Pearl Jam - Blu-ray Forum

jdw89 · 11-10-2013, 08:25 PM

Who here is a fan? I only own Ten right now and am giving it a serious listen and Black is such an amazing song, are all their albums pretty good? I've heard nothing but good things.

Trigger89 · 11-11-2013, 05:57 PM

I'm a big fan of Pearl Jam and 'Ten' is my favorite album by them, one of my favorite albums ever actually. 'Jeremy' is definitely my favorite track on that record, the lyrics are so deep on that song. All of their albums are great, both musically and lyrically. I would love to see them live! Have you moved onto their second record, 'Vs.' yet?

stvn1974 · 11-11-2013, 07:34 PM

Ten, Vs. and Vitalogy are 5 out of 5 albums for me. No Code, Backspacer and the new one Lightning Bolt are easily 4 out of 5. The others all have great tracks on them too. I recommend getting them all. Then once you have absorbed those get Lost Dogs and then start searching out for the zillion bootleg sets. One of the all time great bands, IMO.

civiclx · 11-11-2013, 10:23 PM

I never knew any of the songs they did before a year ago. I only have two songs from them on iTunes, Alive and Yellow Ledbetter. I could listen to YL over and over and over. Not sure if I'll ever get a full album from them.

Filmmaker · 11-12-2013, 06:23 PM

At minimum, VS. and VITALOGY (my personal favorite of the band's) must be added to your collection. None of their subsequent albums reached those heights, but they all have their virtues. Their latest album, LIGHTNING BOLT, has quickly moved up to fourth place in my personal PJ rankings. Really amazing that they can deliver an album this enjoyable and consistent this far into their career.

Lemmy Lugosi · 11-12-2013, 07:35 PM

I'm a very casual fan. I like 'em, but only own the hits collection.

jdw89 · 11-12-2013, 08:40 PM

Really thinking about picking up the rest of their albums as I have found them all on sale in various places. Could get them for about $65 total.

ZooTv · 11-13-2013, 01:00 AM

One of my top 5 favorite bands, each album has its own unique sound.

I'd personally rank their albums:

Yield
Vitalogy
Vs.
No Code
Ten
Binaural
Backspacer
Lightning Bolt
Riot Act
Pearl Jam

dobyblue · 11-13-2013, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by civiclx

I never knew any of the songs they did before a year ago. I only have two songs from them on iTunes, Alive and Yellow Ledbetter. I could listen to YL over and over and over. Not sure if I'll ever get a full album from them.

If you love those two tracks you'll likely love all of Ten, there isn't a bad song on there. Love the way the album flows, my fave Pearl Jam album and one of my top 5 albums of the entire 90s.

Garden and Release are probably my fave tracks from Ten, but Deep is pretty sick too, and Why Go? I loved Pearl Jam in 1992, kind of lost me beginning with No Code but I didn't find Vitalogy had great legs either, although Nothing Man is an amazing track.

Vs. is my 2nd fave album, one or two songs I'm not keen on but I like most of it. wma = kickass.

nefilim · 11-13-2013, 01:12 PM

i own all of their albums + some official bootlegs + all dvds ...

yes a long time fan ... i was able to buy 'ten' when it was released so I AM old fan

Strilo · 11-13-2013, 02:03 PM

I'm like this guy ^^^

stvn1974 · 11-13-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nefilim

i own all of their albums + some official bootlegs + all dvds ...

yes a long time fan ... i was able to buy 'ten' when it was released so I AM old fan

I was a junior in HS when Ten and Nevermind were released. Good times. I remember listening to them and my hair metal CDs and tapes pretty much lost their luster over night.

Strilo · 11-14-2013, 02:06 PM

They've been my favorite band since probably 1994. Loved them since I first heard them in 1992. I am actually seeing them in concert in a few weeks!

CJPowers · 11-14-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jdw89

Who here is a fan? I only own Ten right now and am giving it a serious listen and Black is such an amazing song, are all their albums pretty good? I've heard nothing but good things.

I agree with you regarding "Black" - it is an amazing song. It's my favourite track on Ten as I generally prefer their ballads and acoustic songs.

Vs. and Yield are a good starting point for anyone new to PJ. Vitalogy is a bit of a strange one though, because it contains some of Pearl Jam's best work, yet it also has "Bugs" and "Hey Foxymophandlemama, That's Me."

bunkz323 · 11-14-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CJPowers

I agree with you regarding "Black" - it is an amazing song. It's my favourite track on Ten as I generally prefer their ballads and acoustic songs.

Vs. and Yield are a good starting point for anyone new to PJ. Vitalogy is a bit of a strange one though, because it contains some of Pearl Jam's best work, yet it also has "Bugs" and "Hey Foxymophandlemama, That's Me."

Black is an awesome song. Loved that one and Alive. Yellow Ledbetter is another favorite

blg · 11-16-2013, 08:12 AM

Been a fan going back to 1992, which is the first year I saw them live. Seen them about 50 times over the years, met my wife during the 2000 tour where I was doing a 2 week stretch of shows, and have pretty much every circulating recording going back to the beginning.

In recent years I've found myself not listening to them that much. I've developed many other musical interests, but I suppose they will always be that old favorite. Will be attending the San Diego and LA shows next week and admit that I am looking forward to it.

1993-1998 was the definite peak in my opinion, both live and studio, with Vitalogy, No Code, Yield, and VS being the top 4 albums.

jdw89 · 11-16-2013, 11:51 PM

Just picked up Avocado and Lightning Bolt from BBY.

West E · 11-19-2013, 03:50 PM

that No Code, Yield, Binaural time period was their best IMO. (1996-2000). Pick up those albums.

The early stuff is obviously amazing as well. Very fierce, intense, etc. But the albums above are where they settled into something unique.

Riot Act, self titled, Backspacer, and Lightning Bolt are all pretty good. Lightning Bolt being the best of the 21st century bunch.

Strilo · 11-20-2013, 02:24 PM

I cannot say that the Jack Irons years were their best work...

Hucksta G · 11-21-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by West E

that No Code, Yield, Binaural time period was their best IMO. (1996-2000). Pick up those albums.

The early stuff is obviously amazing as well. Very fierce, intense, etc. But the albums above are where they settled into something unique.

Riot Act, self titled, Backspacer, and Lightning Bolt are all pretty good. Lightning Bolt being the best of the 21st century bunch.

I concur with this.

11-10-2013, 08:25 PM	#1
jdw89 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Oklahoma 4K collection:92 Blu-ray collection:1052 DVD collection:206 Digital collection:106 Trading Score:159	Pearl Jam Who here is a fan? I only own Ten right now and am giving it a serious listen and Black is such an amazing song, are all their albums pretty good? I've heard nothing but good things.

11-16-2013, 08:12 AM	#16
blg Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Los Angeles Blu-ray collection:757 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Been a fan going back to 1992, which is the first year I saw them live. Seen them about 50 times over the years, met my wife during the 2000 tour where I was doing a 2 week stretch of shows, and have pretty much every circulating recording going back to the beginning. In recent years I've found myself not listening to them that much. I've developed many other musical interests, but I suppose they will always be that old favorite. Will be attending the San Diego and LA shows next week and admit that I am looking forward to it. 1993-1998 was the definite peak in my opinion, both live and studio, with Vitalogy, No Code, Yield, and VS being the top 4 albums. Last edited by blg; 11-16-2013 at 08:15 AM.

11-11-2013, 05:57 PM	#2
Trigger89 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:423 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:18	I'm a big fan of Pearl Jam and 'Ten' is my favorite album by them, one of my favorite albums ever actually. 'Jeremy' is definitely my favorite track on that record, the lyrics are so deep on that song. All of their albums are great, both musically and lyrically. I would love to see them live! Have you moved onto their second record, 'Vs.' yet?

11-11-2013, 07:34 PM	#3
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	Ten, Vs. and Vitalogy are 5 out of 5 albums for me. No Code, Backspacer and the new one Lightning Bolt are easily 4 out of 5. The others all have great tracks on them too. I recommend getting them all. Then once you have absorbed those get Lost Dogs and then start searching out for the zillion bootleg sets. One of the all time great bands, IMO.

11-11-2013, 10:23 PM	#4
civiclx Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:San Jose, Ca USAwesome! 4K collection:110 Blu-ray collection:1574 DVD collection:540 Trading Score:27	I never knew any of the songs they did before a year ago. I only have two songs from them on iTunes, Alive and Yellow Ledbetter. I could listen to YL over and over and over. Not sure if I'll ever get a full album from them.

11-12-2013, 06:23 PM	#5
Filmmaker Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tulsa, OK (but don't hold it against me!) Home Theater Gallery:90 4K collection:1162 Blu-ray collection:3145 DVD collection:593 Trading Score:24	At minimum, VS. and VITALOGY (my personal favorite of the band's) must be added to your collection. None of their subsequent albums reached those heights, but they all have their virtues. Their latest album, LIGHTNING BOLT, has quickly moved up to fourth place in my personal PJ rankings. Really amazing that they can deliver an album this enjoyable and consistent this far into their career.

11-12-2013, 07:35 PM	#6
Lemmy Lugosi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2010 Location:In a vault full of electric guitars and Batarangs. Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:8	I'm a very casual fan. I like 'em, but only own the hits collection.

11-12-2013, 08:40 PM	#7
jdw89 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Oklahoma 4K collection:92 Blu-ray collection:1052 DVD collection:206 Digital collection:106 Trading Score:159	Really thinking about picking up the rest of their albums as I have found them all on sale in various places. Could get them for about $65 total.

11-13-2013, 01:00 AM	#8
ZooTv Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2010 Location:In the back, off the side, far away 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:319 DVD collection:105 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:44	One of my top 5 favorite bands, each album has its own unique sound. I'd personally rank their albums: Yield Vitalogy Vs. No Code Ten Binaural Backspacer Lightning Bolt Riot Act Pearl Jam

11-13-2013, 01:12 PM	#10
nefilim Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:\|limbo of the banned\| Blu-ray collection:525 DVD collection:260 Trading Score:14	i own all of their albums + some official bootlegs + all dvds ... yes a long time fan ... i was able to buy 'ten' when it was released so I AM old fan

11-13-2013, 02:03 PM	#11
Strilo Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:124	I'm like this guy ^^^

11-14-2013, 02:06 PM	#13
Strilo Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:124	They've been my favorite band since probably 1994. Loved them since I first heard them in 1992. I am actually seeing them in concert in a few weeks!

11-16-2013, 11:51 PM	#17
jdw89 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Oklahoma 4K collection:92 Blu-ray collection:1052 DVD collection:206 Digital collection:106 Trading Score:159	Just picked up Avocado and Lightning Bolt from BBY.

11-19-2013, 03:50 PM	#18
West E Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2011	that No Code, Yield, Binaural time period was their best IMO. (1996-2000). Pick up those albums. The early stuff is obviously amazing as well. Very fierce, intense, etc. But the albums above are where they settled into something unique. Riot Act, self titled, Backspacer, and Lightning Bolt are all pretty good. Lightning Bolt being the best of the 21st century bunch.

11-20-2013, 02:24 PM	#19
Strilo Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:124	I cannot say that the Jack Irons years were their best work...

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