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Thanks, guys! I got into Pearl Jam after stumbling across them on Spotify while chasing that early ’90s alternative rock vibe. They snuck into a alt rock mix with Sonic Youth, Replwcements, Camper Van Beethoven, etc. It stuck out as “classic rock”y so I explored them more. My uncle had always talked about them but I never really gave them a chance. I can’t remember the first track I heard, but I know I gravitated to the early-to-mid stuff. Still exploring the later years.

This band is truly astounding. Songs that for decades I thought I didn’t care much about suddenly jump up and take control of my soul. In their entire catalogue there’s maybe 1 or 2 songs that haven’t had a positive impact on me at some point.

BlakeWB wrote:Thanks, guys! I got into Pearl Jam after stumbling across them on Spotify while chasing that early ’90s alternative rock vibe. They snuck into a alt rock mix with Sonic Youth, Replwcements, Camper Van Beethoven, etc. It stuck out as “classic rock”y so I explored them more. My uncle had always talked about them but I never really gave them a chance. I can’t remember the first track I heard, but I know I gravitated to the early-to-mid stuff. Still exploring the later years.

lots of great stuff in each era. they are a great band to explore by album chronologically just to see how they evolve and enter into conversation with their own body of work

Right now, the Binaural/Riot Act era seems to be the most “out there,” with the exception of the crazy stuff on Vitalogy. It’s seeming like the later stuff is more conservative.

I’m also wishing that they did more spacey, acoustic stuff. It’s not that I like Pink Floyd, but something more long-form like that could be suitable for them. Especially as Eddie’s voice ages (albeit, not too badly), low-energy (or maybe just more deliberate) seems the way to go.

welcome to the board!!! dont worry bout Trag!

Also, yeah the spacey stuff you mention could be a pretty cool sound for the band...i love the space jam of both Of The Earth and Retrograde

VinylGuy wrote:welcome to the board!!! dont worry bout Trag!

Also, yeah the spacey stuff you mention could be a pretty cool sound for the band...i love the space jam of both Of The Earth and Retrograde

Thank you!

I actually haven’t heard those yet, or at least they’re not ringing bells right now. I was thinking of Sleight of Hand and Nothing As It Seems, in particular.

It would take the right producer to get that sound right.

BlakeWB wrote:Right now, the Binaural/Riot Act era seems to be the most “out there,” with the exception of the crazy stuff on Vitalogy. It’s seeming like the later stuff is more conservative.

I’m also wishing that they did more spacey, acoustic stuff. It’s not that I like Pink Floyd, but something more long-form like that could be suitable for them. Especially as Eddie’s voice ages (albeit, not too badly), low-energy (or maybe just more deliberate) seems the way to go.

Late period acoustic stuff tends to lean more into sentimental moments.

Retrograde may have what you're looking for (it's on Gigaton)

BlakeWB wrote:Right now, the Binaural/Riot Act era seems to be the most “out there,” with the exception of the crazy stuff on Vitalogy. It’s seeming like the later stuff is more conservative.

I’m also wishing that they did more spacey, acoustic stuff. It’s not that I like Pink Floyd, but something more long-form like that could be suitable for them. Especially as Eddie’s voice ages (albeit, not too badly), low-energy (or maybe just more deliberate) seems the way to go.

You're in the right spot. I think a lot of folks here would love an EP/album of Cold Confession style tracks

Thank you both—yes, Retrograde is definitely the vibe. And maybe a fan movement for this kind of material could influence the band. Stranger things have happened.

To me in order to cement themselves as the greatest American band, PJ has to tour more, while they still are capable of being dynamic. Their shows have very few people 20 to 35 who aren't there with their parents. Any good band is going to draw that kind of crowd. PJ is good and still capable of being great. However their meager tour schedule creates scarcity, keeping ticket prices high. When's the last time they were in Arkansas or New Mexico?

Kalevi wrote:To me in order to cement themselves as the greatest American band, PJ has to tour more, while they still are capable of being dynamic. Their shows have very few people 20 to 35 who aren't there with their parents. Any good band is going to draw that kind of crowd. PJ is good and still capable of being great. However their meager tour schedule creates scarcity, keeping ticket prices high. When's the last time they were in Arkansas or New Mexico?

I don't think they have that aspiration, which is too bad. If they wanted that legacy they could make that case.

The last time I saw a reddit thread that asked "who is the greatest American rock band", the wide consensus surprised the heck out of me

stip wrote:

Kalevi wrote:To me in order to cement themselves as the greatest American band, PJ has to tour more, while they still are capable of being dynamic. Their shows have very few people 20 to 35 who aren't there with their parents. Any good band is going to draw that kind of crowd. PJ is good and still capable of being great. However their meager tour schedule creates scarcity, keeping ticket prices high. When's the last time they were in Arkansas or New Mexico?

I don't think they have that aspiration, which is too bad. If they wanted that legacy they could make that case.

I think I would judge PJ pretty harshly if they said their goal was to be "the best"

epilogue wrote:

stip wrote:

Kalevi wrote:To me in order to cement themselves as the greatest American band, PJ has to tour more, while they still are capable of being dynamic. Their shows have very few people 20 to 35 who aren't there with their parents. Any good band is going to draw that kind of crowd. PJ is good and still capable of being great. However their meager tour schedule creates scarcity, keeping ticket prices high. When's the last time they were in Arkansas or New Mexico?

I don't think they have that aspiration, which is too bad. If they wanted that legacy they could make that case.

I think I would judge PJ pretty harshly if they said their goal was to be "the best"

its a very u2ish statement but in practice, with them being who they are, it would just mean more albums and touring

Jorge wrote:The last time I saw a reddit thread that asked "who is the greatest American rock band", the wide consensus surprised the heck out of me

and it was?

Stabbing Westward

stip wrote:

Jorge wrote:The last time I saw a reddit thread that asked "who is the greatest American rock band", the wide consensus surprised the heck out of me

and it was?

Green Day by an overwhelming margin