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A Guide for the Newbie Pearl Jam Fan

Introduction

So, you've listened to Pearl Jam's songs and realized you REALLY like them. You have this feeling Pearl Jam aren't like any other band in the world, they're special.
You'd like to hear more of thier songs and know more about them,  but don't know who to ask and where to go.

You Have Come to The Right Place!

Click HERE for a Jam Head Quiz: Are you a Real Fan?

WARNING:

Once the Pearl Jam Virus is in your blood-
you're doomed! There is no Cure!

 

Getting Started

Hello and welcome to the PJ Fans Community!
There are some basic facts every fan should know, 
like the history of the band,
information on the albums and songs,
lyrics and general 'ideaology'.

All of his information is concetrated in a file called
The Pearl Jam FAQ. 
Most Frequently Asked Questions about Pearl Jam. 
First thing you do, is read this file.

 

Bootlegs & Rare Songs 

If you haven't realized just yet that most of the P.Jammic music collection is on boots,  then it's time you read about the ever-growing list. 

Pearl Jam are just Grrreat when they're live,  and they have many many songs that aren't recorded in studio. 
In my opinion, the most beautiful PJ tracks are those which are harder to find:  B-sides, improvisations, covers, album take-outs etc. 
So, you should really want to have those! 

How to get those 'rare' tracks? 
Mostly from other fans.  Also from mp3'z on the net. 
A real PJ fan would be happy, or even thrilled, to  tape you his 'rare tracks collection'  for 'Spreading the Jam'. 

This creates a P.Jammic Underground that unites fans all over the world  with one passion:  "Pearl Jam's Music".

Get Started with Even Flow, a site with many Pearl Jam Sound Files.
Download the rare trax, covers, live and special apperances.    

 

Articles 

Yes, Eddie Vedder insists it's only about the MUSIC.  However, we all know Pearl Jam  has their Social side. 

PJ love to take a stand- whether it's  against the monopoly of TicketMonster, helping Tibet, Rocking For Choice - protecting women productive rights, or being members in non-profit organizations like: MOM -(Surfrider), Home Alive, Artists for Hate Free America and more. 

So I guess, you'd see there's still a reason to read all bout their activities, their opinions  and emotions. 

Here's a list of Helpful Articles Archives: 

The Eddie Vedder Web Site 
Pearl Jamming10 /articles 
Five Horizons' Article Archive

 

Words

If you've ever gave some time to Eddie Vedder's lyrics, you'd know how meaningful they are. 
In order to see the whole picture and grasp all the different ideas the band tries to transmit to their listeners,  you'll have to read their words.

Here's a list of Quotes and Lyric archives :

PJ Quote book  
PJ unofficial Songbook
Lyrics
My Pearl Jam Interpretation Book : Helpful Links

 

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