Release_Me wrote:My point was that it doesn't matter what the band does in 2014; it will never be to the liking of RM.
This is a pretty fucking stupid assessment to make given how many people on this board love work done just as late (if not later) into their careers by artists like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, PJ Harvey, Prince, U2, Neil Young, etc.
People on this board have shown themselves to be very receptive to the idea of artists doing great things well after their commercial heyday has passed. It's not their fault Pearl Jam churns out mediocrity.
But then again, you have "Pearl Jam is the only band I'll spend money on" in your signature, which pretty much says everything that needs to be said about your opinion.
Two things:
A: Pearl Jam does make it very easy to spend money on them. Maybe release_me is just lazy.
B: I am fairly convinced that RM as a whole does a great job talking itself out of enjoying anything by pearl jam.
Just look at how easily we talked ourselves out of enjoying Cold Confession.
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Sat October 04, 2014 11:03 am
by Norah
stip wrote:I can't handle any more of chud's complaining
Then give me what I want!
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Sat October 04, 2014 11:57 am
by Heathen
cutuphalfdead wrote:
stip wrote:I can't handle any more of chud's complaining
Then give me what I want!
Stop breaking couples, chud.
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Sat October 04, 2014 1:02 pm
by stip
Heathen wrote:
stip wrote:
Lament wrote:
Release_Me wrote:My point was that it doesn't matter what the band does in 2014; it will never be to the liking of RM.
This is a pretty fucking stupid assessment to make given how many people on this board love work done just as late (if not later) into their careers by artists like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, PJ Harvey, Prince, U2, Neil Young, etc.
People on this board have shown themselves to be very receptive to the idea of artists doing great things well after their commercial heyday has passed. It's not their fault Pearl Jam churns out mediocrity.
But then again, you have "Pearl Jam is the only band I'll spend money on" in your signature, which pretty much says everything that needs to be said about your opinion.
Two things:
A: Pearl Jam does make it very easy to spend money on them. Maybe release_me is just lazy.
B: I am fairly convinced that RM as a whole does a great job talking itself out of enjoying anything by pearl jam.
Just look at how easily we talked ourselves out of enjoying Cold Confession.
yeah, but that was now well into the past and fits perfectly into the 'look at all the stuff we COULD be getting if only...' narrative.
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Sat October 04, 2014 1:07 pm
by knee tunes
I'm about now regretting that I did get any tickets
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Sat October 04, 2014 4:37 pm
by Heathen
stip wrote:
Heathen wrote:
stip wrote:
Lament wrote:
Release_Me wrote:My point was that it doesn't matter what the band does in 2014; it will never be to the liking of RM.
This is a pretty fucking stupid assessment to make given how many people on this board love work done just as late (if not later) into their careers by artists like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, PJ Harvey, Prince, U2, Neil Young, etc.
People on this board have shown themselves to be very receptive to the idea of artists doing great things well after their commercial heyday has passed. It's not their fault Pearl Jam churns out mediocrity.
But then again, you have "Pearl Jam is the only band I'll spend money on" in your signature, which pretty much says everything that needs to be said about your opinion.
Two things:
A: Pearl Jam does make it very easy to spend money on them. Maybe release_me is just lazy.
B: I am fairly convinced that RM as a whole does a great job talking itself out of enjoying anything by pearl jam.
Just look at how easily we talked ourselves out of enjoying Cold Confession.
yeah, but that was now well into the past and fits perfectly into the 'look at all the stuff we COULD be getting if only...' narrative.
You're right, 2006 is my PJ golden age.
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Sat October 04, 2014 9:12 pm
by 96583UP
i liked Sirens
before Ed made it a song about guitar tech abuse
Ed's basically the Ray Rice of celebrockers for what he did to Ricky Ramone in LA
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Sun October 05, 2014 12:10 pm
by Release_Me
stip wrote:
Heathen wrote:
stip wrote:
Lament wrote:
Release_Me wrote:My point was that it doesn't matter what the band does in 2014; it will never be to the liking of RM.
This is a pretty fucking stupid assessment to make given how many people on this board love work done just as late (if not later) into their careers by artists like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, PJ Harvey, Prince, U2, Neil Young, etc.
People on this board have shown themselves to be very receptive to the idea of artists doing great things well after their commercial heyday has passed. It's not their fault Pearl Jam churns out mediocrity.
But then again, you have "Pearl Jam is the only band I'll spend money on" in your signature, which pretty much says everything that needs to be said about your opinion.
Two things:
A: Pearl Jam does make it very easy to spend money on them. Maybe release_me is just lazy.
B: I am fairly convinced that RM as a whole does a great job talking itself out of enjoying anything by pearl jam.
Just look at how easily we talked ourselves out of enjoying Cold Confession.
yeah, but that was now well into the past and fits perfectly into the 'look at all the stuff we COULD be getting if only...' narrative.
To be honest, though I loved CC, I regretted the demo-ish quality of Ed's vocals. For a song that's very Ed-centric, it could have done with a better performance. Agree with your point though. I think CC was recorded around 04/05 so it could have been on S/T. This fits the notion of PJ making a concerted effort to shift away from the Riot Act sound (which doesn't sit well with most of RM).
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Tue October 07, 2014 5:36 am
by Birds in Hell
I regret that I can't really remember anything about Shudder To Think's opening set from when I saw the band in 1998.
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Tue October 07, 2014 7:18 am
by LetMeSleep
I regret missing half of Brad's set supporting Ben Harper in the late 90s.
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Tue October 07, 2014 12:10 pm
by BigRedLedbetter
Why I didn't go see PJ in KC in 98, 2000 and 2010 or in Council Bluffs in 2006 I will never know.
Finally get to cross them off my bucket list in two days!
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Tue October 07, 2014 2:26 pm
by McParadigm
That does seem to be a lot of skipped opportunities, fella.
"Eh, I'll wait until 2014. I bet by then they'll REALLY be good..."
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Tue October 07, 2014 2:36 pm
by Strat
I remember the days when PJ Tour trips would consume me. I couldnt sit still at work. Listening to pj all week long in anticipation.
The drive to Lincoln NE for thursdays show seems like a goddamn chore. Im still going because 1) I know I will end up having a good time 2) I am not ready to quit you 3) i really want me lady to experience a pj show and 4) I really just want to make sure I get back to Denver in time on friday for the War on Drugs concert
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Tue October 07, 2014 2:39 pm
by Fuck You Jobu
My only regret is letting my 10C expire in college (sent to home addy) and then reapplying to lose about 100K in seniority
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Tue October 07, 2014 3:20 pm
by McParadigm
me lady
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Tue October 07, 2014 4:12 pm
by Strat
McParadigm wrote:me lady
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Tue October 07, 2014 4:14 pm
by BurtReynolds
Special lady friend is better.
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Tue October 07, 2014 4:32 pm
by Jorge
McParadigm wrote:me lady
m'lady
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Tue October 07, 2014 8:52 pm
by Bammer
Strat wrote:I remember the days when PJ Tour trips would consume me. I couldnt sit still at work. Listening to pj all week long in anticipation.
I have been doing that lately.
Re: PJ Regrets
Posted: Wed October 08, 2014 4:25 am
by verb_to_trust
Birds in Hell wrote:I regret that I can't really remember anything about Shudder To Think's opening set from when I saw the band in 1998.
