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Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 4:36 pm
by Kevin Davis
durdencommatyler wrote:Monkey_Driven wrote:durdencommatyler wrote:Monkey_Driven wrote:darth_vedder wrote:Monkey_Driven wrote:durdencommatyler wrote:darth_vedder wrote:durdencommatyler wrote:Gods' Dice is the biggest one for me.
Also, Ghost. That was easily my least favorite song on RA for a while. I'm not sure what made that click for me or when.
I instantly loved Ghost. It's such a cool song and the watery vibe with the chorus is really cool. Matt also does some really nice fills in that part.
I think, for me, it was largely the lyrics. Especially pinned between Cropduster and I Am Mine, both of which I adore no end. Once I stopped caring about the lyrics or became familiar enough with them to stop listening, I started to like it a lot more. Then once I liked everything else about the song, I kinda liked the lyrics. Basically, I've done a 180 on that guy.
Lots of songs on Riot Act are kind of forgettable upon the first few listens but then you really grow to appreciate them. Ghost, Cropduster, Get Right, Green Disease, You Are all have some really cool things going on.
Not to mention the atmosphere and production present in each track.
For my dollar, Riot Act is still the best sounding Pearl Jam album. I love the way it sounds and the way it feels. It's glorious.
Agreed. I just wish it was a bit shorter.
It flies by for me. I can understand the criticism, for sure. But I also don't know what I'd cut from it. Or what I'd change. And when I'm listening, it's over before I know it.
I wish Riot Act was twice as long.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 4:52 pm
by epilogue
Kevin Davis wrote:durdencommatyler wrote:Monkey_Driven wrote:durdencommatyler wrote:Monkey_Driven wrote:darth_vedder wrote:Monkey_Driven wrote:durdencommatyler wrote:darth_vedder wrote:durdencommatyler wrote:Gods' Dice is the biggest one for me.
Also, Ghost. That was easily my least favorite song on RA for a while. I'm not sure what made that click for me or when.
I instantly loved Ghost. It's such a cool song and the watery vibe with the chorus is really cool. Matt also does some really nice fills in that part.
I think, for me, it was largely the lyrics. Especially pinned between Cropduster and I Am Mine, both of which I adore no end. Once I stopped caring about the lyrics or became familiar enough with them to stop listening, I started to like it a lot more. Then once I liked everything else about the song, I kinda liked the lyrics. Basically, I've done a 180 on that guy.
Lots of songs on Riot Act are kind of forgettable upon the first few listens but then you really grow to appreciate them. Ghost, Cropduster, Get Right, Green Disease, You Are all have some really cool things going on.
Not to mention the atmosphere and production present in each track.
For my dollar, Riot Act is still the best sounding Pearl Jam album. I love the way it sounds and the way it feels. It's glorious.
Agreed. I just wish it was a bit shorter.
It flies by for me. I can understand the criticism, for sure. But I also don't know what I'd cut from it. Or what I'd change. And when I'm listening, it's over before I know it.
I wish Riot Act was twice as long.
I can't quit you, KD.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 6:16 pm
by Leatherhead
Mankind
I think it's because Stone sings, just kinda threw me off. I like it quite a bit now, still kinda wish Ed sang on it though.
Big Wave
I didn't like the chorus for a long time. Got me a big wave, ride me a big wave, got me a big wave. Got over it.
The Fixer
Was so poppy at a time I wanted something heavier. Definitely not the Pearl Jam I wanted. It's pretty great now, there actually seems to be lot going on, it's pretty deceiving.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 6:17 pm
by epilogue
Leatherhead wrote:The Fixer
Was so poppy at a time I wanted something heavier. Definitely not the Pearl Jam I wanted. It's pretty great now, there actually seems to be lot going on, it's pretty deceiving.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 6:48 pm
by Biff Pocoroba
When I heard Green Disease live for the first time. One of those songs that so much better than way than in the studio.
Yeah, The Fixer has gone up some on my list too.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 7:16 pm
by Kevin Davis
durdencommatyler wrote:Leatherhead wrote:The Fixer
Was so poppy at a time I wanted something heavier. Definitely not the Pearl Jam I wanted. It's pretty great now, there actually seems to be lot going on, it's pretty deceiving.
The bonding over unpopular modern PJ songs just keeps on comin' today.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 7:18 pm
by epilogue
Who knew so much healing could be achieved in PJ Chat?!
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 7:27 pm
by Coach
In real life, we all get along.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 9:17 pm
by Norah
Way back in the day I wasn't a big fan of Rival.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 9:22 pm
by epilogue
cutuphalfdead wrote:Way back in the day I wasn't a big fan of Rival.
Really? Huh.
Learn something new erry day.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 9:26 pm
by Norah
durdencommatyler wrote:cutuphalfdead wrote:Way back in the day I wasn't a big fan of Rival.
Really? Huh.
Learn something new erry day.
I didn't hate it, I just wasn't crazy about it.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 9:38 pm
by epilogue
cutuphalfdead wrote:durdencommatyler wrote:cutuphalfdead wrote:Way back in the day I wasn't a big fan of Rival.
Really? Huh.
Learn something new erry day.
I didn't hate it, I just wasn't crazy about it.
But there's a dog growling at the beginning!
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 9:39 pm
by Norah
durdencommatyler wrote:cutuphalfdead wrote:durdencommatyler wrote:cutuphalfdead wrote:Way back in the day I wasn't a big fan of Rival.
Really? Huh.
Learn something new erry day.
I didn't hate it, I just wasn't crazy about it.
But there's a dog growling at the beginning!
It scared the shit out of me that one time.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 9:41 pm
by LetMeSleep
Habit, Pilate and Light Years have risen the most since initial hearing. Light Years probably the most.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 9:47 pm
by epilogue
cutuphalfdead wrote:durdencommatyler wrote:cutuphalfdead wrote:durdencommatyler wrote:cutuphalfdead wrote:Way back in the day I wasn't a big fan of Rival.
Really? Huh.
Learn something new erry day.
I didn't hate it, I just wasn't crazy about it.
But there's a dog growling at the beginning!
It scared the shit out of me that one time.
I know. I love the shit out of that story.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 9:53 pm
by chewm
Immortality, Sleight of hand, evacuation, cropduster.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Fri July 10, 2015 9:55 pm
by digster
I forgot about Ghost; that's a great answer. I definitely fell into the trap of thinking that and Gods' Dice were these non-descript power chord chuggers for a while. Repeated listens showed they were a lot more.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Sat July 11, 2015 11:26 am
by stip
Strat wrote:Sirens
Me too. That was a fun couple of days, watching people grapple with that song
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Sat July 11, 2015 11:28 am
by stip
All those yesterdays.
Re: songs that you don't get BUT THEN YOU DO
Posted: Sat July 11, 2015 2:19 pm
by darth_vedder
Cropduster is one that I came around on. spenno was persistent and recommended me a good live version (which now I already forgot) and that turned me around.