Grunge is growing on me. Pearl Jam Vocal ANALYSIS of "Even Flow", and Eddie Vedder is my new fav!

[@factcheck5017]

The fact we got AIC, Pearl jam, Nirvana, STP, Soundgarden at the same time is a once in a lifetime thing..

[@B-tenst04]

And Bush. Bush > Nirvana.

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

Stone Temple and Soundgarden were awesome. Amazing bands

[@ericmayle8510]

I have them all on vinyl which is a huge bonus.

[@guyfantastico8268]

@@B-tenst04Naw Bush was late to the party and was just copying the originators - Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, STP, Alice in Chains, Nirvana

[@B-tenst04]

@guyfantastico8268 Naw. Still better then Nirvana and obviously everyone is gonna have some similarities. But they weren't copying them. Great thing about opinions

[@gumborambo4540]

Her face was all of our faces when we heard Even Flow for the first time.

[@michaelnolan5062]

very true. long time ago now,😅

[@jaredcorbin2212]

that's the same face she makes every time she hears a song "for the first time" - that she (like all of us) has heard 1000 times before

[@cusoonmyfriend3738]

no

[@alexglanowski695]

It's funny that you mention the safety of the audience; Eddie Vedder is one of the nicest guys in rock. He will stop concerts to make sure people in the audience are okay. One concert that I was at, he stopped to have security come and take out a guy that was groping a young girl, and then he lectured us that we need to be better in looking out for others. Love this guy so much!

[@KrisVesel]

Chris Cornell was the same/ Stopped a concert I was at ('96) because the crowd was pushing the front row people towards the stage.

[@pubbiehive]

Look up what happened during their concert at Roskilde Festival in 2000 and you'll understand why he takes crowd safety so seriously.

[@sagittated]

I think bands did a good job of attracting the right kind of people to their shows as well. When people fell down, the five closest people to them would pick them up. People didn't throw punches and elbows like you'd see at right wing metal shows and the skin head punk shows. It's not that some bad people didn't show up, but they were ejected.

[@andrewichigo]

I think a lot of that is trauma from the time 9 people died when PJ played a festival in 2000. The audience crushed them against the front row guardrail till they couldn't breath and some were trampled. Now Eddie will always ask people to not push forward too much and will pause songs to ask people to take 3 steps back to avoid that tragedy happening again

[@normie2716]

I love being lectured at rock concerts.

[@michaelscott2222]

The lyrical and anger Eddie had when younger was amazing. The power he could deliver was insane. Over the years he seems to have lessened the anger but the sound is still the same. Long live Pearl Jam!!!

[@TerryPullen]

I am 70 years old. This is the first time in my life I have purposly listned to Perl Jam. Clearly this is a great band. Looks like I have some catching up to do, lucky me!

[@owenklock2253]

Try the song “Black” from their album ‘Ten’ ! It’s a great one

[@dmoore0079]

@@owenklock2253 That and Yellow Ledbetter. Both songs have beautiful Hendrix inspired guitar.

[@rotten87]

Welcome to the beautiful world of amazing music. It's never too late for Pearl Jam. Take your time and enjoy! You have a wonderful journey ahead of you with new album just around the corner.

[@osumbuckeyenut]

Congratulations, you have been awakened 😂

[@JimboSliceXX]

Awesome. Going in chronological order will not let you down.

[@Spudz76]

I love to wail along with "Release" from the same album, the intensity range in both the arrangement and the lyrical magic makes it one of my favorite showcases of Eddie's talent. It has droning almost grunge-monk chanting proceeding to intense emotional belting.

[@RaeTheYeti]

Yes! I have never heard it described as like a chant before, but that's exactly how it feels!

[@BarrettHulenMusic]

That song is vastly under-appreciated!

[@DaveWeston]

My son met him at the Teenage Cancer Trust concert at the Royal Albert Hall last weekend. He gave Eddie Vedder an award for all he's done for the charity over the years and shook his hand. Alongside the rest of his group they were onstage at the finale with Roger Daltrey, Robert Plant and Kelly Jones. All the artists thanked the teenagers for coming and being part of the concert. As a teenager headbanging to these at various rock nights I never expected my future son would meet them.

[@adenauerlemos7926]

Awesome man! Congrats from Brazil for you guys. A true dream for any rock lover.

[@miaschu8175]

Fabulous experience! My best wishes for your son's good health.

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

You are so lucky. To meet Vedder and see Robert Plant is just a dream. Many say both artists are really nice guys.

[@travisbila1949]

WOW! Epic!

[@cassiass]

I love this ❤️

[@njoymn4330]

Ed was the singer that an older generations of musicians appreciated. He was invited to sing at Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary in 92. He was asked by the Doors to sing Jim Morrison's parts when they were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 93. Pete Townshend (The Who) called him in 93 and wanted to meet him. He inducted Neil Young into Hall of Fame in 95 and performed "F***in' Up" with him (along with all of Pearl Jam). He was on hand for The Ramones last concert to sing the last song in 96. The list goes on... IMHO he seems to enjoy finding new ways to use his voice to make music (physically and metaphorically)

[@Jasonbono1abcdef]

Fuck it dont censor it WE ARE FREE HAAHAFRECDSXAZ

[@erickdelgado7654]

and you mentioned neil young but dont forget he did merkin ball and mirror ball with pearl jam! I got ID is one of my absolute favorite songs period and the best song on merkin ball imo (I got ID doesnt get enough love and truly underrated)

[@LLlap]

Their Doors covers are soooo spot on.

[@absea7918]

On the lighting, Josh was the video director, and Eddie Vedder is telling him to turn off all the lights that were added to film the video. He wanted it dark, like a "f*cking rock concert!". This song is about a homeless man that Ed befriended in downtown Seattle near where Pearl Jam used to rehearse. Not many bands would have highlighted the challenges of the homeless like this.

[@BooksNCamping]

💯 This band addressed things people didn’t want to touch but that were so important.

[@Fakename70]

@@BooksNCamping they weren’t the first ones, nor the only ones in their age bracket to do that. They just were in the right place at the right time.

[@jollyjohnthepirate3168]

Pearl Jam addressed child abuse, child neglect, incest and teen suicide.. Never ones to back away from casting a light the band tried to arrange their own concert ticket sales. This failed miserably.

[@Fakename70]

@@jollyjohnthepirate3168 depends on your personal definition of “failed miserably”, I guess. Personally, I think the 1995 world tour was their best.

[@JakeDarrow211]

@@Fakename70my first show was 7-11-95, Soldier Field! Amazing!

[@orangecounty2033]

Imagine you're in your 20s & after years of Winger, Poison & Ratt, suddenly you get Ten, Bad Motorfinger & Nevermind all in 2 months

[@dmitryowens]

1992 was an amazing year for rock music.

[@hayno7066]

I remember it well!

[@turbo8481]

Damn... never actually thought about how all that really did hit at once! Good point, best Era in music ever in my opinion. Then came Dirt, Siamese Dream, Undertow, RATM, and on and on. 💯

[@noracola5285]

There's no way to imagine it. You had to be there.

[@jennkattz]

I don’t need to imagine…

[@mooferoo]

So many Grunge bands had iconic singers with just amazing voices, it's almost uncanny. Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots. It's pretty bonkers how one genre produced so many vocalists who could give you goosebumps.

[@Kingsnorelax]

It sucks all but one ended up dead from their personal demons.

[@NV3441]

Stone Temple Pilots aren’t “grunge”.

[@neilp8964]

@@NV3441if you’re going to get that technical, then neither is Alice In Chains as they considered themselves heavy metal. STP is def considered grunge.

[@CentralFloridaBowHunting]

And they all only sung in vowels….😂

[@luizantoniodeoliveira9974]

Screaming trees

[@devgordhan5718]

I think we really need a tea time with Eddie and Elizabeth!

[@mikeswilling3909]

Especially since the other 3 lead singers are no longer with us!

[@Cadinho93]

That jump/fall Eddie Vedder did, into the crowd, was TAME compared to what he had done at many other concerts! You should watch "Porch" live at Pinkpop, 1992! There's also a compilation video of a lot of the crazy, death-defying things Eddie Vedder did on their first couple tours. At some point, the band asked him to chill the acrobatics out because they didn't want him to get hurt! Also, Eddie Vedder showing some amazing breath control here… flailing around like a man on fire, but then sounding almost exactly like the album vocals. Pretty impressive.

[@wildwillie5408]

I'm going to guess there were insurance issues with Eddie playing monkey and crowd diving. That all screams lawsuit these days

[@robertsanssouci2093]

Eddie climbed the scaffolding at Riverport Amphitheater and crossed over into the audience and came down a support beam which has a built in ladder than ends about 12 feet off the ground. So he dropped down and accidentally kicked me in the head in the process. He grabbed me and pulled me to my feet, yelled SORRY ARE YOU OK… ARE YOU SURE… then ran back to the stage guided by a couple security folks The very early 90s were wild lol

[@GabbaViking]

​@@robertsanssouci2093love this! Hope you enjoyed it! ❤

[@ajtheronin]

Eddie's acrobatics were legendary. Like the OP said, this one was mild.

[@Casherr93]

1991/92 ten tour was crazy, peak pj. After those gigs the whole band calmed down for vs tour

[@fgrillo29]

Eddie is the undisputed champion of stage dives. It's well documented. Porch Live from Pinkpop is probably the most epic. I've been to many concerts where he will stop the show to help people who went down in the pit or were having medical problems. They'll pick up the song exactly where they stopped. I've seen them 27 times. It's always a fantastic show with a different setlist from the night before. Amazing band with a DEEP catalog.

[@Azznbad]

His climbing the stage scaffolding in his younger days was quite impressive, all be it a tad crazy.

[@goodpainlive]

I was there when he climbed on the camera man's ladder. The crowd went nuts. If you watch the cameraman, he is yelling at the crew below to hold the ladder down or it would have flipped over and both of them would have smashed into the crowd.

[@johnmccully982]

The amount of hair on that stage is staggering.

[@mindykloster3540]

I love the hair!!!

[@mstoads]

Best comment. Someone commented on the MTV unplugged of Black that Eddie Vedder had amazing hair and somehow it morphed into "who the h*ll does he think he is, Eddie Vedder's hair?" and now my daughter and I say this all the time 😂

[@whamsie4022]

Hair metal

[@noracola5285]

@@whamsie4022 Hair metal should've been called hairspray rock.

[@MKitchen75]

hahahha

[@BridgeIV]

You NEVER have to apologize for loving Eddie Vedder! They are still touring and sounding awesome!

[@garylagstrom3864]

Three way tie-Eddie Vedder, Chris Cornell, and Layne Staley. I love all three for different reasons: Eddie for the foundation of both falsetto and grit! Chris for his absolutely skyrocketing range: Jesus Christ Pose and Hunger Strike as examples. Layne Staley for low, mid, and unbelievable range of high notes and his ability to sustain those screams and growls: think: Love Hate Love Moore Theater version JUNKHEAD Chorus, and Man in the Box for pure raw vocals! Love them all! RIP CHRIS AND LAYNE!

[@chrisross-fd3fo]

ill be nice and say its a four way tie...but it really isnt.. the screaming trees put out grunge in 1986 .their five album run from....even if and especially when to sweet oblivion equals any other band in album format history imo.and i am absolutely stunned at people talking about this awesome category of music and not mentioning mark lanegan..who along with cornell and staley are on the mt rushmore of 90s singers...and before i have to scream again the 4th is mike farris...mike drop...bring on the hate

[@chrisross-fd3fo]

im going to be nice and say its a 4 way tie but it really isnt...the screaming trees put out grunge in 1986...their 5 album run from even if..... to sweet oblivion is as good as any in history imo....im stunned that people talking about this awesome category of music havent mentioned mark lanegan..hes on the mt rushmore of 90s singers along w staley and cornell...amd so i dont have to scream again mike farris.mike drop bring on the h8ers

[@nicolasflamel2905]

@@chrisross-fd3fo Well, Mudhoney, Mother Love Bone, Melvins, and Green River were before Screaming Trees. I do agree with you though that Mark Lanegan would have to be on that Mt Rushmore.

[@johntruxal432]

My fave artist was christopher layne vedder...he was the best grunge singer if you ask me...

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

Thanks guys for mentioning Mark Lanegan. He is so underappreciated, but definitely belongs up there with the best of them!

[@user-vd2ro9ls6k]

Eddie, Chris Cornell, Kurdt Cobain, Layne Staley, Scott Weiland, Mark Lanegan (missing some, i know). We were so blessed to have all these lead singers in the "grunge" era at the same time. All were incredible vocalists and all were unique. What a fun time!

[@francovaldivia3791]

Andrew Wood

[@Shedding]

I missed those times. I didn't think it was going to be the best time of my life. I hate this bullshit era with AI, people not speaking with each other, everyone judging, and social media crap.

[@kimberlydumas5322]

Chris Cornell's voice was like Butter. Still makes me melt to this day

[@francovaldivia3791]

Those were the days Great singers great musicians great lyrics real bands

[@michcamp8487]

Not part of the grunge group, but maybe we could mention even Jeff Buckley. Surprised Elizabeth still misses some of his songs in live exhibitons

[@orbital1782]

It’s so rewarding to see/hear a professional vocal coach nerd out on one of your favorite singers. The validation is so rewarding! Thank you Elizabeth

[@mstoads]

This. So fun to watch someone fall in love with someone we fell in love with 30+ years ago.

[@drjimmy73]

well put and completely agree!

[@TheTypeWithoutAVoice]

Is it??

[@jodydcrawford5470]

Half the fun of watching analysis/reaction videos is exactly this!

[@TheSHOTTA61]

Eddie is hands down my favorite of all time. He is a vocal genius imo. Continue searching the genre, and you will never find another Eddie Vedder .

[@coffeeshopkitty2551]

I don’t think they should be ranked. Each one reigns supreme in different corners of my mind and heart.

[@GriotDNB]

And hurt. Agreed.

[@VictorHernandezVH1]

IMHO, “ranking” is disrespectful. But on the other hand. sharing your “favorite(s)” is spreading your likes to others to give the same chance to experience something you enjoy.

[@Arashmickey]

They sound too different anyway. I can't even decide between Eddie Vedder, Scott Weiland, and Brad Roberts, who at least sound a bit more similar even if they're not all grunge.

[@Ingens_Scherz]

Well said.

[@pauladeitch3739]

I absolutely agree with your statement. I also think music should not be labeled to the extent that it is because then it's put into a box ( heavy metal for example...it's just noise and the devils music) not even close to that statement.this holds true for any genre.

[@liamgillespie4839]

"Release, live in holland" is one of the BEST most emotional Vedder/pearl jam peformances. I'd say it's one of the most emotional raw songs of all time.

[@Michael-jj4ol]

she need to react to that song fr

[@JoshWaggoner-v3w]

Seen PJ live many times over the years. First in '92, most recently in 2022. They were the band I needed at 16, and are the band I still need at 48. Those early years performances were so full of youthful emotion and power to match the lyrics. First band I saw that the live performances blew away every recording. The more recent performances are still the same quality, but the energy has matured a bit. Still powerful, but in a deeper, more profound way. Of course that could simply be the change in my personal interpretation as I've grown and matured. Thank you for taking the team to break this down.

[@exprezzion]

soundtrack to our lives, people of a certain age. Ten was middle school emotions of a single parent childhood lived free range, Vs was to start high school smart and strong, Vitalogy the year I lost a loved one, moved states mid high school and almost died of a brain aneurysm, No Code as off he goes to college, Yield as I do the evolution and am given to fly - high, Binaural as things get a litter sadder and stranger, Riot Act as I am a full time antiwar activist, Avocado as I go through 12 steps face a life wasted, Backspacer I see the debut show in Seattle with my future wife just breathing in unthought knowns, Lightning Bolt strikes and I'm engaged and married and harried becoming my father's son not infallible, now a proud father life weighs like a Gigaton and I find a spiritual and mystical side and do the dance of the clarevoyants wandering the beach nightly staring at superblood wolf moons alright. Turns out though it's all the invisible and shadow-side and dark matter that connects us to family and love and struggle and work over time, though, doesn't it, and you don't want to give in to angst anymore as the only thing to be scared of is fear after you've faced the wreckage and felt the upper hand come and go and come again it's something special.

[@jamespaukert9413]

Just breathe...... acoustic live... Incredible ... words ... emotions Worth a listen and more.

[@firefoxchibi]

You're reviewing one of my favourite songs by one of my favourite bands on my birthday... How lovely 🥹🥰

[@mikedicarlo9304]

Happy birthday

[@Wix_Mitwirth]

Happy Birthday!🎉

[@nim4464]

Merry birthmas

[@jaime7203]

Happy birthday !

[@smashb13]

Happy birthday 🎉

[@rachelwhite4320]

Eddie. Ten was an album that you put on listened to the whole thing and replayed, not one bad song and Eddie's voice just carried you ❤

[@debras1503]

I agree with you

[@shannonpinder4653]

I clean my house to Ten and Vs.

[@Ali-rz7er]

A journey album for sure

[@carrybeckwith5397]

Couldnt agree more love that album

[@Azznbad]

You are correct. There are a few albums like that for me. Dark Side of the Moon, Scarecrow by Mellencamp, and Rumors by Fleetwood Mac. Ten is right up there.

[@steveford4055]

"Indifference," is a gorgeous pearl jam song for Eddie's voice

[@dailydouble2286]

Agreed!!

[@in_differ_ence]

My fav too 🙈

[@xoch1717]

❤️

[@Makhaviel]

❤

[@SuzakuX]

"Oh, someday yet, he'll begin his life again" is such a heartbreaking lyric to me. Just perfectly encapsulates the hopelessness and uncertainty of poverty.

[@RedZepp71]

Eddie Vedder is one of my favorite vocalists of ANY genre 👏🏻

[@countroshculla]

Mine too \m/

[@aliwantizu]

It's amazing how everything that Elizabeth says about Eddie, his tone, how he sings, how he creates the tones and sounds, and how it makes her feel...pretty much nails everything I've always thought and felt about the first few PJ albums and Eddie live in particular, and why they became my favorite "grunge/rock" band in the 90s. Chris started very high and his voice got lower as he aged, but he always had amazing range. Layne had this haunting tone to his voice, and 30 years on AiC's catalog has surpassed PJ's in my rankings. But 90s Eddie...the emotion, the control, the manipulation, the heart and soul, the blues...all of that I could hear and feel and I still do. I've seen them live recently and while his voice isn't what it was, he still is an amazing live singer, but back then it seemed like he was on a different level than most singers especially in terms of live performance. Maybe Maynard was the closest to the absolute conviction in his singing back then, but Eddie was (and still is) something special.

[@mistertindfoting5222]

Ive listened alot to PJ recently, reading a book about them. Been a fan since '92, and not until now I realised just how close they are to punk, specially Dead Presidents and Ramones. Just listen to Riot Act, Vs and Vitalogy.

[@aliwantizu]

@@mistertindfoting5222 They used to do a bunch of covers of punk songs live in concert (like 1 or 2 per show and would often change up which songs they performed during each tour,) and even recorded a few, but I haven't heard them perform too many now that they have a fairly sizable catalog.

[@nicholaspatton1742]

Agreed,

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Eddie is an ICONIC lead singer and vocalist. He gives 💯 every time he hits the stage. Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard and Mike McCready are guitar legends. This band is still ROCKING and producing new music and touring. More Pearl Jam. 🤞✌️

[@branddrivenipad4772]

The gravel is raw emotion, angst,disappointment , anger, grunge. Eddie was and is very authentically involved in causes.

[@mostlyharmless1918]

It's funny watching this. Elizabeth, I wish you could've been around Olympia during the late 80's - 90's, you would've been seeing it from such a different perspective than the rest of us. We were just trying to scrabble along making a living downtown & seeing these bands on the weekends. It was hard to analyze it while in the middle of it, and not many of us in the audience had enough musical training to catch the nuances. We were all kind of skeptical about Eddie V because he was imported from California. He turned out to be a sweetheart. Nowhere near as much of a handful as the other guy singers. The performance would be physical, but you didn't have to worry about him getting in a fight with you backstage or OD'ing in the damned bathroom. And god, he could sing. I remember a very specific Pearl Jam set in a multi-band show where I realized that energy + competence was so much more fun than energy + chaos.

[@TroublesomeOwl]

Not enough people talk about how much heavy lifting Jeff Ament does on the fretless in this song. I often forget JUST how good he is, but Even Flow always reminds me of his skill

[@anon17472]

100%, I heard someone recently (Maybe Rick Beato) compare this song to Voodoo Chile, and now I can't unhear it

[@greggsmith6148]

Stone and Jeff are the beginning and heart of this band, and did auditions for a singer...and then Eddie came up from Cali and history was made.

[@Devik666]

Yeah I love the bass intro in this that slide 🛝 sound 😁

[@Captain058]

Played this in a cover band and yea it's a really fun and really busy bass part!

[@Todd-nf7rh]

Let us remember on this day both Layne and Kurt on this anniversary of their passing… R.I.P.

[@daryljoseph]

Great analysis Elizabeth. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thanks for doing this for us.

[@MsThebeMoon]

Love Pearl Jam. One of the best things to come out of the 90's. I never get tired of hearing them and Eddie Vedder's voice. He has a beautiful texture to his voice.

[@josh0g]

What gets me with Pearl Jam is the depth of their catalog. It's not just these big hits... it's that you go deeper and deeper in their catalog, and it's still so good. Things don't drop off. The lack of enunciation is on Yellow Ledbetter, but it is intentional. That song is meant to be meditative, and it can mean different things to different people. It's about the feel, not the words. I tend to focus a lot on content in lyrics, but that song is an exception.

[@lauragonzalez4487]

“Do the Evolution” is a fantastic song by Pearl Jam, completely different from what you have heard so far but very interesting when it comes to Eddie’s voice. The song is amazing, you wont regret listening to it. I hope you consider reacting to it 😊

[@brendantoungate8287]

Eddie, Chris, and Layne are/were so incredibly good that it's impossible for me to pick a favorite amongst them. All of them could reach deep into you and rip your heart out emotionally, while also rocking your face off. RIP to Chris and Layne (and Kurt and Andrew Wood too, while we're at it). I'm so thankful that Eddie is still with us.

[@TheAgentAssassin]

Scott Weiland from STP too. Underrated

[@johntruxal432]

Chester...

[@OTB2002]

@@johntruxal432??

[@shawnamiracle5500]

not grunge though.@@johntruxal432

[@tomarmstrong887]

@@johntruxal432not grunge though

[@cherylmontgomery9753]

I love the way Eddie sings with his eyes. I have never seen any other vocalist do that. He puts his entire voice into his facial features and eye movements. 😊

[@diogenesagogo]

The video for Jeremy uses his face to stunning effect.

[@Guillermohistoriador999]

Like a Lion

[@derrickc6125]

Devin Townsend is also another vocalist that puts his all into it as well!

[@bcitsfree]

I was just thinking that today too! About Nothing As It Seems (Pinkpop 2000), and same show when he gives the pointed look to the crowd during Corduroy with “Guess I’ll lie alone just like before”, and “Would you hit me?” in Porch at Pinkpop ‘92. So powerful.

[@avalonjustin]

He had intensity, fierce facial expressions that convey emotion.

[@ajtheronin]

Eddie and Scott were my favorite and still are. But "Even Flow" has lived rent free in my brain for close to 33 years. I can say that, perhaps not every day, but every week since it came out, I have listened to this song and still haven't got bored with it.

[@YeahResident]

Scott Weiland?

[@jorvikaengelskvinna7157]

Mine too.

[@michaelivens9978]

Exactly and I'm going to see pj soon

[@ajtheronin]

@YeahResident yes, Scott Weiland.

[@GrumpaBaggins]

I've been addicted to Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam since their first song was released. Just the guttural tones in his voice alone are an instant recognition that Eddie is singing, even if you've never heard the song before.

[@davidmeans6477]

Eddie has always been my favorite. All the great grunge singers have their own sound and texture, but to me, Eddie brought the raw emotion, in the studio and while performing live. The fact that this band has survived for so long is a testament to their commitment as artists, their friendship, and the many people they have inspired. The 90’s grunge era may never be duplicated again.

[@MindsetMom]

Finallllyyyy!! I have been waiting for you to react to this song for a long time. It is so gratifying hearing a professional analyzing one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands. You give reasons logically to what I feel intuitively. It really lifted my spirits from my current 3D circumstances. Thank you so much!

[@andrepamendes]

I totally agree

[@adamsnaircomedy]

I love how you’re making me view these songs in a whole new way and new light. Pearl Jam has been my favorite band since 1992. And I must admit, some of the songs (like Even Flow) have become overplayed for me. But now I’m hearing and seeing then through your brand new eyes and I’m falling in love with them all over again! You’re amazing! Thank you!

[@garylagstrom3864]

I’ve got a cool story about Eddie Vedder. First I worked for an insurance company back in the day in the special lines field and remember actually speaking to Eddie about his boat policy! He said enjoyed calling instead of his agent! Very down to Earth and later we were able to meet at a Seattle Pearl Jam show so he was able to put a face to the voice on the phone 📱. ILL NEVER FORGET IT! RIP CHRIS CORNELL. The Seattle scene in the early 1990’s is unsurpassed by anything going on today!

[@dmitryowens]

Definitely. Good mainstream rock music died after 1995.

[@logankerlee1988]

Dude that's awesome!! Very happy that you got to meet the band way back in the day. :) I was a kid in the 90's so I'd of never been able to go but I TOTALLY would've if I had t he chance now or a time machine, of course. :P I'm JEALOUS! hahahaha

[@umainebearman]

I've never seen a more made up story in a YT video this week.

[@petercofrancesco9812]

@@umainebearman You don't believe Eddie invited him to a concert to discuss insurance coverage for his boat? 🤣

[@cjgia4898]

😊Cool

[@cptflint420]

His cover of Love Reign over me, and the entire into the wild soundtrack... just dive right in so good

[@puckbond007]

This song rips, the video rips...it has always ripped! It is and was pretty much everybody's intro to Pearl Jam back in 1991 and for me in 1992 when I moved to the U.S. and first heard them at 14 years old during my lunch breaks in high school when they would blare this and Nirvana's Nevermind over the loud speakers! God I love when you react to Pearl Jam and Eddie Vedder Elizabeth! I must have watched your "Black" Unplugged reaction a dozen times now(its my fav video of yours) and this is like the 4th time already I've watched this video...your analysis of Eddie's voice and vocal techniques always thrill me, because I've been singing along to those what I call "Eddieisms" for over 30 years now. Even Flow is and has always been my favorite Pearl Jam song and you distilled its essence so perfectly!

[@laurawatters914]

WELL SAID!! 😊🩷🤘✌️

[@mistressofstones]

He sounds warm to me, warm and safe. But theres so much PASSION. Its nice to rock out to someone whose genuinely a good person. I remember how decent he was in this time ❤

[@turbo8481]

Thank you for making my day. For the reaction, and the sincerity in which you do these. Makes us all smile. ❤

[@youbertu]

At a local Seattle festival in July of 1991, enduring the drizzle. Ten started playing over the speakers as set change music. We were hearing Once, Even Flow, Alive, Black, Jeremy for the first time - it wasn't released until a month later. We were mesmerized and yelled for them to turn it up! Talk about upstaging the poor band that came on next!

[@arthurwarmoth6172]

Was this Bumbershoot?!

[@youbertu]

@@arthurwarmoth6172 No, it was a summer festival across the pond near Bremerton!

[@mstoads]

Cool memory.

[@MindsetMom]

Epic!

[@youbertu]

​​ @mstoads @MindsetMom It's pretty amazing when you're in the middle of history but don't really think of it that way. There were SO MANY GREAT local bands then that never made it "big" - Gruntruck, Soulfood 76, UMen, My Cat Puddinhead, 90 lb. Wuss, Wow Neeto Frank, Regeneration...

[@OrdinaryMarvel]

Eddie Vedder is by far my favorite grunge singer overall because of the way you feel his vocals and songs in your soul. Nirvana was my favorite grunge band growing up but as I have gotten older, I have come to appreciate what Eddie can do with his instrument so much more than anything Kurt ever managed. Chris Cornell and Layne Stayley both have performances that have rocked my world, but Eddie Vedder manages to make me feel something with every song. I used to belt out "Release Me" and "Yellow Leadbetter" in my car while driving alone until my voice was hoarse. I just feel so much while singing along with Eddie!

[@dryadka]

I wish Elizabeth analyzes Release me. Absolutely beautiful song and singing!

[@davidmorgan6000]

Can we all agree on just how beautiful Elizabeth"s hair is?!! Great video as usual!

[@bourbonandbeard9721]

So much talent in this band. The bassist, Jeff Ament, is one of the best to come from the 90's.

[@Rem1Gnova]

Mark Lanegan needs a mention in this list because his voice was so soulful and lived in. I'd recommend Julie Paradise by Screaming Trees but there's so much other ST work, plus all of his solo and collaborative material which is a very large iceberg that I've barely explored so far

[@SlitherWhisp]

I listen to Sworn And Broken often. Mark’s voice was AMAZING.

[@sfLionheart]

It's always been between Eddie and Chris for me. Could never settle on a single favorite. They're both such icons and I love everything they're on.

[@aaronchang9317]

Someone needs to get her an interview with Eddie Vedder so he can anser her questions!

[@ChristyBrown-kc1st]

I’ve always loved this song and Eddie’s voice, so I was excited to hear what you had to say. Everything you pointed out and explained was so interesting! I learn so much listening to you, thanks!

[@thannaske5371]

MARK LANEGAN! You haven't listened to grunge until you cover SCREAMING TREES! MARK LANEGAN's post-TREES work shows one of the absolute GREATEST voices in popular music! R.I.P. MARK!🤩

[@packrat-y7j]

Yo his cover of Working Class hero was way better than Greenday's

[@mikebaxter81]

Yes! Was looking for this comment before I made it myself. Mark had so many layers and depths of emotion to his voice that fit so many different feelings of songs. From Screaming Trees to his solo catalogue, to his work with Mad Season and QOTSA way too many people overlook Mark Lanegan. RIP.

[@shanescheib6542]

True that

[@StripeGurger]

Desperately want her to hear a lot of Lanegan music.

[@thannaske5371]

@@StripeGurger Like, ALL of it!!

[@matthewroberts3125]

Eddie and PJ are killin' it to this day. I'm really liking their new single Dark Matter

[@willsutton3471]

If you like Eddie Vedder as a singer this much, you'll fall in love with his Into The Wild album. It's a matured and more reserved Eddie Vedder, still a strong voice that can have that bite, but wisened and typically warmer. Instrumentally, it's largely pensive, acoustic stuff. It's like having Eddie Vedder play his acoustic and serenade you personally, and honestly who would say no to that.

[@kimmyrahne433]

He made that movie Into the Wild so much better with that soundtrack. I don't think the movie would've hit the same without his brilliant music.

[@kathyestes6577]

Into the Wild is my second favorite album after 10.

[@mythik4840]

I LOVE this video! As a singer and total vocal nerd myself, I found myself making almost the exact same comments right before you came in to basically echo what I was thinking! Especially on the verses; Eddie starts SUPER far forward with the distortion added by the false folds, and then gradually brings the sound back quite a bit; as if he's riding the fine line between singing far back, and swallowing the sound or getting guttural. I also nerded out on "life again // Kneeling" - to me it sounds like that final "again" is indeed pulled back, but he throws it almost as far as he can when he allides into "kneeling" - he's putting the words straight through gritted teeth! Thanks for the reaction and analysis!

[@user-rs5or4yp6u]

It's pretty amazing to see the same expression on your face now that I had on mine the first time I heard this same recording! Thank you for bringing your voice to things that have meant so much to so many!

[@tukkerintensity5575]

Mark Lanegan from Screaming Trees is my favourite grunge singer. He just has a nice soft raspy tone that I love. Check out Dollar Bill, Julie Paradise, Nearly Lost You, Dying Days for a great example of that tone that I love.

[@sonia55408]

Nearly Lost You ... amazing

[@glasgavlen]

Nearly Lost You is so, SO GOOD.

[@vojtechhoracek7704]

Seconded. And there's so much good stuff from his solo works. One Way Street would be a great one to give a listen to.

[@laurawatters914]

MARK LANEGAN IN MAD SEASON WITH LAYNE STALEY AND MIKE FREAKIN MCCREADY AND BARRETT MARTIN AND JOHN BAKER SAUNDERS. "LONG GONE DAY" INCREDIBLE BAND INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE BY EVERYONE!! 😊🩷🤘✌️

[@phi816]

This is the most exciting Charismatic Voice video i've seen! I've been into music ever since i was born and i've been playing music for almost 9 years now and throughout this entire journey Eddie Vedder has been THE BIGGEST INSPIRATION! I love the dude so much he is my one true idol!

[@AlexanderMoinet]

Love the content as always, @TheCharismaticVoice. Would love to see a Mark Lanagen review, a great and super unique voice who came from the era of Grunge, who sadly passed away just a few years ago. He had a very deep/low register. Great Grunge bands he was in include Screaming Trees and Mad Season which was a project he did with his good friend Layne Staley and is one of the greatest grunge albums you'll find. He also later ended up singing on a few Queens of the Stone age songs and toured with them as well.

[@Sheer_Kold]

My favourite grunge singer is Mark Lanegan and he's always overlooked. His bluesy, dark, gritty voice was such a unique sound to the grunge scene and music in general. Very similar to Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen if you like those dark low tones of a voice...it's heaven in my ears. Try either... Mark Lanegan - Ugly Sunday Screaming Trees - Nearly Lost You Or Mad Season - Long Gone Day (with Layne Staley)

[@paulmurphy4723]

he could've sung the phone book and I'd have bought it. 😂 LOVE Mark's voice, as imperfect as it was. I miss him making music and touring.😢❤❤️

[@Sheer_Kold]

Yeah his imperfection and agonising grit was incredible to listen to...he was gone too soon.

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

So much beauty in that darkness.

[@JoshLange3D]

She's got to do Lanegan for sure. The problem with video breakdowns for him is that there don't seem to be good videos to choose from; just the album cover pictures on his album versions. "Witness" is one of my favorites for him, along with "the River Rise" is a great one from him. The live videos I've seen just don't really do him justice.

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

@@JoshLange3D I hope so at some point. I've been requesting him off and on since the week of his death. I know there is a long list though. You're right about finding good quality videos. Some are okay but it's hard to find really great ones. Most are cell phone videos, not a lot of professional ones. I guess that comes with being so underappreciated.

[@williammoye6997]

It amazes me, how well their lyrics provides the lister so much context and texture for each song. It makes it a fuller understanding of the music.

[@Hyde_and_Seek]

Ah yes, like when Eddie says “On a wheel On a wizard On a whale Anna Nicole’s mama said that I won’t wanna see Anna fall down again And the wizard On Aleve, a Gump I know I said I don’t want a whale in a box or a bag” It really speaks to me as a listener.

[@williammoye6997]

@@Hyde_and_Seek we all have our moments.

[@danflak2370]

Eddie is the GOAT! Those first lollapaloozas were f-ing epic!

[@pauladeitch3739]

There will never be another vocalist like Eddie Vedder. He is one of a kind just like Chris cornell.i never got hugely into grunge but I do love PJ and Soundgarden.for me those two bands just talked to me the most emotionally and physically...looking forward to hearing you review this song

[@hisk7263]

For a moment I thought you meant PJ Harvey. 🙂

[@vaettra1589]

PJ Harvey is so good, love her darkness.

[@pauladeitch3739]

@@hisk7263 no worries

[@shannonpendleton7865]

Chris was my favorite because his lyrics often let me know I wasn't alone in my feelings. But Eddie's lyrics looked outward at the grief of the world around him and I appreciate that more as I get older. Best Chris Cornell song for me is post grunge, Live at the Troubadour, When I'm Down. He nails it with power and is in absolute control without the screams and vocal theatrics.

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

When I'm Down is a masterpiece.

[@LydellC]

I'm with you. Eddie's great, but Chris is in a league of his own. Untouchable. So many jaw-dropping songs to choose from. And that "When I'm Down" performance is astounding.

[@vell0cet517]

It's ok for Eddie to be your favorite. He's incredible. Curt, Chris, Lane, are all legends in their own way and I love that you cover them all and help us to understand and appreciate their vocals in new ways!

[@VickiLyons-g4y]

Elizabeth I love, love, love your expertise when it comes to vocals and music. Eddie Vedder is my favorite Grunge singer, too. I’m 70 yo now, new to grunge through the reintroduction by my son. A PJ concert is definitely on my bucket list. Anyway, thank you for your analysis. You are awesome! ❤️🌻☮️

[@Splintygames1]

I saw pearl jam years ago and the entire time other bands were playing eddie was on the steps watching and cheering them on. He's really just an awesome guy

[@stoindrae]

A friend of mine made the comment to me that Eddie may not be the BEST grunge lead singer... but absolutely no one can sing Pearl Jam songs better that Eddie Vedder. The perfect voice for that band.

[@deseesed]

I think your instinct to favor Eddie is the right choice! That being said, all of the reactions you’ve done for Pearl Jam are songs from their very first album. There is SO much gold later on in their catalog. Please give it a whirl!

[@scapito]

Agree! Their catalog is so diverse.

[@drew3ism]

Could genuinely watch you watch Eddie and PJ all day long! Don’t change your mind. Eddie is the gem of grunge. There were some really good ones but he takes the crown. His voice is the same today as it was 30 years ago and is the same live as it is on record. That to me is the true test of vocal ability.

[@jayb7775]

My favorite grunge singer is Chris Cornell, but my favorite single performance is Pearl Jam's "Black (MTV Unplugged)" so I absolutely can understand a preference either way. I'm glad you mentioned Jerry Cantrell too, as his backup vocals are so integral to AiC's sound.

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

♥ Jerry Cantrell.

[@sagittated]

I cannot get past Eddie screwing up the lyrics in that performance of Black. It would have been perfect. So close. It's like watching your favorite basketball player miss a shot. His face when he realized his mistake is the one thing I always think of when I think of that performance. I know, I know, it's still fantastic, but I just cannot get myself to let it go.

[@kerrypotenza1679]

I LOVE Pearl Jam and Eddie Vedder! Took my daughter to see PJ in concert at Fenway Park in September2019 on a hot humid night. Eddie V was not only tremendous singer and showman but he was incredibly charming and engaged with the audience. He complained about how he didn't expect Massachusetts to be so "tropical" and he had to borrow someone's shorts to wear on stage. So we got the EV in grunge shorts look just like old times. Best concert ever! So glad I got to see them ( and Foo Fighters a few weeks before same venue) a few months before COVID hit.

[@DestructionGlitter]

I had two best friends in highschool, we called ourselves the Chloes - I'll explain in a bit. Each of us "represented" one grunge band that was our personal favorite: I was Alice in Chains, Paloma was Soundgarden, and Jane was Pearl Jam. We would have lengthy arguments trying to convince one another that our chosen fave was the best singer. This video reminds me of that and it makes me nostalgic. Now - if you want to dig deeper into Pearl Jam lore, and grunge lore, you should listen to Mother Love Bone. Andy Wood was the original grunge poster boy, before it was even "grunge". The band members left behind after his untimely passing went on to form Pearl Jam with anonymous dude Eddie Vedder. And Chris Cornell, who was Andy's best friend, went on to write countless songs about him - starting with the Temple of the Dog album, out of which you reacted to Hunger Strike. Mother Love Bone has a gorgeous, haunting song called "Crown of Thorns" that has a version with a prolog called "Chloe Dancer". That's where "the Chloes" came from. Please listen to it. You won't regret it.

[@esrAsnataS]

A truly amazing song, check out Charlie Benante's version.

[@chrisross-fd3fo]

lets all admit it the singles soundtrack is the only record we need..well..and the last waltz...and spectrum....lz4...sometimes i sit and think...oh and goodbye yellow brick road ...l.a woman..thats it the only ones...and maybe....the bends..animals . t4thetillerman..apostrophe...even if and especially when ...magnolia.but no more except...steeltown... .lost in the dream...lateralus... home free...a love supreme...cta I...but just those...and.. aw cr*p nvrmnd

[@glasgavlen]

I cannot agree more. You NEED to hear Chloe/Crown of Thorns. My god Andy Wood was amazing.

[@corinneharrison6601]

@@glasgavlen 100%. I moved to the UK in 1993 and brought all my CDs and tapes with me which included Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, AIC and MLB. I was doing a home renovation project with my mother-in-law to be and one day I put on MLB. She immediately connected with the tracks and we both sang Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns as soon as it came on. My husband plays music all the time on the weekend while in the garage working on his cars and MLB always comes on in the mix and I cry when I hear Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns. I cry for Andy Wood. I cry for my youth and I cry for my mother-in-law who has now, sadly, passed.

[@scottmorgan5232]

I named my daughter Chloe because of this song.

[@rotten87]

I am so jealous. I wish I had a Pearl Jam journey still ahead of me. I can't wait when you catch up and get to Gigaton. It's gonna be amazing. And we still have another awesome album coming out in a week!

[@benshafer5198]

Lucky enough to see them live at '92 Lallapalooza, which was an epic line-up. Eddie was at the top of his game and, as per usual was climbing the scaffolding and thrilling the crowd. Always an intense performance! Such a great band🔥

[@misterwirez7731]

Hey me too! Lollapalooza 2 in Pittsburgh! What a great time! The best lineup of any palooza show!

[@jdiggitty]

@@misterwirez7731 I was at that show! If I remember right, the Wendys vendors only had chili. Then, when Ministry went on, you saw those walking burrito vendors go down in the crowd and tortillas go flying though the sky.

[@foxandscout]

This was the first song I heard of Pearl Jam. Ran to buy the cd and being poor, I rarely bought music. Then I saw the video. Just, wow. Eddie Vedder has been consistently great over the decades. I love his solo work, and his covers. His cover of Dylan’s Masters of War at the 30th anniversary concert celebration (1992 at MSG) was one of the best of the night, and he was there among rock superstars. Many are no longer with us. Everyone should watch/listen to this. I do at least once a year. Eddie has always been my favorite, along with Chris Cornell.

[@natachabeauvais5733]

Eddie is my favorite too. I discovered him 7 years ago and I listen to him every day! He has so many different style of songs that accompany my mood very well. His voice is so powerful, emotional, raw but delicate as the same time... it is a roller coster of emotions for me, especially Black (for personal reasons).

[@dailydouble2286]

Your explanation gives me a greater understanding and appreciation for the music I grew up on.

[@seandruitt2199]

Thank you for giving another in-depth explanation for why I love Pearl Jam. They are that band that helps me understand myself, and you just added another layer! ❤️

[@Marvo357]

I pretty much listen to grunge 90% of the time. It's all been loaded on my old ipod for years and it goes everywhere with me.

[@themetalhippieplays7993]

I am a total Vedder nerd and if you want to hear him in a more intimate way you shpuld check out some of the songs from Riot Act or No Code. Especially In My Tree and You Are (that song is actually written by the Soundgarden and Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron). Really cool songs that shows how mature his voice became after the first three records.

[@RGCJ8763]

I love how u remind of all the nuances I've become so use to after listening to these songs for 30+ years. You bring back the freshness and unique aspects of these songs that attracted me so when they first came out. Thanks so much for what u do.❤

[@jamessaturn142]

Awesome analysis and song. Well done

[@maggieshevelew1693]

Eddie is my favorite singer. Period. The richness of his baritone is something I can’t get enough of. But to decide if you really like it, you need to hear him as he aged. His voice only got deeper and richer. He’s almost 60 now, so he can’t hit those really high notes anymore, but the tone in his voice is still beautiful. I think you should listen to him singing “Release” from Wrigley Field in 2016, or his performance just last year from the Kennedy Center Honors, where he sang “One” to honor his friends in U2. He came in as a last minute substitute for Mary J. Blige, who was ill, and he nailed it.

[@mstoads]

Holy cow, he's almost 60. We are getting old, fam!

[@go-nogo1475]

@@mstoads Speak for yourself! I'm the youngest guy in the retirement home!

[@scapito]

Agree with all of this. His performance at Kennedy Center recently was overlooked. I expected more reaction channels to pick up on it.

[@mstoads]

@@go-nogo1475 save me a seat at dinner!

[@crypto_chris7402]

I'd love to see you check-out "Yellow-Ledbetter" by Pearl Jam. Annunciation goes out the window, but it just sounds SOO GOOD! Also, they've never really explained the song's meaning or motivations. It would be interesting to hear your take.

[@jcriverside]

That song, so beautiful.

[@MortisFK]

Vedder can convey meaning through the sounds of the lyrics that you can't even understand. Amazing song to do an analysis of.

[@DaveBigDawg]

I second that

[@ataylor340]

As a Gen Xer, I'm excited about this!

[@ginashepherd9552]

My husband loves your videos. Was glad to find you doing Eddie Vedder.

[@factcheck5017]

The fact he was so good looking with blues eyes doesnt hurt…

[@lizack3693]

Still is. The man is aging like fine wine.

[@sharonspiller7427]

I’ve always called Eddie Vedder my Pied Piper voice. I’d follow that voice anywhere…and Even Flow is my favorite PJ song, so this was a real treat. Agree with you about wanting to hear his voice in later years. To that end I would recommend Just Breathe. It’s lovely. Not sure how good a reaction song it would be, but I think you would love hearing how his voice has matured over the years. Thanks for this fantastic reaction!

[@mstoads]

I second this. Just Breathe is beautiful.

[@muffinandbiscuitsmom]

Perfect suggestion. Just breathe is in the same league for me as Radiohead's No surprises or Exit music. It grabs your heart, squeezes it until there's almost nothing left and then fills it back again.

[@BooksNCamping]

Absolutely Eddie Vedder, our baritone king of grunge! I personally put him at my number one, Layne Staley and Chris Cornell coming in right behind. There are so many reasons to fall in love with each vocalist and band, sounds to go to when you’re feeling some type of way. You let the music wash over you and instantly, you’re part of the story. So so glad you are doing more Eddie and PJ. Jeff on bass and Stone and Mike on guitar are pure excellence! ❤️🎸💋

[@OTB2002]

Imagine having Eddie in front of Layne lol

[@dmitryowens]

​@@OTB2002 And Chris Cornell.

[@jodydcrawford5470]

One of the reasons I love watching your channel, Elizabeth, is that you put words to all the same little tiny things I have spent more hours than I can mention nerding out to - I adore watching some of these older songs, knowing what’s coming up, and anticipating your reaction when you notice them too. I used to watch and rewatch, listen and re-listen to so many of these songs. Oh and also, Pearl Jam was my first big concert (and how lucky was I). We could be heard singing along 5 suburbs away. And even now, many many years later, Eddie Vedder remains my all-time favourite. I’m a little in love with him still. Made me so happy to watch this analysis. Thank you for allowing me to forget I’m a 50yo woman who aches, and spends most of her free time knitting. I was once cool like those kids!

[@kelleylemos4261]

I’ve always felt that Eddies voice is like hot fudge. Chris is like champagne. Love them both

[@debras1503]

I love that