Lightning Bolt: the official album thread

[harmless]

I would like that theory, stupidmop, if people didn't hate Ed's songs as well. Some people just don't like PJ songs anymore. Which is fine, but it's that simple; whenever they don't like a song they'll invent a new excuse, and some of those excuses plainly contradict other ones. If Ed's not directing the band, he's writing "solo Ed songs" that people hate.

[Tuolumne]

So, have finally heard this song. Only one listen in, this could be an Adele song. And I fuckin love Adele. Gonna take lots more listens for it to sink in though.

[McParadigm]

whenever they don't like a song they'll invent a new excuse

This is going on the list, harmless.

[McParadigm]

So, have finally heard this song. Only one listen in, this could be an Adele song. And I fuckin love Adele. Gonna take lots more listens for it to sink in though.

It seems like each new person to hear it finds a different reference point to share. And the answer is always "yes."

[harmless]

So, have finally heard this song. Only one listen in, this could be an Adele song. And I fuckin love Adele. Gonna take lots more listens for it to sink in though.

It seems like each new person to hear it finds a different reference point to share. And the answer is always "yes."

This one's going on my list, because it's no truer now than it always was...

[McParadigm]

So, have finally heard this song. Only one listen in, this could be an Adele song. And I fuckin love Adele. Gonna take lots more listens for it to sink in though.

It seems like each new person to hear it finds a different reference point to share. And the answer is always "yes."

This one's going on my list, because it's no truer now than it always was...

Sure it is. Each person comes in and says "wow, it reminds me of...." And each time, there's a quality or a moment that does remind one of that artist. That's not an insult to the song. It's representative of how hard it is to get a grasp on what exactly it is.

[harmless]

So, have finally heard this song. Only one listen in, this could be an Adele song. And I fuckin love Adele. Gonna take lots more listens for it to sink in though.

It seems like each new person to hear it finds a different reference point to share. And the answer is always "yes."

This one's going on my list, because it's no truer now than it always was...

Sure it is. Each person comes in and says "wow, it reminds me of...." And each time, there's a quality or a moment that does remind one of that artist. That's not an insult to the song. It's representative of how hard it is to get a grasp on what exactly it is.

Ah, OK. Fucking internet. I thought it was another attempt to prove it was generic.

[dimejinky99]

I don't know if there's a thread for it but that version of ed and Neil Finn from that compilation is on soundcloud
http://m.soundcloud.com/liberation-musi ... ow/s-ivuox

[Tuolumne]

So, have finally heard this song. Only one listen in, this could be an Adele song. And I fuckin love Adele. Gonna take lots more listens for it to sink in though.

It seems like each new person to hear it finds a different reference point to share. And the answer is always "yes."

This one's going on my list, because it's no truer now than it always was...

Sure it is. Each person comes in and says "wow, it reminds me of...." And each time, there's a quality or a moment that does remind one of that artist. That's not an insult to the song. It's representative of how hard it is to get a grasp on what exactly it is.

Ah, OK. Fucking internet. I thought it was another attempt to prove it was generic.

I'm not getting the whole "generic" talk when it comes to Pearl Jam. They've ALWAYS been accused of being generic. From Day One. Eddie's vocals have always been what makes the band stands out. The band knows this.

[Farmer John]

So, have finally heard this song. Only one listen in, this could be an Adele song. And I fuckin love Adele. Gonna take lots more listens for it to sink in though.

It seems like each new person to hear it finds a different reference point to share. And the answer is always "yes."

This one's going on my list, because it's no truer now than it always was...

Sure it is. Each person comes in and says "wow, it reminds me of...." And each time, there's a quality or a moment that does remind one of that artist. That's not an insult to the song. It's representative of how hard it is to get a grasp on what exactly it is.

This is very true.

It's weird how in that Mike interview, he says he saw Rogers Waters live and was going for a Pink Floyd vibe (and then BOB helped him arrange it). The solo is a little David Gilmore-y. Kind of.

[gardenparty]

Is Jeff married/with children? He's the only one writing the darker songs, it seems. Maybe this really is the key variable.

Sex on Legs doesn't appear interested in being tied down by all of that BS

[bodysnatcher]

So, have finally heard this song. Only one listen in, this could be an Adele song. And I fuckin love Adele. Gonna take lots more listens for it to sink in though.

It seems like each new person to hear it finds a different reference point to share. And the answer is always "yes."

This one's going on my list, because it's no truer now than it always was...

Sure it is. Each person comes in and says "wow, it reminds me of...." And each time, there's a quality or a moment that does remind one of that artist. That's not an insult to the song. It's representative of how hard it is to get a grasp on what exactly it is.

This is very true.

It's weird how in that Mike interview, he says he saw Rogers Waters live and was going for a Pink Floyd vibe (and then BOB helped him arrange it). The solo is a little David Gilmore-y. Kind of.

I'd like to hear the "Sirens" demo, considering he said it was pretty different / less structured
Also cool to hear him acknowledge Jeff's dark side... that's one of my favorite aspects of the entire band.

[bodysnatcher]

Is Jeff married/with children? He's the only one writing the darker songs, it seems. Maybe this really is the key variable.

Sex on Legs doesn't appear interested in being tied down by all of that BS

I think he has a partner (female). But don't think married, and no kids

[Farmer John]

So Mike doesn't play on Pendulum.

[bodysnatcher]

So Mike doesn't play on Pendulum.

which will make it amazing

[harmless]

So, have finally heard this song. Only one listen in, this could be an Adele song. And I fuckin love Adele. Gonna take lots more listens for it to sink in though.

It seems like each new person to hear it finds a different reference point to share. And the answer is always "yes."

This one's going on my list, because it's no truer now than it always was...

Sure it is. Each person comes in and says "wow, it reminds me of...." And each time, there's a quality or a moment that does remind one of that artist. That's not an insult to the song. It's representative of how hard it is to get a grasp on what exactly it is.

This is very true.

It's weird how in that Mike interview, he says he saw Rogers Waters live and was going for a Pink Floyd vibe (and then BOB helped him arrange it). The solo is a little David Gilmore-y. Kind of.

Ironically, it's very plausible that he's a novice song-writer who had gold here, buried underneath a rubbish structure. It might be that BO'B genuinely brought it out, even if he sort of softened what was meant by a Pink Floyd influence. I mean, this song without BO'B's input might've been another Inside Job or Turning Mist. Thank God it wasn't. So whoever put this thing together, I think Mike's grateful that it went from pretty good to flipping great. I'm cutting BO'B some slack for this one; it's not the same as him fucking with Matt or Stone or Ed songs. I'm hoping no one touches a Jeff song if they value their lives though.

[Farmer John]

So Mike doesn't play on Pendulum.

which will make it amazing

Let Stone do his thang.

[harmless]

So Mike doesn't play on Pendulum.

which will make it amazing

It very well might do. Let's hope Stone isn't just jangling an acoustic guitar.

[EJ]

Is MYM the only song so far not to feature the piano?

[Farmer John]

So Mike doesn't play on Pendulum.

which will make it amazing

It very well might do. Let's hope Stone isn't just jangling an acoustic guitar.

Hey, the man jangles a mean acoustic guitar.