DaveK13: Porch vs. Black

Post by **stip** » Wed March 11, 2026 11:44 pm

Porch vs. Black

Post by **stip** » Wed March 11, 2026 11:46 pm

The end of Pearl Jam 'hear my name...' to the end, is as good as pearl jam gets. Black is a tremendous song, but Porch is still top 5 after all these years

liebzz · Post by **liebzz** » Wed March 11, 2026 11:59 pm

I agree on the cathartic finish to Porch, but the solo in Black is also a big moment. I did vote for Porch.

Jaeti · Post by **Jaeti** » Thu March 12, 2026 2:29 am

Both classics, and I don't know if I've ever voted against Black in one of these, but this year Porch is getting this vote.

Post by **epilogue** » Thu March 12, 2026 2:56 am

Black is an all-timer

Anders · Post by **Anders** » Thu March 12, 2026 3:50 am

Somehow missed the last round, and Release is out. Ouch.

Black

Matters · Post by **Matters** » Thu March 12, 2026 4:42 am

How crazy good an album must be if Porch is my tenth favorite song on it.

Black

Birds in Hell · Post by **Birds in Hell** » Thu March 12, 2026 8:41 am

Porch.

liebzz · Post by **liebzz** » Thu March 12, 2026 11:44 am

I get we’re considering studio versions, but one of the first iconic live moments of this band was that MTV Unplugged performance of Porch. It was that epic jam and final cathartic finish come to life. It’s put this song in my Pearl Jam mixes and playlists ever since.

Post by **stip** » Thu March 12, 2026 6:33 pm

I would consider whatever you like. Fast and loose, baby!

Post by **epilogue** » Thu March 12, 2026 6:48 pm

FWIW, I only consider studio versions during this tournament. Unless the only option is a live track or if the tournament is specifically live versions or whatever.

But y'all do you.

Post by **stip** » Fri March 13, 2026 12:21 am

Round is closed

Porch over Black 14-13.

Post by **epilogue** » Fri March 13, 2026 2:00 am

Which of weird because the current poll is Black over Porch 14-13

Post by **stip** » Fri March 13, 2026 2:18 am

oh shit!

Red Mosquito