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Start Date: September 7, 2012
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ARTIST: Pearl Jam
TITLE: VS.
FORMAT: LP 180 gram
LABEL: Legacy
CATALOG #: LEGY-84313

DESCRIPTION:   . is often  at his most strident, both lyrically and vocally. It's less oblique than  in its topicality, and sometimes downright dogmatic; having the world's ear renders  unable to resist a few simplistic potshots at favorite white-liberal targets. Yet a little self-righteousness is an acceptable price to pay for the passionate immediacy that permeates  It's a much rawer, looser record than , feeling like a live performance;  practically screams himself hoarse on a few songs. The band consciously strives for spontaneity, admirably pushing itself into new territory -- some numbers are decidedly punky, and there are also a couple of acoustic-driven ballads, which are well suited to 's sonorous low register. Sometimes, that spontaneity comes at the expense of 's marvelous craft -- a few songs here are just plain underdeveloped, with supporting frameworks that don't feel very sturdy. But, of everything that does work, the rockers are often frightening in their intensity, and the more reflective songs are mesmerizing.  may not reach the majestic heights of , but at least half the record stands with 's best work. - allmusic.com  

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