Pearl Jam : Greatest Hits (Bagel's List.)

I can still remember the first time I saw a clip for Pearl Jam's 'Alive' during a commercial for MTV's 120 minutes. Later, I waited patiently for Matt Pinfield, to play the full song on the show. I think that I fell off my chair in disbelief at how much emotion was in that song. I ran out and bought the CD the following day. Without a doubt, Pearl Jam's Ten (along with Nirvana) completely reformed my musical taste. For nearly ten years Pearl Jam was the soundtrack of my life. I started writing poetry because of the influence that Eddie Vedder's lyrics had on me and also picked up a guitar for the first time. In the weeks that lead up to Pearl Jam's incredibly disappointing new release (Backspacer) I did a lot of listening to the old catalog. Thus this list was formed. I am well aware that there is already a greatest hits album available for Pearl Jam but it doesn't get the tracks or the order right for me. I know that I've likely left off quite a few of other folks' favorites but this list includes the songs that had the most profound affect on me over the years. I can't say that Pearl Jam is my favorite band anymore but taking this journey through all of these albums has opened up the passion that I used to feel for their music. I feel like a kid again.

Pearl Jam - Greatest Hits

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