CD Review: Pearl Jam, by Pearl Jam

I was lucky enough to get an early copy of the new eponymous Pearl Jam CD, and was pretty satisfied. Pearl Jam is one of my favorite bands, and I even got tickets to one of their upcoming San Francisco concerts, so admittedly, I had some high expectations. I already had World Wide Suicide and Unemployable, two of the stronger songs on the album, but the album still had half a dozen other fantastic songs. The lyrics are as strong as ever, and the drumming and guitars are very good. The album does, however, lack great riffs, other than on World Wide Suicide. Their are no filler tracks, so your bound to be happy with the quality of the album as a whole. Overall, this is an excellent album, and a must buy for Pearl Jam fans.

Overall: 8.5/10
Lyrics: 9/10
Production: 8/10
Music: 8/10
Riffs and Beats: 8/10