Gigaton: Official album thread

[epilogue]

If they wanted no carbon footprint, it’s weird that they made people travel all over the world to these 11 sites.

hopefully no one flew to those locs, though.

[arthurdent]

Reminds me of something I read years ago about nuclear bombs. Basically, it doesn't matter if the bomb is gigaton or megaton class if it goes off right next to you.

[Norah]

this album is going to suck

[Birds in Hell]

you know what's another cool way to promote a new album?

a single

these guys have a gigaton of money, and they're nearly 30 years into their careers. this is getting pretty old. just release the album digitally unannounced like radiohead and be done with it.

Yeah, this teaser stuff doesn't excite me at all. It feels like they're trying to make a new album a "big deal", as though Joe Public gives two hoots about Pearl Jam - or that's even something worthwhile to aim for.

Can't these guys just do something small, simple and direct?

"Here's our new single, new album is out next month. See you on the road, etc."

[Sgt. Crackpot]

Reminds me of something I read years ago about nuclear bombs. Basically, it doesn't matter if the bomb is gigaton or megaton class if it goes off right next to you.

this album is going to suck

It's going to bomb.

[epilogue]

Reminds me of something I read years ago about nuclear bombs. Basically, it doesn't matter if the bomb is gigaton or megaton class if it goes off right next to you.

this album is going to suck

It's going to bomb.

[Sgt. Crackpot]

A lot of you owe me a big fat apology.

Let's make a deal.

If there is no single tomorrow, then I will delete my account and never post here again.

Deal?

It's time, stump.

[dimejinky99]

Gigaton is a measure of carbon emissions


Or some shit?

i thought you're the one who knew everything?

I know enough. Fucked if I say anything here. physically. We’re in for a treat that’s all.

[Rangi Guy]

you know what's another cool way to promote a new album?

a single

these guys have a gigaton of money, and they're nearly 30 years into their careers. this is getting pretty old. just release the album digitally unannounced like radiohead and be done with it.

Yeah, this teaser stuff doesn't excite me at all. It feels like they're trying to make a new album a "big deal", as though Joe Public gives two hoots about Pearl Jam - or that's even something worthwhile to aim for.

Can't these guys just do something small, simple and direct?

"Here's our new single, new album is out next month. See you on the road, etc."

The Pearl Jam that would do that hasn't existed for decades

[bodysnatcher]

you know what's another cool way to promote a new album?

a single

these guys have a gigaton of money, and they're nearly 30 years into their careers. this is getting pretty old. just release the album digitally unannounced like radiohead and be done with it.

Yeah, this teaser stuff doesn't excite me at all. It feels like they're trying to make a new album a "big deal", as though Joe Public gives two hoots about Pearl Jam - or that's even something worthwhile to aim for.

Can't these guys just do something small, simple and direct?

"Here's our new single, new album is out next month. See you on the road, etc."

i like the imagery and the audio snippet, but the campaign feels like something a 45yo old marketing manager would come up with. "Hey, Instagram is such a huge tool. and AR tools are cool right? Snapchat and things."

[Monkey_Driven]

I think this is potentially a great album concept

Same! Especially if they focus on more human stories or abstract approaches to tackling the subject. Just don't be too preachy guys.

you guys are grasping at plastic, non-biodegradable, landfill-clogging straws.

I'm using a metal straw right now.

[bodysnatcher]

If they wanted no carbon footprint, it’s weird that they made people travel all over the world to these 11 sites.

hopefully no one flew to those locs, though.

you know some weirdo is going to spend their life savings traveling to each location for a selfie

[evenslow]

you know what's another cool way to promote a new album?

a single

these guys have a gigaton of money, and they're nearly 30 years into their careers. this is getting pretty old. just release the album digitally unannounced like radiohead and be done with it.

Yeah, this teaser stuff doesn't excite me at all. It feels like they're trying to make a new album a "big deal", as though Joe Public gives two hoots about Pearl Jam - or that's even something worthwhile to aim for.

Can't these guys just do something small, simple and direct?

"Here's our new single, new album is out next month. See you on the road, etc."

i like the imagery and the audio snippet, but the campaign feels like something a 45yo old marketing manager would come up with. "Hey, Instagram is such a huge tool. and AR tools are cool right? Snapchat and things."

man you guys are grumpy.

[epilogue]

If they wanted no carbon footprint, it’s weird that they made people travel all over the world to these 11 sites.

hopefully no one flew to those locs, though.

you know some weirdo is going to spend their life savings traveling to each location for a selfie

Actually, where the fuck is Bammer?

[evenslow]

i'm fine with them being gone for 6.5 years and then reintroducing some shit over a weekend. i'll live.

[Sgt. Crackpot]

you know what's another cool way to promote a new album?

a single

these guys have a gigaton of money, and they're nearly 30 years into their careers. this is getting pretty old. just release the album digitally unannounced like radiohead and be done with it.

Yeah, this teaser stuff doesn't excite me at all. It feels like they're trying to make a new album a "big deal", as though Joe Public gives two hoots about Pearl Jam - or that's even something worthwhile to aim for.

Can't these guys just do something small, simple and direct?

"Here's our new single, new album is out next month. See you on the road, etc."

i like the imagery and the audio snippet, but the campaign feels like something a 45yo old marketing manager would come up with. "Hey, Instagram is such a huge tool. and AR tools are cool right? Snapchat and things."

man you guys are grumpy.

It's true though, PJ no longer knows their market.

[bodysnatcher]

If they wanted no carbon footprint, it’s weird that they made people travel all over the world to these 11 sites.

hopefully no one flew to those locs, though.

you know some weirdo is going to spend their life savings traveling to each location for a selfie

Actually, where the fuck is Bammer?

probably working is ass off somewhere bc he decided to have twins haha sucker

[bodysnatcher]

it's not a knock at PJ, it's a knock at whatever digital agency they hired to do this

[B]

If they wanted no carbon footprint, it’s weird that they made people travel all over the world to these 11 sites.

hopefully no one flew to those locs, though.

you know some weirdo is going to spend their life savings traveling to each location for a selfie

Actually, where the fuck is Bammer?

probably working is ass off somewhere bc he decided to have twins haha sucker

decided?

[Sgt. Crackpot]

it's not a knock at PJ, it's a knock at whatever digital agency they hired to do this

Do you think they had any input into this? Back in the day, PJ were very much in full control of their marketing.