20. No Way vs Come Back vs. Red Mosquito

Post by **stip** » Sat February 19, 2022 1:07 am

No Way vs Come Back vs. Red Mosquito

Post by **stip** » Sat February 19, 2022 1:21 am

I do think No Way's music is pretty great, and somewhat singular but since its inception its lyrics drag it down quite a bit (I hate the chorus). I do like it more than I used to, but it's easy the weak link here.

Come Back is a lovely song, with a beautiful performance and cathartic conclusion that doesn't deserve the scratchy capture of S/T.

Red Mosquito is probably the best song on No Code. Also the name of a serviceable Pearl Jam board. It gets my vote.

Post by **stip** » Sat February 19, 2022 1:22 am

Also, Red Mosquito should have been on Vitalogy. It has a lot more in common thematically with that album than No Code. It's almost like a No Code prequel.

liebzz · Post by **liebzz** » Sat February 19, 2022 1:24 am

RM needs to win the RM tournament. Let’s make it happen folks.

knee tunes · Post by **knee tunes** » Sat February 19, 2022 1:32 am

liebzz wrote:RM needs to win the RM tournament. Let’s make it happen folks.

down with it

tragabigzanda · Post by **tragabigzanda** » Sat February 19, 2022 1:43 am

No Way and it's not remotely close

tragabigzanda · Post by **tragabigzanda** » Sat February 19, 2022 1:43 am

The engine-falling-apart bridge in No Way is one of their finest ideas to be captured in the studio

Norah · Post by **Norah** » Sat February 19, 2022 1:44 am

yeah this is no question No Way

Jaeti · Post by **Jaeti** » Sat February 19, 2022 1:50 am

A bit torn between Come Back and Red Mosquito. I really love Come Back. But Red Mosquito's the better song.

thesound · Post by **thesound** » Sat February 19, 2022 2:49 am

tragabigzanda wrote:The engine-falling-apart bridge in No Way is one of their finest ideas to be captured in the studio

This!!!

No Way is perfect!

Post by **epilogue** » Sat February 19, 2022 3:11 am

No Way

LetMeSleep · Post by **LetMeSleep** » Sat February 19, 2022 3:50 am

tragabigzanda wrote:The engine-falling-apart bridge in No Way is one of their finest ideas to be captured in the studio

Yes. Absolutely.

dad · Post by **dad** » Sat February 19, 2022 3:54 am

tragabigzanda wrote:No Way and it's not remotely close

stop tryin' to make a difference.

i love No Way, but Red Mosquito is baller.

Higgs · Post by **Higgs** » Sat February 19, 2022 4:31 am

tragabigzanda wrote:No Way and it's not remotely close

Birds in Hell · Post by **Birds in Hell** » Sat February 19, 2022 4:34 am

This is quite easily Red Mosquito for me.

digster · Post by **digster** » Sat February 19, 2022 5:32 am

tragabigzanda wrote:No Way and it's not remotely close

Yes, easily for me. Come Back is a song I like significantly more than I used to (for a time, it was one of my least favorite studio tracks), but it's still a distant third in this match. Red Mosquito's very solid, but I can't say I've ever felt it was a No Code highlight for me. It's a song I enjoy and admire, and never something I'd skip, but I'm not sure it's the song I would skip ahead to, either. But No Way's also been a favorite for me, from the aforementioned breakdown in the bridge, to Ed's vocal. Even the opening moments of guitar and treated drums perfectly capture the feel of the song and the enjoyment I get out of listening to it.

Anders · Post by **Anders** » Sat February 19, 2022 10:06 am

Birds in Hell wrote:This is quite easily Red Mosquito for me.

Post by **epilogue** » Sat February 19, 2022 12:52 pm

I love RM and won't be bummed of it wins. But saying goodbye to NW all be tough. NW is in a tier above. Easily my favorite song on Yield and a top 10 overall PJ track.

wease · Post by **wease** » Sat February 19, 2022 1:34 pm

Anders wrote:
Birds in Hell wrote:This is quite easily Red Mosquito for me.

E.H. Ruddock · Post by **E.H. Ruddock** » Sat February 19, 2022 1:35 pm

No Way is a fine song but come on, it is no Red Mosquito. RM easily

Red Mosquito