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I went to 4 shows and everyone was absolutely amazing! And if anyone is interested they've just released a DVD of thier warmup gig at the ShowBox in Seattle from last year, avail on pearljam.com or I think you can get them at the shows.
They are in Phoenix June 7, so I suggest you all go.
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Pearl Jam hasn't made anything good since Yield. Plus they sold out when they put out a live album. To me, a live album is like saying, "hey we don't have any new songs, but we need a winter home in Vail"
None of the music of my generation has any quality staying power. That's depressing.
I'd rather listen to CCR, The Beatles, Hendrix, or the Stones over Pearl Jam.
In 50 years people will still be listening to groups like The Beatles . . . will Pearl Jam or any of the other current bands be around? I kinda doubt it. Bummer.
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Originally posted by Ryanwb Pearl Jam hasn't made anything good since Yield. Plus they sold out when they put out a live album. To me, a live album is like saying, "hey we don't have any new songs, but we need a winter home in Vail"
Dude. Thats not selling out. thats brought for the fans who don't get go to shows and those who do and want to relive their experiences. Lots of bands bring out live stuff. Are they sellouts NO! Pearl Jam are the furthest from sellouts you can be. They've shyed away from the media. Done very few video's clips and tried hard to prevent their material from overexposure on radio and tv.
You need to get a clue my friend. And look up what a sell out really is.
Riot Act is a brillant album.
Peace.
ps Pearl Jam is one of the great modern day rock bands of all time and yes THEY WILL BE LISTENED TO 20 YEARS DOWN THE TRACK. TEN stands as one of the greatest ever debut records of all time. and their follow ups have STOOD THE TEST OF TIME! THEY ARE THE SOLE SURIVORS OF THE SEATTLE GRUNDGE SCENE. YET THEY'VE GROWN AND CHANGED THROUGH THE TIME AND STILL STAND TALL.
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Last edited by Billythekid; May 13th, 2003 at 10:37 PM.
Originally posted by Dan H None of the music of my generation has any quality staying power. That's depressing.
I'd rather listen to CCR, The Beatles, Hendrix, or the Stones over Pearl Jam.
In 50 years people will still be listening to groups like The Beatles . . . will Pearl Jam or any of the other current bands be around? I kinda doubt it. Bummer.
Pearl Jam has been around for 12 years--in the midst of music today, which is MUCH, MUCH different than music was back in the 60s. Driven by power pop and country-pop, it is absolutely amazing that Pearl Jam is still around.
Will they be listened to in 40 years? You better believe it.
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Originally posted by Billythekid everyone has a right to free speach Brian. Even Pearl Jam. THey don't force their opnions on people just speak their's.
You obviously have never been to a show then.
They are subjecting paying customers to their left wing bullshit instead of playing their songs....that is just wrong IMHO
Agreed. You have the right to say anything you want.
By getting a clue I meant your statement about selling out is complete BS and you need to do some research about Bands "Selling out".
"They are subjecting paying customers to their left wing bullshit instead of playing their songs....that is just wrong IMHO"
their last concert consisted of 39 songs with 3 encores. 3.5 hr show. thats a great band who give everything to their fans. Including low ticket prices
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People have the right to free speech, just as people have the choice of not going to listen to other people's political crap mixed in with their music.
And if Ryan feels making a live album is selling out, and that is his opinion, how can you tell him his opinion is wrong. I tend to agree with him. It's actually more fact than opinion. If a group can't get enough new material to put out an album, they do a live one just to stay on the scene and might put one or two new songs just so fans who want new music will still buy it, but it does smell like a sellout. It's definitely not "for the fans" as you suggest. It's nothing more than a filler album to keep the money flowing until they can put out some fresh stuff.
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Brian. I listened to Ryan's opnion and disagreed like he disagreed with me.
Have you ever listened to a pearl jam show? If the answer is no, then your opnion doesn't count for much in my book. you can say what ever you want. It's good to back up with actual facts sometimes though.
I haven't forced my opnion on anyone. Just told them to see a good show. Then you guys come out with total unfound BS.
"Get a clue" was a little rough on Ryan, but it erks me when people who know nothing about a good live performance criticize it without ever knowing the experience.
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