Its possible. With the election soon, Eddie can get all political and whatnot. They got only a few shows and a Euro tour this year, so maybe they can get recording later this year?

Ah, I can dream. I just don't want them to end up like U2, recording an album every 4 years. Ack.

i really hope not.

It's going to happen. Ed is Ed, like it or not.

Why not in 2007? The year is still young

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That would be a great suprise. I'm still hoping for an EP with "Pearl Jam" B-Sides.

If it means new PJ and another tour (Which they didn't even come close to me area) then I won't care.

Seriously dude. First album in FOUR years? What's that crap about?

As a U2 fan, its the sad reality I face with them. Pop was in 1997, ATYCLB was 2000, 'Atomic Bomb was 2004, and the new one will probably be out in 2008. I really don't want Pearl Jam to end up like that.

IF and thats a big IF, they come out with something between now and '08, itll almost definetly be politically charged. The only reason I think this is even a remote possibility is because of all the songs left over from s/t.

I'm looking forward to a PJ release after a dem is in office, and maybe Ed has fewer political complaints. I don't mind the occasional political rant song, but I much prefer the introspective Ed to the politically motivated one.

yeah thats a good point, id put up w/ most things to see them live. plus, his political rants provide a good opportunity to converse w/ the cute girls around you

ho boy...

I say that purely from a standpoint of hoping for a less political Ed.

I really do believe we will get a new Pearl Jam album in 2008.

I keep wondering why we never got a single b-side out of Avocado, and i believe its because they are holding on to some of the better tracks for the next album.

The band seemed to enjoy doing a bit of touring during the recording of Avocado (The Canada tour of 05)...maybe that's what they are doing with this Summers Europe tour? Do a bit of recording in the spring/early summer and get back together in the Fall to finalize a new album to come out on the spring of 2008?

that would be awesome for europe, that 05 tour was amazing

The next album will come out at the end of 2008/early 2009.

Fuck that. I want a Pearl Jam album THIS YEAR.

If we wait until 2008, that'll be the standard 2-year gap. Big deal. That doesn't make up for lost time whatsoever.

I'm beginning to think this band tours a little too much. I know touring is fun and brings home the bacon, but they're still have an obligation to put out new material every now and then.

I would much rather they do about 20 shows a year then not tour at all for 3 years.

Don't we all? I think there will be a new album in 2008, though, and I tihnk it will be very political.

Well s/t wasn't as political as Riot Act, and I like anti-Bush music. I hope we're able to get a new PJ album in 2008 too

For sure. At least for the few shows that i saw in person, 2005 >>> 2006.