i know i’m in the minority, but i liked can’t deny me. not a great or overly memorable song by any means, but i would listen to that song a thousand times over ever having to hear sirens or future days ever again. there’s some interesting sounds in there, too.
i also liked ole, though, so maybe i just have a peculiar taste among fans.
but dance of the clairvoyants is head and shoulders above either of those, and i think the reception among fans - which as noted are a hard group to get to largely agree on anything - shows that all along we just longed for songs that truly felt like they were coming from an inspired and creatively fueled band. i think it’s pretty safe to say pearl jam haven’t made many of us feel that way with new music in at least 15 years.
i also liked ole, though, so maybe i just have a peculiar taste among fans.
but dance of the clairvoyants is head and shoulders above either of those, and i think the reception among fans - which as noted are a hard group to get to largely agree on anything - shows that all along we just longed for songs that truly felt like they were coming from an inspired and creatively fueled band. i think it’s pretty safe to say pearl jam haven’t made many of us feel that way with new music in at least 15 years.