Pearl Jam Dark Matter, this Friday, the 19th The album follows Gigaton , from 2020.
The band recorded the album with Andrew Watt , who also produced the work, during a three-week period at Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, California, and it is released today by Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records.
During an interview with Kyle Meredith With…, Stone Gossard commented on the experience of working with Watt on Dark Matter, and suggested that more music is to come. “I think that record was an energizing experience for everyone,” said the guitarist. “It was a small journey, but working with Andrew… I think Andrew really made a difference because of his natural nature as a producer and as a fan. It would be cool to do more.”
During an interview with MOJO Magazine , vocalist Eddie Vedder commented on the band's current moment: “The older you get, the better you live in the present. The understanding that you have less time is the biggest quotient. The goal is to keep making music.”
Pearl Jam is celebrating the release of Dark Matter with a major world tour in 2024. The band will kick off the tour in Vancouver on May 4th, then head to various cities in the United States before passing through Europe for a short run of shows. They return to the US in August to complete the tour.
Listen to the album below.
Singles from Dark Matter
Before the album's release, Pearl Jam made three singles available: the title track , "Running," and most recently, "Wreckage."
“Wreckage” showcases Eddie Vedder adopting a delivery style similar to Tom Petty , addressing themes of survival and the passage of time. The melody has an acoustic touch, demonstrating the versatility of the band's 12th studio album. In contrast, “Running” is a frenetic punk-style attack, while the title track offers a bombastic, anthemic rock anthem.