Is Pearl Jam's New Song Actually Any Good?

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Pearl Jam have returned with their new song Dark Matter. Producer by Andrew Watt, is this the best Pearl Jam have sounded or is it actually completely different to the usual Pearl Jam sound?
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[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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[@mannyfragoza9652]

a lot of P.J. Rock processive songs sound like someone being chased through the woods by Jeremy

[@xarzu]

I assume I am not alone in wondering what you think of the intros for the Drew Carey Show: 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXynm5ypZsuabqc 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmTafpipfp2Un9k

[@8arrows]

@justin. What’s the rarest, and hardest to find album you own? Many Yanks have no idea how deep the British prog genres (plural) are. And part 2 who is favorite American songwriter?

[@franki2085]

Grunge/Sludge, same shit. i think the dudes from the South moulded grunge. I like the song tho

[@matguerra333]

na (no fanks innit? aswell innit ??? innit innit?

[@toddcollins6746]

Love that you wore a flannel to talk about this!

[@mannyfragoza9652]

its prob the only clean shirt he had

[@jasonjackson9714]

@@mannyfragoza9652 He's not meaning the shirt

[@mannyfragoza9652]

@@jasonjackson9714 doh

[@roygeorge5364]

​@@mannyfragoza9652no shirt or flannel was clean in the 90's - that was the point I think. Justin looks like he just bought his flannel for this segment. 😂

[@mannyfragoza9652]

@@roygeorge5364 hhehehe

[@trufflehuffer]

Great to see PJ still getting into it. Mike McCready is one of the most outstanding guitarists of the 90s. (And his stamina is even more amazing when you consider he’s been living with Chron’s Disease for nearly 40 years.)

[@grimmertwin2148]

Yeah but he stole my name. Changed the spelling. And put an Mc in front of it. Lol. Dark. Matter. Don't Matter. I forgive him for hoovering up half of Seattle's blow and not leaving me any to improve MY guitar playing 😮😅😢😂

[@DanaONeillStuder]

I have lived with Crohn's (not Chrons) for 44 years and I can't even hold down a job. I'll have what he's having. 😂

[@prilljazzatlanta5070]

Ive heard that Chron’s disease isnt just a bathroom disease. Is this true?

[@alwynsam5349]

​@@DanaONeillStuderdamn thats rough..hope you are doing ok

[@DanaONeillStuder]

@prilljazzatlanta5070 There are so many other complications with Crohn's. It's not strictly a bathroom disease for me. It's an autoimmune disease and when you have one autoimmune disease, within 10 yrs, you will get another autoimmune disease. For the last 2 years, I have needed blood transfusions of 2 pints (4 Cups total) every 3 weeks to every 6 weeks.

[@ledad632]

I saw Pearl Jam with Soundgarden open for Neil Young in 93. VIP lucky me.

[@isaactudurilabres1356]

Damn... cool dude!... I like that 3 combo... 👍🏻

[@murphyebass7837]

When they were good

[@dwb1980]

Amazing!

[@murphyebass7837]

@@dwb1980 pity about all the indie shite since. Wish they’d stayed grunge.

[@itsayswithoutgoing9571]

Saw PJ around the same time in SF but Neil opened and Eddie was too wasted to do the show…he came out and did like 3 songs before disappearing. Neil came out and sang rocking in the free world twice with the band and that was about it. Huge disappointment and waste of money.

[@robertflanagan1364]

Im so glad you are reviewing my favourite band of all time. At last

[@MK-oz2lf]

ehhhh pearl jam stopped being interesting after the year 2000. You only need the first 5 albums TBH

[@TroubleToby3040]

@@MK-oz2lf Not to say they have nothing good on the entire first five albums, but I've cut it back to the first two and I'm certain I'm never going to expand back out. The first two albums and the song "Yellow Ledbetter" are all the PJ I need anymore.

[@markaldridge5089]

@@MK-oz2lf Each to their own. No facts, just opinions.

[@markaldridge5089]

Can't wait to see them in June in Manchester. Will be my 20th show (+ Eddie solo 4 times). Followed them from 10, first managed to see them in 2000 on Binaural tour.

[@robertflanagan1364]

I've been very lucky and I am grateful for my 50 odd shows. I've been to places I could only have dreamed of if it were not for pearl jam and the life long friendship a I made along the has been the best bit I have people I can call friends bin most European countries and USA. I have no chance of going to another show sadly but that's ok. Im contact and I enjoy watching others enjoy it . Have a blast

[@NickSBailey]

The only classic Pearl Jam thing about this is I can't understand what he's singing, but I like it

[@SuziQ.]

😂

[@FeelItRising]

Can't understand Hawkins singing.....or Cornell or Weiland or Cobain or Plant or Fogerty or etc. etc.

[@SuziQ.]

⁠@@FeelItRising, Fogarty, Cobain, and Vedder, I agree with. The lyrics to this one are on iTunes.

[@coldacre]

good old Mumbles Vedder

[@ChaseDavis]

Reading the lyrics has helped me pick up more of what is being sung.

[@anetakibanaki6350]

Pearl Jam is my youth ♥️ And I still love them and especially Eddie's voice. It's very unique and everything I like in a male singing voice. Great new song😊

[@MishelleBee]

Always was a toss up between him and Chris C.

[@anetakibanaki6350]

And perfect when they sang together❤🖤

[@Abdul-Amburadul]

PJ sux

[@56Century]

Matt Cameron and his killer sounding drums straight out the gate

[@robertflanagan1364]

MFC

[@jsan2548]

His recent solo record is pretty cool.

[@smulismuli7976]

Wish Dave Abruzzese was back...at least it would groove like mofo. Cameron's fills used to make me sick now I just ignore it

[@KhalidQuesada]

Didn't take long. There's always one. About on par with fucking Star Wars fanbabies. Move. The. Fuck. On.

[@stevenblumenfeld9003]

Matt's playing is incredible on this song!!

[@Severinate]

Has a Vs (Go/Blood/Animal) vibe ratther than what you might expect as the classic (Ten) PJ sound. It's cool but PJ usually have a hard and fast first single for new albums. We'll see what else they have to back it up. Looking forward to the new record.

[@Driver8takeabreak]

Yeah, I hear some Vs vibes now, even though it feels way over-produced compared to those tracks.

[@gerhardjasongeick4229]

Who said Vs. isnt a classic album?!?!?

[@toddcollins6746]

I love when you noodle out the guitar parts on the fly!

[@Littleneddygtw]

justin is given to fly

[@wking8]

Jeff ament is one of the most underrated musicians

[@easypeasy2938]

Not on this song.

[@MickLoud999]

@@easypeasy2938 Cuz he's now properly rated? hahaha

[@perigee1275]

Could the bass line be simpler? It could be a sampler as far as anyone can tell.

[@daveycmusic8903]

He's a hack. Total hack.

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

@@daveycmusic8903 Eddies fluffer. The least interesting person in the band, McCready never smiles, which I suspect it means he has ethics. Won't get into it.

[@sianspherica]

Dark Matter is to me the best new single PJ has put out in a long, long time. Been a fan since like 1992 and although I'm a bit of a 90s purist with the band and this new one really is pretty fun!

[@G-Man01]

Is it really that good? I mean really? Compared to any single off anything preceding it? I think it's very average.

[@chrisdriver7776]

I think the second single "Running" is even better. 🔥🔥

[@Brian-qg8dg]

Sorry to hear that. You should really open up... the musicianship and creativity of the 70's music is light years away from the 90's. And the 80's is just crazy all over the place.. and of course the 60's in many ways is the birth to everything after. Beside 3 or 4 solid years in thr 90's, most is suspect. No hate, im just another guy on the internet with an opinion.

[@chrisdriver7776]

@@Brian-qg8dg He didn't say anything about not liking music prior to the 90's.

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

@@G-Man01 Of course it is average, I have it as below average as an album. Industry critics are now controlled shills and so are many in the comment section. This explains the irrational orgasmic reception. We are not living in a time of legit media.

[@neuchigen]

I was like, “who’s this British dude talking about Pearl Jam” and then when he sang briefly at the beginning “I was like, oh fuckin yeah! Duh!” And now I’ve subscribed.

[@barbwatkins3676]

Simply love this! Has inspired me to revisit all my old Pearl Jam albums which have been languishing in my collection for quite some time. Thanks!

[@jppennypincher9051]

This grew on me. Good song. Interested to hear rest of album for sure.

[@KellyDeanAllenGuitar]

I love it. Killer opening riff.

[@easypeasy2938]

Basic.

[@stopmotionman4071]

Because something simple (basic) can never be good…

[@brianzane5748]

Super basic, predictable, uninspired and trite. Sounds like a song written in 10 minutes. Simple can absolutely be awesome. This just isn't one of those cases.

[@terrillmel]

@@easypeasy2938 It kicks some major ass.

[@MACBOY48]

Sounds a bit like I Love Rock ’n’ Roll at the start but loving it.

[@cherylhurst7093]

Haha I just wrote it sounded like Joan Jett before I saw your comment. At least I don't feel crazy hearing that someone else picked up on that.

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

I got a "Suck My Kiss" by RHCP vibe

[@justincaron8428]

Thought the same thing.

[@hannah3970]

It’s all I think about as soon as the song plays haha.

[@steveallanson6584]

This is the comment I came here for. I thought we were just gonna continue pretending like it doesn't 😆

[@brettoneal229]

All I could hear at first was “I Love Rock n’ Roll”

[@kvstrickland]

Me too😂

[@realest_shirts]

yup

[@ismaelsantana8250]

Ah ! That’s what it was , it drove me nuts trying to figure out which song that riff sounded like

[@svo21]

No way, a rock riff sounds like another rock riff. You glorious bastard.

[@realest_shirts]

@@svo21 yeah well, they could have tried a bit harder to not have it sound like that very obvious riff but i guess that's good enough for you ol' sot

[@richardbladehartstewart8675]

Awesome video. What great walkthrough. Loved it 🤙

[@ec8791]

I love your theme song. Btw, when will you get a “skip intro” button?

[@astronuts2224]

I had the pleasure of seeing Pearls Jam at Finsbury Park 92 and then in 93 supporting Neil Young ( his backing band was Booker T & The M.G’s).. I guess I’m still stuck in the 90’s reliving the old days 😅 thank you Sir 🫡☮️✌️

[@chitlun]

Aye, I was at the Finsbury Park gig too… Great day! I remember when PJ came on, Eddie threw carrots into the crowd while saying “got some carrots for ya, help ya see Neil better”… Barking mad! 😂

[@Adam-ov5ie]

Love Pearl Jam. Made up they have a new album on the horizon, I really liked their last album Gigaton.

[@Rocksarum]

00:09 great intro to the band reviewed today!😁 06:17 The diabolooo, yay!👹 07:29 😂😂😂 07:46 🤣🤣🤣 I've enjoyed a lot today's episode! The song, the flannel shirt matching it, the bandana, the reminiscence in the theme tune to old Pearl Jam stuff, the mini guitar tutorial between the song analysis...👏👏👏

[@bryancopeland2540]

This is a really good breakdown! I love you talking about how the notes work on some of the solo parts!

[@edshoe]

Enjoyed listening to this review! Will look out for more...

[@ijclark]

Good to see my absolute favourites getting covered here. Love the new song, guitar and drums sound incredible and eddie’s voice seems on good form. Very much looking forward to seeing them at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in June. Should be a pretty epic evening.

[@JJ-qt8zb]

Loving these breakdowns of tunes, funny as well. Good stuff! 🌍✌️🎸

[@kennybob7]

Another free-flowing and wholly organic breakdown of a new song. Great stuff! I find myself wondering how I've never seen you snap a string on that acoustic. Did I miss that episode or did it get edited out (NO!) or are those strings just unbreakable? Upon a quick relisten-that song is 🔥

[@gracook1973]

It looked like you were really enjoying working this song out and it was more of a challenge for you than normal which I guess is testament to them. My favourite band so stoked you reviewed it, loving your work Sir! Would love to see you review a Personal Trainer song or Son Mieux

[@drsmainemusic]

I do so like me some Pearl Jam every now and again. Ten was a life-changing record in my high school years, I was in college when Lightning Bolt was released in 2013. I've really been digging this tune since it dropped!

[@silversun119]

Were you born when Ten was released?

[@drsmainemusic]

@@silversun119 1994. Didn't hear Ten in its entirety until probably 2008.

[@silversun119]

@@drsmainemusicAmazing that an older album had such an impact for you. I am 20 years older than you, and Ten shaped my last high school years too

[@allisonpenn7870]

Also love the green flannel! I had the same thought as you when the song started. Wait, this doesn't make me think pearl jam at all. Seasons Beatings. I would love to hear that. I'm flashing to a Stanley Kubrik A clockwork Orange, a Sat night live sketch when Eddie Murphy did his In the neighborhood skit. Before Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall... That sort of feeling and tone.

[@medicinecircus]

You have a lot of great insight into a lot of the music I love. I’d love to see you explore/discuss the harmonic relationship between the vocal and guitars or bass and how that builds a chord across the instrumentation of a track.

[@anonymous2028]

First time watcher of your channel - and… my friend, you have a new subscriber. Really impressed with your insights into the musicality (shows your mastery) but also on the vocals. When you said that Eddie was struggling with that chorus but that it still embodied the spirit of being vulnerable in rock… man, that captures rock music! I mean, Eddie is 59 years old. I love that he is still putting himself out there. And trying that chorus (knowing he’ll have to sing it every night on tour) - that’s a rock star baby.

[@ranzorr]

Eddie Vedder, like Bono, is one of those singers despised by the newer generations, I guess. But even though he mumbles a lot and has his mannerisms, he’s a dan fine vocalist. Just listen to their version of Love Reign O’er Me, for example

[@denisbeauregard]

Well said.

[@steventaylor201]

I grew up with my dad listening to Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and Alice in chains. Eddie Vedder is absolutely sensational and needs bubble wrapped, listen to hunger strike with him and Cornell it’s absolutely sensational

[@zacatecanjack4476]

Bono us despised for many more reasons that generational music lol

[@antipsychosoup6709]

What leads you to believe that Eddie Vedder is despised by the newer generation? Seriously wondering?

[@madmooster72]

Yeah I thought that, never heard anything had about Eddie and I'm a wee bairn!

[@chrisdriver7776]

This song rocks, but the second single "Running" is even more awesome. 🔥🔥

[@jasoncooper7283]

Great description of how harmonic resonance is used during a solo. Love your work

[@bobbycain3719]

I didn’t grow up listening to your music which is my loss. You are quite a talented person. I’ve seen quite a few of your live events recently and you are very impressive vocally. Wishing you much success in your second act.

[@swordoflaban6594]

Are you talking to Justin or Pearl Jam?

[@bobbycain3719]

@@swordoflaban6594 Justin

[@RosieHarp]

Watching the video intro is like slipping on a lovely cosy pair of slippers ☕️

[@akrambakerBerlin]

Love PJ! Best live band ever (no offense meant Justin).

[@Laststopny2741]

Justin Hawkins, your are the man! Such a smart dude--Love your musical analysis and the fact that you can play almost any song by ear. I also love that you are a true fan of all kinds of Rock and Roll, and can maintain your objectivity when analyzing a new song, even if you are not a huge fan of the band!

[@tbone2104]

The best take on this song...really appreciate your brake down. What I've always loved about Pearl Jam is all that is going on in the song. Spot on.

[@TheSlashfan85]

Loving this new PJ tune! Great review

[@janeweigh3386]

It's awesome! Eddie's voice is sounding much smoother than it has in a long time and, like you say, younger as in the TEN era. This is going to sound amazing live👍

[@Guvnor513]

Eddie Vedder sounds great lately but I'm not taken with the material.

[@dustinpatton576]

He was way better in St. Paul last year than when I saw them in Montana in 2018. Glad he's back strong.

[@eluc9]

Taylor is being nice. You all are misreading his commentary. When he is saying “younger” it essentially means “amateur” cuz that’s what it sounds like. Don’t believe me? go back to some of the original live “in stores” where Vedder needed no mic and absolutely crushed. Unfortunately that is not the case these days. If you believe anything else, you are lying to yourself

[@miaschu8175]

Who is Taylor?

[@Chenzoman]

Justin your analogies are awesome! Thank you. 😊

[@Topher_ofthe_North]

Great breakdown

[@MykWazowski]

“What do you think I am, an Animal?” 😂 I’m really digging this song. It’s been awhile since I’ve had PJ song on repeat. \,,/ I’m drawn to both the music and lyrics. ..2FER!

[@jasonsmall9633]

Yeah I think it’s awesome.

[@shellylavigne5913]

Who needs a tuned guitar anyway

[@jasonsmall9633]

@@shellylavigne5913 very true. I think he’s our voice of our generation.

[@shellylavigne5913]

@@jasonsmall9633 Boy, YOUR Shelly is whacked.

[@FelixPutz]

A video of yours about the band that changed my life forever Pure bliss and the perfect way to end the evening ♥️

[@silkywellman9046]

Please play longer snippets of songs. Love your show☺

[@lawrencepatrick5760]

Vedder sounds young like you said he sounds rested. This tune is pretty heavy . PJ still making great music.

[@Rob954ever]

I love Pearl Jam. I've seen them 8 times. The most memorable time was the 1st time I saw them. It was August 1992, Lollopalooza 2 at Bicentennial Park in Miami. Why it was so memorable was the incredible line up ( PJ, Soundgarden, Ministry and the headliner RHCP, among others) and because we were hit by Hurricane Andrew a few days later, one of the most destructive hurricanes in Florida history.

[@iad77]

Living in England I've been a fan since 91 but yet to see them live! 😂

[@mickhill6972]

Nice one Justin. You nailed the New Pearl Jam song you featured on your Prog mate. Always knew The Darkness were going to Break through into the Big Time.!! Kindest Regards Mick (Sunny Wolverhampton). 🙏🇬🇧🆒️🎸👍🏻😀

[@user-qy9cw7gs3g]

Well carved up! Good little watch that. Most enjoyable, thanks Justin

[@sidallen3822]

Thrilled to see this video drop just in time for us lunatic ten club members getting our tickets - a fine way to celebrate

[@phils4326]

This man wears expertise so lightly I feel imposter syndrome just watching his videos. Insightful, educational, and eloquent. I never associated wtih The Darkness' music, but this KZbin channel is fantastic for anyone who loves rock music and wants to know why.

[@ChicagoMobTrials]

Love it all, cant wait for the shows

[@TheBallsbreakers]

Been waiting for a Pearl Jam review by you. Thank you Justin!

[@dane279]

One of Mike McCready’s best solos in a looooooong time.

[@lexmachina8961]

He had some killer solos in the last album. I wonder if it's a long time you've heard him play or if you just did not like the recent stuff.

[@antsteep]

Has a Soundgarden vibe for sure.

[@chimpana]

Agreed, that was my immediate thought. But Vedder is no Cornell as much as I love them both.

[@bluephill]

Yeah, bit Soundgarden-y, bit RATM as well with that opening riff and tone.

[@duncanmenzies508]

That'll be the Matt.

[@VangeliRock]

I've just started taking guitar theory lessons and it's helping understand when Hawkins is breaking down the guitar parts and when he talks he lingo. I appreciate him breaking down the guitar parts like he does and he shows alternate voiceings that could have been used. Good stuff. And yea, I like the tune, it is Rock N Roll baby.

[@craigarbanas125]

Great breakdown of this song. Instant follow👍

[@thebillykeith]

They are at the core of my both my music life and my daily perspective of being alive.

[@Cryotech24]

Damn. Hope they never let you down 😐

[@matthewramey5677]

Same here. But they have let me down before several times but still love em. This song is pretty average

[@kvstrickland]

Yaaaaas !!!! Hope you get to see them On tour this year !!! ✌️❤️🤘

[@lanieshedden7977]

Me too

[@SDP1505]

Solid analysis. The only thing I'd point out was that the song is in E; your guitar is tuned down to Eb.

[@leinonibishop9480]

Isn’t that why he put the capo on the first fret?

[@TheTickingClocks]

Saw Pearl Jam at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas back in 2006. Sonic Youth opened. Great show from a no-nonsense rock and roll band. Great to see and HEAR Pearl Jam still rocking!

[@irevisibel9237]

Great new release, loving it!

[@olivermcguire7931]

Justin should totally write a song called Seasons Beatings

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

Pearl Jam’s music is always good. I like what they’re doing with this new song.

[@janinek6136]

Thank you Mr Hawkins for your incredible insight. I love Magical Eddie's velvet grizzly pipes. Just bought tiks for Pearl Jam in Oz This November. Saw first Aussie tour. Gonna be awesome ❤

[@CaptainAndy]

I like it, particularly that solo. Awesome production as well.

[@DonnaGisellaTranchel]

Yes! Really Good Song! Magnificent Voice!!!💙💙💙💙💙🦩✨✨✨✨✨

[@dannyblau3850]

You were right unison notes in the main riff. It’s sounding like that because Jeff Ament is playing his 12 string bass (made famous on Jeremy)

[@davidduval8681]

Justin you are absolutely out of your mind! And thats why I love you!

[@Elizabeth-zt8vg]

You've made my Monday. Thanks. Australia

[@mirapiccolo6601]

Love PJ...love your channel Justin

[@cattilou]

Reminds me of "fly me courageous" by driving and crying

[@williampace6104]

What a wonderful masterlass in songwriting, production and music history! Love it!

[@zarkoavram9167]

What’s great review. Well done

[@kvstrickland]

Omg …finally… I’ve been waiting almost 2 years for you to talk about my spiritual leaders….. @pearljam ✌️❤️🤘

[@RadovanKrsmanovic]

The intro is very reminiscent of I love rock n roll from Joan Jett

[@magicalmusic882]

Go PJ and EV! Can't wait for the latest album - I always think they release the most rockiest songs as singles but they're never the best song - just the loudest to get your attention, but the best are usually around 3 or 4, or 8 to 10/11. In any case, all songs deserve a listen, but some sound a lot better over time, like wine, but also they need a few listens to understand as well. Each album is very unique - always love the art! Long live PJ!

[@ecalzo]

Justin Hawkins Hey Man .. will be waiting for you in the upcoming Wacken 2024.. Hope to see you there Man i will be coming from Italy thou.. wanna see the Darkness for the 6th times ... love to see you again... Saw the Perl Jam too 5 times .. but that's another story ..

[@oliviaxneill]

Speaking of Watt, you should give California Breed a listen if you haven't already... Him, Glen Hughes and Jason Bonham. Bloody good album.

[@chrisjoosten9819]

Is California Breed the band name or the album name? I wanna check it out, thanks!!😊

[@oliviaxneill]

Both 👍 @@chrisjoosten9819

[@oliviaxneill]

@@chrisjoosten9819 yeah, it's both name and album... It's honestly a brilliant album!!!

[@brucecampbellx]

I'd like to hear more of this album, this song is ok I guess. Man, I miss the Temple of the Dog days.

[@cerisewilson4088]

I’ve loved Pearl Jam since day one. Still a great band putting out great music.

[@falconerpdx]

Hey Justin, What do you think of the cold dark psychedelia of Love and Rockets, for instance the first two albums 7th Dream of a Teenage Heaven and Express? I would be over the moon to hear your analysis of these highly creative musicians who aren't prodigy players. BTW fantastic KZbin programming!

[@jw920]

Not a PJ guy, but it rocked more than their usual stuff.

[@eccentric0official]

I really like this song. You can tell it’s Pearl Jam but to me, it sounds like they have been influenced by the cure. Like when the cure did fascination street. There is a lot going on in the song, but I think it works well. Matt’s drumming is awesome and the layering of guitars is really good too. I’m looking forward to their new album.

[@harrywoods482]

Respect, saw the “is it good or bad” and thought ugggg. Tired of judgements on just about everything. Passed the video several times. Went back to once I was more awake. Love what you did with it!! Thank god you went with observations. ;).

[@ericwarrington6650]

Dark Matter is fantastic. Start to finish aside from a song or 2 is fresh and modern and powerful and still keeps that Pearl jam sound and vibe. Of all the new albums from all the old bands out right now this sits at the top. Andrews watt is all over this and you can hear it

[@kriscrash49]

@justinhawkinsridesagain, I àm an animal.. Is it possible that your guitar is actually detuned to E flat? So your capo brings it back to E ;-). Love your videos/podcasts, big fan!

[@traceyjones6990]

Sounded like I love rock n roll at start

[@jackie38401]

Yes, Joan Jett straightaway.

[@Ninang363]

Andrew Watt did last years Iggy Pop : Iggy and the Losers. He also did Glenn Hughes : California Breed and was the guitar player on the album and in two live shows they didd. I saw the one in NY (2014)

[@jeremyfield8624]

Good review! But please the gulping in surround sound........😂

[@ragman1960]

Love a bit of Jam…🎉,again!!!!😅

[@marishnosh]

Justin just casually figuring out PJ solos on acoustic like it's nothing! this is why I get all of my musical opinions from Justin these days, he has an opinion so I don't have to!

[@nathanbottrell2529]

Seasons beatings as a Christmas song, haha love it, bring it on mate! With an appropriate angle of course..

[@Guapito1973]

I like it. I wonder if Matt Cameron was the main writer as it’s got a Soundgarden “By Crooked Steps” feel about it?

[@Littleneddygtw]

he was. and great reference.

[@CliftonRoad]

great new song! very rare for an old band to rock and sound good

[@7wounders]

Really? Apparently you've never heard of the Rolling Stones. Rare for an old band to rock? Tom Petty was rocking right up until his unfortunate passing on. Willie Nelson is turning 91 in April, showing no signs of slowing down, putting out his 151st studio album. Tours more than most bands half his age. So there.

[@NopeNoWay-us2jk]

@@7wounders you seem extremely emotional about a random persons musical opinion when you can’t even tell that there’s rhythm and a chorus in a song. He said rare, not impossible btw, snow flake.

[@mrcarlo5357]

I think the mix is interesting...apparantly it was Serban Ghenea. One of the best mixers in the world but known as a pop mixer (Taylor Swift, Imagine Dragons etc.) Sounds huge but very polished which is a bit different for Pearl Jam. Pretty cool though

[@quipsta]

Yeh its very slick. Enjoyed it though

[@Cookie-dr6iq]

I think the song is pretty good without being groundbreaking. I'm looking forward to the new album , it's apparently their heaviest in many years.