Pearl Jam Twenty – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Pearl Jam · 2011
127 min · 29 tracks · hard rock · grunge
A reflective blend of live performances and rare demos, showcasing Pearl Jam's emotional intensity and raw energy.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions reflective and contemplative moods
- Context
- Released in September 2011, 'Pearl Jam Twenty' serves as both a celebration of the band's 20-year legacy and a companion to the documentary directed by Cameron Crowe. This soundtrack follows their previous album, 'Backspacer' (2009), capturing pivotal moments from their extensive concert history while offering insights into their evolution as artists.
- If you like
- hard rock, grunge
Pearl Jam Twenty – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is an album by Pearl Jam, released in 2011. A reflective blend of live performances and rare demos, showcasing Pearl Jam's emotional intensity and raw energy. The album is significant for its critical reception, celebrating Pearl Jam's impact on rock music and their devoted fanbase. It debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, reflecting the band's sustained popularity and cultural relevance over two decades, alongside its role in commemorating their journey through the documentary. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pearl Jam Twenty – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack sound like?
A reflective blend of live performances and rare demos, showcasing Pearl Jam's emotional intensity and raw energy. Rooted in hard rock and grunge.
What makes Pearl Jam Twenty – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Pearl Jam notable?
The album is significant for its critical reception, celebrating Pearl Jam's impact on rock music and their devoted fanbase. It debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, reflecting the band's sustained popularity and cultural relevance over two decades, alongside its role in commemorating their journey through the documentary. Released in September 2011, 'Pearl Jam Twenty' serves as both a celebration of the band's 20-year legacy and a companion to the documentary directed by Cameron Crowe. This soundtrack follows their previous album, 'Backspacer' (2009), capturing pivotal moments from their extensive concert history while offering insights into their evolution as artists.
Who is Pearl Jam Twenty – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for?
Pearl Jam Twenty – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and reflective and contemplative moods.
How many songs are on Pearl Jam Twenty – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack?
Pearl Jam Twenty – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack has 29 tracks, running approximately 127 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Release (Arena di Verona – Verona, Italy 9/16/2006) 4:47
- 2 Alive (The Moore Theatre – Seattle, WA 12/22/1990) 4:47
- 3 Garden (Albani Bar of Music – Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland 2/19/1992) 6:08
- 4 Why Go (Markthalle – Hamburg, Germany 3/10/1992) 3:23
- 5 Black (Kaufman Astoria Studios – MTV Unplugged – New York, NY 3/16/1992) 5:40
- 6 Blood (Mt. Smart Stadium – Auckland, New Zealand 3/25/1995) 3:15
- 7 Last Exit (Taipei International Convention Center – Taipei, Taiwan 2/24/1995) 2:46
- 8 Not for You (Folk Arts Theater – Manila, Philippines 2/26/1995) 6:19
- 9 Do the Evolution (Monkeywrench Radio – Seattle, WA 1/31/1998) 3:42
- 10 Thumbing My Way (Chop Suey – Seattle, WA 9/6/2002) 4:22
- 11 Crown of Thorns (10th Anniversary show – MGM Grand – Las Vegas, NV 10/22/2000) 6:45
- 12 Let Me Sleep (It’s Christmas Time) (Arena di Verona Steps – Verona, Italy 9/16/2006) 2:15
- 13 Walk With Me (Bridge School – Shoreline Amphitheatre – Mountain View, CA 10/23/2010) 4:11
- 14 Just Breathe (30 Rock, Studio 8H – Saturday Night Live – New York, NY 3/13/2010) 3:40
Disc 2
- 1 Say Hello 2 Heaven (demo 1990) 7:05
- 2 Times of Trouble (demo 1990) 4:13
- 3 Acoustic #1 (demo 1991) 2:49
- 4 It Ain’t Like That (demo 1990) 1:27
- 5 Need to Know (demo 2007) 1:52
- 6 Be Like Wind (score 2010) 1:53
- 7 Given to Fly (acoustic instrumental 7/29/2010) 2:42
- 8 Nothing as It Seems (Montana demo 1999) 4:41
- 9 Nothing as It Seems (Key Arena – Seattle, WA 10/22/2001) 5:42
- 10 Indifference (Pala Malaguti – Bologna, Italy 9/14/2006) 5:02
- 11 Of the Girl (instrumental 2000) 5:06
- 12 Faithfull (Duomo Square – Pistoia, Italy – soundcheck 9/20/2006) 4:26
- 13 Bu$hleaguer (Nassau Coliseum – Uniondale, NY 4/30/2003) 4:50
- 14 Better Man (Madison Square Garden – New York, NY 5/21/2010) 6:50
- 15 Rearviewmirror (Gibson Amphitheater – Universal City, CA 10/01/2009) 7:13
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