Pearl Jam - Got Some / Just Breathe

Reviewed by Tom Waldron 'off the radio'

Before I begin I want to make clear that nowhere in this review will I use the “G” word, it’s a well documented fact that the term “Flannel Rock” is far more politically correct.

Okay this is the new double A-sided single from flannel rockers Pearl Jam and it finds them moving in a more commercial direction which comes as somewhat of a surprise and I’m not talking about in the way that “Ten” was commercial either the material here is somewhat poppier with “Got Some” being a little reminiscent of the Police (The band not the force, so don’t flush all your drugs down the toilet.) that said it’s a fine song not one of the bands best but it’s catchy with some excellent drumming and Mike McCready contributes some tasteful leads without letting rip, showing why he’s one of the finest lead guitarists of the last 20 years. “Just Breathe” sees the band moving in a folksy direction and this, I feel is the weaker of the two tracks on display although it does feature some cool organ parts from the “6th Pearl Jammer” Boom Gaspar. So in conclusion, not the bands finest hour but decent enough, hey at least they aren’t making records with Timbaland (take that Chris Cornell, with your boy band haircut and your French restaurant!)

3/5. Grunge. Bugger.