Pearl Jam – Ten (1991)

Oh, I’m still alive.

Pearl Jam’s debut album Ten remains, even decades after its release, a monumental piece of rock music. What was once an explosive introduction to a band that helped shape the grunge movement has now become a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with new generations.

From the first notes of Once, you feel the intensity and emotional weight that makes this album so special. Eddie Vedder’s raw, deeply expressive voice carries the songs with an urgency that still feels just as powerful today as it did in 1991. Even Flow and Alive have become classics, with their gripping riffs and lyrics that explore themes of introspection and survival.

But Black might be the most emotionally charged moment on the album. The melancholy in Vedder’s voice, the song’s gradual build-up, and its heartbreaking lyrics make it one of the most memorable tracks in Pearl Jam’s career.

The production of Ten is rich and layered, striking a perfect balance between raw energy and melodic depth. The band crafted a sound that is both powerful and vulnerable, which is precisely why this album still feels so relevant.

Tracklist

A1 Once
A2 Even Flow
A3 Alive
A4 Why Go
A5 Black
A6 Jeremy
B1 Oceans
B2 Porch
B3 Garden
B4 Deep
B5 Release

Vinyl Specs

Streaming

Links

https://www.discogs.com/release/7321555-Pearl-Jam-Ten

https://www.waxlog.com/collection/cave/artist-p/release/1480268629/pearl-jam-ten