Very surprised by this album. I've never been a Pearl Jam fan. Couldn't even get into 'Ten' despite trying numerous times. They were like the polar opposite to everything I liked about grunge.
But this album has some tracks I genuinely like. They sound more authentic and less forcedly emotional and strained than before, with (to my ears) stronger and catchier melodies. Mainly the harder tracks, the slower/more ballady ones I wasn't feeling. 6/10
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