Red Mosquito

Strat wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:

Strat wrote:I always figured this song was about ed finally figuring out who he is, where hhis place is. "Flipping through the worn out pages and stages when you knew not who to be...."

So, basically, he regrets all the great performances, music and recordings during their heyday, and now we are stuck with songs like future days, let the records play and lightning bolt. because, you know, now he knows who he his and is comfortable with it.

My final word on this... or until Stip replies and I fly off the handle (apologies in advance, maybe I need a surfcation) is, once again, like I said before, it's totally cool. I'm glad the man finds inspiration somewhere. I like having new Pearl Jam music. I like Eddie Vedder. I've never been surfing, but I bet I'd like that too. Because I love ocean. The ocean gives me inspiration. Anyway, the song is fine. It's mid-level PJ at best and it doesn't inspire me. But I'm glad it inspires others.

It doesnt inspire me either Joey. Also, I too would probably enjoy surfing even though im scared of sharks. I always thought if i tried it out and loved it id end up moving to a small surf town in Cali somewhere. Much Like how I moved to Vail when i fell in love with skiing.

durdencommatyler wrote:

Strat wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:

Strat wrote:I always figured this song was about ed finally figuring out who he is, where hhis place is. "Flipping through the worn out pages and stages when you knew not who to be...."

So, basically, he regrets all the great performances, music and recordings during their heyday, and now we are stuck with songs like future days, let the records play and lightning bolt. because, you know, now he knows who he his and is comfortable with it.

My final word on this... or until Stip replies and I fly off the handle (apologies in advance, maybe I need a surfcation) is, once again, like I said before, it's totally cool. I'm glad the man finds inspiration somewhere. I like having new Pearl Jam music. I like Eddie Vedder. I've never been surfing, but I bet I'd like that too. Because I love ocean. The ocean gives me inspiration. Anyway, the song is fine. It's mid-level PJ at best and it doesn't inspire me. But I'm glad it inspires others.

It doesnt inspire me either Joey. Also, I too would probably enjoy surfing even though im scared of sharks. I always thought if i tried it out and loved it id end up moving to a small surf town in Cali somewhere. Much Like how I moved to Vail when i fell in love with skiing.

That sounds like heaven. Let's move to a small town in California and take up surfing, friend!

Mike wrote:I enjoy Unthought Known and think the hate it gets is undeserved.

Mike wrote:I enjoy Unthought Known and think the hate it gets is undeserved.

PHATJ wrote:

Mike wrote:I enjoy Unthought Known and think the hate it gets is undeserved.

I can't stand it. It's disappointing on every level.

Django Butterworth wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Mike wrote:I enjoy Unthought Known and think the hate it gets is undeserved.

I can't stand it. It's disappointing on every level.

My mom used to say that about me that all the time...

@SkitchP wrote:

Django Butterworth wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Mike wrote:I enjoy Unthought Known and think the hate it gets is undeserved.

I can't stand it. It's disappointing on every level.

My mom used to say that about me that all the time...

RIP

PHATJ wrote:

Mike wrote:I enjoy Unthought Known and think the hate it gets is undeserved.

I can't stand it. It's disappointing on every level.

Wendy Carlos's Twin wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Mike wrote:I enjoy Unthought Known and think the hate it gets is undeserved.

I can't stand it. It's disappointing on every level.

At the time it came out, it was everybody's favorite song on the album, hailed as a new "Given To Fly". I think the backlash of hatred that it now gets is a reaction to that initial over-reaction. I mean, it's not an outright terrible song, but it's extremely dull and unsatisfying and goes nowhere, kind of like "Gone". I think people liked it because it was so dramatic and explosive, and they were desperate for another Eddie Anthem™.

Wendy Carlos's Twin wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Mike wrote:I enjoy Unthought Known and think the hate it gets is undeserved.

I can't stand it. It's disappointing on every level.

At the time it came out, it was everybody's favorite song on the album, hailed as a new "Given To Fly". I think the backlash of hatred that it now gets is a reaction to that initial over-reaction. I mean, it's not an outright terrible song, but it's extremely dull and unsatisfying and goes nowhere, kind of like "Gone". I think people liked it because it was so dramatic and explosive, and they were desperate for another Eddie Anthem™.

Wendy Carlos's Twin wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Mike wrote:I enjoy Unthought Known and think the hate it gets is undeserved.

I can't stand it. It's disappointing on every level.

At the time it came out, it was everybody's favorite song on the album, hailed as a new "Given To Fly". I think the backlash of hatred that it now gets is a reaction to that initial over-reaction. I mean, it's not an outright terrible song, but it's extremely dull and unsatisfying and goes nowhere, kind of like "Gone". I think people liked it because it was so dramatic and explosive, and they were desperate for another Eddie Anthem™.

Wendy Carlos's Twin wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Mike wrote:I enjoy Unthought Known and think the hate it gets is undeserved.

I can't stand it. It's disappointing on every level.

At the time it came out, it was everybody's favorite song on the album, hailed as a new "Given To Fly". I think the backlash of hatred that it now gets is a reaction to that initial over-reaction. I mean, it's not an outright terrible song, but it's extremely dull and unsatisfying and goes nowhere, kind of like "Gone". I think people liked it because it was so dramatic and explosive, and they were desperate for another Eddie Anthem™.

stip wrote:like the 'gems and rhinstones' in the aforementioned post

Wendy Carlos's Twin wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Mike wrote:I enjoy Unthought Known and think the hate it gets is undeserved.

I can't stand it. It's disappointing on every level.

At the time it came out, it was everybody's favorite song on the album, hailed as a new "Given To Fly". I think the backlash of hatred that it now gets is a reaction to that initial over-reaction. I mean, it's not an outright terrible song, but it's extremely dull and unsatisfying and goes nowhere, kind of like "Gone". I think people liked it because it was so dramatic and explosive, and they were desperate for another Eddie Anthem™.

durdencommatyler wrote:Unthought Known does get points for the best use of the phrase "gems and rhinestones" in a pop/rock song.