PEARL JAM Vs (2016 UK/EU remastered issue of the 1993 12-track LP, pressed on 180gram Vinyl with '15261' etched in the run-outs. This critically acclaimed sophomore album saw the band pushing their sound further, with a rawer & more aggressive edge. Includes the powerful singles Go, Daughter, Animal & Dissident. Housed in a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve with the original-style artwork & lyric inner, the sleeve & vinyl are Near Mint)TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATIONSide One1. Go2. Animal3. Daughter4. Glorified G5. Dissident6. W.M.A.Side Two7. Blood8. Rearviewmirror9. Rats10. Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town11. Leash12. IndifferencePearl Jam took to superstardom like deer in headlights. Unsure of how to maintain their rigorous standards of integrity in the face of massive commercial success, the band took refuge in willful obscurity -- the title of their second album, Vs., did not appear anywhere in the packaging, and they refused to release any singles or videos. (Ironically, many fans then paid steep prices for import CD singles, a situation the band eventually rectified.)The eccentricities underline Pearl Jam's almost paranoid aversion to charges of hypocrisy or egotism -- but it also made sense to use the spotlight for progress. You could see that reasoning in their ensuing battle with Ticketmaster, and you could hear it in the record itself. Vs. is often Eddie Vedder at his most strident, both lyrically and vocally. It's less oblique than Ten in its topicality, and sometimes downright dogmatic; having the world's ear renders Vedder 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 Vs.It's a much rawer, looser record than Ten, feeling like a live performance; Vedder 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 Vedder's sonorous low register. Sometimes, that spontaneity comes at the expense of Ten'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. Vs. may not reach the majestic heights of Ten, but at least half the record stands with Pearl Jam's best work.Artist - Pearl Jam (click link for complete listing)Title - Vs (click link for more of the same title)Year of Release - 2016Original Year of Release - 1993Format - vinyl LP album (LP record)Record Label - Sony LegacyCatalogue No - 88697843131 (click link for more)Country of Origin - United Kingdom (UK)Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.Audiophile – This is an Audiophile item. Click link for similar itemsAdditional info - Deleted, Picture SleeveBarcode - 886978431318Condition - This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info.RareVinyl.com Ref No - PJALPVS821248 Alternative Names - Pearljam.Related Artists - Brad, Eddie Vedder, Green River, Hovercraft, Mad Season, Mother Love Bone, RNDM, Satchel, Stone Gossard, Temple of the Dog, The Rockfords, Three Fish.GENRESGrunge, Heavy Metal, Rock.REFERENCEEmail - sales@rarevinyl.com to contact our sales team.RareVinyl.com Reference Number - PJALPVS821248 SELL TO USGot vinyl records, CDs or music memorabilia to sell? – Sell to us at our buying site https://vinyl-wanted.com