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Artist: Pearl JamEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
CD Release Date: 2006-05-02
Music Label: Sony
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- Pearl Jam - Pearl Jam
- Life Wasted
- World Wide Suicide
- Comatose
- Severed Hand
- Marker In The Sand
- Parachutes
- Unemployable
- Big Wave
- Gone
- Wasted Reprise
- Army Reserve
- Come Back
- Inside Job
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Free Music Review: Pearl Jam; the lifeblood of modern rock n' roll!!
Hit: 5 Stars
Pearl Jam (2006.), Pearl Jam's eighth studio album
When it comes to looking at Pearl Jam's 16-year long existance as a band, you see a band which has a progressed in a totally unique and unusual way. In the early 90's, simply put, Pearl Jam were one of the biggest bands in the world. The band's first three albums, 'Ten', 'Vs.' and 'Vitalogy' were overnight multiplatinum successes. However, starting with 1996's 'No Code', the band made increasing moves in a much more uncommercial, experimental and underground direction. Many early fans of the band dropped off, unable to appreciate to changing direction the band was going in, leaving a much smaller base of dedicated fans to appreciate their later works. However, 2006 rolls around and the release of the band's first album in four years is announced. The album is rumoured to be one of the band's most complete efforts in a long time; suddenly more people, dare I say the mainstream are talking Pearl Jam and anticipating the new album. Is Pearl Jam back? Read on...
Firstly, I personally believe that the band never went away in the first place. The band have produced some classic albums whilst being out of the spotlight and are still an extremely important musical entity. That aside, this new self-titled release blew me away from the first listen; again my favourite band haven't disappointed me with this release. Musically, this is no comeback for the band; that would suggest the band's last few albums were sub par however, you sense this album has a completeness and power to it that harks back to the Pearl Jam of the early 1990's - a sound which is bound to attract more listeners. However, with this more rocking and sometimes aggressive sound the band presents on the album, they make no compromises to their artistic vision. The album's sound is vintage Pearl Jam; it's definitely been worth waiting for. After just a few days of listening, the 'Avacado' album is already my 3rd favourite Pearl Jam album behind 'Ten' and 'Binaural' and may have chance to go higher with further listening. Put simply, all 13 songs on the album are incredibly strong and all hold up on their own - there's no filler. It's music like this that is keeping rock n' roll going strong.
As far as individual performances go, Eddie Vedder's singing is some of his strongest in a long time. As usual, lyrically insightful, Vedder covers plenty of issues be it the recent Iraq war conflict, attacks on certain politicians (umm, I wonder who...!) and stuff like unemployment. As usual his vocals hit home very strongly and gives an impressive front to the album. Mike McCready is also very strong on this album. There's some classic sounding lead guitar work whether it be in the more aggressive songs (i.e. 'Life Wasted' or 'Comatose') or in the more slower gems (i.e. 'Unemployable' or 'Gone'). Also, not to go amiss is his lyrics to 'Inside Job', an impressive effort. Stone Gossard (guitar), Matt Cameron (drums) and Jeff Ament (bass) are all in great form also. The band sound more cohesive than they have done in a long time; this album is a true group effort. Combining the raw power and vitriol of the band's early albums and the emotive acoustics seen on albums like 'No Code', 'Vitalogy' or 'Riot Act', the band's sound is uniquely fresh sounding.
'Pearl Jam' gets underway with hard hitting opener 'Life Wasted'. This has a vintage, memorable riff to it that will easily stick in your head. Vedder's vocal aggression is in full throttle throughout the song. McCready's blistering guitar exit has a bite to it not seen as often since the days of 'Vs.'. The well received single, 'World Wide Suicide' follows next. This is a fantastic song, who's release two months ago only made me anticipate this album more. Another great riff to this one, in a similar vein to 'Do The Evolution', Gossard and McCready's guitars are on fire throughout, as is the power in Vedder's vocals, casting his views on recent conflicts. The chorus is a classic. 'Comatose' is a short but very strong song. It has a very punkish elements to it, with lots of subtly varied rhythms and well placed aggression. 'Severed Hand' has a sonic intro before building into another strong guitar opening with some resonant drumming from Matt Cameron. Vedder's deep register vocal work very well with the tone of this song and the lyrics are great. The 'If I Don't Lose Control' bridge is particularly impressive and is followed by another great McCready solo. 'Marker In The Sand' is an equally strong song, with more great vocals and impressive guitar contrasts between acoustic and crunching electric in classic PJ style. Again, another strong chorus on this one.
Following an awesome set of 5 guitar heavy, aggressive opening songs, the album fully ventures into acoustic territory with 'Parachutes'; afterall, where would a Pearl Jam album be without the acoustic ballads. This Gossard penned song is to this album what 'Thin Air' is to 'Binaural'. It has an interesting skipping acoustic riff over a very mello vocal performance from Vedder. At times the song has an almost Beatlesque feel to which works very well. 'Unemployable', the b-side to the 'World Wide Suicide' single, is next. Eddie Vedder tells the tale of a man who loses his job and the struggles that arise from it. The sound has a very chilled out, 'classic rock' feel to it, with great guitar melodies and catchy chorus, with Vedder's 'Uh-oh oh oh' chant. More aggressive, punkish styles return with 'Big Wave', complete with a rapid fire chorus and an intersting bridge later on in the song. With 'Gone', we have one of the album's finest songs. The quiet and acoustic opening sets the scene for an emotive vocal performance from Vedder. The introduction of wailing guitar is soul stirring before the song cleverly builds into full-out climax. This is Pearl Jam at their very best. Next, in true Pearl Jam tradition, we have the short track of the album in 'Wasted Reprise'. The weak point of the album, this song none the less puts a different slant on the album opener, with the inclusion of Boom Gaspar's organ (which for the record adds to the texture of a lot of the songs on the album). The guitar rock picks up again with 'Army Reserve', a song tributed to those serving in military conflict who are risking their lives. There's more classic PJ guitar work. 'Come Back' is a real gem of a song. It has a really soulful feel to it, with subtle toned down guitars, lots of organ and slow groove. Some people are calling this a song of 'Yellow Ledbetter' like proportions and I can see what they means. Vedder's lyrics and performance are the centrepiece to the song, with the 'Come Back' vocal exit being particularly strong. This song will definitely be a hit with the crowd at the PJ gigs in their up coming tour. Next, we have 'Inside Job' to close the album. Again, Pearl Jam close their album with an exceptional track, perhaps the best cut on here. This song is what 'Indifference' was to 'Vs.' or 'All Or None' to 'Riot Act'. A slow melodic song, extending out over 6 minutes with a chilling opening guitar melody setting the mood. Vedder's vocals, in tune to some great piano melody is very powerful, as are Jeff Aments bass fills. McCready's lyrics are excellent on this song. The strong exit to the song hits home very well. This song is pure emotion and genius; a fitting closure to what is a classic album.
Pearl Jam is have been putting out great music for years and they're still here. With an effort like this one, they're going to be around for a lot longer. 'Pearl Jam' was well worth the wait; this is one of the finest, complete and cohesive efforts by the band and deserves all of the praise it has been given. All the 5* reviews on this site have got it spot on, this is a classic and is definitely the album of the year so far.
MY RATING: 9/10
Pearl Jam Poster
Japanese pressing of their 2006 album with no extras.13 tracks. J Records.If its debut album 15 years ago made Pearl Jam apprehensive with success, the Seattle quintet better buckle in for a return to eminence. On its eighth studio release--and first since 2002--the band socks away the adventurous experimentation that dogged some of its most recent records to investigate a post-September 11, war-ravaged world overflowing with urgency and significance. "It's the same everyday in a hell manmade/What can be saved, and who will be left to hold her?" lead singer Eddie Vedder wonders in "World Wide Suicide," one of several contemptuous rants on the Bush administration. Yet the album's spark is more than political. Songs like "Life Wasted," "Comatose" and "Big Wave" embrace the garage-rock past, as guitarists Mike McCready and Stone Gossard play off each other with the primal lucidity of a decade ago and drummer Matt Cameron, one of rock's best, adds raw backing vocals to Vedder's polished craft. But Pearl Jam also turns up some of its most harmonious works since "Daughter," including "Marker in the Sand," with its radio-ready chorus, the tuneful "Parachutes" paced by Gossard's divine strumming, and the burning narrative and Urge Overkill punch of "Umemployable." Finally Vedder pleads for a lover's return in "Come Back," a keyboard-soaked love song complete with a chilling Gossard solo. It's got a soulfulness that begs for Sam Cooke to sing it and an originality that shows that a vibrant and cocksure Pearl Jam is back in town--and ready to retake the world. --Scott Holter
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