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What is a "cult band", exactly? I don't see how PJ fit with the definition of "cult band" I'm thinking of. They're extremely popular.

theplatypus wrote:What is a "cult band", exactly? I don't see how PJ fit with the definition of "cult band" I'm thinking of. They're extremely popular.

Maybe their following is cult-like?

Monkey_Driven wrote:

theplatypus wrote:What is a "cult band", exactly? I don't see how PJ fit with the definition of "cult band" I'm thinking of. They're extremely popular.

Maybe their following is cult-like?

I guess. Its more of a "lack of a better term" description for them and their rabid fanbase.

Monkey_Driven wrote:

theplatypus wrote:What is a "cult band", exactly? I don't see how PJ fit with the definition of "cult band" I'm thinking of. They're extremely popular.

Maybe their following is cult-like?

This is what I meant. They're pretty polarising, and I wouldn't say PJ are currently gigantic at all. But then I live in the UK, so my POV is probably skewed. Nobody really cares about them here beyond a tight fanbase and Zane Lowe.

I can't fathom how lengthy this thread would be if anyone here actually enjoyed Pearl Jam.

harmless wrote:

Monkey_Driven wrote:

theplatypus wrote:What is a "cult band", exactly? I don't see how PJ fit with the definition of "cult band" I'm thinking of. They're extremely popular.

Maybe their following is cult-like?

This is what I meant. They're pretty polarising, and I wouldn't say PJ are currently gigantic at all. But then I live in the UK, so my POV is probably skewed. Nobody really cares about them here beyond a tight fanbase and Zane Lowe.

I would say PJ is moderately popular here with the general population. The younger crowd is definitely not familiar with their work but anyone over the age of 25 knows at least a few tunes.

liebzz wrote:I'm just gonna say it: I really enjoyed the self-titled album thoroughly, and will also add it was the right album for them at that time. I also don't have issues with Gone, Big Wave, or Inside Job.

I'll second this. Lots of hate here for Gone, but I always found the lyrics poignant and the music uplifting. I heard Ed do it at one of his solo shows in 2008 and I thought it was great as well.

oneway23 wrote:I can't fathom how lengthy this thread would be if anyone here actually enjoyed Pearl Jam.

Maybe you can rank the albums for us.

harmless wrote:

Monkey_Driven wrote:

theplatypus wrote:What is a "cult band", exactly? I don't see how PJ fit with the definition of "cult band" I'm thinking of. They're extremely popular.

Maybe their following is cult-like?

This is what I meant. They're pretty polarising, and I wouldn't say PJ are currently gigantic at all. But then I live in the UK, so my POV is probably skewed. Nobody really cares about them here beyond a tight fanbase and Zane Lowe.

Not big at all around my parts. More like... inexistent, I'd say

Monkey_Driven wrote:

theplatypus wrote:What is a "cult band", exactly? I don't see how PJ fit with the definition of "cult band" I'm thinking of. They're extremely popular.

Maybe their following is cult-like?

I would say so. I'm all for a good pop song, but not a fan of the polish on top of it. Feels like its not for me, and for the fan who will say. "Pearl Jam? They're still around? Hey, I kinda like that Fixer song!"

I'm not saying Bob isn't good at what he does, i'm just saying there's no need for it.

Monkey_Driven wrote:

harmless wrote:

Monkey_Driven wrote:

theplatypus wrote:What is a "cult band", exactly? I don't see how PJ fit with the definition of "cult band" I'm thinking of. They're extremely popular.

Maybe their following is cult-like?

This is what I meant. They're pretty polarising, and I wouldn't say PJ are currently gigantic at all. But then I live in the UK, so my POV is probably skewed. Nobody really cares about them here beyond a tight fanbase and Zane Lowe.

I would say PJ is moderately popular here with the general population. The younger crowd is definitely not familiar with their work but anyone over the age of 25 knows at least a few tunes.

Yup.

pnjguy wrote:

Monkey_Driven wrote:

theplatypus wrote:What is a "cult band", exactly? I don't see how PJ fit with the definition of "cult band" I'm thinking of. They're extremely popular.

Maybe their following is cult-like?

I would say so. I'm all for a good pop song, but not a fan of the polish on top of it. Feels like its not for me, and for the fan who will say. "Pearl Jam? They're still around? Hey, I kinda like that Fixer song!"

I'm not saying Bob isn't good at what he does, i'm just saying there's no need for it.

I will say that the production from Backspacer did feel like a shiny object to distract casual listeners from the prior 9 years of Pearl Jam's output, so I will go ahead and agree with this statement.

oneway23 wrote:I can't fathom how lengthy this thread would be if anyone here actually enjoyed Pearl Jam.

It'd be short as hell, how many times can you say "Yay album! I am excited for this track, that track and those other tracks. Wooo" Which most people have actually posted at least once amongst all the other crap.

oneway23 wrote:I can't fathom how lengthy this thread would be if anyone here actually enjoyed Pearl Jam.

About as lengthy as the LB thread on The Pit

stupidmop wrote:

oneway23 wrote:I can't fathom how lengthy this thread would be if anyone here actually enjoyed Pearl Jam.

It'd be short as hell, how many times can you say "Yay album! I am excited for this track, that track and those other tracks. Wooo" Which most people have actually posted at least once amongst all the other crap.

That's what the Pit is for. That, song requests, and Ed's hairstyle discussions.

EJ wrote:

stupidmop wrote:

oneway23 wrote:I can't fathom how lengthy this thread would be if anyone here actually enjoyed Pearl Jam.

It'd be short as hell, how many times can you say "Yay album! I am excited for this track, that track and those other tracks. Wooo" Which most people have actually posted at least once amongst all the other crap.

That's what the Pit is for. That, song requests, and Ed's hairstyle discussions.

Don't forget pictures where he looks hot

The pit also has a BoB bitching thread so its not just some bizarre rm collective conciousness.

oneway23 wrote:I can't fathom how lengthy this thread would be if anyone here actually enjoyed Pearl Jam.

i think they are pretty ok

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:

oneway23 wrote:I can't fathom how lengthy this thread would be if anyone here actually enjoyed Pearl Jam.

i think they are pretty ok

Me too. I love pearl jam. Always have always will

Gaaaaawd how I love those cunts