Originally posted by KieranU2:That is actually a stunning conclusion to a rant. I like that.
It's Pearl Jam's way of doing things. You should be happy that they are at least doing shows, but again should be quite pissed that no new album has arised.
Also, the European tour shows were announced in December, not March
Matt, when is Werchter out?
Hahahaha,I thought I booked my British Airways flight sometime in March.Maybe it was all the coffee I drank today, that sidetracked me during my frenzied rant.....LOL
Iam pleased that PJ are touring.No question.To me,it just doesnt make sense to tour for 2 weeks a year,and thats it.They could have spent all of 2010 on the road,then took off all of 2011 and 2012 to do other projects.Instead,they do this tour,stop,tour,stop for 5 years now.
In comparison,DMB only played 12 shows last year.Thats basically a PJ tour since 2008.DMB needed time off,after 20 straight years on the road.Because of that,Dave was able to concentrate on material,and the band entered the studio in January 2012 at full steam.Steve Lillywhite was at the helm again.The new album,Away From The World, is out next week.Its is being streamed on iTunes for free this week.Its fantastic.My point being,PJ need a break.A full year,or 2,to breathe,do other things,play with Soundgarden,release solo albums (Brad,EV,RDM,Flight to Mars),then get back together,record and tour full on.
Its as if they cant decide if they should take an entire year off or not.During an off year,do as you please.But during a band year,its the band and nothing else.I guess they (PJ) would beg to differ.