Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam

grunge, hard rock

United States Est. 1990

About

Sound in a sentence: "The music carries a tension between driving rhythms and contemplative passages, marked by powerful crescendos that give way to moments of poignant stillness."
Pearl Jam matters not just for their role in the grunge movement, but for how they transformed the landscape of rock music into a more introspective and emotionally resonant space. Emerging from the gritty backdrop of early '90s Seattle, their sound and ethos shifted the focus from glamorized excess to genuine expression, inviting listeners to confront their own struggles alongside the band.
Pearl Jam matters not just for their role in the grunge movement, but for how they transformed the landscape of rock music into a more introspective and emotionally resonant space. Emerging from the gritty backdrop of early '90s Seattle, their sound and ethos shifted the focus from glamorized excess to genuine expression, inviting listeners to confront their own struggles alongside the band. This shift fostered a sense of community among fans who found solace in shared vulnerability, making concerts spaces for catharsis rather than mere entertainment. The band's approach hinges on an organic interplay of instrumentation and vocal delivery, often favoring rawness over polish. This commitment to authenticity is evident in their live performances, where extended improvisation and spontaneous setlists create a dynamic dialogue between the band and audience. They utilize both hard-hitting riffs and quieter, reflective moments to evoke deep emotional responses, allowing each performance to feel like a unique experience that resonates long after the final note. Lyrically, Pearl Jam frequently explores themes of alienation, social justice, and personal introspection, weaving narratives that feel both intimate and universal. Their writing balances sincerity with a sense of irony, as they tackle weighty subjects with a conversational tone that keeps the listener engaged. Storytelling often intertwines with impressionistic imagery, creating vivid scenes that invite reflection.

Discography

99 releases • 58 studio • 1961–2024
Type: |
Ten
Ten (1991)
Vs.
Vs. (1993)
Vitalogy
Vitalogy (1994)
Merkin Ball
Merkin Ball (1995)
No Code
No Code (1996)
Live on Two Legs
Live on Two Legs (1998)
Yield
Yield (1998)
Binaural
Binaural (2000)
Live 26-06-00 Hamburg, Germany
Live 26-06-00 Hambur... (2000)
Wembley Arena, 30 5 00, London, England
Wembley Arena, 30 5... (2000)
6/8/00 – Paris, France
6/8/00 – Paris, Fran... (2000)
6/20/00 – Verona, Italy
6/20/00 – Verona, It... (2000)
6/22/00 – Milan, Italy
6/22/00 – Milan, Ita... (2000)
6/6/00 – Cardiff, Wales
6/6/00 – Cardiff, Wa... (2000)
6/16/00 – Katowice, Poland
6/16/00 – Katowice,... (2000)
8/15/00, Pyramid Arena, Memphis, Tennessee
8/15/00, Pyramid Are... (2000)
8/24/00 – Jones Beach, New York
8/24/00 – Jones Beac... (2001)
8/25/00 – Jones Beach, New York
8/25/00 – Jones Beac... (2001)
8/12/00 – Tampa, Florida
8/12/00 – Tampa, Flo... (2001)
8/29/00 – Boston, Massachusetts
8/29/00 – Boston, Ma... (2001)
8/21/00 – Columbus, Ohio
8/21/00 – Columbus,... (2001)
8/7/00 – Atlanta, Georgia
8/7/00 – Atlanta, Ge... (2001)
11/3/00 – Boise, Idaho
11/3/00 – Boise, Ida... (2001)
10/25/00 – San Diego, California
10/25/00 – San Diego... (2001)
10/7/00 – Detroit, Michigan
10/7/00 – Detroit, M... (2001)
Las Vegas Nevada - October 22, 2000
Las Vegas Nevada - O... (2001)
10/9/00 – Chicago, Illinois
10/9/00 – Chicago, I... (2001)
11/6/00 – Seattle, Washington
11/6/00 – Seattle, W... (2001)
Touring Band 2000
Touring Band 2000 (2001)
Riot Act
Riot Act (2002)
7/8/03 – New York, New York
7/8/03 – New York, N... (2003)
7/9/03 – New York, New York
7/9/03 – New York, N... (2003)
7/11/03 – Mansfield, Massachusetts
7/11/03 – Mansfield,... (2003)
Live at the Showbox
Live at the Showbox (2003)
5/3/03 – State College, Pennsylvania
5/3/03 – State Colle... (2003)
Lost Dogs
Lost Dogs (2003)
Live at the Garden
Live at the Garden (2003)
2-23-03 - Perth, Australia
2-23-03 - Perth, Aus... (2003)
3/3/03 – Tokyo, Japan
3/3/03 – Tokyo, Japa... (2003)
Rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003)
Rearviewmirror (Grea... (2004)
Live at Benaroya Hall
Live at Benaroya Hal... (2004)
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam (2006)
Live at Easy Street
Live at Easy Street (2006)
11/30/93 – Las Vegas, Nevada
11/30/93 – Las Vegas... (2006)
Live in NYC 12/31/92
Live in NYC 12/31/92 (2006)
Live at Lollapalooza 2007
Live at Lollapalooza... (2007)
Live at the Gorge 05/06
Live at the Gorge 05... (2007)
Backspacer
Backspacer (2009)
9.11.2011 Toronto, Canada
9.11.2011 Toronto, C... (2011)
Pearl Jam Twenty – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Pearl Jam Twenty – O... (2011)
Live on Ten Legs
Live on Ten Legs (2011)
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt (2013)
Let's Play Two
Let's Play Two (2017)
MTV Unplugged (Pearl Jam album)
MTV Unplugged (Pearl... (2019)
Gigaton
Gigaton (2020)
Give Way
Give Way (2023)
Dark Matter
Dark Matter (2024)

Albums ()

Dark Matter

Dark Matter

2024

Give Way

Give Way

2023

Gigaton

Gigaton

2020

MTV Unplugged (Pearl Jam album)

MTV Unplugged (Pearl Jam album)

2019

Let's Play Two

Let's Play Two

2017

Lightning Bolt

Lightning Bolt

2013

9.11.2011 Toronto, Canada

9.11.2011 Toronto, Canada

2011

Pearl Jam Twenty – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Pearl Jam Twenty – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

2011

Live on Ten Legs

Live on Ten Legs

2011

Backspacer

Backspacer

2009

Live at Lollapalooza 2007

Live at Lollapalooza 2007

2007

Live at the Gorge 05/06

Live at the Gorge 05/06

2007

Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam

2006

Live in NYC 12/31/92

Live in NYC 12/31/92

2006

11/30/93 – Las Vegas, Nevada

11/30/93 – Las Vegas, Nevada

2006

Rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003)

Rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003)

2004

Live at Benaroya Hall

Live at Benaroya Hall

2004

Lost Dogs

Lost Dogs

2003

2-23-03 - Perth, Australia

2-23-03 - Perth, Australia

2003

7/8/03 – New York, New York

7/8/03 – New York, New York

2003

7/9/03 – New York, New York

7/9/03 – New York, New York

2003

7/11/03 – Mansfield, Massachusetts

7/11/03 – Mansfield, Massachusetts

2003

Live at the Showbox

Live at the Showbox

2003

5/3/03 – State College, Pennsylvania

5/3/03 – State College, Pennsylvania

2003

Live at the Garden

Live at the Garden

2003

3/3/03 – Tokyo, Japan

3/3/03 – Tokyo, Japan

2003

Riot Act

Riot Act

2002

Touring Band 2000

Touring Band 2000

2001

Las Vegas Nevada - October 22, 2000

Las Vegas Nevada - October 22, 2000

2001

8/25/00 – Jones Beach, New York

8/25/00 – Jones Beach, New York

2001

8/12/00 – Tampa, Florida

8/12/00 – Tampa, Florida

2001

8/29/00 – Boston, Massachusetts

8/29/00 – Boston, Massachusetts

2001

8/7/00 – Atlanta, Georgia

8/7/00 – Atlanta, Georgia

2001

8/24/00 – Jones Beach, New York

8/24/00 – Jones Beach, New York

2001

8/21/00 – Columbus, Ohio

8/21/00 – Columbus, Ohio

2001

11/3/00 – Boise, Idaho

11/3/00 – Boise, Idaho

2001

10/25/00 – San Diego, California

10/25/00 – San Diego, California

2001

10/7/00 – Detroit, Michigan

10/7/00 – Detroit, Michigan

2001

10/9/00 – Chicago, Illinois

10/9/00 – Chicago, Illinois

2001

11/6/00 – Seattle, Washington

11/6/00 – Seattle, Washington

2001

Wembley Arena, 30 5 00, London, England

Wembley Arena, 30 5 00, London, England

2000

Binaural

Binaural

2000

Live 26-06-00 Hamburg, Germany

Live 26-06-00 Hamburg, Germany

2000

6/8/00 – Paris, France

6/8/00 – Paris, France

2000

6/20/00 – Verona, Italy

6/20/00 – Verona, Italy

2000

6/22/00 – Milan, Italy

6/22/00 – Milan, Italy

2000

6/6/00 – Cardiff, Wales

6/6/00 – Cardiff, Wales

2000

6/16/00 – Katowice, Poland

6/16/00 – Katowice, Poland

2000

8/15/00, Pyramid Arena, Memphis, Tennessee

8/15/00, Pyramid Arena, Memphis, Tennessee

2000

Yield

Yield

1998

Live on Two Legs

Live on Two Legs

1998

No Code

No Code

1996

Vitalogy

Vitalogy

1994

Vs.

Vs.

1993

Ten

Ten

1991

5 Alive

5 Alive

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