Red Mosquito

Varis wrote:

harmless wrote:

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:

harmless wrote:

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:I really wanna hear sirens again

When you finally do it will be glorious.

That it will

The more i think about it the more i like it

That's a great strategy, though, listen to it once, go WTF IS THAT and then go away and process.

I'm doing this thing - currently processing.

where are you at on it? you like it or hate it on first listen?

bump

bluestate wrote:bump

hows it going today?

broken iris wrote:

harmless wrote:Although for me, I just adored if from the word go. I'm starting to wonder whether I have terrible music taste. I never thought I did but maybe I was wrong.

Or maybe Sirens is what Pearl Jam has been this whole time, they were just hidden under a holier-than-thou attitude and flannel shirts, and now that they are exposed the throngs of mindless worshiping fans are confused that they ever like something that wasn't "alternative".

There's a little of that, I think, even if it's not that simple. If they were ever less alternative, they were still happy to make some people think they were absolutely alternative, aesthetically and ethically. I mean, is it OK to cover up your secret cock rock leanings under an anti-establishment facade? Some would say of course, it sells records; others would say no it isn't, and that's why some people feel betrayed.

harmless wrote:

broken iris wrote:

harmless wrote:Although for me, I just adored if from the word go. I'm starting to wonder whether I have terrible music taste. I never thought I did but maybe I was wrong.

Or maybe Sirens is what Pearl Jam has been this whole time, they were just hidden under a holier-than-thou attitude and flannel shirts, and now that they are exposed the throngs of mindless worshiping fans are confused that they ever like something that wasn't "alternative".

There's a little of that, I think, even if it's not that simple. If they were ever less alternative, they were still happy to make some people think they were absolutely alternative, aesthetically and ethically. I mean, is it OK to cover up your secret cock rock leanings under an anti-establishment facade? Some would say of course, it sells records; others would say no it isn't, and that's why some people feel betrayed.

Not sure about this. This song wasn't inside Ed... or even Mike... 10 years ago

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:

bluestate wrote:bump

hows it going today?

I think I might have to rock out Sirens a few more times this weekend just because I want my wife to hear it... I think she'll really appreciate it. (I'm sorry to say but Backspacer is probably the only PJ album she likes )

But after that, it's 3 weeks of cold turkey... and I mean it this time!

bluestate wrote:

harmless wrote:

broken iris wrote:

harmless wrote:Although for me, I just adored if from the word go. I'm starting to wonder whether I have terrible music taste. I never thought I did but maybe I was wrong.

Or maybe Sirens is what Pearl Jam has been this whole time, they were just hidden under a holier-than-thou attitude and flannel shirts, and now that they are exposed the throngs of mindless worshiping fans are confused that they ever like something that wasn't "alternative".

There's a little of that, I think, even if it's not that simple. If they were ever less alternative, they were still happy to make some people think they were absolutely alternative, aesthetically and ethically. I mean, is it OK to cover up your secret cock rock leanings under an anti-establishment facade? Some would say of course, it sells records; others would say no it isn't, and that's why some people feel betrayed.

Not sure about this. This song wasn't inside Ed... or even Mike... 10 years ago

I'm not saying I think any of this happened. I just think they got older and the ranting and railing became less of a priority. To me it doesn't mean they've abandoned all of their values. But to others it does, and I'm just saying I can accept and understand their point of view.

harmless wrote:I just think they got older and the ranting and railing became less of a priority. To me it doesn't mean they've abandoned all of their values. But to others it does, and I'm just saying I can accept and understand their point of view.

Sounds like you could be describing me here

stip wrote:it was definitely the most popular of the 4. Honestly, I think it was the one I liked the least (although it's still good), which probably explains why everyone else liked it the best

It's my least favorite too, Stip.

theplatypus wrote:

stip wrote:it was definitely the most popular of the 4. Honestly, I think it was the one I liked the least (although it's still good), which probably explains why everyone else liked it the best

It's my least favorite too, Stip.

Uh, excuse me gentlemen... but this is the No Leak Club. If you'd like, we might be able to find a room that is more suitable for you?

bluestate wrote:

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:

bluestate wrote:bump

hows it going today?

I think I might have to rock out Sirens a few more times this weekend just because I want my wife to hear it... I think she'll really appreciate it. (I'm sorry to say but Backspacer is probably the only PJ album she likes )

But after that, it's 3 weeks of cold turkey... and I mean it this time!

we will be here for you to help get you through those 3 weeks

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:

bluestate wrote:

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:

bluestate wrote:bump

hows it going today?

I think I might have to rock out Sirens a few more times this weekend just because I want my wife to hear it... I think she'll really appreciate it. (I'm sorry to say but Backspacer is probably the only PJ album she likes )

But after that, it's 3 weeks of cold turkey... and I mean it this time!

we will be here for you to help get you through those 3 weeks

I'm actually thinking about banning myself from any other threads outside of this one for the last 3 weeks... That should help make things go along much more swiftly and maybe a little less painful

bluestate wrote:

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:

bluestate wrote:

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:

bluestate wrote:bump

hows it going today?

I think I might have to rock out Sirens a few more times this weekend just because I want my wife to hear it... I think she'll really appreciate it. (I'm sorry to say but Backspacer is probably the only PJ album she likes )

But after that, it's 3 weeks of cold turkey... and I mean it this time!

we will be here for you to help get you through those 3 weeks

I'm actually thinking about banning myself from any other threads outside of this one for the last 3 weeks... That should help make things go along much more swiftly and maybe a little less painful

I've tried that, but i just wind up back in all those threads again

I know it's been mentioned before but I'm impressed with you guys and your mental fortitude. I'm more like a crack whore

durdencommatyler wrote:

How are you holding out? Did you wind up giving sirens a listen?

Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:

How are you holding out? Did you wind up giving sirens a listen?

Nope. Holding strong.

harmless wrote:

broken iris wrote:

harmless wrote:Although for me, I just adored if from the word go. I'm starting to wonder whether I have terrible music taste. I never thought I did but maybe I was wrong.

Or maybe Sirens is what Pearl Jam has been this whole time, they were just hidden under a holier-than-thou attitude and flannel shirts, and now that they are exposed the throngs of mindless worshiping fans are confused that they ever like something that wasn't "alternative".

There's a little of that, I think, even if it's not that simple. If they were ever less alternative, they were still happy to make some people think they were absolutely alternative, aesthetically and ethically. I mean, is it OK to cover up your secret cock rock leanings under an anti-establishment facade? Some would say of course, it sells records; others would say no it isn't, and that's why some people feel betrayed.

The anti -establishment facade wasn't a facade at all it was authentic. So was the cock rock if that is what you want to call it Shadow and Motherlovebone it bled a bit into Ten , because Ed was trying to be the lead singer these guys wanted. Vs came and Ed and Stone had a bit of tug of war. I don't think there was a winner as much as stone saw Ed and what a great artist he could be so he let go of the rope. Vitology came that was Ed's baby and it was great Ed's spirit was in a really great place to make a album like that. No Code was about tension and friendships evolving. I really think if not for BoB and Jack this band may have fell apart. Then Yield a rebirth of the band. 2000 tour another expansion of the band. Now we are here fans of a band that feel they can get away with whatever they want nothing to hind behind they have become who they are they are finally who they are and willing to show us. You may not like Pearl Jam in 2013 cause you are who you are, but rest easy knowing you had them when you did. You will always have the era that means the most to you.

listen to the songs you weirdo freaks!

BurtReynolds wrote:listen to the songs you weirdo freaks!

No.

Not until album 11 is released in 2016. Only then will I be able to appreciate it.