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Rating: THE REVIEW
This is definitely one of the cornerstone albums of the grunge era, one of the three masterpieces alongside Nirvana's "Nevermind" and Soundgarden's "Sperunknown."
Obviously, very little remains of what Pearl Jam was twelve years ago... and that's why listening to this album fills me with many regrets for what Eddie Vedder and the band were no longer able to do...
This LP contains at least 5-6 top-notch tracks, such as "Even Flow," "Jeremy," "Alive," "Release," "Garden"... just to name a few...
The sound is much less raw than the characteristic "grunge sound"... it's much more simply rock!
Just listen to the opening track "Once" to realize what the whole album will be like... The two-minute solo in "Alive" is chilling... the lyrics of "Jeremy" are very harsh, cruel... so much so that in '91 in America, they led to many teenage suicides...
The dedication from Eddie Vedder of "Alive" to his father is also beautiful... it doesn't matter much if today PJ writes almost pop songs like "I Am Mine"... I like to remember them as aggressive and indifferent to the business as they were in 1991... when they were a great band...
"...I'm still alive..."
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Pearl Jam's Ten stands as one of the defining albums of the grunge era, alongside Nirvana and Soundgarden classics. The review highlights key tracks like Alive, Jeremy, and Even Flow, praising their emotional intensity and powerful rock sound. Although the band's later works shifted to a softer style, this album remains a raw and aggressive masterpiece. It captures a vital moment in 90s rock history with unforgettable lyrics and chilling solos.
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam is an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1990, fronted by Eddie Vedder, known for landmark early albums and a reputation for intense live performances.71 Reviews
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In the chorus, he says 'I’m still alive.' The theme will return in other tracks, like in 'Betterman.'
