UNPOPULAR PEARL JAM OPINIONS

[Kevin Davis]

I think most of my favorite PJ songs are probably live momentum killers. Seeing the band in concert probably constitutes less than 1% of my experience with their music; how a song affects the energy of a live show doesn't really factor into my fondness for it one way or another.

That said, I've never noticed it with "Wishlist" -- I've seen it a few times and it always seems to get a good response. There are some cool-down songs that people kind of shrug at, but "Wishlist" is pretty well-known and doesn't seem to invite the same disinterest that something like, say, "Sleight of Hand" does. Plus people are pretty easily entertained by that disco ball.

[Chris_H_2]

am i the only fan of education? i honestly would take it above most, if not all, of the lost dogs songs.

[wease]

am i the only fan of education? i honestly would take it above most, if not all, of the lost dogs songs.

You are not. And I’ve gotten it 3 times

[Chris_H_2]

am i the only fan of education? i honestly would take it above most, if not all, of the lost dogs songs.

You are not. And I’ve gotten it 3 times

which shows?

i just looked, and i got it 3 times too (the 2007 vic show, the pj20 show, and philly 2016).

[wease]

am i the only fan of education? i honestly would take it above most, if not all, of the lost dogs songs.

You are not. And I’ve gotten it 3 times

which shows?

i just looked, and i got it 3 times too (the 2007 vic show, the pj20 show, and philly 2016).

Mansfield 2008
PJ20
Lexington 2016

[Kevin Davis]

am i the only fan of education?

Nope, love it

[Jorge]

It's the cornerstone of societal progress.

[liebzz]

Given the state of the world right now, I’m questioning my education. I mean, really, is my education what I know?

[igotworms]

am i the only fan of education? i honestly would take it above most, if not all, of the lost dogs songs.

I'm the seed wondering why it grows, is one of my all-time favourite vocal deliveries by Ed. Grabs me by the jaffas. Every. Single. Time.

[VinylGuy]

yeah Education is pretty cool. Love Matt there.

[tragabigzanda]

pearl jam sucks now

[Monkey_Driven]

I think Education is such a hokey song. It’s like something from a Simpsons parody. The lyrics are trite. The composition is basic and non-engaging. It goes nowhere and accomplishes nothing.

I wouldn't go this far, but it's never really worked for me either. Ending the album with it never made sense to me.

[Sloppy Dupree]

I could take or leave Education

[RockPusher]

Love it, which is good, as it keeps me and gonzo guy at odds.

[Leatherhead]

I'd have no problem with Taylor Swift singing on the next album.

[tragabigzanda]

pearl jam sucks now

[Kevin Davis]

I think Education is such a hokey song. It’s like something from a Simpsons parody. The lyrics are trite. The composition is basic and non-engaging. It goes nowhere and accomplishes nothing.

I wouldn't go this far, but it's never really worked for me either. Ending the album with it never made sense to me.

I think it would have been a weird closer, but I've always found it super catchy -- which stands out in out in a group of songs that didn't really go in for big, easy melodies. Love the rhythm too -- I don't think there's any other PJ song that rides this particular groove.

[tragabigzanda]

pearl jam sucks now

[Birds in Hell]

Education is great.

Wishlist is a snooze.

[liebzz]

Education is great.

Wishlist is a snooze.

I think I largely agree with this.