PEARL JAM · Dark Matter | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Dark Matter'

After a six-year hiatus from studio albums, Pearl Jam returns with their twelfth studio effort "Dark Matter", proving that even three decades into their career, they still have plenty to say. The album showcases the Seattle legends at their most focused and energetic, blending their signature grunge foundation with a renewed sense of urgency that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly contemporary. Eddie Vedder's vocals remain as powerful and emotionally charged as ever, while the band's tight interplay demonstrates why they're considered one of rock's most enduring acts.

The eleven-track journey explores themes of fear, resilience, and human connection with the kind of raw honesty that has always defined Pearl Jam's best work. From the opening salvo of "Scared Of Fear" to the contemplative closer "Setting Sun", the album maintains a compelling balance between their heavier moments and more introspective passages. The production allows each instrument to breathe while maintaining the cohesive sound that has made them arena-filling legends, with Mike McCready's guitar work particularly standing out throughout.

For fans of: Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, and Foo Fighters

Track listing

A1. Scared Of Fear
A2. React, Respond
A3. Wreckage
A4. Dark Matter
A5. Won’t Tell
B1. Upper Hand
B2. Waiting For Stevie
B3. Running
B4. Something Special
B5. Got To Give
B6. Setting Sun

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