Pearl Jam - Ten

Love it or you don’t.

Awesome vinyl, I own this on cassette and CD, the record sounds awesome and songs are awesome I remember when this came out, definitely worth owning.

Arrived right in time and great quality. Since this was a gift I was very satisfied that everything was delivered in good order.

I never expected that a remixed version of "Ten" would ever be undertaken. After all, I was never aware of audible outcry from fans over the past 18 years demanding a re-mix of Pearl Jam's debut album. After reading an interview with Jeff Ament in which he expressed the same slight "annoyance" with the original mix that I have had all of these years, I was a surprised. I wasn't sure if anyone else had the same small gripe that I have had, and to find out one of the band members was thinking the same thing all these years was pretty neat. My gripe is best is best exemplified during track #3 "Alive" at min sec. At this point it is clear just how much reverb is on the mix. Reverb helps smooth and blend instruments and vocals together. This is not a bad thing in and of itself, but the overuse of reverb smoothed out the grit and edge of these songs in my opinion. Now que up track # 3 "Alive" on the remixed version of the album at min sec. WOW!! I was blown away!! I never looked forward to this point of the song knowing that the revealing of this reverb was taking serious edge off of all of the songs on the CD. This was terribly apparent with the release of "VS" which has much more grit and edge to the sound. I had always wished "Ten" had the same grit and edge because the playing on the album clearly demonstrated that everyone was playing with intensity, but the edge was subdued. NO LONGER!! Now you can enjoy "Ten" the way I wish it had initially been released. Now, I cannot fault Brendan O'Brian or anyone else for the original 1991 mix, after all we were coming out of the 80's which produced some serious overuse of effects, EQing, etc in order to make recordings sound "contemporary" at the time. Nowadays, many of these recordings sound very dated. Listen to Sinatra from the 40s, 50s or 60s and while the music may be cemented in a specific genre which 50 years later may sound "dated" to some (not so to me though because I love Sinatra), the recordings sound natural, no artificial flavors added!! I am so pleased to have this unexpected version of "Ten" which reveals the edge, grit and guts that the guys played with and which launched them to international stardom. I send a hearty "Thank You" to Brendan O'Brian and the members of Pearl Jam for revisiting "Ten"!! Crank the volume up the "Ten" and ROCK HARD!! PS: Yes, the compression for loudness-sake is unfortunate but to be expected in this day and age. I look forward to getting the LP version as well. PPS: The DVD of the MTV Unplugged session is great to have!!

I still remember the first time I heard this album all the way through. It blew my mind then, and the songs all feel as fresh and amazing as the first time.

If you're looking for a rock 'n' roll masterpiece, look no further than Pearl Jam's Ten LP record. From the haunting melodies of "Black" to the gritty, guitar-driven riffs of "Even Flow," this album has it all. Listening to the opening chords of "Once" sends shivers down my spine, and I can't help but sing along to every word of "Alive." Eddie Vedder's raw vocals and the band's tight musicianship make every track a true gem. As the album progresses, we're taken on a journey through Pearl Jam's signature sound - from the emotional ballad "Release" to the explosive "Porch." And of course, who can forget the iconic "Jeremy," a haunting story set to a driving beat. But it's not just the hits that make this album special. The deep cuts like "Garden" and "Deep" showcase the band's range and depth as musicians. And "Oceans," with its dreamy acoustic guitar and Vedder's ethereal vocals, is a beautiful and underrated gem. In short, Ten LP record is a must-have for any rock 'n' roll fan. As Vedder sings in "Go," "Gotta keep movin,' / Gotta keep movin' / Hell, I don't know where to go." But with this album, you'll have a direction and a soundtrack for wherever life takes you.

I had to take a break half way thru this Eddie is a great singer but it seems like he was yelling at me thru the first 10 songs I can hear why a lot of people would give this 5 stars but I it when the singer sings differently on each song Eddie sounds the same the whole way thru until the last song than he relaxed a little .

Great album! First Pearl Jam on vinyl, great starting point! Great price