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2009 release from Eddie Vedder and the boys, their ninth album overall. For Backspacer, the lasting Grunge rockers decided to do it big. They left label J Records and decided to release to album themselves, since the certainly have enough money to do that. They also hooked up with ’90s Alternative Rock producer du jour Brendan O’Brien (Korn, Bruce Springsteen), the first time that the band has worked with O’Brien since 1998’s Yield. The music on the record features … More >>
November 3, 2009 at 5:09 am
This album sucks hard. Eddie Vedder has truly ran this band right into the ground. This album is radio friendly garbage at it’s finest mixed with Vedder solo efforts, it’s terrible. When I first heard it I though it was a second Vedder solo cd. Ten was a good album but after that Pearl Jam has been on a constant downward spiral and this album is the worst yet…..Riot Act was better than this album, yes the puke that was Riot Act. Pearl Jam is now nothing more than a sappy throat singing band aka. The Eddie Vedder band now. After hearing this album, the stupid lyrics, the annoying sheepman (bahhhh) vocals and the lame songs I gave up on Pearl Jam. Pearl Jam are the Johnas brothers of grunge rock. The last album was a tolerable clone of a tolerable album (Yeild) but Backspacer is Riot Act II, just a mix/mash of no direction. Backspacer could have been another B-sides album like lost dogs. Anyhow Pearl Jam suck and this album proves what a once decent ban can turn into. If you want some good music throw your Pearl Jam albums in a shredder and get some Soundgarden or Nirvana you will not regret it.
Rating: 1 / 5
November 3, 2009 at 8:01 am
Pearl jam demuestra con cada album el gran talento que tienen cada uno de sus integrantes y demuestran su pasion por el rock clasico……podrian ser facilmente los Led Zeppelin de los 90s……por eso adoro esta banda por su compromiso con el buen Rock …..es un gran trabajo y se suma al catalogo extenso de esta banda de piezas esenciales.
Rating: 4 / 5
November 3, 2009 at 9:59 am
I’ve read the reviews where people say “best PJ album of the 2000’s” and so on…. PLEASE! This is as bad as their last one (self titled / ‘avocado’). There isn’t a single song on here that’s memorable… and certainly not one I’d say was “radio worthy”.
With O’Brien coming back to produce this one… I’d had hoped they’d get back (at least somewhat) to their ‘roots’ & we’d get at least a FEW songs that were “instant Pearl Jam classics”… but there’s nothing that even comes close!
The 1st 4 songs weren’t even good enough to be called Terrible… (& yet that’s what they started the album with??); and while (most of) the rest at least resembled the Pearl Jam MOST of us love… again… nothing here worth listening to again.
But how anyone can say ANY of the songs on here are better than say, those on Riot Act or Binaural, let alone say the whole album is better… is so far beyond rhyme & reason, it’s unfathomable… unless they’re only saying such things, to make sure you buy the album & help line the pockets of their “Idols”. (because that’s exactly what happened to me!)
This will definitely be the Last P.J. album I buy. There isn’t a single song from the Self-Title/Avocado album on my iPod… and I doubt I’ll end up keeping any of these as well. Seriously, why keep a few Generic & Unmemorable songs… when there are so many Good ones from other albums to choose from & listen to?
Vedder hasn’t truly Sung… well, sung in the manner that made us all fall in love with his voice anyway… for what, 5 or 6 albums now!? What’s up with that! He HAD a unique & soulful voice… but we’ve only heard Samplings of it ever since Vitalogy. Call me crazy; but I prefer the Non-Watered-Down, Non-Generic voice, that made Pearl Jam, well, Pearl Jam… and the only albums you really get that, is Ten & Vs (and a couple on Vitalogy). I mean, did he lose the ability to sing that way… or did some idiot convince him, “in order to stay relevant & not get stuck in the ‘grunge’ genre”, he had to tone it all down & sound like a cheap imitation of himself, or what??
Rating: 1 / 5
November 3, 2009 at 10:22 am
They may be one of the best live bands in the world but Pearl Jam continues to produce average albums. The songwriting here is decent but not oustanding. The songs written by Vedder are emotional but they sound like his “Into the Wild” soundtrack. Stone Gossard’s song is a rehash of his contribution to No Code. Ament and McCready provide some filler while Cameron contributes to the more radio friendly rock songs. Pearl Jam aren’t returning to the anthems they made in the early 90’s any time soon but clearly they don’t want to. They’re happy with who they are and what they’ve achieved in their career. Their legacy continues along the road to legendary status but their actual musical muscle continues to diminish. A hard album to dislike but not a classic in this band’s career.
Rating: 3 / 5
November 3, 2009 at 10:52 am
After reconquer their fans and critics in 2006, with the straighforward hard-rock on “The Avocado Album”, Pearl jam are back in 2009 with their 9th album, “Backspacer”.
For a bunch of guys in their mid-forties, Backspacer is, quite frankly, a good record, mostly of the rock songs are up-beat with a positive vibe, and even the melodic and gentle tunes have a message of hope, hidden under sad instrumentation.
Gonna see my friend, Got some, The Fixer, Johnny Guitar and Supersonic are all short punk-rockers with some bits of pop. Got Some is particular interesting, from the new-wave intro, to the speedy chorus, the rhythm section is on fire here. Jeff Ament and Matt Cameron both shine on this one. Great song, a better choice for 1st single, in my opinion.
Amongst the Waves, Unthought Known and Force of Nature sound epic as uplifting mid-tempo songs, perfect for singalongs in concerts. Amongst the Waves is my favourite from the record, its sounds like the result of a crazy mix between “Given to fly” and “I am mine” trying to re-create “Alive”! Great chorus and guitar solo by Mccready. An instant classic.
Just a step below, are Unthought known and Force of Nature, both good tracks, with epic structures, amazing guitar work and vocals by Vedder.
Finally, the moody/laid-back moments of Backspacer appears on Just Breathe, Speed of Sound and The End. Just Breathe is one of the best love song ever written and sung by Eddie Vedder. Its very simple but beautiful. Another highlight.
Speed of Sound is a sad song about loneliness and aging. Good arrangements by the producer Brendan O’brien. The End is a very intimist, touching acoustic piece, with some shy orquestration on the background. Eddie really shines on this one.
The musicianship between band its right on top, but Eddie Vedder is particulary inspired, writing emotional lyrics, and singing like in 1993. But there’s an evident lack of guitar solos by Mike Mccready, and clocking at 36minutes, there was enough space for one, or two, maybe three, others songs.
Overall, Backspacer is a good record, with cool packaging, full of catchy songs, and even if its shorter than others Pearl Jam albums, is definitely one of their most acessible, alongside “Ten” and “Vs”.
My Backspacer Playlist:
1-Gonna See My Friend
2-Got Some
3-Force of Nature
4-Johhny guitar
5-Just Breathe
6-Amongst the Waves
7-Unthought Known
8-The Fixer
9-Speed of Sound
10-SuperSonic
11-The End
My Backspacer rating: 7/10
Rating: 4 / 5