Top tracks — play these first
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Scared of Fear Start here — This opening track sets a haunting tone with its introspective lyrics about confronting anxiety, showcasing the band's ability to blend vulnerability with powerful instrumentation.
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Wreckage — A standout moment that juxtaposes heavy riffs with poignant reflections on loss and destruction, illustrating Pearl Jam's mastery in fusing lyrical depth with sonic intensity.
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Upper Hand — This track encapsulates the album's overarching theme of resilience against adversity, featuring anthemic choruses that resonate with listeners seeking empowerment in challenging times.
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
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and evolution in sound as a twelfth studio album.
- Themes
- personal loss· resilience against adversity
- Career context
- Released on April 19, 2024, 'Dark Matter' is Pearl Jam's twelfth studio album, following their acclaimed 2020 release, 'Gigaton.' At this point in their career, the band continues to evolve while staying true to their signature sound, reflecting on personal and societal challenges shaped by years of experience in the music industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Alice in Chains· Stone Temple Pilots
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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React, Respond
The narrative shifts from first-person observations to urgent calls for action amid societal turmoil.
This change emphasizes a collective responsibility and engagement rather than individual despair, reinforcing the song’s activism-driven message.
Tracklist
- 1 Scared of Fear Start here 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 Start here
- 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Superunknown
Soundgarden
Explores dark themes with heavy riffs and complex melodies, akin to grunge's introspective nature.
Dirt
Alice in Chains
Shares a raw emotional intensity and existential reflection, wrapped in haunting harmonies and gritty soundscapes.
Core
Stone Temple Pilots
Combines hard rock energy with brooding lyrics, capturing the essence of personal struggle and resilience.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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