Cohesion is certainly not a trait that can be attached to Earthing, new album from Eddie Vedder. But for those who grew up on grunge and the music of Pearl Jam, it’s impossible not to get goosebumps when good old Vedder sings with passion and emotion “we are invincible” as he does on the chorus of the piece. opening.
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For those who have lost track of his career, Vedder is releasing his first solo album in 10 years – his third – co-produced by Andrew Watt, a guy who guided Myley Cyrus and Post Malone in the studio, but also Elton John and Ozzy Osbourne. , and who is a huge fan of Pearl Jam.
Watt does not hesitate to weigh on the pop pedal when necessary with uninhibited arrangements (new-wave keyboards, Americana strings, guitars classic rock).
He and Vedder had fun. They also received distinguished guests. Vedder sings a duet with Elton John on Picture. Stevie Wonder plays harmonica on try (with punk rock accents!), while Ringo Starr is on drums on the piano ballad Mrs. mills (sort of homage to Sgt. Pepper).
Long Way recalls Tom Petty. fallout today is also rooted in American folk rock, while Brother of Cloud (which would have been written for the late Chris Cornell) is grungy. Here are enough examples to understand thatEarthing turns out to be heterogeneous (and uneven), but anything but boring. Especially with Vedder’s vulnerable and vibrant texts. And when you have his voice, anything goes!
Rock
Earthing
Eddie Vedder
Universal