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Title: Still not afraid to try something new.
Review: Pearl Jam is one of the few bands left that isn't afraid to take risks (as they do frequently on their latest) and do something that's, well...just not like them.Examples with this disk: 1)there are several songs that Vedder had nothing to do with the writing of 2)there are just as many typically abrassive and radio-unfriendly songs as there are <gasp!> catchy and almost fun songs (watch for Vedder's ukelele).So far my favorites are the first single, Ament's almost Pink Floyd-like "Nothing As It Seems", and the driving, melodic "Light Years". The usual hints at influence form The Who (the opening to "Breakerfall" strongly echoes "I Can See For Miles"), and Neil Young (I'm still convinced he has some uncredited solos on here somewhere).Great music, great lyrics, definitely a great break from the manufactured garbage that's making it all over the radio.
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