Top tracks — play these first
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Who Ever Said Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Dance of the Clairvoyants — This track showcases a bold shift towards electronic elements and funk influences, highlighting the band's willingness to experiment while maintaining their core identity.
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Superblood Wolfmoon — With its pulsating rhythms and vivid imagery, this song captures the urgency of contemporary issues while reflecting the band's lyrical prowess.
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River Cross — The closing track brings an introspective tone, utilizing poignant lyrics and a haunting melody that encapsulate the album's overarching themes of reflection and hope.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Gigaton showcases Pearl Jam's evolution while maintaining their core sound, blending experimental elements with emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The album's final track features a gradual fade-out, contrasting with the more energetic earlier tracks and providing a reflective conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative reflective moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Gigaton blends modern rock with experimental sounds, evolving their established style.
- Themes
- climate crisis urgency· digital age disconnection· global pandemic reflection
- Career context
- Released on March 27, 2020, Gigaton is Pearl Jam's eleventh studio album and their first in seven years since Lightning Bolt. At this point in their career, the band sought to evolve their sound while remaining rooted in the themes that have defined their work, navigating both personal and global crises through their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Alice in Chains· Stone Temple Pilots
Tracklist
- 1 Who Ever Said Start here 5:11
- 2 Superblood Wolfmoon 3:49
- 3 Dance of the Clairvoyants 4:25
- 4 Quick Escape 4:46
- 5 Alright 3:43
- 6 Seven O’Clock 6:14
- 7 Never Destination 4:18
- 8 Take the Long Way 3:41
- 9 Buckle Up 3:36
- 10 Comes Then Goes 6:02
- 11 Retrograde 5:22
- 12 River Cross 5:54
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
A Moon Shaped Pool
Radiohead
Explores themes of disconnection and emotional turmoil with lush, experimental soundscapes.
Bad Witch
Nine Inch Nails
Utilizes a blend of industrial rock and ambient textures to convey feelings of chaos and urgency.
I Am Easy to Find
The National
Combines introspective lyrics with atmospheric production reflecting personal and collective crises.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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