Match CU: Swallowed Whole vs. Amongst the Waves

[BurtReynolds]

Swallowed Whole doesn't try to do anything special with the lyrics. It's almost like they're just there for phonetic impact. Inside Job thinks it's saying something really profound, but is actually just stupid. I'd take the former over the latter any day.

It's a lot like comparing Green Egg & Ham to Atlas Shrugged.

Please breathe in my forgiveness.

[Lament]

I choose to feel forgiven. So I am forgiven.

[Simple Torture]

I wish I coulda gone back and made a rule that I would always vote against songs that included the word "wave" in either the title or the lyrics. Would there have been any really awesome songs I would've voted against? (note: I already voted against GTF in this round, but not for that reason).

N.B.: "In MY Tree" doesn't count b/c it's a different kind of wave.

[BurtReynolds]

I wish I coulda gone back and made a rule that I would always vote against songs that included the word "wave" in either the title or the lyrics. Would there have been any really awesome songs I would've voted against? (note: I already voted against GTF in this round, but not for that reason).

N.B.: "In MY Tree" doesn't count b/c it's a different kind of wave.

wow, not a single mention of waves in Swallowed Whole. kinda shocking. There is mention of a current. close enough.

[Simple Torture]

I wish I coulda gone back and made a rule that I would always vote against songs that included the word "wave" in either the title or the lyrics. Would there have been any really awesome songs I would've voted against? (note: I already voted against GTF in this round, but not for that reason).

N.B.: "In MY Tree" doesn't count b/c it's a different kind of wave.

wow, not a single mention of waves in Swallowed Whole. kinda shocking. There is mention of a current. close enough.

I Got Shit comes close, too.

[bodysnatcher]

god i hate Amongst The Waves

[Kevin Davis]

"Amongst the Waves" is probably one of Pearl Jam's ten worst songs. It had some potential but it was totally flattened in the execution. "Swallowed Whole" is definitely one of the best songs on the new album--not saying much, but it's enough to save it here.

[digster]

Swallowed Whole, albeit I can't really say I'm thrilled with my choices in this round. It's a shame that there are songs in this round so much better than either of these that'll get voted out.

[Mine]

Inside Job's lyrics wouldn't be so much of an issue if everything else about the song wouldn't be trying so hard to convince the world how profound those lyrics are.

[stip]

Swallowed Whole doesn't try to do anything special with the lyrics. It's almost like they're just there for phonetic impact. Inside Job thinks it's saying something really profound, but is actually just stupid. I'd take the former over the latter any day.

It's a lot like comparing Green Egg & Ham to Atlas Shrugged.

I disagree, actually. I think swallowed whole is trying to say something of substance with its lyrics, albeit more obliquely than amongst the waves. And it is successful. They're good lyrics. Own em!

For the record I think the lyrics in ATW are good too, especially the verses

[stip]

Inside Job's lyrics wouldn't be so much of an issue if everything else about the song wouldn't be trying so hard to convince the world how profound those lyrics are.

Yes they would. But the music amplifies their shortcomings further

[stupidmop]

I wish I coulda gone back and made a rule that I would always vote against songs that included the word "wave" in either the title or the lyrics. Would there have been any really awesome songs I would've voted against? (note: I already voted against GTF in this round, but not for that reason).

N.B.: "In MY Tree" doesn't count b/c it's a different kind of wave.

Oceans and Tremor Christttttt

[William Bloke]

Swallowed Whole and it's not even close.

[Thejambi]

Swallowed Whole is a genuinely good song. Put it on any post No Code album and i'd say it be in the top 5 of that album.

[William Bloke]

Friday evening, on my deck, beer in hand, Swallowed Whole blatting out the Sonos Play 3s. Fucking happy days.

[epilogue]

Amongst the Waves and I don't even care.

[Thejambi]

Amongst the Waves and I don't even care.

I don't find it nearly as offensive as most around here.

[epilogue]

Amongst the Waves and I don't even care.

I don't find it nearly as offensive as most around here.

It's not love, but I'll take it. Will you hold my hand, jamboni?

[Thejambi]

Amongst the Waves and I don't even care.

I don't find it nearly as offensive as most around here.

It's not love, but I'll take it. Will you hold my hand, jamboni?

Step upon my surf board friend.

[epilogue]

Amongst the Waves and I don't even care.

I don't find it nearly as offensive as most around here.

It's not love, but I'll take it. Will you hold my hand, jamboni?

Step upon my surf board friend.