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Post subject: Re: Song of the Moment: Nothing as it Seems
Posted: Tue November 12, 2013 5:27 am
A Return To Form
Joined: Thu July 11, 2013 8:48 pm Posts: 151 Location: Maspeth, NY
I'll admit it. When I first got back into the band in 2000 after a 3-year break, I didn't care for this song at all. But thankfully I got smart and now love this song. I will say that I think it's better on the album than live though. The mood that it gives off on the album will always give me goosebumps. 5 stars.
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Post subject: Re: Song of the Moment: Nothing as it Seems
Posted: Tue November 12, 2013 10:07 pm
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Joined: Tue January 01, 2013 2:41 pm Posts: 17337
I completely understand all the reasons why people love this song to death; the song doesn't really showcase my favourite strengths of Pearl Jam. Having said that, it does showcase their strengths, particularly in the form of mood / atmosphere, the ability to go from one part / section to another (in a similar way to "Fatal", although I prefer that song) and just, well, to be beautifully "sluggish / lethargic" in a way that only Binaural and Riot Act know how. I could do without all the lead noodling from Mike, particularly on the intro (which, when I first heard it, sounded farcically power-ballad-esque); but now I realise that all of Mike's presence in the song, too, is a strength, if you like that kind of thing. This song is the cooler, more bleak younger-self of "Sirens." 4 stars.
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Post subject: Re: Song of the Moment: Nothing as it Seems
Posted: Wed November 13, 2013 12:30 am
Broken Tamborine
Joined: Sat January 05, 2013 5:01 pm Posts: 429
harmless wrote:
I completely understand all the reasons why people love this song to death; the song doesn't really showcase my favourite strengths of Pearl Jam. Having said that, it does showcase their strengths, particularly in the form of mood / atmosphere, the ability to go from one part / section to another (in a similar way to "Fatal", although I prefer that song) and just, well, to be beautifully "sluggish / lethargic" in a way that only Binaural and Riot Act know how. I could do without all the lead noodling from Mike, particularly on the intro (which, when I first heard it, sounded farcically power-ballad-esque); but now I realise that all of Mike's presence in the song, too, is a strength, if you like that kind of thing. This song is the cooler, more bleak younger-self of "Sirens." 4 stars.
NO! Just listened to Binaural and Riot Act the past couple of days and it reminded me of just how bland this band is now...its kinda sad...no more mystery no more emotion no more "music" just words and instruments that sometimes make me wonder what the hell Eddie is singing about and why...
Post subject: Re: Song of the Moment: Nothing as it Seems
Posted: Wed November 13, 2013 12:44 am
jeeeesus relax already
Joined: Tue January 01, 2013 5:10 pm Posts: 36256
i was blown away when this one came out. It felt different, yet it seemed like i had heard it before...I love everything about this one. Ed`s voice, Mike awesome leads...and fucking Matt Cameron. He is huge here.
Post subject: Re: Song of the Moment: Nothing as it Seems
Posted: Wed November 13, 2013 5:37 am
Banned from the Pit
Joined: Sat October 26, 2013 12:33 pm Posts: 49 Location: Midwest USA
Wow. This song sucks me into its black hole every time. They're not even trying anymore are they? Were they all on heroine? Ayahuasca? What sorcery is this? Fuck.
Wow. This song sucks me into its black hole every time. They're not even trying anymore are they? Were they all on heroine? Ayahuasca? What sorcery is this? Fuck.
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