Ten

Came out the first week of my Sophomore year at UNL and ushered in plaid flannel and great music. This was one that was in heavy rotation for me. I played it on the stereo that my parents had bought for me for my high school graduation in my dorm room. This album hit me like a steel toed boot to the face and ushered in a run of great bands to grace my rotation (Soundgarden, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice In Chains....the list goes on and on...).

Better Dave Mathews? Blended into nothingness Drone on grunge I guess

They perfected the form of hard rocking. Pretty much every song starts on a loud part, but somehow transistions towards the end in even more noisy way. I think that is the way to rocking.

Rating: 9/10 Best songs: Once, Even flow, Alive, Black, Porch, Garden

litt heavy men fakka egt med det ass

ok, I gotta say...I had never listened to them previously. If I had listened to them in the 90's early 00's by review might be different. Not a fan. Loud, poor chord transitions and many of the songs sounded similar and yet others didn't seem to fit the others...a mish mash of songs, sounds, instruments, lyrics....I gave it a 3 only because the group has done songs, per friends of mine that enjoy them that are better....otherwise I would've given it 2 stars.

I think they would have been a band I’d listen to if I were in college a decade later. I like their sound and lyrics. They wouldn’t be my fav but I’d been on the bandwagon.

yes very good

One of those "classic" 90s grunge albums, we all know at least a few of the songs, if not all the words ("weeba wedda wodda beeda beddaaah made o' concrete! UHHH yeah"?). Wild to think that Jeremy was written in a time when a kid bringing a gun to school was absolutely unheard of. Cool for nostalgia, but as 90s bands go I'd still rather listen to Nirvana or the Smashing Pumpkins. At least they had the balls to go after Ticketmaster.

Still packs the emotional intensity I remember.

Quite energetic, but lacks a bit of darkness, and I don't like very much the singer's voice who sometimes seems to be forcing it. But definitely the representative of its time.

Instant nostalgia. This was on constant repeat as a 15 year old but haven’t listened to it since. Crazy how music takes you right back to a time and place. Ironic too given that Ive just had a massive spot emerge on me cheek. Could possibly blame Pearl Jam and not the bag of midget gems I polished off yesterday afternoon. Anyway… this is one of them albums that always gets into the ‘best albums of the 90s lists’ type thing, and rightly so. This was their debut album. How?! Sounds so much more mature, if that’s the right term. The songs that are great, are really really great. Black, Jeremy, Once, Even Flow, Alive, Why Go… all 10/10 songs in their own right. Even the lesser known tracks have quality, even if they arent quite as big sounding. Porch was a favourite of mine as a kid, but isnt the same now, and I used to skip Oceans as a kid but quite enjoy it now. Overall an excellent album, even if it’s one I probably wont listen to much these days. A strong 4.5

Pearl Jam only get called grunge because they are from Seattle and were big at the same time as Nirvana, when they are actually dad rock. Eddie has a great voice for rock and I think carries what is a largely standard selection of tracks, except for even flow and Jeremy which are both class. Ive tried to get into Pearl Jam a couple of times but they just don't grab me like other bands of the time. Why are there 11 tracks in album called Ten? Almost want to knock a point off for that. Overall I think it's a solid album but l feel other people are hearing something I'm missing, 3.5.

Alive and Jeremy were great. But I can't add anything more than what the other reviews say. 3.5, as the second half of the album is less bombastic and I got a little bored.

Not really listened to Pearl Jam properly so was glad this came up. Thought it was some great rock music, banging drums, quality riffs and a lead singer who can properly sing. Highlights: Once Even Flow Black Jeremy

Been meaning to give pearl jam a proper listen for years.... Sounded pretty much as I expected a pearl jam album to sound. I know they're considered grunge, but it's not really what I think of when I think of grunge.... The first half of this album is great. Thought the last half tailed off a little, they have a very distinct sound and it got a little samey. It's a good sound though! But even flow, into alive , followed by black and Jeremy is quality. Still hasn't grabbed me like they clearly do for others but when they're good, they're good

Meh.

Loved this. That voice.

A classic. Every track is amazing.

Classic for me. It's probably the only few Pearl Jam songs I've heard. My friend was big into these during our teens, but I guess I moved on. Favorite song: Black.

Slam bang crash mumble shred. Pearl Jam has a sonic formula that works for me. Not sure why early 90s PJ gets put in the same bucket as Nirvana. A much bigger rock sound.

I listened to the entire album...wow I never expected to love it! Powerful and yet some soft songs are included on this album. I definitely will give them a listen next time they show up with new songs! I am a fan... surprised myself indeed!

"Ten" is a banger, I was listening to this album a lot when working out in Portland. Perfect amount of angsty energy and grunge that pleases the iron gods. I especially like the tracks Black, Jeremy, and Release. The growling vocals by Vedder adds depth and resonance that pairs well with the electric guitar and heavy drums that is iconic of the band's sound. The building of chords and progression throughout the tracks blend classic rock elements with almost psychedelic riffs and long drawn out vocals with backing pianos create a haunting, mystifying feel. Honorable mention, Eddie Vedder is a top notch fellow and has done a lot of humanitarian work aside from his music career including activism for women's rights re: abortion and right to choose, environmental impact, and political reform. I would replay this album in a heartbeat and think it will stand the test of time as a timeless record.

Thank goodness Spotify has lyrics for each of these songs 😂 “Even flow” and “Jeremy” have been modern enigmas to me since the 90s,, but alas! Today with the key 🔑 of lyrics I can decipher these cryptic tunes 🎼 I like this album, it kicked I’d the

The hits are hits for reasons, and even the "filler" is good. Somehow I never got into this when they were around.

Still a classic

Can't understand a thing they are saying but the vibes are right

Good, but drags. Too much of a downer.

3.5 really

Fine.

Grunge!!!

Ein solides Album

Why Go and Deep were surprise highlights

Really great and Grungy. Loved this one

Very familiar with this one already, but it never disappoints. Simply one of the best rock albums of the 90s. No notes.

Buen disco Dentro del sonido auténtico y característico de Pearl jam

I didn't like it at first, but warmed up to it.

I feel 13 again. Angst and everything.

awesome album

Too dreary.

Another album from my youth. It still sounds pretty good, all these years later.

This is Pearl Jam at their best

Even Flow!!!!

Some interesting songs, bit samey though

Already well acquainted with this album. It's an old friend.

Takes me back to some good times...

A favorite group, but I have not listened to this album in full, before. It is consistent with their sound and I like it.

Fabolous grunge, a must have

And probably listened to this at least 400 times.... . Still a great one!

Meh. A couple good songs. Not a fan of grunge.

It was alright though i was he could sing i little better though did like the guitar on the album would still listen to again. As i did overall like the album but wish his voice was more coherent though it does give something to the album and music 4/5

Easily their best album, so many iconic songs, possibly one of the greatest debut albums of all time

i can't stand eddie vedder voice, i just can't. too much classic rock and too little grunge for my linking. other than that the album feels solid. fav songs by far is oceans. realease also a very good closing track.

Like, I acknowledge this is an iconic record but I just don’t love grunge nor Eddie vedder’s voice

Grows with age like a fine wine. Suffers when compared to Nevermind - not comparable so don't do it. Couple of fillers.

couple good ones

Just fantastic Future days the GOAT

Some great tunes, but I didn’t find myself getting fully immersed in the music. It wouldn’t be the kind of music I’d regularly listen to but it was decent.

Absolute bangers on this. Even Flow, Alive and Jeremy are all tremendous. Others are really good too but not just at the same level as those 3. Wish this had half stars as this might be a 4.5 for me

Not a week goes by without "Even Flow" popping into my head - the ultimate earworm.

Once - Good opening to an album, eased me in. Wasn't sure what to expect but enjoyed it nonetheless. Even Flow - A classic. Not too heavy. Very fun song. Alive - Nice song, lyrics pretty cool maybe quite sad? Like this one a lot. Great voice. Wicked guitar solo. Why Go - Slightly heavier, liked it. Not my favourite so far but by no means bad. Long guitar solo which was fun. Black - Slower song, nice. Like the vocals on this one a lot. Jeremy - Bit more boring don't hate it but won't be listening again any time soon. Ocean's - Lovely beginning. Great vocals on this one. Love the high notes. Felt very cool listening to this song. Porch - Really felt the bass in this one, the drumming was very expressive in Porch. Garden - Felt powerful. Vocals and lyrics really huge in this one. Again, really feel the bass. I like this one. Deep - Rock and roll and grunge. Dirty song liking this. Drums at the end very rock. Release - Last song, feels like a last song to an epic album.

Powerful voice and songs

Great album, I don't care what Fantano's bald headed ass says, Eddie is a great vocalist and he fucking kills it.

Stunning debut album.

Love this album, have listened many times before. Always good front to back.

Nach wie vielen Jahren mal wieder gehört? Toller Vorschlag!

Highlights - I loved all of it Didn't like - Nothing, loved it all Overall - From the beginning I know I'm gonna love this album. Raw and intense but still melodic with beautiful chord progressions. So interesting to hear both the rock influences that came before and the clear impact it had on later rock and popularisation of alt/grunge. Also the obvious impact Eddie Vedder's vocal style had on later vocalists. Great riffs and hooks, chord progressions are interesting. Not sure what to make of the lyrics because honestly I can't understand them. I want to listen to this album a lot. This is an album I wish I'd known about as a teenager because it would have been on repeat.

Great album but Pearl Jam is just not my jam!

Listening to this a couple of days after The Strokes was interesting. I knew that Pearl Jam was counted as an influence on Is This It, but I’d never really got how. But on this listen through, I got it. It’s all there in the arrangement, in the delicate way all the instruments fit together into their niche to make the best of the sound. Pearl Jam’s is a really good model to take from. I think Pearl Jam are unfairly categorised as the ‘Classic Rock’ Grunge band, because there aren’t as many obvious Metal influences they put on show. Soundgarden took just as much from Led Zep as anyone, and Nirvana had a song named after Aerosmith. What Pearl Jam brought to Grunge was a Hard Rock understanding of dynamics, being able to slow down and be gentle when need be, and a great gift for character, storytelling, and social issues. I first listened to Ten as an audio rip of a friend’s parent’s CD collection that I’d borrowed at a sleepover. Sometimes I miss the CD era. What I didn’t realise was that I’d somehow managed to unselect the final track, Release. For years listening to Ten, I was missing the last track, and I didn’t think anything of it because Deep is such a great song, and such a great closer to the cycle of ‘slow intricate song’ and ‘upbeat hard song’ that the album has been pulling since Black. Ending of the abruptness of a song about shooting up and jumping from a building is a fantastic way to get finish an album, and it feels a bit like I’ve discovered a secret chapter of a book I love that reveals it was all just a dream. I do like release, I just feel it’s a bit of a disappointing way of finishing such a good album, asking for release… How cliche can you get. Also, I’ve never been able to work out if Garden actually is about sex or not. I mean, it’s littered with religious imagery and that’s usually a bit of a give away, plus all the stuff about hands being bound, and I mean, it’s called garden for Christ’ sake. Anyway, I’ve lived with this album long enough to know that I’ve got no real complaints about the music. It may pull the ‘long extended outro’ trick a bit too often, but when the music’s this good, who cares? So enjoy my half baked musings and remembrances, and enjoy this album. It’s damn good

PEARL JAM HIGH FIVE!! Right on, this is exactly what I needed today. This is one of the top albums ever, for me. My favourite. Top 3 of my life. It is endlessly listenable to my ears. I could stay here a thousand rotations and hear something newly fascinating, nuanced, or emotionally stirring each time. Black has got to be one of the best, if not THE BEST song ever written. A truly underrated gem. Tangent: Omg Eddie Vedder was so sexy in the 90’s! Sensitive, brooding, with a glorious mane of hair and piercing eyes. His voice - thick, deep, gravelly, but controlled and powerful when harnessed properly. He’s my dream man. I’d give anything to lay spread out before him, being taught everything he wants to teach. To be the star in his sky that all five horizons revolve around… *le sigh*. Even if you’re not carrying the desperate and aching torch for Eddie that I am, you can hear that this album fucking rules. It’s hard, it’s gritty, it’s angry, so so angry. It’s hectic at times but also tender and soulful in an angst-fuelled way that only a brazen new genre of music and its accompanying lifestyle ideals could be. This album is perfection. Perfection!

Pues Pearl Jam. Termina mejor que empieza.

Just around the turn of the 1990's, two bands emerged in Seattle who would change the music industry forever, excoriating the sheen from the latest decade to reveal a new movement which became known as grunge. In June 1991, one of these two Seattle bands released "Ten", and the other… hated it. That's right, Kurt Cobain viewed Pearl Jam as sellouts, a hodge-podge of musicians who'd grown bored of playing in other groups, stopped washing their hair, and leapt on the "grunge" bandwagon with airbrushed and diluted songs. So while "Ten" was celebrated by many for incorporating a streamlined, classic-rock influence, it was decried by others (including Mr. Cobain) for compromising the rough-and-ready, DIY approach that made grunge so special to them. I respect Cobain's opinions, but with the greatest respect I would not want to hear a rough-and-ready version of "Ten". Grunge-adjacent alt-rock has never been my comfort zone: I'd only heard "Ten" once before getting it here, and incidentally I'm one of the few people on the planet who just can't get on board with "Nevermind". Anyway, after listening to "Ten" a few times, it has grown on me… but not all the way. There's no question that this is a blockbuster album. Production is polished and clean, with Mike McCready's multi-tracked roaring guitars never losing definition and a Dave Krusen's bright, tight snare sound driving every track forward. Eddie Vedder's gruff growl relates stories of murder, homelessness, mental illness: interesting concepts, but the lyrics lack much depth and narrative is usually sacrificed for flashy rock solos and riffs, making it all feel a little performative. Still, nothing wrong with flashy rock solos and riffs: musically, "Alive" is a real powerhouse anthem. It boasts an excellent, fluid guitar line leading into a strong, epic hook. "Oceans" is another highlight, with its cinematic rumbling drums, and haunting howl over the slow build summoning a tempest. Then there's "Black", a bleak, bitter and beautiful breakup anthem, and "Release": as close to melodic bliss as Pearl Jam allow us to get. There's a lot more in here for a guitarist in particular to latch onto - the maze of tangled, twisting arpeggios running through "Garden", the blistering solos in "Alive" and "Even Flow", the nice touch of slide in "Deep" (a switch to 3/4 time was much appreciated) - it all defined the sound of the record for me more than Vedder's vocals or lyrics. Meanwhile, the harder rocking tracks feel a bit homogenous and indistinct from one another: "Why Go", "Porch", and even opening track "Once" lost me a bit. On the whole, I didn't love it but "Ten" might have brought me a few baby steps closer to appreciating "grunge." Perhaps by the time "Nevermind" rolls around on here, I'll finally see the light.

Still a classic more than half my life since I first heard it, I have no trouble putting in my top albums list and with its passion and varied sound It still holds up for me and probably always will.

What can you even say about Ten? It has some incredible songs, some incredibly over played songs, and a couple forgettable ones. Great album though

Not all grunge bands are amazing. Solid zep style backing, but the vocals are horrible and I think all the lyrics are "He/She they are sad, glibbijibbigun in my fleeeeggghhhjh".

Discazo total mezcla de grunge y rock. Canciones espectaculares, con letras sorpresivas. Ritmos intensos y muy melódicos

Pretty solid. Some things I liked and some I didn’t. A good 7/10

This is one of my fav albums ever, it gets a 5 in an instant

Stone cold classic

Just as good as it was 30 years ago.

Grunge was in its death throes as I was really getting into music, but nearly all of this album was still being beaten to absolute death by “alternative” radio. As such, I grew sick of most of this album having never listened to the whole thing. It is a pretty damn good album, but I have accepted that I will never outlive my Pearl Jam fatigue, which is only expounded by how many bands did their best Eddie Vedder impressions while making some supremely beige music. It sucks that I can never hear them on their own merits, but that’s my subjective reality.

I was scared to death of the Jeremy music video as a kid after seeing it in the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago. I deprived myself for years of one of the hardest, most unique rock songs ever for that reason and that truly saddens me. Such a well-rounded, well-produced (perfect amount of reverb) album with incredible vocals and great grunge arrangements that are sophisticated enough to maintain the legacy this album has into today. While its sound is clearly a product of its time, it doesn’t sound stale or dated. There are some weaker songs (Why Go and Garden, mainly), but they still have their place on the album between the massive hits and better deep cuts (Oceans is one of the most underrated songs of the 90s). Edward Vedward and the Crew really did it to em with this one

Mocny w chuj Taki ciężki intensywny Ale dobry

Найс. Действительно джем из жемчужин.

Excellent album

Ripper album. Loved it.

The 90’s grunge surge was truly something else. It’s one of the only eras in music I wish I could have lived through myself. And Pearl Jam was just another band that gave nothing but energy. If any group should be called a powerhouse, it should be this one. Where they differ from others in the same space is the raw emotion. And this is lead almost entirely by Eddie and his vocals. He might be my favorite grunge vocalist, simply because of how gripping it is. Listen to Black or Release and tell me you aren’t moved even a little bit by his singing. But I don’t want to take away from the rest of the band. Because there are some serious head bangers here. And I don’t mean that lightly. Once makes itself known very quickly, and those first three songs are some of the most memorable grunge rock I’ve ever heard. Rating: 9/10

A surprising delight!

I forgot how many hits were on this album. Great sound but side b has some filler. Over all still amazing.

One of my favorites. I can not count the number of times that I have listened to this record over the years.

Probably a band I should like more. I just can't.

Pues Pearl Jam. Termina mejor que empieza.

Good solid rock album

Classic 90s

so so so so good, deep guitar

Rock and roll baby

I have more context for this album now than I did when I first starting listening to it in the 90s as a kid. Maybe it's not so groundbreaking after all, but it's still a good album to listen to.

A little. More metal than I usually like, but good.

Sounds good. Not sure if it’sa 3 or 4.

Not my kind of music

Absolute classic.

I did get a little confused and thought that Pearl Jam did Afternoons and Coffeespoons which is a great song and in my head Eddy Vedder should look like Ian Gillan in 1975 but confusion over. I did like some of the songs at the time they came out and I’m happy enough to listen to them now - Jeremy and Even Flow are classic but I don’t need to listen to them again necessarily for a while. These are probably more a 3.5…

I don’t really consider myself a Pearl Jam fan, but this is a really good album

I remember when this album came out. A coworker was absolutely smitten and played it for me (over and over). And I heard it then — there's an energy and power and confidence about this band and this debut album that is undeniable. More than a little of that comes from the band — Stone Gossard and the rest deliver in spades. But, of course, there's Eddie Vedder, and I guess he's a polarizing figure. All I can say is, I can't bear listening to him sing. He seems like a right-on dude, I admire the stance he and the band took on Ticketmaster all those years ago and he seems to be on the right (should I say "correct"?) side of social and political causes — so far as I pay any attention to what their stance is on anything. But god damn, it seems to me that half the notes he squeezes out are flat, or terrible, or ill-advised and there's just so much of him all over this music. It makes me want to inflict self-harm. So this may be the biggest disparity between a rating and my personal enjoyment of the music. A 4-star rating is all about me recognizing that this album was a landmark release and appreciating its brilliance and power and sheer excitement it stirs. But I can't fucking stand listening to it. This was a chore.

I remember what a breath of fresh air this and other grunge albums were back in the early '90s after years of hair metal dominating the airwaves. But boy did I sour on this genre pretty quickly. Objectively, these are solid songs, well performed and arranged and all that. The lyrics are pretty cool, and Eddie has a real gift for melody, which is always a plus for me. "Jeremy" is a truly exceptional song. Killer guitar riff, and Eddie's melody is so unusual and un-intuitive that it shouldn't work, but it sticks with you the moment you hear it. (And the song's message is powerful.) So there are moments of brilliance on here. (Black was another tune that grabbed me on this listen.) Boy man oh man do I dislike his vocals. I can't stand the way he pronounces things, or his extended melismas. And when he holds notes—especially low notes—I don't know that they're actually flat, but goddamn they feel like lead pipes landing in my lap. I just can't take him. And although the band is solid they're nothing special. Plus, some of the songs go on way too long. So, yeah. There are a few PJ songs I dig, but overall, please no.

Every single song sounds like it could be an SNL skit. I have a real problem with mumblers and by the time I got to Jeremy I was downright angry. Why was this song everywhere?! Blech. I hear Eddie Vedder is a cool guy but how does anyone know that if they can't understand what he's saying?!!

Pearl Jam is the perfect mix of classic rock and grunge which is why it’s so easy to understand how they are so ubiquitously enjoyed. A debut album that really brings the hits, Ten has some of the best songs by Pearl Jam. Eddie vedders voice provides that perfect grunge sound that’s fun to impersonate while singing. This album is solid and has endless replay value. 8.2/10

Another 90s album that I appreciate and think is good without really connecting with. Lots of good songs on this. Nothing that I consider one of my favorites or even something I ever will want to listen to again.

I don't think they have any filler songs on this album, it's great from start to finish.

Classic album

Not my vibe, a lot of electric guitar

Couple really good songs here and overall high quality. J

Listened to this while playing Aeon's End with my partner against Magus of Cloaks. We lost twice. My partner knew every word to every song. I did not. I was in middle school in the 90s, but wasn't allowed to listen to music like this. I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed this album. While not a perfect 5, it is a super strong 4. Black is a pretty freaking excellent song...it made me want to run over to my piano and bash out those chords at the end. Definitely better than I expected.

Un album de roi-de-la-glisse-rock qui tiendra toutes ses promesses, les Pearl Jam envoyant du pastaga de bout en bout.

Triste journée aujourd'hui, puisque mon camarade d'écoute robgruyère est dans l'obligation de se rendre au concert de Sampha en ce lundi. Une salle soirée en perspective.

Providing my quick thoughts on this record song for song as it's a friends favourite of all time. I'll provide my overall thoughts at the end. Riff on Once is sweet. I've heard Even Flow so many times I can't pick out anything I want to comment on. It's like asking me to describe the flavour of water. Alive is a better of the popular tracks. Again Even Flow isn't bad - it's just there. Why Go has a couple spooky vocal deliveries, rippin' guitar solo. Surprised upon research why I've never heard of Mike McCready. Seems like he should be more famous based on how well known Eddie is. Black is my fave of the four well-known tracks. Jeremy is so angsty holy. Still remember the angsty music video from 30 years ago. Good Bass on Oceans. Wonder if that's why. Because Bass is also in the Ocean. Porch opening chords kinda remind me of Rush. Probably has nothing to do with them as a grunge band but I mean hey I like it. Sounds like he has a lot to say on this song but I can't really tell. Breaks down into another cool guitar solo part. Wonder if Eddie does any of these or if it's my boy Mike (I know him now). Garden pretty chill song that ends with another long ass guitar solo. Who would have thought. Deep sounds like a song they would have extended jam sessions on stage. Not really my thing. Release has this cool intro thing where the guitar begins and it morphs into EV's voice. That's cool. Little bonus track at the end there. Doesn't really work in Spotify streaming days anymore does it? Anyways, like almost every bonus track, needless, useless. Overall, I will admit I liked this album more than I'd thought I would. Probably because there's more here musically than just Eddie's voice and lyrics, both which I can do without. As I mentioned in the above, it's clear Eddie gets the claim to fame for Pearl Jam but I think there's just as much to be said (if not more, if you don't care for his voice like me) for the other musicians. Like a fifth of nearly every song the guitar solo's are given space. But maybe most of that is actually Eddie Vedder as I do note that he's rhythm? I'm not sure. I guess after this listen I can say, I get the Pearl Jam love - still don't get the EV love though.

a nice rock album with some really good tunes

Boring rock

YEEEAHAHHHHH IIIIIII OOOOOOO IIIIIIII AAAAAA III'MMMM STIILLLLL ALLIIVVVVEEEEEEEE

Even Flow from back in the Rockband/Guitar Hero days! Alive is a classic. A 3* for me -- can't see myself revisiting, but it is a classic with lots of good tracks. Enjoyed Black, Jeremy.

Classic. But what's so interesting about the album is that it isn't really grunge, and also isn't really the sound of the band moving forward. Regardless, phenomenal.

It’s hard to not want to give this 5 stars. As an album it may be produced perfectly. As individual songs they’re all incredible.

Pearl Jam was never my favorite band from this era of grunge. I'm more of an STP fan. But this album is near perfect besides a small handful tracks and by far my favorite of theirs.

First four songs

My review is based solely on how many times I have heard this album already. It is solid. Nothing more, nothing less.

meget bedre end jeg huskede den

Jeg er gammel nok til at indrømme det nu: Den her plade har bare aldrig appelleret så meget til mig. Even Flow og Alive er bangers, men af alle de grunge bands som blev store i start-90erne er Pearl Jam dem der lyder mindst som alternativ rock og mest som bøvet 80er rock.

God plade, med flere bangers - dog har jeg lidt svært ved at snuppe Eddie Vedders stemme ..

Qué pedazo de discazo para ser el primero, muucha energía vitalizante, me ayudó a arrancar la mañana a lo Javier Milei

Curiously soulless

Never been much of a grunge fan outside of the occasional listen to Nevermind, but this is solid enough to deserve a good rating. The big singles (which is like half the album) I've heard plenty of times before and they still land well. Songs like Even Flow, Alive, and Jeremy, the opener Once has a killer chorus and guitar riff too. I'll probably give it more listens in the future and it'll likely grow on me, but for now I'll just leave it at I enjoyed it.

I'd say wow. But that won't do it justice, so I'll say ShamWow! (tm).

An easy 5 for me. Not only are there the absolute bangers like Even Flow, Black, Garden, and Jeremy, but the rest of the album is a pretty surprising diverse set of passionate songs. Pearl Jam sounds great whether delivering higher energy songs like Porch or slower tempo like Black. An amazing album.

Classic but known quantity

Pearl Jam betyr Cum - Fun fact som jeg nettop fant på. Dritbra album

Damn, fett!

Crushed it

First half: 5 stars Second half: 3 stars Total: 4 stars

Instant classic. One of my favourite albums by my favourite bands. Classic 90s alt-rock. Every track stands out, Eddie Vedder’s voice is distinct and their riffs clean and sharp. 5/5.

Grunge founding fathers or the last great classic rock band? At the time it seemed like the birth of something new with this dirty and heavy punk/metal infused break with the canon but 3 decades of hindsight and radio play make it seem more like the culmination than a rupture. Big 70s Zeppelin style riffs and grandure, Hendrix-inspired wahwah guitar leads all over the place, and Neil Young's chaotic electric intensity combined with a punk sensibility disenchanted with the overblown pomp of 80s rock. There's not a ton of variety on this album and they set the template for 1000s of terrible mid-tempo buttrockers to follow so its hard not to hold that against them, but these songs pretty much all rule. Energetic playing, impassioned vocal delivery, incredible hooks and anthemic choruses throughout.

I have to admit that some of this rating is based on nostalgia, as my dad absolutely loves Pearl Jam and this album, so I know each of these songs at least a little bit, but I still think this is a rather good release. Sure, Eddie Vedder sometimes sounds intelligible, but it feels so raw and honwst that it really works on tracks like Black and Yellow Ledbetter (not on this album) so I can't help but like it. Perhaps were I coming in fresh this would be a three, but I think this is a grand enough time to warrant the higher score.

This is going to be a ten out of ten for me every time just because of how iconic the album was when I was a teenager.

Love a grundge era album

Eddie Vedder

Back to back greats on this one. Essential 90’s.

I used to love this album but it’s not the sound I’m looking for anymore. I still can’t rate it low because of the memories though

Unreal how Pearl Jam came out of the gates with this album. It's full of hits everyone knows and the songs are unique and a creative in a way that wasn't done before. Another album that is just incredible from start to finish.

Always favored Nirvana, but no denying this is a monster debut.

Good album!

Great album finally good music albums after terrible anyway good band good music and good meanings behind every track.

Скучно Ровный классический рок, но ухо при первом прослушивании не зацепилось

Pearl Jam suuuuckshyaawww

This album is so good, I've loved it since high school. Black is probably still my favorite. This is one of the first things I listened to that helped me appreciate music as art.

I've never really seeked out Pearl Jam in any way, but I think I've heard nearly every song on here before. This is both an iconic 90's album and an iconic rock album, and it absolutely slaps with dark grungy energy. An all-around excellent listen. Favourite: Even Flow

Not for me

I’ve tried for decades to understand why people love this album. I think it’s ok. I have it on CD. I play it every now and again. But it’s not even my favourite Pearl Jam album let alone favourite grunge album. The singles are fine, memorable and inevitably overplayed. I tried again today but this record still doesn’t really do much for me. It’s fine. I get people love it.

A few years before the battle of Britpop in the UK, there was the Battle of Grunge in Seattle. Nirvana and Pearl Jam neck and neck until Kurt Cobain played the ultimate Uno reverso card that shot Nirvana into infamy. However, I firmly believe that if it wasn't for Cobain's self-sacrifice, then history would be talking about Pearl Jam much more than that other band. This album is great and so genuine to the time. It's raw, it's real, it's amazing.

Grew up listening to Pearl Jam. The classic rock of my generation.

black is a masterpiece i already knew, i liked like 3-4 songs other than that, unique sound probably was copied a lot since all of the album has the same sound (in a good way) same atmosphere was fine+

Cant give it a 5 because there are better albums in this year, but would be a 5 if I could understand what Eddie Vedder is saying more than 70% of the time.

No album felt so familiar with out ever seeking out any of the songs, and the Seattle in my vains made that grunge hit

Not sure I had actually listened to this entire album through before but thoroughly enjoyed it + the auto Spotify mix that came on after, more like my daily listening than any of the other albums so far!

Ariana Grande levels of diction

Eddie Vedder drank wine from the bottle when I saw him at the mariners stadium then belted out Black just as it sounds on this album

EVEN FLOOOOOW

Not so much the Stones to Nirvana's Beatles, as the Clash to Nirvana's Pistols perhaps. Listening to this album it becomes apparent that Nirvana's sound was a complete one-off, built from Cobain's singular songwriting and the trio's chemistry. So it was that on this a template was created that would power so much rock through the nineties. This also falls under the rare category of albums I love while also not being that tempted to explore the rest of the canon.

oh the flashbacks to middle school sleepovers at my friends' houses

Cool. I've heard most of these a million times. The ones I hadn't were fine, but I'm not going crazy about them.

An icon of the 90s. Good stuff.

I liked this album. Even flow, alive, and garden are all great songs and the rest of it is really well made, even including the weird ending of release. But for some reason I just don't vibe with it as much as I do. I enjoy early 90s alt/grunge type stuff and eddies voice doesn't bother me like it irritates some other people but for some reason Pearl Jam jsut isn't a slam dunk home run artist for me. This should be a 5 for me but I jsut can't get past a 4.

Oh that song by Pearl Jam. The Pearl Jam Song. EEEEEEVEN SADSKLDFSJFLJLSADJAL. ya know?

Once - god i have not listened to Pearl Jam in so long. the drums go much harder in Pearl Jam than i thought. i feel like i clocked them for being much softer than this. (5/5) Even Flow - it's the Pearl Jam song. (5/5) Alive - the other Pearl Jam song. (5/5) Why Go - this is just what Pearl Jam sounds like. i'm a little worried they have same-sound syndrome. it's like a grunge version of Metallica. While it's not bad the last three songs sound pretty same-y to me. (3/5 i want a change) Black - i'm starting to realize how many Pearl Jam songs i know outside of their most popular stuff. (4/5 i asked for change) Jeremy - i'm starting to think that i have listened to this album already. (giving christian rock heehee 4/5) Oceans - yes queen hit those notes. (4/5 much more big band feel. Phil Collins kind of vibe) Porch - get him off that massage chair! (5/5 roller coaster song) Garden - i can get behind being more lively. giving the guitar quite a spotlight (4/5 smooth and interesting guitar solo) Deep - i'm being screamed at. stop scaring Mr. Pearl Jam away! (4/5 had fun :>) Release - you tricked me into thinking the song ended. rude. fun psychedelic vibe going on at the end. this wasn't my favorite but this was a good listen honestly. the Pearl Jam i know and like 4/5

Phenomenal Album. I don't have too much to comment on. When I already have over 1/2 of the individual songs saved before even listening to the album theres not much to think about

Some absolute beauties in this one

A perfect all around rock album. Every song feels like it has a place on the album. This album has no skips. Top 3 songs: Garden, Even Flow, Black.

listenable groovaceous dad rock which i must respect but i just don't care for this dude's voice. i begrudgingly err on the side of not liking it. 3 stars i weep

One of my mom's fav albums. 1st half is much better than the 2nd half but still a great album overall. Black is an imcredible song.

Definitely my personal favourite band of the Grunge Big 4. The front half is loaded with all the hits so the album runs out of steam a *tiny* bit in the second half but still, great stuff all around. 4.5/5

Pearl Jam was always my favorite of the big grunge bands This album played around the house all the time as a kid, and I listened to it really often in high school Love most of these songs. Some of them are a bit too long/overstay their welcome. Especially Jeremy. Beautiful poetry on many tracks (Black, Ocean, Garden, Release) Still overall an awesome revisit. Always found it weird how many people seem to despite this album/band online. 4/4.5 stars.

Has there ever been an album with more singles? Maybe a Beatles album? Either way, just incredibly high percentage of well received rock anthems and deservedly so

Rock album, found a few bangers in there which def went on my liked playlist but I wasn’t too excited about the rest of em

Classic album.

More from my bud GPT3.5, actually reflecting many of my own feelings about this album (also think the recording is fantastic and I absolutely love the drum mix): "Ten" by Pearl Jam is an absolute masterpiece, earning every bit of its five-star rating. From the moment you hit play, the album takes you on an exhilarating journey through the grunge era, leaving an indelible mark on the musical landscape. The opening track, "Once," sets the tone with its raw energy and Eddie Vedder's unmistakably powerful vocals. Each song that follows is a testament to the band's exceptional musicianship and songwriting prowess. "Alive" and "Even Flow" showcase the dynamic interplay between the instruments, while Vedder's evocative lyrics add depth and meaning to every track. The album's emotional core is perhaps best exemplified by "Black," a hauntingly beautiful ballad that stands as a timeless classic. Vedder's soul-stirring delivery and the poignant instrumentation create an unforgettable listening experience that resonates long after the final notes fade. "Ten" isn't just an album; it's a cultural touchstone that encapsulates the spirit of the '90s alternative rock scene. Pearl Jam's ability to seamlessly blend grunge, rock, and introspective lyrics is unparalleled, making this album a must-listen for music enthusiasts of all genres. In essence, "Ten" is a five-star triumph, a sonic journey that remains as impactful today as it was upon its release. Pearl Jam's debut is not just a record; it's a timeless masterpiece that deserves its place among the greatest albums of all time."

Awesome

I don’t know about this one man. Nevermind they are cooking with the last song. I also like Alive because Kyle likes it

this band and album caused so much fighting between my friend group back in the day. could i write poetry to this? y

GREAT and love how it loops

Much better and more powerful than I remembered. This is an iconic '90s album but is timeless. It's clear with hindsight that the passion in the vocals, lyrics, and performances set Pearl Jam apart.

Love this album 😍

A blast of raw anguish held together with soaring alt rock power. Essential.

It's not often you listen to an album that has no low points, where every song is at least "very good" and many are classics. And this was Pearl Jam's first! In truth, they'd never quite reach this level of completeness again, with subsequent albums feeling more experimental and less sure of themselves. Ten, though, is a work of genius. Songs like Black, Jeremy, Even Flow, Alive are endlessly listenable and perfectly representative of their time. Ten was the first CD I ever bought, and I never tire of playing it.

4/5

Very nice album!

Don’t like the vibe :(

Rock for elderly people, not my drug of choice. OK music but a bit boring. The best song is probably ocean that gives some free spirit, howling to the moon by a bonfire vibes.

A super strong rock album. It's hard to believe this is their debut, there are so many hits and they have a consistent sound throughout. Fantastic rock through and through. No complaints.

Gen X Grunge Classic. I'd have to turn in my Gen X Membership Card if I didn't give it 5 Stars.

Never been a big fan of Eddie Vedder's voice but this is a solid album to be fair

Super grunge classic.

Listened Before? Surprisingly, No Album Art: 1 / 5 (have always hated this album cover for no good reason. I just think it looks lame as fuck) Of the early grunge acts, Pearl Jam is not among my favorites. I think perhaps because they always toed along the poppier end of the spectrum. Album opens with Once, which actually is pretty cool. Pearl Jam is almost singularly defined by the Eddie Vedder's unique vocal delivery. It is at once passionately gravelly and seemingly able to distort spacetime with its flexibility. Once is a kind of garage rock tune with proggy influences. Even Flow is one of the many megahits this band is known for. Certified jam with that wall of sound effect going for it. Never listened closely before, but there are some trippy background effects going on; glad I pulled out the headphones. Back to back on mega-hits with Alive. Not my favorite of their songs tbh, even though the guitar work is pretty solid. Why Go pulls them into a funkier rhythm. This one has some dance to it; I'm into it. Black stands in stark juxtaposition as it dims the lights and clears the dancefloor for something reminiscent of a slow-dance. I actually love this song and feel like its one of Pearl Jams best displays of range. Damn this album is deep. Jeremy is a jam even though the mixing sounds like shit. Oceans is kind of doo doo TBH. Like it wants to be epic, but never actually goes anywhere. Porch sounds kind of like DMB woke up and said "we can do grunge too." Honestly not a bad song, but it feels particularly campy. Okay... after Jeremy I honestly stopped caring and this all started to slur together. There are plenty of great songs on here. The hits are undeniable and Once is a strong lead into the album. Release, is probably someone's favorite deep cut, but I honestly couldn't care about Vedder's crooning for 5 minutes with a lethargic build. It has a certain fading of the mist effect going for it, but ultimately its a miss for me. The trippy 80s style instrumental following was unexpected, but really not necessary. All said, I'm unmoved from my original position. Pearl Jam has undeniable talent and put out some smash pop-rock hits, but aren't really the act for me. This album was great for the first half with a spotty back half that is at best forgettable, and at worst outright terrible. I'm a soft 3 / 5 here. Added to Library? No Songs Added to Playlists:

A good warmup album for our trip to Seattle. Oceans was a good one that I haven't heard before. The songs I already know on this album are all fantastic. Don't care for Release to end it all. Overall it's a good album, although I don't love grunge as a whole. Giving this one a soft 4 to be honest. The hits on this one help out a lot. Would be better if it was named Mookie Blaylock.

An album that I have listened to many times before and it is just as good as always. Alive, Black, Jeremy, and Even Flow are the first 4 songs on a playlist that I created in 2014 that I still listen to and add songs to. My favorite thing about this album is that it is named Ten because that is the number that NBA player Mookie Blaylock (which Pearl Jam was originally called) wore. In the interview which they stated this they thought it was funny that people thought Ten had some other significant meaning to them, but it was just for the bball player. Not a perfect album by any means but it was an great introduction into grunge to me in my early years and an album I will come back to many more times.

This album fuckin rules. What a debut. I went through a huge Pearl Jam phase in 2014 and listened to this album almost every day. Going to watch their MTV unplugged now after this.

Listening to this album for the first time in a long time has turned me from a Pearl Jam agnostic into...someone who kinda likes them now. The first three songs are such an incredible opening and Eddie Vedder's caveman vocals lend every song an epic feel. But, the bubblegrunge sound they pioneered isn't totally my thing. Nobody did this sound better, but the bands it inspired were like Nickelback and Creed. Still my least favorite of the big 4 grunge bands, but at least I understand their appeal better.

Never been the biggest fan of Pearl Jam or Eddie in general. Can respect their impact and their song writing regardless. Classic tunes all over the album, and it’s undeniable they wrote catchy, well arranged music. Maybe some day I’ll really dig into it, but for now I leave Ten at a soft 4.

I loved this album in the 90's, It was one of those albums of my youth...but I don't think I've listened to it in almost 20 years. Even Spotify doesn't have any of the songs hearted but going back to this, the nostalgia kicked in. I'm trying to judge this without letting nostalgia effect my feelings but that is difficult. This is a great album, and while Eddie Vedder is not the strongest singer out there, these songs are just so memorable. Standouts: Even Flow, Alive, Black, Jeremy

Fantastic songs, great guitar work, I love the production and sounds.

Hit machine. I knew most of the songs but enjoyed getting to hear a few more. Like garden and why go, especially now that I’m a parent. Wasn’t magical but solid album front to back.

Yep. Solid PJ album. Not my kinda of thing, but I can dig it.

I've always found Pearl Jam boring / exhausting and this listen was no different.

The thing that really strikes me in listening to this is just how dark the early 90s really were, when songs about kids killing themselves in front of their classmates, or thinly veiled incest, could be mainstream top 40 hits.

A few standout songs but I find a lot of it just kind of exhausting now.

Hell yeah, some pleasant dad rock grunge.

Does it have some pacing issues? Yes. Does it immediately put me into am angsty teen mindset? Also yes. Can I still sing along to half the songs? You bet.

Personal all time favorite album so an easy 5

Classic but not my Jam. It feels very repetitive in such a high dose, and the album was almost too easy to ignore.

Bands that got massive radio play in the 90s are weird because some of them (Pearl Jam included) are precious to me, and some of them were so overplayed that I cannot stand them now (Creed). Start to finish fantastic rock. Unique, bordering on weird in a way that was important to me as a kid. Of Alice In Chains' Layne Staley, Nirvana's Kurt Cobain, Soundgarden's Chris Cornell, and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, it seems cruel that the one who got his shit together and became a vegan and insufferable and might now be immortal is the latter.

Meh. The songs sound so much the same that the impact them is lost without the music videos.

I cannot explain why I was so into this album. Not 5 star into it, but into it.

THIiiisiissssssss wasanalbumthatistartedtoenjoyatfirst Buuuuuuuuuuuut thiswayofsingingkindagotoldprettyquickandiendedupbeingprettyoverit HOOOOowwwwwever Theirpoliticsaregoodsotheygetanextrastarforthat

I enjoyed it, and I liked the overall sound of the album. Idk I don't really have too much to say bc I was frantically studying for my physics exam when I listened, so I wasn't paying as close attention as normal. But I never wondered when it was going to be over, which cannot be said for most of these albums. I think the only song I recognized was "Even Flow."

very much not for me. i skip individual songs by pearl jam all the time, i cannot believe i made it through this whole album

yeah ok this is fine. maybe just bc I listened to a lot of it in the car with my dad release is far too long though and I like long songs, it's just not doing quite enough

holy GOD just strike me down it's not even like the music is unlistenable but a man whose name I can't even remember, who is every grungy rock man born in the early or mid 80s, would NOT shut UP about this RECORD AND I LISTENED TO IT TO TRY TO HAVE SOMETHING TO TALK TO HIM ABOUT PUT ME OUT OF MY MISERY

Got this album for my 9th? birthday, still good.

This album was a great second for me - a big pickup from yesterday and my start. It absolutely belongs on this list. Every song is a hit and signs of more to come. Ten, and Nirvana’s Nevermind, together killed the 80’s scene and music. Hairbands faded quickly into black.

A classic

I admit my bias, because this is one of the, if not the first, CDs I ever owned. This was a nostalgia trip, and it is still excellent. Black is my favorite Pearl Jam song, but listening again I remember liking some of the lesser known songs like Deep and Garden quite a bit. I enjoyed it all the way through.

Not a weak track on this album but can’t help but feel this probably doesn’t resonate with the young people like it did in the 90s.

A lot of tracks sounds same-y. I like it more than Nirvana but stilt. Most songs just didnt hit the spot. The outlayers aren't enough to save this album.

Anyone who knows me, knows this album is a 5/5 for me. Lyrically this album hits hard and deals with heavy subject matters of betrayal, loss, love, death, empathy, hatred, resentment, homelessness, depression, healing, the list goes on. It's the quintessential Seattle album. Many artists have written similar to the aforementioned but Eddie Vedder uses his voice in a way that compliments the instruments and brings out the tenacity, the emotion, frustration, and anger of the lyrics that really hits you. This record is emotional and beautiful despite the dark over tones. To this day, Eddie Vedder has penned my favourite lyric ever written. Fom the song Black: "I know someday you'll have a beautiful life. I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky, but why, Why, why can't it be, why can't it be mine?" The delivery of this lyric is heartbreakingly beautiful. There isn't a bad song on this album. And it's an essential 90s rock album that will forever be hailed as one of the best rock album debuts ever. I give Pearl Jam, and specifically this album, the reason why I fell in love with guitar driven rock music. Eddie Vedder's lyrics have always resonated with me. Despite his legacy of having the 'yarl' - which, doesn't bother me, the range and emotion in his vocals make him once of my favourite vocalists. Can't express how much I love this album. Ten/5

Pues Pearl Jam. Termina mejor que empieza.

Classic grunge album, really good from top to bottom. It's hard to find issues with genre-defining releases.

Un de mes disques préférés du groupe. Les compositions sont bien écrites.

Can recognize this album has many loved songs, but I personally am not a fan of Pearl Jam and wouldn't choose to listen to this album.

Classic album. Part of the soundtrack of my teenage years.

I’d never actually listened to the whole album, only the big singles but what a great album.

It's fkn pearl jam dude, everybody heard this. I missed the craze in the 90s I'm never gonna really get it, but Even Flow and Jeremy fucking bang. STEEEZUSSSSSSSSSS

the rating is in the name itself

I'm not much of a Pearl Jam guy.

Ten out of 10 (but honestly, how do you put 11 tracks on an album called Ten?)

Favorite Tracks: Once, Even Flow, Alive, Black, Jeremy, Oceans, Porch, Garden, Release

10

ok tier sympa

Impressions: I have only listened to Nirvana and been sleeping on Pearl Jam. This is a genius debut album, nearly perfect, just gets repetitive towards the end. Favorite tracks: Even Flow, Alive, Black, Jeremy, Oceans, Garden Rating: 4/5

Nice. Nostalgic.

Solid album.

Average Jam

Pretty generic rock music, with a voice that is impossible to take seriously. Best song by far was Porch, which is the only song that really ratchets up the intensity. Can’t believe people get off to this band so hard.

Better than I was expecting, given how prevalent Pearl Jam have been my whole life. Still not the biggest fan over all, and I doubt I'd like the later albums as much. Black remains my favorite from the album and the band

I think Peral Jam figured out what works for them and leaned into it, Songs all sound similar but are iconically rockful

I cannot tell you how much I listened to this thing when it came out. Amazing then, not as good now but them's the breaks.

Pearl Jam is really good overall but this album is sort of wandering, rather than focused. Part of that is Pearl Jam being Pearl Jam, which i guess is the point ... ?

Good

Not my personal jam but I guess it’s good for it’s genre

Best song - Alive

All-time classic. I was 16 when this came out and still listened to it through the years very frequently.

Great album from the 90's

Once - mellow until the beat comes in. singers voice is iconic I grew up with Even Flow, Alive, Jeremy and Black. Loved the dark-ish vibe 12 year old me would feel. It was my emo-light/grunge era

Worse than I remembered, deep is still my favorite song.

Love this vibe

The pinnacle of the 90s grunge sound. Not a single skip on here. Not my absolute top grunge album, but this one nails it.

- Never was a big Pearl Jam guy but this is a goated grunge album - Great grit to vocals and great lyrics - A couple iconic songs

- possibly the greatest debut album ever - so many great songs, but Black stands above them all

Ja wat moeten we hier nog van zeggen. Ik ga hem uiteraard opnieuw luisteren, ook al ken ik hem erg goed. Kant 1 is misschien wel de beste kant van een album die er bestaat, als je het mij vraagt. Het enige minpuntje is dan wellicht dat die kant zó goed is, dat je de tweede kant eigenlijk niet meer op hoeft te zetten. Als ze de hits iets meer verspreid hadden, had de tweede kant niet zo in de schaduw gestaan. Maar dat is echt mierenneuken.

This band is lame and I got bored.

I'm probably very biased on this one. I grew up on a lot of 80 and 90s alt rock, and Pearl Jam is very much a key pillar in that genre. For good reason though, this album is great. Most of the songs off this album are now considered rock classic. Kicking off with Once, followed by Even Flow and then Alive creates such an energetic start to this album. Black remains one of the most beautiful and heartfelt songs ever recorded. This is the start of a beloved band and I don't think they could have made a better introduction.

# 88 : Ten, by Pearl Jam was a Good album. There were some good songs and hits on there. I like Alive and Jeremey but the sound can be a bit repetitive and miserable. Better then average, but not great.... Fave track : Even Flow Listened : 16/10/2023

Full of bangers for Pearl Jam - still not my "jam"

One of the best ever

Hm for some reason I’m biased against certain 90’s bands on this list that I’ve heard too much on the radio growing up (Soundgarden, The Offspring) yet others I’m totally fine with (Green Day, yesterday’s Black Crowes) Definitely heard Pearl Jam one too many times, but maybe the album as a whole will be a better experience As David Byrne once said, 'and it was' I wouldn't say I learned much more from the deeper cuts than the aforementioned radio hits, but it's quality stuff throughout HL: "Even Flow", "Alive", "Black", "Oceans", I guess "Jeremy", + that weird hidden track October 15, 2023

One of my all time favorites. I can listen to it front to back. Oceans and Release Me are probably my favorite songs on the album. Sang Porch at open mic once. Great nostalgia.

Grunge pop

Enjoyed this album. I've never listened to it from front to back. It's a keeper for sure.

Rockin. Knew most of the songs already.

It's cum right?

Absolute banger of an album. Love it as much today as the first time I heard it.

Once was good

Definitely above average. I think the lyrics could have been better for most of the songs. Simplistic but also not a lot of rhyming. I can see why people liked this album. Favorite track: Garden

eh it was ok

Really good music but I have an unpopular opinion on this very popular album. I don't really like the vocals and the tone of the singer (who seems to be the main reason most people love pearl jam). It just doesn't click for me personally and it feels a bit out of place with the rest of the music. For this reason I can't give it 4 stars even though I enjoy those songs. (77%).

I have explicit songs blocked on Spotify so only listened to about half. There was a period of my life when I really tried to like Pearl Jam. I know Ten is Pearl Jam’s biggest album, and Pearl Jam was one of the biggest groups of the 90’s, but I’m more of a fan of grunge from the same time period like Soundgarden and Alice In Chains. Plus I don’t really like Eddie Vedder’s voice. I’ll give this a 3 star.

Good background music. Not a lot of stand outs but its good

Classic

good songs that standout here, when the weird chords they try carry some sort of emotion, and when they try with the structure and arrangments, when the lyrics dont suck (why go) and when the singer's voice doesn't become terribly insufferable (like it did for me when listening to a full album of his style)

Oldschool rock album with a nice blues/country touch

I can see the appeal, but not a good album nevertheless.

4,5

Sounds like my childhood, dislike it as much now as then.

Meh. Never really enjoyed Pearl Jam. Don't think I would listen to this again.

No skips. Nostalgic. Still love Black.

This is what I think of when I hear the phrase “dad rock”.

Reminds me of Dave Matthews

so far this website is only giving me stuff I already know

Too much 90s rock, didn’t like

Not the most amazing to me. THE Music is wonderful, but the voice is... I mean. I probably would have loved it when I was younger. As a teenager, but now? Not so much.

This record was ubiquitous in my small suburban NJ town when I was 11 or 12 in the early 90’s. Everyone my age knew these songs, liked these songs. You heard them on the radio, saw the videos on MTV. There were commercials on broadcast TV during sporting events or American Gladiators in promotion of this album, so even if you didn’t have MTV, you were aware of it. You’d listen to this record with your friends on the way to soccer or lacrosse practice and debate if Pearl Jam was better than Nirvana. I’m struggling to think of someone I knew back then who actively disliked Pearl Jam. It was like oxygen: all around you, all the time, providing a sort of angsty teenage sustenance that kept you going. This record is one of the soundtracks to my youth and if you’re in your early 40’s, it’s probably one of yours, too. Listening to it just feels right, like putting on a pair of comfortable slippers or finally getting home after a long plane ride. I am fully on board with the nostalgia trip that this record provides. And that is why I was going to give it 5 stars. The more you focus on nostalgia, however, the more you’ll start to remember the cracks in perfection: like how you never really used to listen to this entire album and would start to lose attention after “Jeremy”, even though “Porch” was pretty fucking good. I’m willing to bet that if you found an original vinyl pressing of this record, the A-side of it would have a lot more wear than the B-side. The A-side of Ten is amazing, hit after hit after hit. I think every one of those songs got massive airplay back in 1992. The B-side of this record…not nearly as strong. Ten is a great reminder that when you’re being nostalgic, you’re choosing to remember the great things and usually not the factual reality. But, man…is that A-side fantastic, or what?

A true masterpiece

Love this album

Ten by Pearl Jam is, to me, the quintessential album of the 1990s. I honestly can’t even remember the first time I heard it because it feels like it was always there, woven into my high school years and the identity of my generation. At the time, this style of music was labeled “grunge,” but for many of us, it was more than just a genre. It captured a mood, an attitude, and a sense of emotional honesty that felt deeply personal. Pearl Jam has made many great albums since, but they’ve never quite managed to capture lightning in a bottle the way they did with Ten. Their follow-up, Vs., came close, but there’s something uniquely raw and timeless about this record that still resonates decades later.