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i don't know how this song doesn't have its own thread. this is one of the best pearl jam songs ever, and another example of how pearl jam writes amazing music that doesn't get on their albums - hence, backing up my belief that you need to look not at albums, but periods, to see when they made their best music.
oh, and the state college version is sick.
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Joined: Sun Dec 05, 2004 5:47 am Posts: 27904 Location: Philadelphia Gender: Male
"Down" is proof that the band can indeed write fun, good-natured songs that still rock. Easily my favorite song from the whole Riot Act recording sessions. I like the acoustic version from Benaroya Hall as well.
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NOTHINGFAN wrote:
Another reason McCready should write more often. Down, Last Soldier.......
Yup. Brain of J, faithful, and GTF are his also. I don't know if down is my favorite from the Riot Act sessions, but definitley in the top 3. Great song. A ton of fun live.
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Faithfull wrote:
Cool song. Not great, but pretty good. Call me nuts, but it reminds me of R.E.M. (the early stuff), specially the guitar parts.
I can see that. The vocals remind me of Bruce Springsteen though
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great tune.
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When I bought the single for I am mine, I ended up listening to this song more than I am mine. I just love this song...like buggy said, it is a good "feel good" tune.
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stip wrote:
NOTHINGFAN wrote:
Another reason McCready should write more often. Down, Last Soldier.......
Yup. Brain of J, faithful, and GTF are his also.
+ Present Tense (with Ed)
Mikey is God
Anyway, Down is so great, I think the band was right that it wouldn't have fitted on Riot Act, but it's still an amazing song and I'm very glad they play it live from time to time. (heard it once )
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Angus wrote:
stip wrote:
NOTHINGFAN wrote:
Another reason McCready should write more often. Down, Last Soldier.......
Yup. Brain of J, faithful, and GTF are his also.
+ Present Tense (with Ed)
Mikey is God
Anyway, Down is so great, I think the band was right that it wouldn't have fitted on Riot Act, but it's still an amazing song and I'm very glad they play it live from time to time. (heard it once )
yeah, its fine on lost dogs. great song.
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