songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO

[Kevin Davis]

Gods' Dice is the biggest one for me.

Also, Ghost. That was easily my least favorite song on RA for a while. I'm not sure what made that click for me or when.

I instantly loved Ghost. It's such a cool song and the watery vibe with the chorus is really cool. Matt also does some really nice fills in that part.

I think, for me, it was largely the lyrics. Especially pinned between Cropduster and I Am Mine, both of which I adore no end. Once I stopped caring about the lyrics or became familiar enough with them to stop listening, I started to like it a lot more. Then once I liked everything else about the song, I kinda liked the lyrics. Basically, I've done a 180 on that guy.

Lots of songs on Riot Act are kind of forgettable upon the first few listens but then you really grow to appreciate them. Ghost, Cropduster, Get Right, Green Disease, You Are all have some really cool things going on.

Not to mention the atmosphere and production present in each track.

For my dollar, Riot Act is still the best sounding Pearl Jam album. I love the way it sounds and the way it feels. It's glorious.

Agreed. I just wish it was a bit shorter.

It flies by for me. I can understand the criticism, for sure. But I also don't know what I'd cut from it. Or what I'd change. And when I'm listening, it's over before I know it.

I wish Riot Act was twice as long.

[epilogue]

Gods' Dice is the biggest one for me.

Also, Ghost. That was easily my least favorite song on RA for a while. I'm not sure what made that click for me or when.

I instantly loved Ghost. It's such a cool song and the watery vibe with the chorus is really cool. Matt also does some really nice fills in that part.

I think, for me, it was largely the lyrics. Especially pinned between Cropduster and I Am Mine, both of which I adore no end. Once I stopped caring about the lyrics or became familiar enough with them to stop listening, I started to like it a lot more. Then once I liked everything else about the song, I kinda liked the lyrics. Basically, I've done a 180 on that guy.

Lots of songs on Riot Act are kind of forgettable upon the first few listens but then you really grow to appreciate them. Ghost, Cropduster, Get Right, Green Disease, You Are all have some really cool things going on.

Not to mention the atmosphere and production present in each track.

For my dollar, Riot Act is still the best sounding Pearl Jam album. I love the way it sounds and the way it feels. It's glorious.

Agreed. I just wish it was a bit shorter.

It flies by for me. I can understand the criticism, for sure. But I also don't know what I'd cut from it. Or what I'd change. And when I'm listening, it's over before I know it.

I wish Riot Act was twice as long.

I can't quit you, KD.

[Leatherhead]

Mankind

I think it's because Stone sings, just kinda threw me off. I like it quite a bit now, still kinda wish Ed sang on it though.

Big Wave

I didn't like the chorus for a long time. Got me a big wave, ride me a big wave, got me a big wave. Got over it.

The Fixer

Was so poppy at a time I wanted something heavier. Definitely not the Pearl Jam I wanted. It's pretty great now, there actually seems to be lot going on, it's pretty deceiving.

[epilogue]

The Fixer

Was so poppy at a time I wanted something heavier. Definitely not the Pearl Jam I wanted. It's pretty great now, there actually seems to be lot going on, it's pretty deceiving.

[Biff Pocoroba]

When I heard Green Disease live for the first time. One of those songs that so much better than way than in the studio.
Yeah, The Fixer has gone up some on my list too.

[Kevin Davis]

The Fixer

Was so poppy at a time I wanted something heavier. Definitely not the Pearl Jam I wanted. It's pretty great now, there actually seems to be lot going on, it's pretty deceiving.

The bonding over unpopular modern PJ songs just keeps on comin' today.

[epilogue]

Who knew so much healing could be achieved in PJ Chat?!

[Coach]

In real life, we all get along.

[Norah]

Way back in the day I wasn't a big fan of Rival.

[epilogue]

Way back in the day I wasn't a big fan of Rival.

Really? Huh.

Learn something new erry day.

[Norah]

Way back in the day I wasn't a big fan of Rival.

Really? Huh.

Learn something new erry day.

I didn't hate it, I just wasn't crazy about it.

[epilogue]

Way back in the day I wasn't a big fan of Rival.

Really? Huh.

Learn something new erry day.

I didn't hate it, I just wasn't crazy about it.

But there's a dog growling at the beginning!

[Norah]

Way back in the day I wasn't a big fan of Rival.

Really? Huh.

Learn something new erry day.

I didn't hate it, I just wasn't crazy about it.

But there's a dog growling at the beginning!

It scared the shit out of me that one time.

[LetMeSleep]

Habit, Pilate and Light Years have risen the most since initial hearing. Light Years probably the most.

[epilogue]

Way back in the day I wasn't a big fan of Rival.

Really? Huh.

Learn something new erry day.

I didn't hate it, I just wasn't crazy about it.

But there's a dog growling at the beginning!

It scared the shit out of me that one time.

I know. I love the shit out of that story.

[chewm]

Immortality, Sleight of hand, evacuation, cropduster.

[digster]

I forgot about Ghost; that's a great answer. I definitely fell into the trap of thinking that and Gods' Dice were these non-descript power chord chuggers for a while. Repeated listens showed they were a lot more.

[stip]

Sirens

Me too. That was a fun couple of days, watching people grapple with that song

[stip]

All those yesterdays.

[darth_vedder]

Cropduster is one that I came around on. spenno was persistent and recommended me a good live version (which now I already forgot) and that turned me around.