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Power of Right is pretty good. But I would never throw it on a playlist or he’ll I might not ever pick these tracks to randomly to listen to. The production is not enjoyable at all. The guitar sounds, the drums, handclaps. Good song dragged down.
And fuck it, I kind of like the Long Way. Might be the best sounding one on here. It’s nice.
likes rhythmic things that butt up against each other
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Brother the cloud. Good tune. Bad bridge. Outro is very good.
Fallout today. Cool riff. It just sounds flat as hell In the 1st verse. Chorus sounds better with that chunky bass over the top. That’s something Ament would do.
The dark. Always kind of liked this one. But same issue with the other. Production makes it fall flat.
This album makes complete sense for Eddie and what point in his life he’s at. I’m just not there yet. I’ve been on a heavy 95-98’ live Pearl Jam kick and Vedder was a fucking animal for those tours. Maybe that contrast takes away but I genuinely don’t think I care for Earthlings at all. I was super excited for it. Grabbed the LP as usual. And it’s never made it for me.
The Haves just came on. I don’t hate this as much as I’ve read some people do. It’s pretty. The Haves is in the top 5 of this album.
Good/Evil. Fine.
Try. Eh.
Elton John. No.
Mrs. Mills. Eh.
On My Way is very cool. I’ve always enjoyed this as a closer.
I think Eddie Vedder was inspired by something or other to make a real pop rock album, complete with his famous friends. It reminds me a lot of solo artists from the 80s. Pete Townshend, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and so on. I think this is the lane he was trying to sail in, and I think he largely accomplishes that. I can see this being grating for someone looking for 90s Eddie or just not in that headspace. I enjoy it a lot when that is the sound I am looking for.
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liebzz wrote:
I think Eddie Vedder was inspired by something or other to make a real pop rock album, complete with his famous friends. It reminds me a lot of solo artists from the 80s. Pete Townshend, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and so on. I think this is the lane he was trying to sail in, and I think he largely accomplishes that. I can see this being grating for someone looking for 90s Eddie or just not in that headspace. I enjoy it a lot when that is the sound I am looking for.
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Ms Harmless wrote:
I always find "I wouldn't listen to this song in isolation or put it on a random shuffle playlist" a really strange critique of an album
i think its more a critique (if that is the right word) of the song not standing on its own but not being a distraction in (or even being elevated by) the album setting
I think some of you might change your minds after you see the Earthlings play a live gig. That def increased my liking of this album and desire for more.
I remember a review for Avocado that said something like "I can't imagine any of these songs being played by a cover band in a bar". Which is kind of a weird thing to say, but it's basically just saying none these songs are going to be radio hits. Which was true.
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