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Dark Matter

Pearl Jam · 2024

48 min · 22 tracks · hard rock · grunge

A relentless exploration of existential dread wrapped in grunge-infused hard rock anthems.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • contemplative late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 19, 2024, 'Dark Matter' is Pearl Jam's first studio album in six years, following the critically acclaimed 'Gigaton' from 2020. The album marks a phase of introspection for the band as they navigate their legacy and address contemporary issues, showcasing a blend of raw emotion and musical experimentation that reflects their enduring relevance in rock.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Scared of Fear 4:25
  • 2 React, Respond 3:30
  • 3 Wreckage 5:00
  • 4 Dark Matter 3:31
  • 5 Won’t Tell 3:28
  • 6 Upper Hand 5:57
  • 7 Waiting for Stevie 5:41
  • 8 Running 2:19
  • 9 Something Special 4:06
  • 10 Got to Give 4:37
  • 11 Setting Sun 5:45
  • 12 Scared of Fear
  • 13 React, Respond
  • 14 Wreckage
  • 15 Dark Matter
  • 16 Won’t Tell
  • 17 Upper Hand
  • 18 Waiting for Stevie
  • 19 Running
  • 20 Something Special
  • 21 Got to Give
  • 22 Setting Sun

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