amazing and the lyrics have some sadness and a bit of depth. I can see why people don't like it as a Pear Jam song, but simply as a song I think it's pretty cool.

[harmless]

It feels like Pearl Jam won a TV competition to get a makeover

[guitar_davey]

Ed's the hero here. I think he saves this. Doesn't save it from accusations of cheesy, 80s, etc., there's no ducking that stuff. It's there. But I think it's okay, and it's mostly his work here that makes it okay.

Eddie's delivery is the one thing that is above good on this.

This. I actually really like the song but mostly because Ed sounds amazing and the lyrics have some sadness and a bit of depth. I can see why people don't like it as a Pear Jam song, but simply as a song I think it's pretty cool.

I can also get behind this sentiment.

[sward]

The production sounds very Ten, it's just that the chords don't.

Matt's drums sound like Dave Krusen's.

I was just thinking about how the production sounds like Ten.

Imagine if this song was on Ten? hahha

I think a lot of Ed's work on soundtracks and such has given way to songs like these. And I'm not complaining, I think the songs amazing other than the production and solo. There have been times in PJ's past where I'll hear a song deplete of any true melody and think..man Ed...just give into the song and sing your little heart out goddamit. Well he does here and I think its awesome. Refreshing that there was no holding back.

Still..the solo...eek.

[evenslow]

I've been perplexed by PJ before but never stumped.

I'm stumped, team.

[Thenews15]

I haven't heard the Sirens yet, your guys reviews don't sound to positive. I guess I'll have to find out for myself.

[harmless]

and then Vedder came and saved the day...

Which is where the confusion for this fanboi comes in...

I feel as if this is the song which will help you decide whether PJ was Ed for you, primarily, or not.

An Emphatic 'Fuck No' seems to be my answer. Who knew?

I think my view is fairly well-known that for me, PJ has been just Ed (and Jeff, I guess) since Dave A. left. That doesn't mean I don't think the others have contributed crucial stuff, but I don't think they've done that more or less than any other musicians could have.

[ABNorman]

I've been perplexed by PJ before but never stumped.

I'm stumped, team.

Few things on this forum make me happier than when somebody refers to all of us as a team.

[nomorecrackpipes]

This is a romantic comedy song.

[IlluminEddie]

In every way but lyrically, this song has more in common with other artists than it does with 1991-2006 Pearl Jam.

The dude is married with kids now. He hated his wife/gf and wanted to take a bullet to the head back then. Yeh, he's changed.

But, grand scheme - I disagree. This song is about a topic I could see him having tackled back in the day (being caught and waiting for an emergency response team to rescue him). I just think he wouldn't have approached it from the same point of view (because he hated his wife, didn't have kids, etc). Now there's a kid there and he's talking to either his child or his wife.

[harmless]

The production sounds very Ten, it's just that the chords don't.

Matt's drums sound like Dave Krusen's.

I was just thinking about how the production sounds like Ten.

Imagine if this song was on Ten? hahha

I think a lot of Ed's work on soundtracks and such has given way to songs like these. And I'm not complaining, I think the songs amazing other than the production and solo. There have been times in PJ's past where I'll hear a song deplete of any true melody and think..man Ed...just give into the song and sing your little heart out goddamit. Well he does here and I think its awesome. Refreshing that there was no holding back.

Still..the solo...eek.

It's a Mike song, so the solo is forgiveable for me because he's a big cheeseball.

But if this song had been on Binaural, it would've been a hell of a lot more paired back. On Ten? Probably not.

Guys, there's a xylophone on this.

[Waverider]

Wow........maybe it's cause I'm getting older........maybe cause I lost my Mother not long ago..........maybe it's alot of things.......my perceptions on so many things have changed......but fuck if I don't love this. Yes it's not what they normally would have done, but hell, the fact that they did this, and did it well.....it's great. I'd take a flaming from this entire board, and still be very comfortable with this song.

[Jaeti]

Ed...just give into the song and sing your little heart out goddamit.

He does do that.