Dark Matter: Official Album Thread

[Ensign9]

I’m so happy the band, their music, and this board can still make me feel like this after so many years.

*group hug*

[WaitingForBluey]

This is mixed different, right?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C57chaCs ... k1ODg3Zg==

Ed feels a little more up front maybe? But all these apps and streaming services have their own algorithms that tweak the mixes.. same mix pretty sure

[oneway23]

I’m so happy the band, their music, and this board can still make me feel like this after so many years.

*group hug*

Immense joy tonight. Grateful that they're all here and as enthused about still making music together as they are.
It's been an absolute pleasure to share it with RM.

[guitar_davey]

I’m so happy the band, their music, and this board can still make me feel like this after so many years.

*group hug*

[Clem Halibut]

This album is a classic...there I said it

It's definitely a 5 star
There's not a skip song on here
I finish listening, and I want to listen over and over again

Without question this is the best PJ album since S/T
It may even eventually give S/T, Riot Act, & Binaural a run for their money

It's been a blast discovering this with you all

I hope the people are smiling

It's a good time to be a PJ fan

Good night.

[stip]

This is a 5 star album. I agree

[WtOB?]

peace & love & hare krishna, gang!

[WaitingForBluey]

For sure, I am in no way saying this is their best album...

But... the combination of what RM has grown into over the years, the waiting and waiting through multiple efforts, the spark of hope provided by Gigaton, the delivery of the goods like a boss

Damn, I have not enjoyed an album release like this since Vs... and that is not hyperbole

[oneway23]

I can unabashedly enjoy pretty much everything they've done, to varying degrees, but, I can't believe how profound it is to hear Pearl Jam simply being Pearl Jam instead of trying to be Pearl Jam.
It's astounding how active the spark still is when they simply allow themselves to exist together.

[chadisme417]

Something about this record just feels different. I don't remember the last time I enjoyed new music this deeply.

[alphawolf]

Ok now THIS.

THIS is what this was what all the hype was about lol

I Just bought the itunes dolby atmos mix and am using my sennheisers and im absolutely floored.

I only had the mp3 link from yesterday and i couldn't figure out why it seemed 'off'.

Like i wasnt 'getting' it. The music/melodies weren't there. It was really weird.

The sound is incredible. Everyone is separate soaring around the sound space.

Crying during wreckage.

I guess quality/production really is that important to my ears.

This is a piece of art.

I get it now, and am full on board with top tiering this puppy, and im not even finished.

[Homeboyd]

All of these songs feel like natural songs...that sounds pretty stupid (probably is) but they don't feel like disparate parts stitched together to form a song. They feel like good ideas allowed to breathe and naturally arrive at their logical conclusion.

[oneway23]

Setting Sun harkens back to Hard to Imagine from the perspective of the person who persevered.

[stip]

Ok now THIS.

THIS is what this was what all the hype was about lol

I Just bought the itunes dolby atmos mix and am using my sennheisers and im absolutely floored.

I only had the mp3 link from yesterday and i couldn't figure out why it seemed 'off'.

Like i wasnt 'getting' it. The music/melodies weren't there. It was really weird.

The sound is incredible. Everyone is separate soaring around the sound space.

Crying during wreckage.

I guess quality/production really is that important to my ears.

This is a piece of art.

I get it now, and am full on board with top tiering this puppy, and im not even finished.

Let us know where you're at when you're done!

[injuddstree]

So yeah. They did it. Fantastic record

[C4lukin]

Nevermind my last whiney post about this board. Nice to see lots of love.

On my second listen now. I was not blown away by any of the singles. They are all fine, but not the sort of self contained entities that got me super excited for the album. But in context, it all really works. Even Something Special in all of its cheese filled sappytude is somewhat lovable.

It is nice to see Eddie embrace hooks with such vigor. It all works a lot better than on Lightning Bolt for example.

Several tracks feel like they are unpacking Cornell’s suicide, which gives them an extra potency. I may be totally off on that interpretation.

Really loving it. I am truly enjoying it so far. Hopefully it will stick with me upon multiple listens. Glad to see the initial excitement from you guys and gals.

[injuddstree]

All of these songs feel like natural songs...that sounds pretty stupid (probably is) but they don't feel like disparate parts stitched together to form a song. They feel like good ideas allowed to breathe and naturally arrive at their logical conclusion.

Most written and recorded as a band, together, in a very short period of time. The opposite of their method in the last 20 years.

[Ensign9]

The visualizer versions of the songs from Tuesday night are up on their YouTube page. Enjoy!

[stip]

If I buy this from Apple music

A: Is it the atmos mix
B: does it sound better than spotify

I think the answer is yes, but I want to confirm

But I have to get to bed. I get out of work at 5 and then I want to give this a good 5-6 listens

[stip]

Loved sharing this moment with you, RM