Song of the Moment: Johnny Guitar

[evenslow]

Does this song contain any humor?

Luckily not of the Randy Newman and/or Frank Zappa variety.

Favorite song on Backspacer.

[Self]

Does this song contain any humor?

Luckily not of the Randy Newman and/or Frank Zappa variety.

Favorite song on Backspacer.

Broken hearts are for assholes.

[mastaflatch]

Does this song contain any humor?

Luckily not of the Randy Newman and/or Frank Zappa variety.

it's more in the golden tradition of Buster Keaton and Laurel & Hardy with a touch of American Pie.

[VinylGuy]

i love this one... i hate that fade though, just let them finish the song already.

[Birds in Hell]

i love this one... i hate that fade though, just let them finish the song already.

Some say the band are still playing it now, their tired eyes looking forlornly at the control room glass, waiting for a reprieve that will never come.

[WaitingForBluey]

This song is really killing it right now... Songs like this (along with GSMF and MFS to name a few) are reasons why I'll still get excited about a new PJ album even if my overall expectations are very low

[darth_vedder]

I give this one 3 stars. I don't really get the love for it, but it's not a bad song. I don't think I really like Ed's delivery, which is really my problem with a lot of new PJ. The music is kinda fun though.

[Anders]

Five stars. Gets better every year.

[Monkey_Driven]

A solid 4 star song. In the upper echelon of post-Riot Act songs.

[tragabigzanda]

pearl jam sucks now

[Ms Harmless]

Does this song contain any humor?

only if you find horny old man funny

[PHATJ]

I gave it 4 Stars. It might be my favorite track on Backspacer.

3 stars now. Still might be the best song on Backspacer.

[dad]

4 stars. Great song, especially coming after The Fixer. JG batting cleanup.

[oneway23]

Said this recently in yet another thread I likely hijacked with an entirely random in the moment PJ thought, but, to me, the music is the middle-aged equivalent of Stone's "rhythmic things that butt up against each other."

I could see some not enjoying the lyrics, and, while you'd never call Pearl Jam a "fun" band, there are definitely moments sprinkled throughout the catalog. Folks may not enjoy the humor of this one, but, I'm glad it's there. I find it to be a welcome change of pace and a little splash of color

[Leatherhead]

Johnny Guitar made me realize I like vagina references in songs, just as DOTC made me realize I like dick references in songs too.

[tragabigzanda]

pearl jam sucks now

[7 Years and Maybe Longer]

Put him in a body bag

[E.H. Ruddock]

Omg what if JG and DOTC had sex

Stand back when the spirit comes!

[Birds in Hell]

Said this recently in yet another thread I likely hijacked with an entirely random in the moment PJ thought, but, to me, the music is the middle-aged equivalent of Stone's "rhythmic things that butt up against each other."

I get this, and of course it makes sense as JG is a rare Gossard/Cameron co-write.

I could definitely do with some more melding of their respective sensibilities.

[oneway23]

Said this recently in yet another thread I likely hijacked with an entirely random in the moment PJ thought, but, to me, the music is the middle-aged equivalent of Stone's "rhythmic things that butt up against each other."

I get this, and of course it makes sense as JG is a rare Gossard/Cameron co-write.

I could definitely do with some more melding of their respective sensibilities.

Agreed. Would certainly not object to more co-writing efforts there. First thing I check for on any new PJ album are the writing credits.