Backspacer - Pearl Jam

First up my apologies for leaving it so long in between posts. I've just finished a rather massive project at work which has stopped me from being able to see, hear or attend anything let alone find the time to formulate opinions and then put them down in writing. I see a few of you have been checking in regularly so thanks for that!

Backspacer is, I'm afraid to say, decidedly average.

My first Pearl Jam album was No Code, way back in 1996. Who remembers those heady days long since past? Clearly not Pearl Jam, who have lost their edge and their ability to release memorable tracks.

Have you liked the tracks released as singles? The Fixer and Just Breath. One heavier and the other a little more laid-back and introspective. Both alright aye? Yeah well the pretty much sums up the whole album. Just alright. These two tracks are easily the best, but are, I'm sorry to say, forgettable.

Yes they've still got Eddie Vedder, genius behind one of the best original movie soundtracks ever Into the Wild. But they don't have a great deal more than that.

I didn't hate it, but I probably won't listen to it again. Give it a go if you're a die-hard fan, but if not maybe just give it a skip!

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2 Stars