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Pearl Jam ignited their musical journey in Seattle, Washington, in 1990, arriving at the heart of what would soon become known globally as the grunge movement. Initially formed from the remnants of the influential Seattle band Mother Love Bone, bassist Jeff Ament and guitarist Stone Gossard united to continue their artistic vision. They quickly recruited guitarist Mike McCready and eventually, the charismatic and powerfully voiced Eddie Vedder, whose deeply introspective lyrics and emotional vocal style would soon define the band’s sound. With drummer Dave Krusen completing the lineup, Pearl Jam rapidly developed into a formidable musical force, known for their intensity both on stage and on record.
Their debut album, Ten, released in 1991, exploded onto the rock music scene, capturing the angst, introspection, and emotional honesty of an entire generation. Driven by massive hits including “Alive,” “Jeremy,” and “Even Flow,” Ten quickly became a cultural phenomenon, selling over 13 million copies in the United States alone. Pearl Jam had tapped into a raw nerve, offering a resonant and authentic counterpoint to the polished glam metal that had previously dominated the airwaves. The album’s relentless popularity and critical acclaim transformed Pearl Jam into one of the definitive bands of the decade, establishing them as central figures in the explosion of alternative rock.
Refusing to rest on their enormous success, Pearl Jam released their follow-up, Vs., in 1993, which showcased a more aggressive, raw sound. Vs. shattered industry records, selling nearly a million copies in its first week alone. Singles like “Daughter,” “Animal,” and “Go” dominated radio playlists, affirming Pearl Jam’s status as essential listening. Their third studio album, Vitalogy (1994), further solidified their place in music history, reaching number one and delivering iconic singles including “Better Man,” “Corduroy,” and “Spin the Black Circle,” which earned them their first Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1996.
Pearl Jam has continued to evolve and innovate through their lengthy career, releasing a total of eleven studio albums including notable works such as No Code (1996), Yield (1998), Binaural (2000), and their acclaimed self-titled record Pearl Jam in 2006. Across these albums, the band demonstrated a consistent willingness to experiment with musical styles, never stagnating or compromising their artistic integrity. Singles like “Given to Fly,” “I Am Mine,” and “The Fixer” became fan favorites, showcasing their enduring relevance. This unwavering dedication to authentic creativity has deeply endeared them to their loyal fanbase.
In recognition of their monumental impact on rock music, Pearl Jam has received numerous accolades throughout their prolific career. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, a testament to their musical legacy and lasting cultural influence. Additionally, they have received multiple Grammy nominations, with notable recognition for their socially conscious songs and poignant lyrical content. From powerful live performances to iconic studio recordings, Pearl Jam has consistently earned both critical acclaim and widespread admiration from peers and audiences alike.
Outside the studio and stage, Pearl Jam has passionately leveraged their fame to support various social causes and humanitarian efforts. They have openly advocated for issues such as climate change awareness, voter engagement, and environmental responsibility. The band’s notable confrontation with Ticketmaster in the mid-1990s, driven by their efforts to keep concert tickets affordable for fans, further solidified their reputation as champions of fairness and integrity in the music industry. Beyond activism, band members have individually participated in charitable endeavors, regularly contributing to non-profit organizations and disaster-relief efforts worldwide.
Pearl Jam’s enduring appeal stems directly from their sincere connection with their audience, a bond built on transparency, integrity, and authentic musical expression. They continue to inspire fans through their relentless pursuit of artistic growth, passion for social justice, and refusal to compromise their ideals. From their roots in the Seattle grunge scene to their celebrated global presence today, Pearl Jam has proven that genuine passion and unwavering commitment to their music and values will forever resonate with listeners across generations.
Complete List Of Pearl Jam Songs From A to Z
- 4/20/02 – Lost Dogs (Hidden track) – 2003 – Riot Act outtake honoring Layne Staley of Alice in Chains
- All Night – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Previously unreleased No Code outtake
- Alone – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Re-recorded version of “Go” B-side with new vocals, music from Ten sessions
- Alright – Gigaton – 2020
- All or None – Riot Act – 2002
- Alive – Ten – 1991
- Alive (live at RKCNDY) – Ten (European edition) – 1991
- All Those Yesterdays – Yield – 1998
- Alone (live at The Academy Theater) – Ten (iTunes reissue) – 1991
- Amongst the Waves – Backspacer – 2009
- Animal – Vs. – 1993
- Arc – Riot Act – 2002
- Army Reserve – Pearl Jam – 2006
- Around the Bend – No Code – 1996
- Aye Davanita – Vitalogy – 1994
- Bee Girl – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Previously unreleased, recorded live on Rockline (1993)
- Better Man – Vitalogy – 1994
- Better Man (guitar and organ only mix) – Vitalogy (Reissue) – 1994
- Better Man (live) – Binaural (Japanese bonus) – 2000
- Big Wave – Pearl Jam – 2006
- Black – Ten – 1991
- Black, Red, Yellow – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Extended version of “Hail, Hail” B-side
- Blood – Vs. – 1993
- Brain of J. – Yield – 1998
- Breakerfall – Binaural – 2000
- Breath and a Scream (Mookie Blaylock demo) – Ten (Reissue) – 1991
- Brother – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Instrumental version of Ten outtake
- Brother (with vocals) – Ten (Reissue) – 1991
- Buckle Up – Gigaton – 2020
- Bu$hleaguer – Riot Act – 2002
- Bugs – Vitalogy – 1994
- Can’t Keep – Riot Act – 2002
- Come Back – Pearl Jam – 2006
- Comatose – Pearl Jam – 2006
- Comes Then Goes – Gigaton – 2020
- Corduroy – Vitalogy – 1994
- Corduroy (alternate take) – Vitalogy (Reissue) – 1994
- Crazy Mary – Vs. (Reissue) – 1993
- Cready Stomp – Vs. (Reissue) – 1993
- Cropduster – Riot Act – 2002
- Dance of the Clairvoyants – Gigaton – 2020
- Dark Matter – Dark Matter – 2024
- Daughter – Vs. – 1993
- Dead Man – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Originally from “Off He Goes” single, intended for Dead Man Walking soundtrack
- Deep – Ten – 1991
- Dirty Frank – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Extended version of “Even Flow” B-side with some lyrics removed
- Dissident – Vs. – 1993
- Do the Evolution – Yield – 1998
- Don’t Gimme No Lip – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Previously unreleased No Code outtake
- Down – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Originally from “I Am Mine” single
- Drifting – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Alternative version of 1999 fan club Christmas single with different vocals
- Education – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Previously unreleased Binaural outtake
- Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town – Vs. – 1993
- Evacuation – Binaural – 2000
- Even Flow – Ten – 1991
- Even Flow (live at The Academy Theater) – Ten (iTunes reissue) – 1991
- Evil Little Goat – Ten (Reissue) – 1991
- Faithful – Yield – 1998
- Fatal – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Previously unreleased Binaural outtake
- Footsteps – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Live version from Rockline (1992) with harmonica not on original B-side
- Footsteps (live) – Binaural (Japanese bonus) – 2000
- Force of Nature – Backspacer – 2009
- Future Days – Lightning Bolt – 2013
- Get Right – Riot Act – 2002
- Getaway – Lightning Bolt – 2013
- Given to Fly – Yield – 1998
- Ghost – Riot Act – 2002
- Glorified G – Vs. – 1993
- Go – Vs. – 1993
- Gods’ Dice – Binaural – 2000
- Going to See My Friend – Backspacer – 2009
- Gone – Pearl Jam – 2006
- Got Some – Backspacer – 2009
- Got to Give – Dark Matter – 2024
- Garden – Ten – 1991
- Garden (live at The Academy Theater) – Ten (iTunes reissue) – 1991
- Green Disease – Riot Act – 2002
- Gremmie Out of Control – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Cover originally from Music for Our Mother Ocean Vol. 1 compilation
- Grievance – Binaural – 2000
- ½ Full – Riot Act – 2002
- Habit – No Code – 1996
- Hail, Hail – No Code – 1996
- Hard to Imagine – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Different mix and vocals from Chicago Cab soundtrack, Vs. outtake
- Help Help – Riot Act – 2002
- Hey Foxymophandlemama, That’s Me – Vitalogy – 1994
- Hitchhiker – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Previously unreleased Binaural outtake
- Hold On – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Previously unreleased Ten outtake
- Hold On (acoustic demo) – Vs. (Reissue) – 1993
- I Am Mine – Riot Act – 2002
- I’m Open – No Code – 1996
- In Hiding – Yield – 1998
- In the Moonlight – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Previously unreleased Binaural outtake
- Infallible – Lightning Bolt – 2013
- Inside Job – Pearl Jam – 2006
- Insignificance – Binaural – 2000
- I’ve Got a Feeling – Ten (Japanese bonus) – 1991
- Immortality – Vitalogy – 1994
- In My Tree – No Code – 1996
- Indifference – Vs. – 1993
- Jeremy – Ten – 1991
- Johnny Guitar – Backspacer – 2009
- Just a Girl (Mookie Blaylock demo) – Ten (Reissue) – 1991
- Just Breathe – Backspacer – 2009
- Last Exit – Vitalogy – 1994
- Last Kiss – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Cover from 1998 fan club Christmas single, reached #2 on Billboard Hot 100
- Leash – Vs. – 1993
- Leaving Here – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Cover originally from Home Alive compilation
- Let Me Sleep – Lost Dogs – 2003 – From 1991 fan club Christmas single
- Let the Records Play – Lightning Bolt – 2013
- Life Wasted – Pearl Jam – 2006
- Light Years – Binaural – 2000
- Lightning Bolt – Lightning Bolt – 2013
- Love Boat Captain – Riot Act – 2002
- Low Light – Yield – 1998
- Lukin – No Code – 1996
- Mankind – No Code – 1996
- Marker in the Sand – Pearl Jam – 2006
- Master/Slave – Ten (hidden track) – 1991
- Master/Slave – Ten (Japanese bonus) – 1991
- MFC – Yield – 1998
- Mind Your Manners – Lightning Bolt – 2013
- My Father’s Son – Lightning Bolt – 2013
- Never Destination – Gigaton – 2020
- No Way – Yield – 1998
- Not for You – Vitalogy – 1994
- Nothing as It Seems – Binaural – 2000
- Nothingman – Vitalogy – 1994
- Nothingman (1993 demo) – Vitalogy (Reissue) – 1994
- Oceans – Ten – 1991
- Of the Girl – Binaural – 2000
- Off He Goes – No Code – 1996
- Once – Ten – 1991
- Other Side – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Originally from “Save You” single
- Parachutes – Pearl Jam – 2006
- Parting Ways – Binaural – 2000
- Pendulum – Lightning Bolt – 2013
- Pilate – Yield – 1998
- Porch – Ten – 1991
- Present Tense – No Code – 1996
- Pry, To – Vitalogy – 1994
- Push Me, Pull Me – Yield – 1998
- Quick Escape – Gigaton – 2020
- Rats – Vs. – 1993
- React, Respond – Dark Matter – 2024
- 🔴 – Yield – 1998
- Rearviewmirror – Vs. – 1993
- Red Mosquito – No Code – 1996
- Release – Ten – 1991
- Retrograde – Gigaton – 2020
- River Cross – Gigaton – 2020
- Rival – Binaural – 2000
- Running – Dark Matter – 2024
- Sad – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Previously unreleased Binaural outtake, originally titled “Letter to the Dead”
- Satan’s Bed – Vitalogy – 1994
- Save You – Riot Act – 2002
- Scared of Fear – Dark Matter – 2024
- Seven O’Clock – Gigaton – 2020
- Setting Sun – Dark Matter – 2024
- Severed Hand – Pearl Jam – 2006
- Sirens – Lightning Bolt – 2013
- Sleight of Hand – Binaural – 2000
- Sleeping by Myself – Lightning Bolt – 2013
- Smile – No Code – 1996
- Something Special – Dark Matter – 2024
- Sometimes – No Code – 1996
- Soon Forget – Binaural – 2000
- Speed of Sound – Backspacer – 2009
- Spin the Black Circle – Vitalogy – 1994
- State of Love and Trust (Demo) – Ten (Reissue) – 1991
- Strangest Tribe – Lost Dogs – 2003 – From 1999 fan club Christmas single
- Superblood Wolfmoon – Gigaton – 2020
- Supersonic – Backspacer – 2009
- Swallowed Whole – Lightning Bolt – 2013
- Sweet Lew – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Previously unreleased Binaural outtake
- Take the Long Way – Gigaton – 2020
- The End – Backspacer – 2009
- The Fixer – Backspacer – 2009
- Thin Air – Binaural – 2000
- Thumbing My Way – Riot Act – 2002
- Tremor Christ – Vitalogy – 1994
- U – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Reworked version of “Wishlist” B-side
- Unemployable – Pearl Jam – 2006
- Undone – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Originally from “I Am Mine” single
- Unthought Known – Backspacer – 2009
- Upper Hand – Dark Matter – 2024
- Waiting for Stevie – Dark Matter – 2024
- Wash – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Different version from “Alive” B-side that also appeared on European releases of Ten
- Wasted Reprise – Pearl Jam – 2006
- Whale Song – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Originally from Music for Our Mother Ocean Vol. 3 compilation
- Whipping – Vitalogy – 1994
- Who Ever Said – Gigaton – 2020
- Who You Are – No Code – 1996
- Why Go – Ten – 1991
- Why Go (live at The Academy Theater) – Ten (iTunes reissue) – 1991
- Wishlist – Yield – 1998
- W.M.A. – Vs. – 1993
- Won’t Tell – Dark Matter – 2024
- World Wide Suicide – Pearl Jam – 2006
- Wreckage – Dark Matter – 2024
- Writer’s Block – Binaural (Hidden track) – 2000
- Yellow Ledbetter – Lost Dogs – 2003 – Originally from “Jeremy” B-side, became a radio hit in 1994
- Yellow Moon – Lightning Bolt – 2013
- You Are – Riot Act – 2002
- 2,000 Mile Blues – Ten (Reissue) – 1991
Albums
Ten (1991): 27 songs
Vs. (1993): 15 songs
Vitalogy (1994): 17 songs
No Code (1996): 13 songs
Yield (1998): 13 songs
Binaural (2000): 16 songs
Riot Act (2002): 15 songs
Lost Dogs (2003): 29 songs
Pearl Jam (2006): 13 songs
Backspacer (2009): 11 songs
Lightning Bolt (2013): 12 songs
Gigaton (2020): 12 songs
Dark Matter (2024): 11 songs
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