Here's what I thought
of Pearl Jam's new album, “Lightning Bolt.” Please remember all
scores are out of a possible 10 points.
“Getaway” -
Hell to the yes! A solid rock track that picks up speed as it goes
along. I just love the tone of Eddie's voice. An excellent kickoff!
Score: 9
“Mind Your
Manners” - A high octane kick ass kind of punky rock track. I
love the scatter shot vocals and jangly guitars. But most of all I
really dug the energy of this track. Score: 8
“My Father's Son”
- I did like the funky bass work on this track, but that is about
all. It just really didn't grab my attention. Score: 5
“Sirens” - Man,
when Eddie turns it on he turns it ON. Love, love, love the vocals on
this track. The music is equally excellent and had me swooning the
entire song. Score: 10
“Lightning Bolt”
- Are you fucking kidding me? An excellent song from start to
finish. Great energy, awesome vocals, and stellar guitar work. Love.
Score: 10
“Infallible” -
This is another track that grew on me as it progressed. In the
beginning I was all like, “OK, this is nice, but nothing
outstanding.” Then as the track went on I got more involved and
more impressed. It just grows on you. The lyrics are what
really got me involved. Very nice boys – this is what I expect from
you. Score: 8
“Pendulum” -
Whoops. From the beginning of this song I was hooked. Emotional
realness in its vocals and deep, brooding rhythms. But then the song
just never really went anywhere. I was waiting for this emotional
punch which never came – quite the letdown. Score: 4
“Swallowed Whole”
- Back on track! Whew! Sold rock song – there is just something
about how Pearl Jam arranges their songs. It seems they know how to
layer their sounds to create a symphony of rock. Just a fantastic
rock track. Score: 8
“Let The Records
Play” - This track has what I like – balls. It stomps all
over the place and drew me in with its character. Just a fun track
with great rhythms and awesome vocals. Another solid track. Score:
9
“Sleeping By
Myself” - I love when a band strips down – of sorts. A
lighter, more mature sound from Eddie and the boys. His vocal wiggle
is still there as he croons on this airy song. Overall, quite
enjoyable. Score: 7
“Yellow Moon” -
Unlike “Pendulum” - this emotional realness kind track took
me somewhere and got into my soul. I love when Eddie injects his
vulnerable vocals into each lyric of a song. I could listen to this
all day. Score: 10
“Future Days” -
Sploosh. Emotional realness does not even begin to cover the tone
of this track. Soulful realness – that what this track has. I would
hope my husband would play this track for us on our 50th
wedding anniversary. Heartfelt and tender this is my favorite track
on the entire album. Score: 10
Average Track Score:
8.2. Would I recommend this album to buy? YES. A thousand
times yes. One of the best albums I have heard this year.
Escalader,
Jim
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