UNPOPULAR PEARL JAM OPINIONS

[stip]

I predict no minds being changed in this thread...

Just wait until DcT follows my directions

[LetMeSleep]

I mean, I'm not above the sufer-dewd lyrics (AtW, Big Wave, these are fantastic songs in my book) but LB isn't even layered. It's not about anything else. It's a fucking commercial. It's a jingle.

It's a masters class in anthem writing.

Although that fade is the single worst production decision in their catalog

I'm sorry to reduce the discussion to this but that's bullshit. It's a horrible song that sounds forced and choked. But I prefer Unthought Known so what the hell do I know. In fact I'm going to play those two back to back and report back. This may make me angry.

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I just don't understand Stip --- as a lyrics guy and a guy who hates Ed's obvious and trite lyrical metaphors (especially the tree stuff) -- how you can appreciate LB (the song) at all. It's his absolute worst "surf" song to date. Fine there's the anthem build to the music or whatever. But is that really enough? Their go-to trick? That works on you again here? Really?

It's probably the only one of these songs that does it for me, actually. UK doesn't seem finished and I don't really care for LBC

And it's no more a surf song than RVM is a song about driving habits

No true. It's the exact opposite. It's actually more of a surf song than anything they've ever done. There is no metaphor here actually.

The verse after that awesome solo are the best lyrics Michael stipe never wrote for a pearl jam song

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Shit, my battery is dying during this important conversation

[epilogue]

I mean, I'm not above the sufer-dewd lyrics (AtW, Big Wave, these are fantastic songs in my book) but LB isn't even layered. It's not about anything else. It's a fucking commercial. It's a jingle.

It's a masters class in anthem writing.

Although that fade is the single worst production decision in their catalog

Is it though? You think this this the strongest anthem this band has produced? You're really saying the song Lightning Bolt is better than Alive, Even Flow, Rearviewmirror, Given to Fly, Corduroy, and Betterman?

[epilogue]

I just don't understand Stip --- as a lyrics guy and a guy who hates Ed's obvious and trite lyrical metaphors (especially the tree stuff) -- how you can appreciate LB (the song) at all. It's his absolute worst "surf" song to date. Fine there's the anthem build to the music or whatever. But is that really enough? Their go-to trick? That works on you again here? Really?

It's probably the only one of these songs that does it for me, actually. UK doesn't seem finished and I don't really care for LBC

And it's no more a surf song than RVM is a song about driving habits

No true. It's the exact opposite. It's actually more of a surf song than anything they've ever done. There is no metaphor here actually.

No seriously. This is more of a surf-song than Gremmie Out of Control. Think about that.

[epilogue]

I predict no minds being changed in this thread...

Just wait until DcT follows my directions

What directions? YOU DIDN'T GIVE ME ANY DIRECTIONS

[epilogue]

I just don't understand Stip --- as a lyrics guy and a guy who hates Ed's obvious and trite lyrical metaphors (especially the tree stuff) -- how you can appreciate LB (the song) at all. It's his absolute worst "surf" song to date. Fine there's the anthem build to the music or whatever. But is that really enough? Their go-to trick? That works on you again here? Really?

It's probably the only one of these songs that does it for me, actually. UK doesn't seem finished and I don't really care for LBC

And it's no more a surf song than RVM is a song about driving habits

No true. It's the exact opposite. It's actually more of a surf song than anything they've ever done. There is no metaphor here actually.

The verse after that awesome solo are the best lyrics Michael stipe never wrote for a pearl jam song

wat

[epilogue]

Shit, my battery is dying during this important conversation

[Iholdthepain]

I predict no minds being changed in this thread...

Just wait until DcT follows my directions

This is the best chance you have, and I admit it (of all things) just might work...

and does anyone know where d,t is getting this 'surf-song' nonsense from?

[Iholdthepain]

I predict no minds being changed in this thread...

Just wait until DcT follows my directions

What directions? YOU DIDN'T GIVE ME ANY DIRECTIONS

Yes he did... Pay attention, FFS!

[Django Butterworth]

I predict no minds being changed in this thread...

Just wait until DcT follows my directions

This is the best chance you have, and I admit it (of all things) just might work...

and does anyone know where d,t is getting this 'surf-song' nonsense from?

The word beach is used, so I guess that makes it a surf song?

Otherwise I dunno.

[epilogue]

I predict no minds being changed in this thread...

Just wait until DcT follows my directions

What directions? YOU DIDN'T GIVE ME ANY DIRECTIONS

You mean the Annie Clark thing?

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I mean, I'm not above the sufer-dewd lyrics (AtW, Big Wave, these are fantastic songs in my book) but LB isn't even layered. It's not about anything else. It's a fucking commercial. It's a jingle.

It's a masters class in anthem writing.

Although that fade is the single worst production decision in their catalog

Is it though? You think this this the strongest anthem this band has produced? You're really saying the song Lightning Bolt is better than Alive, Even Flow, Rearviewmirror, Given to Fly, Corduroy, and Betterman?

Of course not. That would be absurd

[epilogue]

I mean, I'm not above the sufer-dewd lyrics (AtW, Big Wave, these are fantastic songs in my book) but LB isn't even layered. It's not about anything else. It's a fucking commercial. It's a jingle.

It's a masters class in anthem writing.

Although that fade is the single worst production decision in their catalog

Is it though? You think this this the strongest anthem this band has produced? You're really saying the song Lightning Bolt is better than Alive, Even Flow, Rearviewmirror, Given to Fly, Corduroy, and Betterman?

Of course not. That would be absurd

Good man.

[stip]

I predict no minds being changed in this thread...

Just wait until DcT follows my directions

What directions? YOU DIDN'T GIVE ME ANY DIRECTIONS

You mean the Annie Clark thing?

Yes

You can trust me. I'm a doctor

[stip]

I just don't understand Stip --- as a lyrics guy and a guy who hates Ed's obvious and trite lyrical metaphors (especially the tree stuff) -- how you can appreciate LB (the song) at all. It's his absolute worst "surf" song to date. Fine there's the anthem build to the music or whatever. But is that really enough? Their go-to trick? That works on you again here? Really?

It's probably the only one of these songs that does it for me, actually. UK doesn't seem finished and I don't really care for LBC

And it's no more a surf song than RVM is a song about driving habits

No true. It's the exact opposite. It's actually more of a surf song than anything they've ever done. There is no metaphor here actually.

The verse after that awesome solo are the best lyrics Michael stipe never wrote for a pearl jam song

wat

The always something/never nothing part. Can someone post them ?

[LetMeSleep]

Until the lightning strike sets you free. hahahaha

Man I hate every transition in this song. Matt thrashes around trying to create something, anything for this turd to fly. and then a few aye yeah's.

[Iholdthepain]

I predict no minds being changed in this thread...

Just wait until DcT follows my directions

This is the best chance you have, and I admit it (of all things) just might work...

and does anyone know where d,t is getting this 'surf-song' nonsense from?

The word beach is used, so I guess that makes it a surf song?

Otherwise I dunno.

Gremmie's got nothing on LB

[epilogue]

I just don't understand Stip --- as a lyrics guy and a guy who hates Ed's obvious and trite lyrical metaphors (especially the tree stuff) -- how you can appreciate LB (the song) at all. It's his absolute worst "surf" song to date. Fine there's the anthem build to the music or whatever. But is that really enough? Their go-to trick? That works on you again here? Really?

It's probably the only one of these songs that does it for me, actually. UK doesn't seem finished and I don't really care for LBC

And it's no more a surf song than RVM is a song about driving habits

No true. It's the exact opposite. It's actually more of a surf song than anything they've ever done. There is no metaphor here actually.

The verse after that awesome solo are the best lyrics Michael stipe never wrote for a pearl jam song

wat

The always something/never nothing part. Can someone post them ?

Always something and never nothing
Isn’t that the way we’re taught to be, to be?
Through the worn our pages
In stages when you knew not who to be
Yeah! yeah!
Until the lightning strike sets you free, yeah!