VIMTV Episode #122: Pearl Jam – Backspacer

Jake: Recommended, 70/100

Tom: Recommended, 68/100

Overview: It’s been years since the golden age of Grunge, but Pearl Jam is still pumping out albums like time has barely gone by… sort of. That standard rock format and sound is still there, but the production has certainly been pumped up. For Backspacer in particular, Pearl Jam has made the instrumentals more impressive than ever, but Vedder’s voice is getting noticeably aged. On the positive side, these songs move along at a good pace and make a fun listen. So while Pearl Jam may not be breaking much new ground or gaining too many new fans, this is a release that should keep the die-hards happy.

Recommended Similar Artists: Stone Temple Pilots, Alice In Chains, Nirvana, Temple Of The Dog, Soundgarden

Jake’s Track Picks: 

• 4. Johnny Guitar
• 8. Supersonic
• 11. The End

Tom’s Track Picks: 

• 2. Got Some
• 3. The Fixer
• 11. The End

VIMTV Research Links:

• Pearl Jam Official Website
• Wikipedia – Pearl Jam
• Pearl Jam Myspace
• Pearl Jam – Backspacer reviews at Metacritic
• Lyrics – Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam’s “Just Breathe” Live @ Austin City Limits

Johnny Guitar Live