Moonlander - Stone Gossard

[Strat]

I like the bass.

[Kevin Davis]

I'm actually listening to Natalie Maines' cover of "Without You" now, and wow, I really like what she's done here.

More than the track itself, I think it's cool to see Ed's songs transcending their limited sphere--I think that's a special distinction in a songwriter's career. And I like that she chose something a little off the beaten path--and then picked it for a single.

I'm enjoying her version much more than I've ever enjoyed the original.

There's a commercial blandness to it that, for me, sucks some of the character out of the composition--the chord voicings, etc. I'm not sure it's a song that I really hear calling for that big rock beat. I know I'm one of RM's lone "Uke Songs" champions but I definitely favor the warmth and intimacy of Ed's original.

[Strat]

I'm actually listening to Natalie Maines' cover of "Without You" now, and wow, I really like what she's done here.

More than the track itself, I think it's cool to see Ed's songs transcending their limited sphere--I think that's a special distinction in a songwriter's career. And I like that she chose something a little off the beaten path--and then picked it for a single.

I'm enjoying her version much more than I've ever enjoyed the original.

There's a commercial blandness to it that, for me, sucks some of the character out of the composition--the chord voicings, etc. I'm not sure it's a song that I really hear calling for that big rock beat. I know I'm one of RM's lone "Uke Songs" champions but I definitely favor the warmth and intimacy of Ed's original.

[KurtLeon]

Why is Ole titled Betterman?

[Jorge]

I'm actually listening to Natalie Maines' cover of "Without You" now, and wow, I really like what she's done here.

More than the track itself, I think it's cool to see Ed's songs transcending their limited sphere--I think that's a special distinction in a songwriter's career. And I like that she chose something a little off the beaten path--and then picked it for a single.

I'm enjoying her version much more than I've ever enjoyed the original.

There's a commercial blandness to it that, for me, sucks some of the character out of the composition--the chord voicings, etc. I'm not sure it's a song that I really hear calling for that big rock beat. I know I'm one of RM's lone "Uke Songs" champions but I definitely favor the warmth and intimacy of Ed's original.

I like the pop sheen of her cover, I think it highlights the strengths of the melody. I don't think it's a great song in either form, but at least her version's ear-candy arrangements distract me from that.

[EJ]

I'm actually listening to Natalie Maines' cover of "Without You" now, and wow, I really like what she's done here.

More than the track itself, I think it's cool to see Ed's songs transcending their limited sphere--I think that's a special distinction in a songwriter's career. And I like that she chose something a little off the beaten path--and then picked it for a single.

I'm enjoying her version much more than I've ever enjoyed the original.

There's a commercial blandness to it that, for me, sucks some of the character out of the composition--the chord voicings, etc. I'm not sure it's a song that I really hear calling for that big rock beat. I know I'm one of RM's lone "Uke Songs" champions but I definitely favor the warmth and intimacy of Ed's original.

I can get behind this argument. Without You is my favorite Uke Songs track. I'm actually really surprised that I enjoy Natalie's take on this so much. Its beautifully produced too.

[Jorge]

If we had mods who actually did anything other than terrible April Fools jokes, the discussion about "Without You" would be moved to its own separate thread.

[Monkey_Driven]

I'm actually listening to Natalie Maines' cover of "Without You" now, and wow, I really like what she's done here.

More than the track itself, I think it's cool to see Ed's songs transcending their limited sphere--I think that's a special distinction in a songwriter's career. And I like that she chose something a little off the beaten path--and then picked it for a single.

I'm enjoying her version much more than I've ever enjoyed the original.

There's a commercial blandness to it that, for me, sucks some of the character out of the composition--the chord voicings, etc. I'm not sure it's a song that I really hear calling for that big rock beat. I know I'm one of RM's lone "Uke Songs" champions but I definitely favor the warmth and intimacy of Ed's original.

[AndySlash]

http://pearljam.com/news/0/1/21775/ston ... _june_25th
STONE GOSSARD TO RELEASE "MOONLANDER" ON JUNE 25TH
April 16 2013

STONE GOSSARD TO RELEASE SOPHOMORE SOLO ALBUM AND ART COLLABORATION, "MOONLANDER", ON JUNE 25TH

New Song + Accompanying Piece of Original Artwork Available Every Tuesday for the next 10 Weeks Starting Today at pearljam.com/moonlander


Two digital EPs, Apollo and Luna, will be released on iTunes on May 7th and June 4th

Stone Gossard will release his sophomore solo album, Moonlander, on Tuesday June 25th in digital and limited edition vinyl formats via Monkeywrench Records.

The debut track from Moonlander, "I Need Something Different", is available for free download beginning today at http://pearljam.com/moonlander. Each Tuesday for the next 10 weeks, a stream of a new album track and corresponding piece of original artwork will be revealed on the site.

"Songs from the album were recorded between 2003-2011," explains Gossard. "Over the last year, I went through all of my old demos and recordings that weren’t used as Pearl Jam or Brad songs and picked my favorites. With the help of Floyd Reitsma (Studio Litho engineer), Pete Droge (Executive Producer), and Hans Teuber (multi-instrumentalist and long time Hank Khoir collaborator) I went about trying to finish them. This included lots of re-singing tracks, fleshing out and re-editing, adding new instruments..."

Moonlander consists of 11 original songs written and performed by Gossard as well as 11 accompanying pieces of artwork.

"My daughter loves to paint and draw and when she would, I would as well," says Gossard. "I hope the pieces convey a sense of freedom from formal rules and of playfulness that comes from hanging with your lovely 5-year old."

Moonlander Tracklisting:
1. I Need Something Different
2. Moon Landing
3. Both Live
4. Your Flames
5. Battle Cry
6. King of the Junkies
7. Remain
8. I Don't Want To Go To Bed
9. Bombs Away
10. Witch Doctor
11. Beyond Measure

Moonlander features appearances from Gossard's fellow musicians including Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden), Matt Chamberlain, Regan Hagar (Brad, Malfunkshun, Satchel), Pete Droge, Brandon Harper, Gregg Keplinger, Keith Lowe, Barbara Ireland (The Fags) and Hans Teuber.

Moonlander EPs:
In addition to the full-length album, Gossard will release two four-song EPs on iTunes. "Apollo", comprised of the album's first four tracks, will be available on Tuesday, May 7th and "Luna", the subsequent four tracks from Moonlander, on Tuesday, June 4th.

[Strat]

Interesting way to release it.

[liebzz]

Defintiely. I am looking forward to giving the first track a listen, hopefully tonight.

[Farmer John]

I wonder who's drumming on I Need Something Different. It sounds like it could be Matt Cameron but it's hard to say for sure.

[VinylGuy]

so the EPs dont contain anything different from the actual album? thats weird...most eps have at least some other song.
No cd? Only digital and Vinyl?? i like this.

Good to see Pete Droge is involved.

[evenslow]

If you have no problems with the lyrics from "I Need Something Different", I think we can institute a moratorium for hating on "The Fixer." I think the playfulness in both tracks is analogous. [For the record, I like both.]

It's all about the keyboard touches for me. Boom did a fantastic job on this.

[Also, "Without You" is the best Uke Songs track. Maines' version is all gussied up with nowhere to go.]

[EJ]

interesting that Your Flames will be on the album, but Little One will not be...

[KurtLeon]

It would be interesting if PJ's next album followed this "space/moon" theme so both albuns could make some kind of a double album.

[digster]

If you have no problems with the lyrics from "I Need Something Different", I think we can institute a moratorium for hating on "The Fixer." I think the playfulness in both tracks is analogous. [For the record, I like both.]

It's all about the keyboard touches for me. Boom did a fantastic job on this.

[Also, "Without You" is the best Uke Songs track. Maines' version is all gussied up with nowhere to go.]

I'm not sure The Fixer's lyrics are trying to be playful at all. They're not majorly depressing, but they're pretty earnest. Stone's voice just lends itself to songs that get delivered with a wink and a nod.

Anyways, I think I like it. Parts feel a little reminiscent of The Strokes.

[joostone]

I wonder who's drumming on I Need Something Different. It sounds like it could be Matt Cameron but it's hard to say for sure.

Yes.. it does sound like Matt.

I kinda like this song...it's fun and something different for Stone

[AndySlash]

interesting that Your Flames will be on the album, but Little One will not be...

little one was my favorite of those tracks from a few years ago, so kinda disappointed it appears it's not on here.

[liebzz]

I am mildly put off by the limited edition nature of the vinyl release. Just sounds like another opportunity for someone to resell on ebay/amazon for 20-30 times the price paid.

Do the right thing, Stone/Monkeywrench. Just release it and when you run low on the first pressings, make some more.