09-16-2009, 11:39 PM
Riot Act at #1! madness.
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09-17-2009, 02:07 AM
After absorbing the album over the last three days, I'd say it's the best thing they've done in years. I loved "The Fixer" from the first moment I heard it. I think it's a killer song and a great lead-off single. Other highlights for me:
Unthought Known
Gonna See My Friend
Got Some
Just Breathe
Amongst the Waves
Supersonic
Force of Nature
...aw hell, the entire album is great.
Two things that really stand out for me on this one: Eddie's vocals and Matt Cameron's drums. This might be the best singing Vedder has ever done on a record. He's got such a powerful voice, but he doesn't always use his full range in the studio. But he really hits it out of the park on this album. And Cameron's drum sound is absolutely perfect. I'm not a sound engineer and I have no idea how Brendan O'Brien records drums, but the guy always seems to know exactly how percussion should sound on a rock record. I'm thinking the Hip should seriously consider dumping Bob Rock and giving this guy a call. Anyways, here's how I'd rank PJ's work:
1. Yield
2. Vs.
3. Backspacer
4. Ten
5. Vitalogy
6. Avocado
7. No Code
8. Riot Act
9. Binaural
Unthought Known
Gonna See My Friend
Got Some
Just Breathe
Amongst the Waves
Supersonic
Force of Nature
...aw hell, the entire album is great.
Two things that really stand out for me on this one: Eddie's vocals and Matt Cameron's drums. This might be the best singing Vedder has ever done on a record. He's got such a powerful voice, but he doesn't always use his full range in the studio. But he really hits it out of the park on this album. And Cameron's drum sound is absolutely perfect. I'm not a sound engineer and I have no idea how Brendan O'Brien records drums, but the guy always seems to know exactly how percussion should sound on a rock record. I'm thinking the Hip should seriously consider dumping Bob Rock and giving this guy a call. Anyways, here's how I'd rank PJ's work:
1. Yield
2. Vs.
3. Backspacer
4. Ten
5. Vitalogy
6. Avocado
7. No Code
8. Riot Act
9. Binaural
09-17-2009, 11:45 AM
wow, already up in third!
I actually dig the music in the Fixer but I just can't get over the "put a little fixin' on it". :x
Other than that I'm finding I like this one quite a bit. Just Breath is fantastic. I was listening to the album last weekend giving my 3 month old a bottle when that one was playing... great tune. I really like The End, Unthought Known, Supersonic and Amongst The Waves as well. Johnny Guitar's pretty cool as well but I wish they would have stretched it out a bit more.
Not sure how it'll settle over time though it's definitely the best thing they've done in years. FWIW my ranking would be something like this:
No Code
Yield
Vs.
Ten
Vitalogy
Backspacer
Binaural
Riot Act
Avocado
I actually dig the music in the Fixer but I just can't get over the "put a little fixin' on it". :x
Other than that I'm finding I like this one quite a bit. Just Breath is fantastic. I was listening to the album last weekend giving my 3 month old a bottle when that one was playing... great tune. I really like The End, Unthought Known, Supersonic and Amongst The Waves as well. Johnny Guitar's pretty cool as well but I wish they would have stretched it out a bit more.
Not sure how it'll settle over time though it's definitely the best thing they've done in years. FWIW my ranking would be something like this:
No Code
Yield
Vs.
Ten
Vitalogy
Backspacer
Binaural
Riot Act
Avocado
09-17-2009, 01:37 PM
Dunno how you guys can rank an album against classics from 10 years ago that's we've only been listening to for a week. Takes at least 6 months to absorb, I'd say...
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09-17-2009, 02:53 PM
No Code at #1??
Insanity!!!!
Insanity!!!!
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09-17-2009, 03:27 PM
Lizard King Wrote:No Code at #1??
Insanity!!!!
No way man, that record is brilliant. It's their Day for Night.
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09-17-2009, 03:32 PM
The Heron Outside Wrote:Dunno how you guys can rank an album against classics from 10 years ago that's we've only been listening to for a week. Takes at least 6 months to absorb, I'd say...
i must've missed the memo on the rules of album ranking. i would agree with you in that it takes some time to absorb some albums and ya, where it fits in against their past work could very well change. but as of right now... that's how i'd rank them. :rambo:
09-17-2009, 03:33 PM
The Heron Outside Wrote:Lizard King Wrote:No Code at #1??
Insanity!!!!
No way man, that record is brilliant. It's their Day for Night.
yes way man!
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09-17-2009, 06:26 PM
The Heron Outside Wrote:Lizard King Wrote:No Code at #1??
Insanity!!!!
No way man, that record is brilliant. It's their Day for Night.
I would argue that "Yield" is their Day for Night. But maybe that's just me.
09-17-2009, 06:45 PM
I always thought Binaural was their DFN....
I will not give up. My face is set,my gait is fast,my goal is heaven,my road is narrow,my way is rough,my companions are few,my guide is reliable,my mission is clear. I cannot be bought,compromised,detoured,lured away,turned back,diluted or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice,hesitate in the presence of adversity,negotiate at the table of the enemy,ponder at the pool of popularity,or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I will not give up,shut up or slow down....Blessed Be!
09-17-2009, 06:51 PM
Phantom Power is the Hip's Yield
chew on that one for a bit..........
and for the record when i threw up that "ranking" list, i was just listing my favorite pj albums to listen to, not what there best albums ever are in some sacred order i spent hours scrutinizing over, but this is fun too..
let the debate rage on...
chew on that one for a bit..........
and for the record when i threw up that "ranking" list, i was just listing my favorite pj albums to listen to, not what there best albums ever are in some sacred order i spent hours scrutinizing over, but this is fun too..
let the debate rage on...
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09-18-2009, 07:12 AM
The 2009 North American Bootlegs are up at <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.pearljam.com">www.pearljam.com</a><!-- w --> The european shows are coming soon. They are all $9.99. I have been listening to the two Chicago shows and will be downloading Toronto tonight when I get home from work.
09-18-2009, 02:26 PM
Awesome-gotta grab the Calgary show, it was an amazing day
09-18-2009, 04:18 PM
I'm listening to the Calgary show right now and it sounds great. Almost like being there all over again. What an amazing day that was. This reminds me, are the Hip ever going to put up more "Live From the Vault" shows for purchase on their site?? They really need to take a page out of Pearl Jam's book and realize how beneficial the digital bootleg program is, for both the fans AND the band.
09-18-2009, 04:28 PM
direwolf74 Wrote:This reminds me, are the Hip ever going to put up more "Live From the Vault" shows for purchase on their site?? They really need to take a page out of Pearl Jam's book and realize how beneficial the digital bootleg program is, for both the fans AND the band.
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