serpan99 said:

"Prince returned for an encore that kicked off with -- of all things -- a jazz fusion-style instrumental version of Pearl Jam's grunge-era hit "Even Flow." It was a true head-scratching moment in an evening full of them"

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http://www.twincities.com...rit-sex-or

WOW, this reviewer really wanted to cut Prince on all bases.

serpan99 said:

"Prince returned for an encore that kicked off with -- of all things -- a jazz fusion-style instrumental version of Pearl Jam's grunge-era hit "Even Flow." It was a true head-scratching moment in an evening full of them"

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http://www.twincities.com...rit-sex-or

Ouch! Not the best of reviews, is it.

V10LETBLUES said:

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Graycap23 said:

Giovanni777 said:

I've never listened to any Pearl Jam before, but I thought they were a grunge band and this sounds more like fusion rock.

I do like what I hear.

U would probably only listen once...............before u wish u hadn't.

You should broaden your musical horizons; Pearl Jam is one of the best rock bands out there. Regarding the cover, I dig it.

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Identity said:

linus4000 said:

Nice cover...hope the complete version with vocals will follow...it`s a great sonfgby Pearl Jam from their great album TEN...

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Dear Dr Funkenberry , please get the Thirdeye camp to listen to the song Cities In Dust ... I know That Mr Nelson has not heard the piece , cause he has not covered it yet .... P S thanks for being You Dr.

sunlite said:

theonly4ever said:

Like some others said, I never thought I'd hear that...

Very surprised.In a good way.

Yeah, kind of like D'Angelo's remake of Soundgarden's song "Black Hole Sun". I think it sounds just wunderful! I know Stone Gossard and he would probably get a big kick out of this version!

D'Angelo covered that... gotta hunt that down!

Plus You know Stone? COOL

imago said:

Giovanni777 said:

I've never listened to any Pearl Jam before, but I thought they were a grunge band and this sounds more like fusion rock.

I do like what I hear.

Unfortunately, Pearl Jam got lumped into the 'grunge' rock universe, much like Nirvana. But these bands, never fancied themselves as part of any one stylistic movement.

They all saw themselves (And see themselves) as rock bands. As a matter of fact, Pearl Jam's first album, of which even flow is on, was to them really an extension of American rock in the style of Niel Young. It's striipped down instrumentally consisting of just standard rock instruments, lacking violins, etc. But, the songs are not dirivitive like a nasty ass Creed song would be. Pearl Jam and Nirvana (especially Nirvana), took many of their ques from American 70s punk bands as well, though they incorporate guitar solos into their songs.

Prince no longer sings with the ferocity and emotional intensity that Vedder conveys live, so attempting a pearl Jam song for Prince would be like Rihanna trying to cover A demanding or intense Aguilera or Whitney Houston song.

Your comment riled me up a bit when I read it yesterday, so I came back to respond -

Grunge fuses elements of punk and heavy metal but is played at a slower pace and is often down tuned.

I agree Nirvana arn't really grunge - more punk, but Pearl Jam are grunge - look back through the family tree they formed initiall from the ashes of Green River one of the original grunge bands (Mark Arm going off to start Mudhoney) before recruiting Andrew Wood and forming Mother Love Bone and following his death picking up Eddie Vedder to then become Pearl Jam, who then colaborated with Soundgarden for Temple Of Dog (a tribitute album to Andrew Wood) and you can't say Soundgarden are not grunge. As for your comment about Neil Young - I wouold say the opposite - that he (playing many rock genres - like Prince does with pop/funk) has recorded some amazing grunge records, before it was even a genre.

BobGeorge909 said:

V10LETBLUES said:

I would love to hear Prince cover The Cars "Just What I Needed"

Bullocks....Bang a Gong wud reign supreme if hebwas able to it get it on a radio

He already did, he just slightly changed the lyrics and re-named it Cream.

I love it! It's a fine grungy funky piece.

I rather have him do these covers, if he must do covers...

steakfinger said:

So there's going to be new Pearl Jam fans coming out of the Prince community? oh fucking God I hope not!

Kobe said:

So there's going to be new Pearl Jam fans coming out of the Prince community? oh fucking God I hope not!

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Already here - been a long time fan of both!

Daveoooo said:

imago said:

Unfortunately, Pearl Jam got lumped into the 'grunge' rock universe, much like Nirvana. But these bands, never fancied themselves as part of any one stylistic movement.

They all saw themselves (And see themselves) as rock bands. As a matter of fact, Pearl Jam's first album, of which even flow is on, was to them really an extension of American rock in the style of Niel Young. It's striipped down instrumentally consisting of just standard rock instruments, lacking violins, etc. But, the songs are not dirivitive like a nasty ass Creed song would be. Pearl Jam and Nirvana (especially Nirvana), took many of their ques from American 70s punk bands as well, though they incorporate guitar solos into their songs.

Prince no longer sings with the ferocity and emotional intensity that Vedder conveys live, so attempting a pearl Jam song for Prince would be like Rihanna trying to cover A demanding or intense Aguilera or Whitney Houston song.

Your comment riled me up a bit when I read it yesterday, so I came back to respond -

Grunge fuses elements of punk and heavy metal but is played at a slower pace and is often down tuned.

I agree Nirvana arn't really grunge - more punk, but Pearl Jam are grunge - look back through the family tree they formed initiall from the ashes of Green River one of the original grunge bands (Mark Arm going off to start Mudhoney) before recruiting Andrew Wood and forming Mother Love Bone and following his death picking up Eddie Vedder to then become Pearl Jam, who then colaborated with Soundgarden for Temple Of Dog (a tribitute album to Andrew Wood) and you can't say Soundgarden are not grunge. As for your comment about Neil Young - I wouold say the opposite - that he (playing many rock genres - like Prince does with pop/funk) has recorded some amazing grunge records, before it was even a genre.

nirvana invented grunge - without them pearl jam wouldnt be famous now

vinx98 said:

Daveoooo said:

Your comment riled me up a bit when I read it yesterday, so I came back to respond -

Grunge fuses elements of punk and heavy metal but is played at a slower pace and is often down tuned.

I agree Nirvana arn't really grunge - more punk, but Pearl Jam are grunge - look back through the family tree they formed initiall from the ashes of Green River one of the original grunge bands (Mark Arm going off to start Mudhoney) before recruiting Andrew Wood and forming Mother Love Bone and following his death picking up Eddie Vedder to then become Pearl Jam, who then colaborated with Soundgarden for Temple Of Dog (a tribitute album to Andrew Wood) and you can't say Soundgarden are not grunge. As for your comment about Neil Young - I wouold say the opposite - that he (playing many rock genres - like Prince does with pop/funk) has recorded some amazing grunge records, before it was even a genre.

nirvana invented grunge - without them pearl jam wouldnt be famous now

That's laughably naive - not even close, they were at least 5 years to late to claim that!

But yes Nirvana opened the door to these bands haveing more success than they may have done.

i'm not familiar with this lot & don't know the song but always happy for prince to cover other artists, i just don't wanna hear any more larry graham/disco stuff, he can sling that in the vault.

i think he should do an album of covers with 3rdeyegirls

this cover is so-so

and soon to b 4gotten

Love it. Love Pearl Jam too. Cover or not, this is my favorite thing that he's done all year.

owen said:

That's the great thing about him working with these girls, hopefully his appreciation of other

artists/bands will broaden - a bit like with Wendy & Lisa back in the day...

The longer Prince stays with these girls the better my world will get

imago said:

it's groovin'... love it

imago said:

This is starting to get really embarassing.

wtf??