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Table 5 · 12-11-2014, 04:50 PM

I was never the biggest Pearl Jam fan back in the 90s (I was more of a Britpop kind of guy), but I've grown to appreciate them much more over time to the point where they've probably become my favorite of the grunge bands. I can also really appreciate the fact that these guys really know their instruments...that guitar solo on Alive is still one of my favorites. I tend to prefer some of their slower songs though, like Yellow Leadbetter and Man of the Hour..and yes, even Better Man. Not liking them is fine, but comparing them to Nickelback is troll worthy.

I think Dave Grohl is a great guy, but outside of the first two Foo Fighter albums, I find their music pretty bland and generic.

12-11-2014, 04:50 PM	#117
Table 5 Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NYYC Exp:	I was never the biggest Pearl Jam fan back in the 90s (I was more of a Britpop kind of guy), but I've grown to appreciate them much more over time to the point where they've probably become my favorite of the grunge bands. I can also really appreciate the fact that these guys really know their instruments...that guitar solo on Alive is still one of my favorites. I tend to prefer some of their slower songs though, like Yellow Leadbetter and Man of the Hour..and yes, even Better Man. Not liking them is fine, but comparing them to Nickelback is troll worthy. I think Dave Grohl is a great guy, but outside of the first two Foo Fighter albums, I find their music pretty bland and generic.