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Unknown Soldier · 07-15-2012, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rjinnx

Yea that's a big part of it.

That's often the dividing point with the band, there are some that think Vitalogy and its experimentation as the pinnacle of Pearl Jam and others that hate it. Personally I like their experimental edge, not a huge fan of Vitalogy though, but I think No Code and Binaural two of their very best albums

Rjinn · 07-15-2012, 05:32 AM

If anything came close to how they experimented I'd definitely agree with Binaural. They took a bit of turn with Yield, which is my favourite album. But I definitely think experimentation was not their strong point.

**Janszoon** · 07-15-2012, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Gucci Little Piggy

Pearl Jam really ain't bad guys. I still prefer Soundgarden (anybody who says Soundgarden is bad should be locked away), but Pearl Jam is quite a great abnd if you ask me.

Oasis, however, is boring, annoying and repetitive and they are ripoffs of bands I don't even like to begin with. I prefer The Verve over them any day.

Lock me away then, because I can't stand Soundgarden.

Unknown Soldier · 07-15-2012, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rjinnx

If anything came close to how they experimented I'd definitely agree with Binaural. They took a bit of turn with Yield, which is my favourite album. But I definitely think experimentation was not their strong point.

Now I think Yield is their poorest album.

Rjinn · 07-15-2012, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Lock me away then, because I can't stand Soundgarden.

Don't worry, I'll throw away the keys.

SGR · 07-15-2012, 06:45 AM

For me, Pearl Jam is overall a better band than Oasis. Oasis had two studio albums and a b-sides (granted, AMAZING b-sides) collection that were good and after that they went to sh*t.

Pearl Jam on the other hand only has one bad album. (Yield) Plus they made Binaural, which is one of the coolest albums ever put out by a 90s grunge band. Seriously though, their discography is damn impecable.

Rjinn · 07-15-2012, 07:26 AM

Wow why all the Yield hate? I considered it one of their masterpieces. They really shined with lyrical writing, in a unique and creative way with folk innovations. Turned around their abilities from desperate to journeyman. It became their departure. Had serious depth pertaining to their messages. Contained a democratic field of influences that was challenging. Plotted different views of human lifestyle that were untouched. I didn't find any other that was as deep, untapped emotionally too. They reinvented themselves with Yield. That's what I meant by taking a turn.

Yea I know different strokes for different folks.

**Goofle** · 07-15-2012, 07:49 AM

See, I knew this would happen.

Oasis > Pearl Jam by a huge distance, but I am aware that Oasis suck ass.

Duraddict · 07-15-2012, 10:16 AM

Does anybody else find Pink Floyd to be a little... bland? I like some songs, and I think Dark Side is a decent album. But visually they were so much more impressive than musically. At least in my opinion.

Unknown Soldier · 07-15-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Duraddict

Does anybody else find Pink Floyd to be a little... bland? I like some songs, and I think Dark Side is a decent album. But visually they were so much more impressive than musically. At least in my opinion.

I've always found them epic but also very bland at times. They're a band that always took themselves too seriously and Roger Waters always thought of himself as a genius (which he wasn't) he was just very accomplished at what he did. After their classic albums of the 1960s and 1970s, they self-imploded creatively with that borefest of a double album The Wall (I've yet to actually manage to sit through a complete listen, without nodding off or doing something else) They really should've called it a day back in the 1980s, as by then they were just living off their laurels. I own most of their discography, but usually have little inclination to play any of it these days.

07-15-2012, 05:32 AM	#7202 (permalink)
Rjinn The Aerosol in your Soul Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 1,546	If anything came close to how they experimented I'd definitely agree with Binaural. They took a bit of turn with Yield, which is my favourite album. But I definitely think experimentation was not their strong point. __________________ last.fm

07-15-2012, 07:26 AM	#7207 (permalink)
Rjinn The Aerosol in your Soul Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 1,546	Wow why all the Yield hate? I considered it one of their masterpieces. They really shined with lyrical writing, in a unique and creative way with folk innovations. Turned around their abilities from desperate to journeyman. It became their departure. Had serious depth pertaining to their messages. Contained a democratic field of influences that was challenging. Plotted different views of human lifestyle that were untouched. I didn't find any other that was as deep, untapped emotionally too. They reinvented themselves with Yield. That's what I meant by taking a turn. Yea I know different strokes for different folks. __________________ last.fm

07-15-2012, 06:45 AM	#7206 (permalink)
SGR No Ice In My Bourbon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: /dev/null Posts: 4,325	For me, Pearl Jam is overall a better band than Oasis. Oasis had two studio albums and a b-sides (granted, AMAZING b-sides) collection that were good and after that they went to sh*t. Pearl Jam on the other hand only has one bad album. (Yield) Plus they made Binaural, which is one of the coolest albums ever put out by a 90s grunge band. Seriously though, their discography is damn impecable.