I know this is very cynical of me, but I can't help but think that some people are kind of forcing themselves to like this song. I think if you presented this same song with a different singer (say a Bob Mould or a Greg? Graffin) to a bunch of Pearl Jam fans, most of them would go "meh."
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bodysnatcher wrote:i don't understand the hatred behind the title of the album...??
I...don't understand what it is you don't understand.
I don't understand how you can't understand what I don't understand
"Lightning Bolt" is a fucking stupid album title. There, I explained it.
I told my wife, before it was 100% confirmed, that it looked like the album would be called Lightning Bolt. I said, "which is sort of a terrible title by itself." And she kinda got frustrated. I asked her what I said. She said, "I don't know. I just don't understand why that's a bad title. What's a good title?" I gave her some examples. She rolled her eyes at me and said, "The title's fine."
theplatypus wrote:I know this is very cynical of me, but I can't help but think that some people are kind of forcing themselves to like this song. I think if you presented this same song with a different singer (say a Bob Mould or a Greg? Graffin) to a bunch of Pearl Jam fans, most of them would go "meh."
theplatypus wrote:I know this is very cynical of me, but I can't help but think that some people are kind of forcing themselves to like this song. I think if you presented this same song with a different singer (say a Bob Mould or a Greg? Graffin) to a bunch of Pearl Jam fans, most of them would go "meh."
You could be right. But I'm not one of those people. Listen, it's taken me four years to admit this... but that's exactly what I did with Backspacer. I wanted to like it so badly that I just decided to like it no matter what. It's only recently that I've realized what I did and am willing to admit it.
This song though, I really love it. It's not end-all, be-all. It's not maybe top tier, all time best, Pearl Jam. But it's hitting the sweet spot for me. Without knowing it, it's exactly what I wanted from this band. It's been a while since they were able to do that for me.
bodysnatcher wrote:i don't understand the hatred behind the title of the album...??
I...don't understand what it is you don't understand.
I don't understand how you can't understand what I don't understand
"Lightning Bolt" is a fucking stupid album title. There, I explained it.
I told my wife, before it was 100% confirmed, that it looked like the album would be called Lightning Bolt. I said, "which is sort of a terrible title by itself." And she kinda got frustrated. I asked her what I said. She said, "I don't know. I just don't understand why that's a bad title. What's a good title?" I gave her some examples. She rolled her eyes at me and said, "The title's fine."
She sounds like the kind of person who should be posting the night away on RM, durd.
theplatypus wrote:I know this is very cynical of me, but I can't help but think that some people are kind of forcing themselves to like this song. I think if you presented this same song with a different singer (say a Bob Mould or a Greg? Graffin) to a bunch of Pearl Jam fans, most of them would go "meh."
Well...the alternative to this is that a lot of us really like it!
I'm honest enough with myself to know when I'm trying to help along the enjoyment of a song. This isn't one of those times (for me). I have played it umpteen times since I downloaded it and it keeps getting better (for me).
I'm more upset that I have to wait til October to add to it. That said...it will force me to digest the song fully and completely which is good in its own way and kind of similar to years ago for me.
bodysnatcher wrote:i don't understand the hatred behind the title of the album...??
I...don't understand what it is you don't understand.
I don't understand how you can't understand what I don't understand
"Lightning Bolt" is a fucking stupid album title. There, I explained it.
I told my wife, before it was 100% confirmed, that it looked like the album would be called Lightning Bolt. I said, "which is sort of a terrible title by itself." And she kinda got frustrated. I asked her what I said. She said, "I don't know. I just don't understand why that's a bad title. What's a good title?" I gave her some examples. She rolled her eyes at me and said, "The title's fine."
She sounds like the kind of person who should be posting the night away on RM, durd.
Without wanting to sound like a complete fan boy, but in one way or another I've loved every album these guys have put out for one reason or another - they all communicate in different ways. I still really like Backspacer for what it is, and I'm sure I'll love the new album too. Completely digging the single, and can't wait for my vinyl to arrive!
As for the title - don't care, as long as the content is good! To me Mind Your Manners sounded like a crap song title, but they rock the fuck out of that song!
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theplatypus wrote:I know this is very cynical of me, but I can't help but think that some people are kind of forcing themselves to like this song. I think if you presented this same song with a different singer (say a Bob Mould or a Greg? Graffin) to a bunch of Pearl Jam fans, most of them would go "meh."
Well...the alternative to this is that a lot of us really like it!
I'll admit that, when the positive response was way more than I could fathom it being, I did kind of go "I sure hope there are a lot more 80's hardcore fans on the board, spending their nights drooling over New Day Rising and Suffer, than I ever realized. Because the only alternative scenario I can think of is...."
Rangi Guy wrote:Without wanting to sound like a complete fan boy, but in one way or another I've loved every album these guys have put out for one reason or another - they all communicate in different ways. I still really like Backspacer for what it is, and I'm sure I'll love the new album too. Completely digging the single, and can't wait for my vinyl to arrive!
As for the title - don't care, as long as the content is good! To me Mind Your Manners sounded like a crap song title, but they rock the fuck out of that song!
Rangi Guy wrote:Without wanting to sound like a complete fan boy, but in one way or another I've loved every album these guys have put out for one reason or another - they all communicate in different ways. I still really like Backspacer for what it is, and I'm sure I'll love the new album too. Completely digging the single, and can't wait for my vinyl to arrive!
As for the title - don't care, as long as the content is good! To me Mind Your Manners sounded like a crap song title, but they rock the fuck out of that song!
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