- Audio CD (1 Jan 2001)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Sony Music
- ASIN: B000025I5Q
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | Mini-Disc | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,215 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Following the sweeping epic "Ten" was always going to be tough . Or so we thought . The boys from Pearl Jam showed how easy it all was when they released this blistering album , and consequently held the record for five years for the fastest selling album in the world ..EVER. Moonwalk on that thought Mr Michael Jackson. It's easy to see why "Vs" struck a chord with so many people - it has the intimate beauty of acoustic numbers such as "Daughter" ; the percussion led anger and passion as typified by "WMA" , "Animal " and "Rearviewmirror" , and perhaps the most poignant love song they had at this stage penned in "Dissident". Eddie's vocals are wounded and howling , yet that rich baritone is always bubbling under the surface - proving why he is the greatest rock singer of his or any other generation. The lyrics are insightful and heartwrenching as always. On "WMA " (White Middle American ) Vedder raises the political stakes and declares how easy the affluent white population have it - "He won the lottery , by being born.... police stopped my brother today ". A singer with a song and a cause to sing. The music is tight and fluid and aches to be played loud. It rushes out of the starting box with "Go" and never goes flaccid for a second. You end up shell shocked and breathless , but I guarantee you will be reaching straight for that repeat button before you know it. Truly astonishing.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this album on impulse and I've never looked back. I would rate Eddie Vedder up there with Kurt Cobain and Billy Corgan, for having the most influence on me. Classic riffs and lyrics that demand a certain, awe-inspiring respect. The intensity of 'Go' the opening track sets the standard for the rest of the album, 'Daughter' and 'Elderly Woman...' will just blow your mind.
Jonny's reccomendation: BUY THIS ALBUM!!
Jonny's reccomendation: BUY THIS ALBUM!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Pearl Jam's second album and they now team up with BrendanO'Brien who becomes the producer of all their albums here on. A good reason why Brian has now been kept by the band as he brought the best out of Pearl Jam. The album starts off at full tilt with 'Go' this song steps on the gas and doesn't let go till the very end. Now after listening to that they hit you with 'animal' which almost takes you over the edge and you're left with the thought that this is not the same band as you herd on 'Ten'. They slow down things with 'Daughter' its like 'Jeremy' but a female version and just as thought provoking. Now Pearl Jam want to show you what a pioneering band they have become with excellent songs that can only be described as genius foresight these are 'Rearviewmirror, Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In a Small Town.' Eddie Vedder shows us that he is a world class singer-songwriter and as for the band they show us how diverse they can become. The band leave us with 'Leash and Indifference' which show us how thy have changed and what's to become of them, this is an overall better more in-depth album.
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Really Good
Probably one of my favourite Pearl Jam along with Ten. This album demonstrates the musical range of Pearl Jam, with heavy riff based tracks and soft acoustic tracks, without it all... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Samuel
Really good album
This is a must-have album for any Pearl Jam fan, It's one of those records where every song is worth listening to on repeat. Read more
Published 1 month ago by BG
Great Album great condition
Im glad i bought this album again, (my old copy was stolen)
its was packed really well and the case book and cd are all in top condition
very happy with my purchase.
its was packed really well and the case book and cd are all in top condition
very happy with my purchase.
Published 7 months ago by BIKEBOARDER
Good Try
Not a bad album. Worth it for the derranged Go, and Rats is quite good, but goes on a bit in places.
Published 18 months ago by Mr. A. D. Bickerstaffe
Perfection
Often overlooked in comparison to Ten and Vitalogy, Vs. is quite simply the finest album ever to come out of the Pearl Jam Workshop. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jungleman
Have a Blast!
Grunge metal at it's best. A brilliant album from start to finish. Angry, melodic, and soulful all at once. Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by T. Wright
A classic album
A classic album from my youth - worth buying simply for the brilliance of 'rearviewmirror' which has to be one of the best songs ever. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by Dave Bennett
Still Sounds Great Today!!
From the opening assault of "Go" and "Animal" via the acoustic tenderness of "Elderly Woman...." through to the atmospheric closer "Indifference", Pearl Jam pulled rabbits out of... Read more
Published on 20 July 2009 by Markie
Remenbering the Grunge
If you are interested in remember or knowing the Grunge stile this album will be a good start. Like Nirvana, Pearl Jam were kings back then.
Published on 12 Jun 2009 by Mixmax
In some ways, this was there peak
When I first heard Vs I thought, well it's alright, not as good as Ten though. Indeed it probably is not as good as its predecessor, Ten will perhaps forever remain as the Pearl... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2008 by SBS
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