Painted Shield (Painted Shield 2 on 4/22/22)

[liebzz]

I have this another full listen - I have heard a few of the songs a few times but hadn’t gotten through the album in a few days because of time constraints and trying to finish up that U2 run.

Anyway, this album is awesome. Still sounds a lot like a solo Stone release (On the Level = Cadillac), but this time I heard a lot of Beatles influences, and there was a natural transition when Spotify took me to newer My Morning Jacket (Climbing That Ladder) right after the album finished. Like any side project, there are pieces where I wish Pearl Jam played with it instead, like Raven and Evil Winds. Man, I loved Time Machine, I Am Your Country, On the Level, Evil Winds, and Raven. I also think there are no weak tracks though if you forced my hand Painted Shield was probably my least favorite. It all works for me.

[VinylGuy]

yeah, its a good one. I can see the Beatles influence for sure.

[verb_to_trust]

I thought the same thing about On the Level sounding just like Cadillac.

[thesound]

Anyone heard the bonus tracks? How do they compare to the rest of the album?
Also is anyone able to share the painted shield track by track which was on Sirius XM? Thanks!

Loving this album and can’t wait to see where they go with album number 2 and live shows.

[Strat]

okay finally listened to this a few times. I was holding off for the vinyl.

This is fucking great. Being a fan of mason Jennings, im just so fucking excited for him to create with Stone Gossard.

This album is great. There is so much going on and it really flows like a conceptual artistic statement of sorts. The riffs and production throughout is just fantastic. I love how many of the songs flow right into each other. I love the backup vocals.

Mason sounds excited. I love the instrumentation and the creativity.

There is so much good material on here while at the same time not really having a song that feels like a "single".

Stone needs to write the entire next PJ record.

Super pumped about this album.

[Strat]

This actually feels like a perfect mix of Bayleaf and Heavy Dark Metal from Mason.

fucking fantastic.

[liebzz]

It’s really good. I am annoyed that mine still hasn’t arrived in the mail.

[epilogue]

I also enjoy this record.

[liebzz]

It came in the mail! I have to get some time to hear it and that abs the 45 that came with it.

[tragabigzanda]

pearl jam sucks now

[Strat]

Held a vinyl copy in my hand today and texted four RMers to see if they wanted a copy. They all passed.

I ALREADY HAVE IT

[Strat]

also why did YOU pass on it?

[tragabigzanda]

also why did YOU pass on it?

I DON'T LIKE MASON'S VOICE

[Strat]

also why did YOU pass on it?

I DON'T LIKE MASON'S VOICE

Ugh

[E.H. Ruddock]

Held a vinyl copy in my hand today and texted four RMers to see if they wanted a copy. They all passed.

I ALREADY HAVE IT

Yeah I have it too. It's great.

[verb_to_trust]

"great" is a bit over the top

[tragabigzanda]

pearl jam sucks now

[E.H. Ruddock]

Held a vinyl copy in my hand today and texted four RMers to see if they wanted a copy. They all passed.

I ALREADY HAVE IT

Yeah I have it too. It's great.

Thanks for not responding to my text, I was glad to carry it around the shop for 45 minutes while you ran your coozie inventory

[liebzz]

Mona Lisa = awesome, Crescent City = okay.

[joostone]

Does anyone who has the bonustracks wants to share/rip them??

Awesome record!