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Welcome to the 5h Articles Archive. Our goal here is not to present you with every article about Pearl Jam ever written (or that will be written), but rather to sift through and archive the ones that we think are worth reading. Our criteria is somewhat subjective. Either the article was the definitive piece written on a subject, documented a piece of essential Pearl Jam history or folklore, or it was just well written.If you're a new fan, we really believe that the best way to learn about the band and its history is by reading these articles. There's nothing here that's superflous, and it's better than any book on the band you can find.
We've now integrated the articles that were written by or for 5h into this section. This includes album reviews, editorials, or other feature pieces. Those are denoted by the small target symbol next to it. [
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If you have a favorite article, something that's not obvious and that you'd like to share, that fits the criteria listed above, why not e-mail us?
2000
- The Who, Live at the Royal Albert Hall: a review of the DVD
- "it's not the world that's heavy, it's just the things that you save": Collecting Pearl Jam
- Touring Band 2000 Review
- Gossard's 'Bayleaf' Falls From Pearl Jam Family Tree Billboard Online, August 2001
[Once again, Jonathan Cohen asks the questions that we'd all ask if we had the chance. The best of the Bayleaf press.]
- Ten Past Ten Spin, August 2001
[One of the best and most essential articles ever written about Pearl Jam. A must-read.]
- The scandalous pre-Pearl Jam past of Mike McCready: He crimped his mullet! Backfire, May 2001
[Fun, sarcastic, irreverent interview with Mike. Do not read if you do not have a sense of humor about your PJ fandom.]
- KROCK interview with Stone
New York City, April 5, 2001
[Surprise visit by Stone, some info, some answers, some chat about his side project]
1999
- Transcript: KNDD Interview with Jeff and Matt
KNDD, Seattle, November 6th 2000
[Jeff and Matt's casual, humorous interview with 107.7 The End staffers the morning of their final show of the 2000 tour; covers the start of the band, side projects, favorite shows and songs.]
- Pearl Jam and Roskilde 2000: Myths and Facts
- Binaural In Review
- A Beginner's Guide to Binaural Recording
- The rest of the Binaural related press is archived in our Binaural Media Watch
- Townshend Joins Pearl Jam Generation
USA Today, October 8, 1999
[Quotes from both Pete and Ed, with Ed's quotes particularly insightful.]
- Vedder's Not Finished
New York Daily News, August 10, 1999
[Great reflective interview. "I'm making music for music's sake, and I have an audience I'm proud of."]
- Reincarnation Dept.
The New Yorker, August 9, 1999
[The best article we've read about the "Last Kiss" phenomenon specifically, with insightful quotes from Ed. "I sang it like I was singing it to a boy."]
- wake-up bomb
ten club newsletter #14, March 1999
[EV on Y2K and the millenium]
- New Visual Artists Review
Print, January/February 1999
[Northwest excerpt on Print's choice of 20 young designers and illustrators who have begun to make their mark professionally, specifically, Ames]
19981997
- Pearl Jam's New Day Rising
Addicted to Noise, February, 1998
[By Dave Marsh, the best of the 1998 interviews, hands down.]
- It's Getting Vedder, Man
NME, January 18, 1998
[Typical NME attitude, but great Ed quotes, particularly about religion.]
- The rest of the 1998 Yield press is archived in the Yield Media Watch
- Live On Two Legs: The Live Pearl Jam Experience
- place/date: a review
- The 5h Ultimate Seattle Guide
- Faithfull [Pearl Jam fever, pt. 2]
- "yes, virginia, you too can get good seats from ticketmaster..."
- The Road Less Traveled
Spin Magazine, February 1997
[Great article and origin of the PJ "lightbulb" joke ("How many members of Pearl Jam does it take to change a lightbulb?"). They didn't do much press this year.]
- Note: The Rolling Stone "article" is not here for a reason. We don't feel it meets our criteria for inclusion. There are plenty of web sites that do have it.
1996
- Working Their Way Out of a Jam
Los Angeles Times, December 22nd 1996
- Transcript: Radio Fritz Interview with EV
Berlin, Germany, November 3rd 1996
[Ed, relaxed and happy, dj'ing on a cool radio station, answering the best set of questions ever asked by any group of fans, anywhere. An amazing moment and a must-read. Includes mp3s of selected quotes.]
- Pearl Jam To Tour On Own Terms Again Los Angeles Times, July 25th 1996
- The Monkeywrench Gang
Seattle Weekly, January 17th 1996
[Informative article about the pirate radio station in Seattle founded with the donation of the equipment from PJ's Monkeywrench Radio van from '95. Good background on the philosophy of pirate radio.]
1995
- Pearl Jam Dog Paddle
San Diego Reader, August 3rd 1995
- Rebels With a Cause
The Chicago Tribune, July 7th 1995
- Prime Cuts: Mike McCready - The Best of Pearl Jam!
Guitar School Magazine, May 1995
- Mother of Pearl - The Stone Gossard Interview
Musician Magazine, May 1995
- Alive - Pearl Jam's Mike McCready Says Goodbye to Drugs and Alcohol and Is a Better Man for It
Guitar World Magazine, April 1995
- A Guided Tour of PJ's Gear
Guitar World Magazine, April 1995
- (Interview)
BIGO (Before I Get Old) Magazine [Singapore], April 1995
- Shaman
Woman Today [Philippines], March 1995
[Different country, different perspective, but this journalist seems to have an understanding of PJ that some US journalists could use.]
- Radio Free Vedder
Rolling Stone Magazine, February 23rd 1995
- Stamping Out Hate
Rolling Stone Magazine, February 23rd 1995
- Spit Fire
Guitar World Magazine, February 1995
- Eddie Vedder's Induction of Neil Young at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies
New York City, January 18th 1995
- Pearl Jam's Contract with America
Los Angeles Times, January 16th 1995
- Transcript: Eddie's Speech at Conclusion of Self-Pollution Radio Broadcast
Seattle, WA, January 8th 1995
[Vintage Vedder. Heartfelt, emotional, passionate and sincere, and explains why PJ are such proud members of Rock for Choice.]
1994
- Blood On The Tracks
Guitar Player, January 1994
- Let's Get Lost
Spin Magazine, December 1994
- All Revved Up (As Usual)
Los Angeles Times, November 20th 1994
- Battle of the Band - Pearl Jam's Lonely Crusade Against Ticketmaster to Bring Down Prices
Seattle Weekly, November 2nd 1994
- Right-Hand Man Stone Gossard Meets Steve Cropper
Guitar Player Magazine, July 1994
- Pearl Jam's Ticketmaster Testimony given by Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament to the U.S. Congress
Prepared by Pearl Jam, June 1994
[A little dry, but if you joined the story late, gives you the background as to the cause of PJ's anti-Ticketmonster crusade.]
- I'm Not Your Fuckin' Messiah
Melody Maker Magazine, May 21st 1994
- Where Angels Fear to Tread - Pearl Jam Opens Their Spring Tour on a Wing and a Prayer
Rolling Stone Magazine, May 5th 1994
- He Didn't Ask for All This
Los Angeles Times, May 1st 1994
- Pearl Jam's Last Stand? Tonight's The Night
Melody Maker Magazine, April 30th 1994
[Practically a play-by-play review of the final show of the '94 tour in NYC on the heels of Kurt's death. Includes Ed's ponderings as to whether it is PJ's last show and glances at the previous night's SNL appearance.]
- Pearl Jam Tries to Rewrite Rules for Live Shows
Billboard Magazine, April 23rd 1994
[PJ's priority and strategy to keep ticket and T-shirt prices down]
- Godfather of the "G" Word
Bass Player Magazine, April 1994
[A good interview with Jeff including influences, growing up, the early days in Seattle, equipment, touring and comparisons of making Vs. compared with previous efforts.]
- Rock in a Hard Place
Spin Magazine, June 1994
[A brief look at PJ's involvement in the Rock for Choice show in Pensacola and the choice issue.]
1993
- Five Against the World
Rolling Stone Magazine, October 28th 1993
[A classic article with many of the PJ legends documented. Another must-read. By Cameron Crowe.]
- Intrigue and Incest, Pearl Jam and the Secret History of Seattle
Goldmine, August 20th 1993
[If you read one article on this page, it should be this one: the best early history that exists. Thoroughly documented, great scholarship.]
- Rockline Interviews Pearl Jam
Rockline, KISW Radio, Seattle, October 18th 1993
[LONG transcription of Jeff and Eddie's humorous radio interview covering Vs., vinyl, "Footsteps" vs. "Times of Trouble," Neil Young, award shows, videos and "Crazy Mary."]
- The Misfortunes of Stardom - Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder on Shannen Doherty, the Wanna-be Princess of Pop
I Hate Brenda Fanzine, ?
[Odd article about Shannen trying to use her fame to meet Eddie in Mexico and later denying it.]
1992
- Reclamation
Spin Magazine, November 1992
[Eddie explains why a woman's right to choose is more than just a women's issue.]
- Alive & Kicking
Guitar World Magazine, September 1992
[Stone and Mike discuss the rigors of touring, MTV Unplugged (including details about the rented acoustic gear), SNL and the humorous origins of "Dirty Frank" and "Breath."]
- (Interview)
Downtown Edition (Milwaukee Newspaper), August 22nd 1992
[Short interview with EV on "success."]
- Pearl Jam, Untuned. Alternate Tunings Climb the Alternative Charts
Musician Magazine, July 1992
["So you wanna play like Stone, eh?" Discusses the highly individualistic way Gossard combines alt tunings with tweaky chord shapes to produce those honey sweet riffs. So that's how he does it! Oh wait, how'd he do that again?]
- Eddie Vedder Takes on the World
Melody Maker Magazine, June 20th 1992
[A look at Eddie's '92 Gas Works Park Rock the Vote effort gone awry touching on some of his political feelings.]
- Performance - Red Hot Chili Peppers/Pearl Jam/Nirvana: San Francisco, CA, the Cow Palace, December 31, 1991
Rolling Stone Magazine, February 20th 1992
[Review of all three bands' sets and the mood surrounding the '91 New Year's show.]
1991
- Pearl Jam - Life After Love Bone
Rip Magazine, December 1991
[Companion piece to the Rocket article 1/89, only this time it related how the lessons learned with MLB were to be applied to creating Ten. Also some good musings regarding the mamasan tape.]
- Right Here, Right Now - The Seattle Rock Band Pearl Jam Learns How to Celebrate Life
Rolling Stone Magazine, October 31st 1991
[Typical R.S. crap except some interesting anectodes regarding the mamasan tape and Dave Abbruzzese's "joining the band" and getting the stickman tattoo.]
- Life Rules
Rip Magazine, October 1991
[Deals primarily with relationship forged between Chris Cornell and Andy Wood and its influences on their respective careers leading to the tribute concept of TOTD.]
- Temple of the Dog Interview
KISW 99.9 FM, April 14th 1991
[Frank discussion about the Temple project and its inception featuring Chris Cornell, Stone and Jeff - conveyed with sincerity and a typical dash of Stone and Jeff's whimsy.]
- The Art of the Deal: How Mother Love Bone Got One of the Biggest Record Deals of the Year
The Rocket (Seattle bi-weekly), January 1989
[Chronicles the dynamics of a breaking band determining where best to cast their collective destiny amidst the bullshit glitz and hype of the music industry.]
misc. or undated
- Eddie, I Hardly Knew You
San Diego Reader, ?
[Personal musings of an obscure local musician from San Diego and his brush with greatness via sharing an intermittent menial job with Eddie.]
- (Interview ???)
Vox Magazine, ?
[A rather prosiac series of opinionated insights into Pearl Jam vs. Nirvana; Eddie vs. Kurt; Jeff and Stone vs. adversity and the resulting influences of these conflicts on Vitalogy tracks.]
books about pearl jamWe get a lot of mail asking us about the various Pearl Jam books that are out there. With two exceptions, none of them are worth your time or your money (and even then, one of those two is dubious). None of them have original interviews, they're all regurgitations of existing magazine interviews. You can get the same information yourself by reading the articles we have here.
The two worth mentioning are:
- place/date, the Ten Club-published photo essay released in 1998, featuring outstanding work by Charles Peterson and Lance Mercer. [Yes, you can still buy this at a bookstore in nicely-bound paperback or online.]
- Five Against One, the controversial unauthorized biography by Kim Neely, released in 1998 . Fans have a love-hate relationship with this one. Some people think it has useful material, others think there's nothing new there, and don't like its emphasis on Ed. We recommend borrowing it or buying it used.
[Click on the links above to read the 5h reviews on these books.]
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