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Making this thread as Pearl Jam appreciation thread. So what are your favorite albums? Do you emulate their instrument tones?

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This will be released by September 21 globally. I'm hoping that my pre-ordered disc will arrive before the release. I'll update this thread as soon as I get my CD.

Tracklist:
1. Gonna See My Friend      2:48
2. Got Some         3:02
3. The Fixer            2:57
4. Johnny Guitar         2:50
5. Just Breathe         3:35
6. Amongst The Waves      3:58
7. Unthought Known      4:08
8. Supersonic         2:40
9. Speed Of Sound      3:34
10. Force Of Nature      4:04
11. The End         2:57

Update (10/10/2009)

So after weeks of waiting, I finally got the CD. The lyrics are included (typewriter font) with surreal artworks.

"Gonna See My Friend" is a scorching intro that sets the pace of the first three songs. Classic rock inspired with hints of punkish elements (a la Ramones). The rolling drums and guitar intro of "Got Some" have that old school rock and roll feel. Going to a happy feel then exits to a guitar solo on the background. The third song, "The Fixer" is similar to the feel of the first two songs; Catchy and optimistic.

"Johnny Guitar" is not as catchy as the first 3 songs but with a very nice guitar works. "Just Breathe" is a love tinged folksy song. Reminiscent of Eddie Vedder's solo album (Into The Wild soundtrack). "Amongst The Waves" is an ode to surfing. A ballad with an anthemic guitar solo. In "Unthought Known", the inclusion of keyboards bring some fresh notes. The song starts slowly then segueing into mid-paced instrument interplay and exits slowly.

Another classic rock-like song is "Supersonic". A short and fast-paced song with a brief slow interlude and lots of wah. The next song, "Speed Of Sound", is slow song with introspective lyrics. And like "Unthought Known", the keyboards add some nice flavor. "Force Of Nature" makes me want to just sit back and relax. The last song is aptly titled, "The End". The song is about a dying man saying his goodbyes to his family. And yet he doesn't want to go yet. The simple guitars and hint of string section give a very somber feel.

This album is a fun album in general. No powerful tracks like "Black" and catchy anthem like "Daughter". Traces of Vitalogy and Yield experimentation can be heard. The lyrics are more personal and less political. My rating (if I have to give one) is 4 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy!
« Last Edit: July 10, 2014, 09:45:10 PM by qroon »


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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2009, 10:59:02 AM »
cool, dapat magpahiram ka sir qroon :evil:
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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2009, 10:27:38 PM »
cool, dapat magpahiram ka sir qroon :evil:

Sir pala ha? Mas matanda ka pa sa akin! Pahiram? Hmmm... bawal daw yan according RIAA, he he he.  :evil:


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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2009, 09:41:50 PM »
cant wait for this album bibili ako ng copy nito sa sept 26

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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2009, 04:26:55 PM »
sir, pahiram din ako! :-D


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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2009, 11:01:35 AM »
kelan pa naging bawal ang sharing, buti kong nagbebenta kana copya na ikaw ang kumkita, pede yun, ma momonitor mo  ba yun,
kaya pahiram ka sir qroon
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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2009, 11:10:21 AM »
oo nga!  :lol:

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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2009, 05:28:57 AM »
ngayon na ang release  :-o
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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2009, 05:48:08 AM »
If "The Fixer" is any indication of the quality of the songs in the whole album, I want one!!

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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2009, 02:35:49 PM »
i'm digging this album, especially the first 3 songs. Sarap ulit-ulitin.  :-D
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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2009, 06:51:01 AM »
Picked it up on vinyl last Sunday.  Ngayon lang ako nakabili ng Pearl Jam na plaka since Yield.

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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2009, 11:11:16 PM »
My CD is not yet here  :x mukhang matagal ang shipping pag international, tsk. Anyway, I've heard the songs. I'll post a review next week.


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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2009, 12:40:03 AM »
I got myself a copy dinownload ko lang sa utorrent sorry pearl jam  :lol: pero I still want to buy the original copy kasi Pearl Jam is my most favorite band kaya need ko original copy nun for my collection of their CDs or tapes. I heard all the tracks I personally liked it compare to their self titled album worth the wait promise ko sa sarili ko once na magkaron sa Music One outlets I will buy a copy..

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« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2009, 07:47:35 AM »
just got the new album. very different sound indeed. parang di sila. i'd call it more radio-friendly. :-)

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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2009, 02:03:52 PM »
sir qroon narecieved mo na ba yung cd? pahiram muna babalik namin pramis :-D
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« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2009, 03:49:01 PM »
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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #16 on: October 05, 2009, 11:56:46 PM »
sadly kanina nasa music one ako akala ko meron na silang backspacer kaso wala pa pero ok din nakabili ako ng CD ng Archipelago

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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #17 on: October 09, 2009, 07:37:51 PM »
Finally, the CD arrived this morning. I'm too lazy to make a review.  :oops:


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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #18 on: October 09, 2009, 10:55:16 PM »
Finally, the CD arrived this morning. I'm too lazy to make a review.  :oops:

Review!!! Hehe
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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #19 on: October 10, 2009, 12:39:02 AM »
Review!!! Hehe

You bid me strike the lyre
so long now mute and broken,
but not a note can I waken
nor will my muse inspire!

Review coming :)


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« Reply #20 on: October 10, 2009, 02:09:52 AM »
You bid me strike the lyre
so long now mute and broken,
but not a note can I waken
nor will my muse inspire!

Review coming :)

enjoy mo muna ung album bro! :) happy listening.
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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #21 on: October 10, 2009, 03:00:24 AM »
enjoy mo muna ung album bro! :) happy listening.

Since I already have the digital version, I was only waiting for the physical medium (the CD) before I write the review. The album is worth my hard-earned pesoseses, he he he.

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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #22 on: October 19, 2009, 06:39:45 PM »
pj still rules!

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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #23 on: October 19, 2009, 09:13:13 PM »
heard some of the songs, will definitely be one of the best albums of the year

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Re: Pearl Jam's New Album: Backspacer
« Reply #24 on: October 21, 2009, 03:14:20 PM »
its been a month since na-release un album wala pa din release dito sa pinas  :-(