Pearl Jam – Yield | Must-Listen Classic or Just “Pretty Good”?

In this episode we dive into Pearl Jam’s 1998 album Yield and get into a real disagreement over whether it’s a must-listen classic or just a really solid “pretty good” Pearl Jam record.We talk guitar tones, riffs, the state of the band in the late ’90s, and how Yield fits into the run of Ten, Vs., Vitalogy, No Code and beyond. We also get into the more collaborative songwriting on this record, Jack Irons’ drumming, Brendan O’Brien’s production, and what it means when your co-host calls one of your beloved albums “just okay.”In this episode:– Track highlights: “Given to Fly,” “Wishlist,” “Do the Evolution,” “In Hiding,” “Low Light” and more– Guitar sounds, arrangements and how Yield compares sonically to earlier PJ records– The band’s history and headspace around 1998 (post–Ticketmaster wars, post–early-grunge fame)– Our honest argument over whether Yield belongs in the “essential Pearl Jam” tierChapters: 00:00 (First Impressions and Overview of Yield) 14:35 (History of Pearl Jam) 47:01 (Making of Yield, and Guitar Demonstrations) 1:18:51 (Produced by Brenden O'Brien) 1:28:57 (Standout Songs) 1:38:40 (Nate Gets His Feelings Hurt) 1:55:55 (Final Thoughts, Wrapup)🔊 Support & follow:• Patreon – bonus episodes & ad-free audio• Black Market Dub on Bandcamp – our original music• Escape Hatch Records – label family & collaborations• Instagram – clips and episode updates