Vs., Pearl Jam’s explosive sophomore album released in 1993, captured the raw urgency of a band refusing to be boxed in by fame. Departing from the polished grunge of Ten, Vs. delivers a looser, more aggressive sound rooted in punk, hard rock, and introspective storytelling. Themes of alienation, societal critique, and personal struggle permeate the record, while the band’s evolving musicianship shines through dynamic arrangements and emotional depth. It's a bold, defiant statement that cemented Pearl Jam's identity on their own terms.
Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. Go
A2. Animal
A3. Daughter
Side B:
B1. Glorified G
B2. Dissident
B3. W.M.A.
Side C:
C1. Blood
C2. Rearviewmirror
C3. Rats
Side D:
D1. Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town
D2. Leash
D3. Indifference
Legacy
2023
2LP
Orange With White Swirls
19658830051
30th Anniversary