PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien - Page 3

mdc3000 · 09-17-09, 10:41 AM

WTF is with the SUNDAY release? That's weird as hell, what is this a Wii game? I thought I must have been remembering the date wrong, but I guess not.

WMAangel · 09-17-09, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mdc3000

WTF is with the SUNDAY release? That's weird as hell, what is this a Wii game? I thought I must have been remembering the date wrong, but I guess not.

New sale ads for Target begin on Sundays...they are the exclusive major retailer in the US for this album, hence it is being released on Sunday for promotional reasons....

WMAangel · 09-17-09, 04:19 PM

Apparently Santa was filling in for my regular mail carrier today, as I opened up the mailbox to find my Ten Club-exclusive-hardbound-book-style copy of BACKSPACER waiting for me there!

Funny, I got my copy of their last album through their website three days early as well....let's hope this trend continues for all future releases!

I really like the illustrated artwork, especially the last picture where the disc is being held...

Spoiler:

Throwing Copper · 09-17-09, 09:43 PM

Are there any b-sides of the first single or bonus tracks on any releases, possibly off foreign releases of the album...?

I think Supersonic (an album track) was the U.S. b-side for Fixer....

thanks

gerrythedon · 09-19-09, 01:12 AM

Pearl Jam's Backspacer to Be Available on Rock Band

Target stores nationwide will offer DLC download code with album purchase.

September 17, 2009 - Cambridge, Mass. – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that the entirety of Pearl Jam's new album Backspacer will be added to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Wii immediately surrounding the album's retail release. The album hits shelves Sept. 20, and will be added to the Rock Band Music Store for Xbox 360 on Sept. 20, for Wii on Sept. 22, and for PlayStation 3 on Sept 24.

Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 System and Wii

Pearl Jam is an American band that became one of the precursors of alternative rock after forming in Seattle in 1990. Made up of Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Matt Cameron, the band has sold more than 60 million records around the globe. The band hit mainstream success after the release of its 1991 debut album, Ten, which sold 12 million copies worldwide. Ten became available for download in the Rock Band Music Store day-and-date with the reissue of the album March 24, 2009, and has sold more than 850,000 song downloads to date.

The band's ninth and latest studio album, Backspacer, will be released in stores Sept. 20 and will be added to the Rock Band Music Store for Xbox 360 on Sept. 20, for Wii on Sept. 22 and for PlayStation 3 on Sept 24. Pearl Jam is touring in promotion of the new album from August through October in the United States and Europe.

In addition, Pearl Jam will offer a special edition CD set at Target stores nationwide that will include the Backspacer album disc and a code that enables owners of the special edition to download the entire album for Rock Band or Rock Band 2 gameplay for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. The tracks will be imported into participating fans' Rock Band libraries and be accessible to all game modes, including solo, band play, online multiplayer and instrument vs. instrument.

Available on Xbox 360 (Sept. 20), Wii (Sept. 22) & PlayStation 3 system (Sept. 24):

* "Gonna See My Friend"

* "Got Some"

* "The Fixer"

* "Johnny Guitar'

* "Just Breathe"

* "Amongst the Waves"

* "Unthought Known"

* "Supersonic"

* "Speed of Sound"

* "Force of Nature"

* "The End"

(All tracks are original master recordings)

These tracks will be available for purchase as "Backspacer (Album)" and as individual tracks on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system and as individual tracks on Wii.

Price: $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track

$17.99, £9.19 UK, €21.95 EU (1440 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for "Backspacer (Album)"

$2.00 USD (200 Wii Points) per track

IGN.com

astrochimp · 09-19-09, 08:58 AM

Really digging this record despite not being thrilled with The Fixer although ive come around on that one a bit.Cant wait to pick it up tomorrow.

redcat · 09-20-09, 01:05 PM

Well, I'm 160 miles from the nearest Target (or any music store) and I just can't bring myself to download the album instead of buying it. I can't get it from Amazon, and as far as I could tell, ordering it from the Pearl Jam website would require a $20 registration fee to join their club plus the cost of the album. So I guess I'm screwed. This is the first time I've felt like the record industry is trying to prevent me from buying an album.

cungar · 09-20-09, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by redcat

Well, I'm 160 miles from the nearest Target (or any music store)

Just out of curiosity where do you live?

Rival11 · 09-20-09, 01:50 PM

Whoa - "Supersonic" and "Got Some" are suprisingly good. Guess they aren't done yet.

The Fixer like some others have said, is actually gowing on me though I haven't given it enough listens (still on the "don't really like it at all wagon" but it's becoming more tolerable for whatever reasons).

You can listen to Supersonic and Got some for free (and legally) here:

http://www.pastemagazine.com/action/...ode=standalone

(hit the menu button after watching or skipping the add to see all three tracks)

mcfly · 09-20-09, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by redcat

Well, I'm 160 miles from the nearest Target (or any music store) and I just can't bring myself to download the album instead of buying it. I can't get it from Amazon, and as far as I could tell, ordering it from the Pearl Jam website would require a $20 registration fee to join their club plus the cost of the album. So I guess I'm screwed. This is the first time I've felt like the record industry is trying to prevent me from buying an album.

is Target.com not selling it? Or are they still affiliated with Amazon?

redcat · 09-20-09, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cungar

Just out of curiosity where do you live?

I live in rural Nevada. Each town is about 60 miles apart, and each town is small.
I just looked at target.com and it said the estimated ship date is 4-6 weeks for the CD. Unbelievable.

mdc3000 · 09-20-09, 05:04 PM

^Are there no independent music stores in your area either?

emanon · 09-20-09, 05:18 PM

you don't need to be a 10c member to buy it from the Pearl Jam website...

I skipped over ordering it from 10c this time 'round, since my Avocado arrived over a week after release and my impatience required me to buy the retail version in the interim. I was disappointed that neither Target in my town had the Rockband verison available today.

redcat · 09-20-09, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mdc3000

^Are there no independent music stores in your area either?

Not one. We had a great record store in town up until about six years ago. Once illegal downloading really took off, he just couldn't afford to stay in business.

redcat · 09-20-09, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by emanon

you don't need to be a 10c member to buy it from the Pearl Jam website...

You're right. I just went back to the site after your post and realized how to order it. However, I also saw that the price was going to be just under $20 after shipping. I'm not going to pay $20 for something that clocks in just above an EP. As much as I love the band, I don't love them enough to pay that kind of inflated price just because they decided to get paid by signing an exclusive deal with a major corporation.

Michael Corvin · 09-20-09, 07:59 PM

So what two free shows does everyone recommend? Or is there a quick link somewhere to see the setlists for each show?

Applejack · 09-20-09, 08:18 PM

On the Pearl Jam forum, people recommend the Philly and Hartford Shows... I haven't been able to get it to work, so I haven't done anything yet

WMAangel · 09-21-09, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin

So what two free shows does everyone recommend? Or is there a quick link somewhere to see the setlists for each show?

They have setlists for past shows on their own site here:

http://www.pearljam.com/tour/shows

OR, you can check out the long-time-running Concert Chronology here:

http://www.twofeetthick.com/concert-chronology/

That one has much more detailed notes for most shows (though they are still behind on some of the ones from the past couple years)....

Michael Corvin · 09-21-09, 07:41 AM

Thanks guys, I'll look into it.

auto · 09-21-09, 08:41 AM

So, this is $11.98 at Target? Hmm.

skywalker8 · 09-21-09, 09:56 AM

I went to Target yesterday to pick up this CD and they didn't have it. They claimed it was available online only.

Pillowhead · 09-21-09, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by skywalker8

I went to Target yesterday to pick up this CD and they didn't have it. They claimed it was available online only.

Your Target must not have gotten the memo. I went to a Target yesterday and they had tons of them as well as the vinyl and Rock Band editions.

It's available at Target, independent music stores, and iTunes.

mkdevo · 09-21-09, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by skywalker8

I went to Target yesterday to pick up this CD and they didn't have it. They claimed it was available online only.

wow. both targets i went to yesterday had an entire endcap filled with copies in the music section AND in front of one of the registers in the front of the store.

only question i have is - where are the download codes supposed to be?? i don't see anything in the cd package at all.

Pillowhead · 09-21-09, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mkdevo

wow. both targets i went to yesterday had an entire endcap filled with copies in the music section AND in front of one of the registers in the front of the store.

only question i have is - where are the download codes supposed to be?? i don't see anything in the cd package at all.

Downloads are accessible via the Backspacer CD. It's an .exe file that opens up with a menu and on the menu is a section for downloading the concerts.

cungar · 09-21-09, 01:41 PM

Think the album is excellent. Loud, gritty and accessible at the same time. Just Breathe is a lovely ballad which reminds me a little of Dust in the Wind.

09-17-09, 10:41 AM	#51
mdc3000 DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Guelph, Ontario Posts: 8,191	re: PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien WTF is with the SUNDAY release? That's weird as hell, what is this a Wii game? I thought I must have been remembering the date wrong, but I guess not. __________________ Rank 'Em As You See Them 2009 2008 2007 Spending Tab 2009 2008 2007 Follow me on TWITTER

09-17-09, 04:19 PM	#53
WMAangel DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,736	re: PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien Apparently Santa was filling in for my regular mail carrier today, as I opened up the mailbox to find my Ten Club-exclusive-hardbound-book-style copy of BACKSPACER waiting for me there! Funny, I got my copy of their last album through their website three days early as well....let's hope this trend continues for all future releases! I really like the illustrated artwork, especially the last picture where the disc is being held... Spoiler: It is a drawing of each member of the band, with wires attached to their heads, connected to each other and all running to a brain in the middle in a jar....the look on each of their faces makes me

09-17-09, 09:43 PM	#54
Throwing Copper Cool New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 20	re: PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien Are there any b-sides of the first single or bonus tracks on any releases, possibly off foreign releases of the album...? I think Supersonic (an album track) was the U.S. b-side for Fixer.... thanks

09-19-09, 01:12 AM	#55
gerrythedon DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Inglewood, Ca. Posts: 2,754	re: PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien Pearl Jam's Backspacer to Be Available on Rock Band Target stores nationwide will offer DLC download code with album purchase. September 17, 2009 - Cambridge, Mass. – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that the entirety of Pearl Jam's new album Backspacer will be added to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Wii immediately surrounding the album's retail release. The album hits shelves Sept. 20, and will be added to the Rock Band Music Store for Xbox 360 on Sept. 20, for Wii on Sept. 22, and for PlayStation 3 on Sept 24. Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 System and Wii Pearl Jam is an American band that became one of the precursors of alternative rock after forming in Seattle in 1990. Made up of Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Matt Cameron, the band has sold more than 60 million records around the globe. The band hit mainstream success after the release of its 1991 debut album, Ten, which sold 12 million copies worldwide. Ten became available for download in the Rock Band Music Store day-and-date with the reissue of the album March 24, 2009, and has sold more than 850,000 song downloads to date. The band's ninth and latest studio album, Backspacer, will be released in stores Sept. 20 and will be added to the Rock Band Music Store for Xbox 360 on Sept. 20, for Wii on Sept. 22 and for PlayStation 3 on Sept 24. Pearl Jam is touring in promotion of the new album from August through October in the United States and Europe. In addition, Pearl Jam will offer a special edition CD set at Target stores nationwide that will include the Backspacer album disc and a code that enables owners of the special edition to download the entire album for Rock Band or Rock Band 2 gameplay for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. The tracks will be imported into participating fans' Rock Band libraries and be accessible to all game modes, including solo, band play, online multiplayer and instrument vs. instrument. Available on Xbox 360 (Sept. 20), Wii (Sept. 22) & PlayStation 3 system (Sept. 24): * "Gonna See My Friend" * "Got Some" * "The Fixer" * "Johnny Guitar' * "Just Breathe" * "Amongst the Waves" * "Unthought Known" * "Supersonic" * "Speed of Sound" * "Force of Nature" * "The End" (All tracks are original master recordings) These tracks will be available for purchase as "Backspacer (Album)" and as individual tracks on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system and as individual tracks on Wii. Price: $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track $17.99, £9.19 UK, €21.95 EU (1440 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for "Backspacer (Album)" $2.00 USD (200 Wii Points) per track IGN.com __________________ Get the fuck out of here, I just wanna get the fuck away from me. I rage, I glaze, I hurt, I hate. I hate it all, why? Why? Why me? I cannot sleep with a head like this. I wanna cry, I wanna scream. I rage, I glaze, I hurt, I hate, I wanna hate it all away.

09-19-09, 08:58 AM	#56
astrochimp DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 5,097	re: PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien Really digging this record despite not being thrilled with The Fixer although ive come around on that one a bit.Cant wait to pick it up tomorrow. __________________ my small dvd collection Xbox Live tag: spacemunky49

09-20-09, 01:05 PM	#57
redcat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 612	re: PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien Well, I'm 160 miles from the nearest Target (or any music store) and I just can't bring myself to download the album instead of buying it. I can't get it from Amazon, and as far as I could tell, ordering it from the Pearl Jam website would require a $20 registration fee to join their club plus the cost of the album. So I guess I'm screwed. This is the first time I've felt like the record industry is trying to prevent me from buying an album.

09-20-09, 01:50 PM	#59
Rival11 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,656	re: PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien Whoa - "Supersonic" and "Got Some" are suprisingly good. Guess they aren't done yet. The Fixer like some others have said, is actually gowing on me though I haven't given it enough listens (still on the "don't really like it at all wagon" but it's becoming more tolerable for whatever reasons). You can listen to Supersonic and Got some for free (and legally) here: http://www.pastemagazine.com/action/...ode=standalone (hit the menu button after watching or skipping the add to see all three tracks)

09-20-09, 05:04 PM	#62
mdc3000 DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Guelph, Ontario Posts: 8,191	re: PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien ^Are there no independent music stores in your area either? __________________ Rank 'Em As You See Them 2009 2008 2007 Spending Tab 2009 2008 2007 Follow me on TWITTER

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emanon DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Rockford IL Posts: 3,933	re: PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien you don't need to be a 10c member to buy it from the Pearl Jam website... I skipped over ordering it from 10c this time 'round, since my Avocado arrived over a week after release and my impatience required me to buy the retail version in the interim. I was disappointed that neither Target in my town had the Rockband verison available today. __________________ What if the Native Americans just keep building their casinos and their highways until we have nowhere else to go? We have to stand up to them now! - Stan Marsh On the Dark Side" from DVD "Eddie and the Cruisers" 1983 with Martha Stewart from MTV - danol

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Michael Corvin DVD Talk Hero Join Date: May 1999 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 32,070	re: PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien So what two free shows does everyone recommend? Or is there a quick link somewhere to see the setlists for each show? __________________ Xbox Live: Sith Draven / PSN: SithDraven / Wii: 3497 1324 7344 6386 Now Playing: Overlord \| Recently Finished: Ghostbusters \| On Deck: Lego Rock Band Video Game Report Card: 2007 \| 2008 \| 2009 If the RIAA had their way, listening to music at all would be illegal. -Suprmallet

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Applejack DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Moore OK, USA Posts: 3,010	re: PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien On the Pearl Jam forum, people recommend the Philly and Hartford Shows... I haven't been able to get it to work, so I haven't done anything yet

09-21-09, 07:41 AM	#69
Michael Corvin DVD Talk Hero Join Date: May 1999 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 32,070	re: PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien Thanks guys, I'll look into it. __________________ Xbox Live: Sith Draven / PSN: SithDraven / Wii: 3497 1324 7344 6386 Now Playing: Overlord \| Recently Finished: Ghostbusters \| On Deck: Lego Rock Band Video Game Report Card: 2007 \| 2008 \| 2009 If the RIAA had their way, listening to music at all would be illegal. -Suprmallet

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auto DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ypsilanti, MI Posts: 4,977	re: PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien So, this is $11.98 at Target? Hmm. __________________ Send us your coordinates, I'll send a Saint Bernard

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skywalker8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 321	re: PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien I went to Target yesterday to pick up this CD and they didn't have it. They claimed it was available online only.

09-21-09, 01:41 PM	#75
cungar DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,579	re: PEARL JAM's new album - Backspacer - to be produced by Brendan O'Brien Think the album is excellent. Loud, gritty and accessible at the same time. Just Breathe is a lovely ballad which reminds me a little of Dust in the Wind.