Man of the Hour [Amazon.com exclusive] [Single]

Pearl Jam | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 26, 2003)
• Original Release Date: November 26, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single
• Label: Pearl Jam
• ASIN: B00014G66C
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,564 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Man of the Hour (soundtrack version)

2. Man of the Hour (demo version)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars MOVIE + SONG = Beautiful Perfection, December 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Man of the Hour [Amazon.com exclusive] (Audio CD)

A beautifully crafted masterpiece of a song, "Man of the Hour," is Pearl Jam's contribution to Tim Burton's new motion picture, "Big Fish." Don't expect to realize the true beauty and lyrical perfection of this song however, until you see the movie.

Unlike most songs found on a movie soundtrack, "Man of the Hour," was inspired by and written after the artist saw a preview of the movie. This becomes obviously apparant when you listen to the song again after seeing the film, and the experience is likely to bring tears to the listeners eyes.

Mr. Vedder, who penned the lyrics and music for the track has been nominated for a Golden Globe and Critic's Choice award for his songwriting efforts.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Band of the Hour. . ., July 22, 2004

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E. Callaway (Grand Rapids, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Man of the Hour [Amazon.com exclusive] (Audio CD)

There is never a dull moment when it comes to Pearl Jam. Be it the fact that they are the last band standing from the famed Grunge Era of the early 90?s, or the fact that they can still fill arenas night after night: This band does not stop producing quality work.

Man of the Hour is of a familiar theme within the realm of Pearl Jam. Father/son relationships have been prevalent since their first work: Ten. This is a great song and it fits the movie in which it appears very well. Played over the end credits of Tim Burton?s Big Fish, it sums up the feel of the film very well.

The demo version is very good and it makes it worth ordering this single. It is just one guitar and Ed. It is very haunting. What a great song by a great band.

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eddie and Bruce, February 16, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Man of the Hour [Amazon.com exclusive] (Audio CD)

This song epitomizes Eddie Vedder's coming of age as a superior and premier songwriter. Nothing is purer than writing about the relationship between a father and son. As far a repeating lyrics as one reviewer noted, I believe this is a moot point. Springsteen used many of the same lyrics over and over again in developing his songs. Look at the Nebraska album. Some lyrics are repeated from track to track. This makes no difference. The song, its imagery and its unity distinguish Vedder among the top songwriters today. Pearl Jam is just a tremendous band in their prime. This song both invigorates and breaks the heart. And that is what music is supposed to do, go to the heart. Check it out.