Pearl Jam

[Cameron]

They were easy to get if you're in Ten Club. If you know you're going to shows it's worth the $40.

[ChiefOKONO]

Do you think it's worth signing up now?

[Cameron]

It sounds like they'll tour next year so yeah.

[ChiefOKONO]

Thank you!  I am going for it!

[ChiefOKONO]

done and done.  Their fanclub is pretty sweet!   (hint, hint, MMJ) :D

[Cameron]

Nice! What's your number? Just want to see what it's up to these days.

[ChiefOKONO]

745654

dang!

[Cameron]

 

[Cameron]

Pearl Jam Unveil Upcoming Album At Daytime L.A. Playback

Project was produced by Andrew Watt, who previously helmed Eddie Vedder's solo LP 'Earthling'

Written by SPIN Staff |

January 31, 2024 - 7:06 pm


Pearl Jam debuted
their upcoming 12th studio album today (Jan. 31) in front of a crowd of
invited guests at Los Angeles' famed Troubadour club, with band members
Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready and Jeff Ament as well as producer Andrew
Watt on hand to introduce the project.

Specific details such as song titles and lyrics are being kept under
wraps for now, but SPIN can confidently report that the album offers a
little bit of everything for the longtime Pearl Jam fan. "No hyperbole —
I think this is our best work," enthused Vedder, who later poured
tequila shots for the assembled audience. "I couldn't be prouder of us
as a band," added Ament, who briefly got emotional while describing the
experience of making the album.

The LP features several intense rockers which showcase the
ever-powerful drumming of Matt Cameron and the panache of guitarist Mike
McCready, whose solos are more prominent here than on 2020's Gigaton. One has a chorus particularly tailor-made for chanting and fist-pumping.

A couple songs nod to the chiming, acoustic-flavored sound of the
late Tom Petty, while another has the loping, off-kilter feel of past
Pearl Jam tunes such as "Parachutes" and "All Those Yesterdays."
Thematically, Vedder is writing about human connection (or lack
thereof), aging, parenting and the state of the world. "We're still
looking for ways to communicate," he said.


Perhaps the song with most "classic" Pearl Jam feel was actually
conceptualized while Vedder and Watt were working on something else, but
that story will have to wait for now.

Vedder made his solo album Earthling at lifelong Pearl Jam
fan Watt's Beverly Hills home studio in 2021, and the idea to bring
Pearl Jam there to make their own album was hatched during that time
(during the first session, band members didn't even bring instruments
with them to Los Angeles from Seattle). He added that parts of the
upcoming record were tracked at Rick Rubin's Shangri-La studio after
Watt's was rendered unusable due to flooding. "That space had a
vibration to it," Vedder said of Shangri-La. "I used every bit I could
get."

The Troubadour setting for the playback was apropos, as Vedder
recalled Pearl Jam playing there in October 1991 just as their Epic
debut album Ten was beginning to explode. He said the band was
horrified to find the interior of the club plastered with Pearl Jam
promotional material, which they then ripped down in front of the record
label staffers who'd just set them up. "I want to apologize to them" he
said. "Thanks for sticking with us."

Pearl Jam is expected to announce their 2024 touring plans in the
near future, having already confirmed a handful of shows in the U.S. and Europe.

[slappymoe]

got my rescheduled Noblesville date, Monday August 26th.  already have that week off work and a hotel booked.  now everybody - including myself - needs to stay healthy this time.....

[ChiefOKONO]

Pearl Jam Is Going on a World Tour to Support Newly Announced Album 'Dark Matter'

https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/pearl-jam-world-tour-dates-new-album-dark-matter-1235606389/

[Cameron]

I put in for Sacramento and Wrigley 2.

[sillyboob]

I put in for both LA shows and for Sacramento. 

[APR]

I'm glad you got a good date in Indy slappy.  I'm going for Vegas, Philly, Baltimore, and Boston. 

[brob]

I put in for both Vegas shows.  Might try for other shows down the road through fan to fan.

[Cameron]

Not being able to prioritize shows led to some feast and famine results. I'll be looking for Wrigley 2 tix.

[brob]

Got Thursday P1 for Vegas.  Hopefully I can get verified to get some for Saturday.

[APR]

Got both Boston shows.  Did not get Baltimore and either Philly.  Luckily my buddy got Baltimore, and I'll try the TM sale if I get a verified fan code.  I like but don't love Dark Matter.  I'm really looking forward to the album and the tours. 

[Cameron]

Thoughts on the new rekkid? Easily my favorite since Avocado.

[slappymoe]

finally got my Indy show.  fantastic as usual, the new songs fit nicely.  i don't like paying $30 for a drink.  maybe i shouldn't drink.