Gigaton Songs Ranked

Gigaton is the eleventh studio album by American rock band Pearl Jam, released March 27, 2020. It was preceded by the singles “Dance of the Clairvoyants”, “Superblood Wolfmoon” and “Quick Escape”. It is the band’s first studio album in seven years. The cover artwork was produced by photographer Paul Nicklen. Its release was scheduled to coincide with a tour of North America. However, the North American leg was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the aim to reschedule it for a later date. Producer Josh Evans told Variety’s Jonathan Cohen that “Seven O’Clock” was pieced together from different portions of a jam early in the recording sessions, and then layered with new elements later on. Eddie Vedder’s vocal on the solo acoustic “Comes Then Goes” was captured on the first take, while the 1850s-era pump organ Vedder played on the 2015 demo of “River Cross” was retained for the studio version. Here are all of Gigaton’s songs ranked.

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12. River Cross

“The pipe organ sets the tone. A retrospective. We all have rivers to cross as individuals and as a nation. Sometimes that river widens, it doesn’t stay the same. Nothing can be tamed forever, including giant rivers of change. “I want this dream to last forever” lyric shows honesty and fragility. The song then shifts to inspire a movement out of the “Can’t Deny Me” vein, the song turns into a call out to failed government, leaders, politicians who prey on truth by intentionally muddying everything…. Trying to convince you there can be no truth..”

11. Buckle Up

“A dark and heavy theme of life and death. Delivered like a soft-spoken lullaby, this song dives into the cycle of life from birth to end and those decisions that come with it like pulling the plug on the one who once raised you and buckled you in for safety.”

10. Dance Of The Clairvoyants

“A 2020 Pearl Jam gives us a unique creation with a sound similar to a 1980’s dance groove with a 1960’s overtone. We love how Pearl Jam never stops pushing their sound. Though it touches on old sounds, the results are new. Can you find your clairvoyant groove?”

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9. Never Destination

“Never Destination, just More Denial” is a relevant pin point critique of the Trump Administration. The song comes back to how it begins, how Eddie Vedder says, or rather, never says goodbye. Lyrics are artfully put together.”

8. Comes Then Goes

“I think this song may be a good a glimpse of how Pearl Jam will eventually sound like as an old band 20 years from now in 2040; beautiful, true and it won’t matter what instruments are played whether it be a harp, bongos, ukulele, banjo, clarinet, or harmonica, it won’t matter, the song will be true and it will sound good. Have you ever played high or low with a deck of cards? Is reality random? This is a song that even your grandma and grandpa eventually could come to like.”

7. Take The Long Way

“The song rings true, we all take the long way to get back to someone sometimes. But this is a forgettable track on the album.”

6. Who Ever Said

“This song goes places. It builds. It is like the first time you ever had a glass of red wine, the first time you hear this song, you may ask, why do people do this? Then you spend time with it, the more you absorb the nuances and building flavors and explosion of your senses. In the end, you taste it, you feel it, you caught a ride on the song and for that one moment, you understood it, you got it. Did you? If you are not sure you got it, smell it again, drink it in. Eventually you will come to understand that every song can mean something to everyone and you eventually learn why people partake in Pearl Jam’s art, within the analogy of why people enjoy a fine red wine. This song is a motivator, give up on just being content, give up on satisfaction.”

5. Superblood Wolfmoon

“Awesome rhythm, a strong punk groove. I love the fast melody with growling singing. I didn’t like this one immediately the first time I heard it. I prejudged it as a silly title but It can quickly move from silly sounding title to a classic, even legendary Pearl Jam punk rock song no time. The “Superblood Wolfmoon took her away too soon”, so covid, pre-covid. Superblood Wolfmoon will forever be one of the greatest underdogs songs from Gigaton. Superblood Wolfmoon will stand up as a classic through time. However, if the tempo is too fast for you, then just move on.”

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4. Retrograde

“The end of this song is worth the wait. We hear the echoing sounds of Eddie Vedder as if he is singing from earth to the heavens and his voice is echoing back to us on the ground, similar to the “Into The Wild” Movie Soundtrack by Eddie Vedder.”

3. Seven O’Clock

“When Eddie Vedder sings the word “Grateful”, I hear Corin Tucker. “Freedom is a verb”. This is a nice sweat spot on the album. This song will take you to the mountain top of time and give you a look at the past, present, and future. Where is your freedom going to take you? 5 STARS for Seven O’ Clock. One of my favorites from the Gigaton album, is it in your top 5 from Gigaton?.”

2. Alright

“Finally, a breather for the listener after the first 4 tracks were a high energy sequence. Alright is a slower song that reminds us of the importance of self-maintenance. The drums are enjoyable on this Alright.”

1. Quick Escape

“We all need a quick escape sometimes. This song is a quick escape from anything else you are listening to right now. We all need an escape sometimes to jettison towards something better. Quick Escape has heavy sounds and spiraling melodies. Mike McCready fans will enjoy his jam at the end but those not after a strong guitar finish may want an escape from this song at some point. Enjoy the heavy base line mingling between the vocals and guitar.”