[PAR] [TLE] Binaural (album) [SEP] Binaural is the sixth studio album by the American alternative rock band Pearl Jam, released on May 16, 2000 through Epic Records.  Following a full-scale tour in support of its previous album, "Yield" (1998), Pearl Jam took a short break before reconvening toward the end of 1999 to begin work on a new album.  During the production of the album, the band encountered hindrances such as singer Eddie Vedder's writer's block, and guitarist Mike McCready's entrance into rehabilitation due to an addiction to prescription drugs. [PAR] [TLE] Riot Act (album) [SEP] Riot Act is the seventh studio album by American rock band Pearl Jam, released on November 12, 2002 through Epic Records.  Following a full-scale tour in support of its previous album, "Binaural" (2000), Pearl Jam took a year-long break.  The band then reconvened in the beginning of 2002 and commenced work on a new album.  The music on the record featured a diverse sound, including songs influenced by folk, art rock, and experimental rock.  The lyrics deal with mortality and existentialism, with much influence from both the political climate after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the accidental death of nine fans during Pearl Jam's performance at the 2000 Roskilde Festival.
[PAR] [TLE] Binaural ( album ) [ SEP ] Binaural is the sixth studio album by the American alternative rock band Pearl Jam , released on May 16 , 2000 through Epic Records . Following a full - scale tour in support of its previous album , " Yield " ( 1998 ) , Pearl Jam took a short break before reconvening toward the end of 1999 to begin work on a new album . During the production of the album , the band encountered hindrances such as singer Eddie Vedder 's writer 's block , and guitarist Mike McCready 's entrance into rehabilitation due to an addiction to prescription drugs . [PAR] [TLE] Riot Act ( album ) [ SEP ] Riot Act is the seventh studio album by American rock band Pearl Jam , released on November 12 , 2002 through Epic Records . Following a full - scale tour in support of its previous album , " Binaural " ( 2000 ) , Pearl Jam took a year - long break . The band then reconvened in the beginning of 2002 and commenced work on a new album . The music on the record featured a diverse sound , including songs influenced by folk , art rock , and experimental rock . The lyrics deal with mortality and existentialism , with much influence from both the political climate after the September 11 , 2001 terrorist attacks and the accidental death of nine fans during Pearl Jam 's performance at the 2000 Roskilde Festival .
When was Pearl Jam's studio album preceding Riot Act released?
When was Pearl Jam 's studio album preceding Riot Act released ?
May 16, 2000
May 16, 2000