Is Pearl Jam Immortal?

This week, Rolling Stone announced 14 artists that they are calling "The New Immortals," artists that are performing/recording right now that will stand the test of time.  Among the honorees are Taylor Swift, Wilco, Beyoncé, and Pearl Jam.

Rolling Stone points out that by focusing on music Pearl Jam's been able to scale back any and all traditional marketing and still sell out any arena almost instantly.

What do you think?  Will we be listening to Pearl Jam in 3023?

Pearl Jam in St. Paul

 

Pearl Jam Announces 2023 Tour Merch Details

Yesterday, Pearl Jam announced the details about merch stands for their upcoming tour and pictures of the items that will be for sale.  Looks like a "Ten" themed basketball and duffle bag will be making an appearance as well as some older designs like the scarecrow shirt (previously sold on a sticker) and the logo from their Vault Bootleg series.

 

Ten Turns 32

Credit: Mike Wehner

 

No Code Turns 27

 

Singles Soundtrack, Volume 2

Experience Vinyl has opened their pre-sale for the Singles Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Volume 2 (Volume 1 is sold out).  This album features 18 tracks that were released as part of the Singles 2017 reissue, and for many of the songs, this is their first time on vinyl.

You can pre-order the album for a limited time on "Pacific Rain Blue" double vinyl.

Tracklisting

1. Touch Me, I’m Dick Performed by Citizen Dick
2. Would? (live) Performed by Alice In Chains
3. It Ain’t Like That (live) Performed by Alice In Chains
4. Birth Ritual (live) Performed by Soundgarden
5. Missing Performed by Chris Cornell (as Poncier)
6. Nowhere But You Performed by Chris Cornell (as Poncier)
7. Spoon Man Performed by Chris Cornell (as Poncier)
8. Flutter Girl Performed by Chris Cornell (as Poncier)
9. Dyslexic Heart (acoustic) Performed by Paul Westerberg
10. Waiting for Somebody (score acoustic) Performed by Paul Westerberg
11. Overblown (demo) Performed by Mudhoney
12. Heart and Lungs Performed by Truly
13. Six Foot Under Performed by Blood Circus
14. Singles Blues 1 Performed by Mike McCready
15. Blue Heart Performed by Paul Westerberg
16. Lost In Emily’s Woods Performed by Paul Westerberg
17. Ferry Boat #3 Performed by Chris Cornell
18. Score Piece #4 Performed by Chris Cornell

Eddie Vedder Announces Benaroya Solo Shows (October 23/24)

Credit: Charles Reagan

Apologies for catching up, but even TSIS goes on vacation.  On Monday, the Ten Club announced two Eddie Vedder solo shows at Benaroya Hall in Seattle to support the EB Research Partnership on October 23rd and 24th.

Sadly, ticket sales are already closed, but we look forward to hearing how great these shows are going to be!

Happy Birthday, Stone Gossard!

 

Credit: Matthew Tucciarone

Single Video Theory - Blu-Ray Reissue

 Yesterday, Pearl Jam announced that they are releasing an "uprezzed" version of Single Video Theory: The Making of Yield, on Blu-Ray.  It will include a new, hi-def version of the Do The Evolution video as well.

The Blu-Ray will be available exclusively through Pearl Jam's website for $24.98 (+$6.89 domestic S&H).  No word on how long it will be available, but the release date is official August 4th, and Fan Club members can expect theirs right away.

Have You Checked Out The 2nd 3rd Secret?

Summers are full of trips and vacations, and lets be honest, the album isn't that easy to find, but in case you missed it ... Matt Cameron's project, 3rd Secret, with Kim Thayil, Krist Novoselic, Bubba Dupree, Jennifer Johnson, and Jillian Raye, released their second album (cover art inspired by Salvador Dali's La Divine Comédie), The 2nd 3rd Secret, last month.

As expected, it sounds great.  You can check it out on digital formats (like Spotify), and ONLY digital formats.  Give it a listen if you haven't already!

Stip Back on the State of Love and Trust Podcast

Stip returns to this week's State of Love and Trust Podcast, along with Branden from the Better Band podcast. This week they are talking about the most challenging or difficult run of songs in Pearl Jam's catalog.  Check it out on Spotify or the podcast platform of your choice!

Hey Now, What's The Problem?

Loosegroove Records has released the second single from Brad's upcoming album, In The Moment That You're Born, called "Hey Now What's the Problem."  You can check it out below, and pick up the album here as soon as July 26th.

Pre-Order Catastrophic Metamorphic

Ten Club has announced the pre-order sale of Deaf Charlie's debut album, Catastrophic Metamorhic.  Jeff Ament and his friend, drummer, John Wicks, have recorded 12 songs, including two previously released songs, "Something Real" and "Sitting Around at Home."

“There’s a real optimism in this batch of mostly dystopian themes, and that comes from John’s upbeat production and playing, he infused a lot of pop and reggae elements into the songs, pushing my arrangements and rhythms into new territory. Most of these tunes had real journeys between our two visions.” - Jeff Ament

The album is currently available for pre-order at the Ten Club on "clear blue/white galaxy effect" vinyl for $30 (+$10 domestic S&H), but the standard black vinyl will be available on the June 30th release date.

Check out the video for the first single, Losing My Mind, and the tracklisting below.

Tracklisting

1. Too Great
2. Losing My Mind
3. CHED MAN
4. Something Real
5. Preamble
6. We Are Doing It
7. The Orange Flag
8. Not The Same
9. Sittin' Round At Home
10. Comeback Player Of The Year
11. Born To Win
12. Watching The Sun

Possible Title for Deaf Charlie Album

Last time we checked in with Deaf Charlie, their debut album was headed to a vinyl pressing.  Now, Jeff Ament has tweeted out two images with little context.  It looks like it might be a cover for the album, Catastrophic Metamorphic, and a shot of blue swirling vinyl and two song titles, Too Great and Losing My Mind.  The post is a little vague, but we've got a Pearl Jam newsletter coming on Saturday, so there may be news on the way!

Deaf Charlie Coming to Ohana Fest

 Jeff Ament has proudly pointed out that his band, Deaf Charlie, with drummer John Wicks, will be performing on the 3rd night of the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California this October.

Tickets can be purchased here.