Pearl Jam - TEN

**rhynster** · 03-28-2009, 08:58 PM

I hadn't heard this CD in years.

They've lost me over the years.

But the remix came out this week and I just picked it up.

It's a much better mix, and I forgot just how good that CD was.

Man, it's a shame they lost their way like they did.

**73h Nils** · 03-28-2009, 11:54 PM

Did you pick up that huge set with the 4 LPs?

**DanTheMan** · 03-29-2009, 04:45 AM

I heard a couple of tracks of the new mix and it sounded awesome! Much better than the original.
I too haven't listened to that album for a long time. 'Yield' I still really like but that was the last one.
I'm tempted now...

**koogie2k** · 03-29-2009, 05:52 AM

I was never a fan of "re-mastered" albums. To me, it is more like, "we need money and can't seem to write music" and I love the original copy I have. I will check it out, but, I doubt I will buy it unless there are some tunes on there I don't have and I like. Still....they are a great band live and I have enjoyed their music over the years.

**rhynster** · 03-29-2009, 09:16 AM

There are some tunes on it you don't have.

And I agree about not normally going for remixes.

I actually felt this one in particular was a dumb idea.

I was wrong though.

It is superior in every way to the original mix. Louder, clearer and ballsier.

There are things going on that I never noticed before because of all the excess reverb.

**fly** · 03-29-2009, 09:50 AM

great live band.........Ten was a smokin' album

so this new one is on my list to get

**mmbassplayer** · 03-29-2009, 12:54 PM

Ten is a Timeless work and my favorite of all of Pearl Jam's albums. One of my motivating albums for picking up the bass. I think i will see if it is loaded on the iPod. JOSH

**VAiN** · 03-29-2009, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by rhynster

Man, it's a shame they lost their way like they did.

Wow, that's the first time that I've heard anyone say that about PJ. I think that if you follow their albums there is a continuous effort to grow as a band and in particular, songwriting. The first album- ten, sonically, is the anomaly... all the albums after that have a consistent sound.

**koogie2k** · 03-30-2009, 05:19 AM

Originally Posted by rhynster

There are some tunes on it you don't have.

And I agree about not normally going for remixes.

I actually felt this one in particular was a dumb idea.

I was wrong though.

It is superior in every way to the original mix. Louder, clearer and ballsier.

There are things going on that I never noticed before because of all the excess reverb.

I will keep that in mind. Now you have my curiosity up. Plus, my girl wants this as she is a huge Pearl Jam fan, so, I now have an excuse...lol.
Thanks for the insight though....I will keep my mind open to it.

**leftyguitarblue** · 03-30-2009, 07:01 AM

I heard a few songs as well and it sounds much "cleaner." The original was saturated with reverb. If you check it on itunes, you can listen to identical 30 second clips of the original and remastered and the latter is much better.

**brasco68** · 04-01-2009, 05:57 PM

Ten is a classic....and it still doesn't contain my favorite PJ song..(Rearview Mirror).

I could not disagree more that they have lost their way...they have just evolved, and will ultimately be remembered with some of the greats.

**DanTheMan** · 04-01-2009, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by VAiN

Wow, that's the first time that I've heard anyone say that about PJ. I think that if you follow their albums there is a continuous effort to grow as a band and in particular, songwriting. The first album- ten, sonically, is the anomaly... all the albums after that have a consistent sound.

I have no problem with a band evolving or changing/exploring their sound, in fact I prefer it.
But for me, Yield was the peak of PJ's songwriting 'growth' if you like, the last few albums to me are just not as good in regards of songwriting.

Of course this is all just a matter of taste.

**rhynster** · 04-02-2009, 08:43 AM

If Pearl Jam didn't lose their way, then they need to invest in a new compass.

Some of their releases have been terrible. No Code, Binaural and Riot Act come to mind. Their fans love everything they do, but most people turned them off at Vitalogy.

That last CD they put out with the avocado on it, however, was every bit as good as their earlier stuff.

**Legit02Quit** · 04-03-2009, 02:06 PM

been a long time

**DanTheMan** · 04-04-2009, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by rhynster

If Pearl Jam didn't lose their way, then they need to invest in a new compass.

Some of their releases have been terrible. No Code, Binaural and Riot Act come to mind. Their fans love everything they do, but most people turned them off at Vitalogy.

That last CD they put out with the avocado on it, however, was every bit as good as their earlier stuff.

Seeing as how I seem to agree with your opinions regarding PJ I'll have to give the 'avocado album' a listen then.
Cheers.