Customer Reviews

Save You / Otherside

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I would have easily given this single 5 out of 5, if it weren't for the fact that its version of 'Save You' is censored. There have been many PJ singles with swearing that haven't been censored, why start now? This version of 'Save You' also sounds like it was remixed since the release of Riot Act, the guitars and drums sound alot heavier.

As for 'Other Side', its an awesome b-side that should have found its way onto Riot Act. I love the artwork for this single too, anyone else think that guy looks like Mike McCready..?

Pearl Jam is once again trying to be popular, while not selling out for that matter. I can understand why they would want to edit out the 'naughty words'. They want radio play, and to be honest, this single deserves radio play. Save You is a great song (they happen to be playing it at almost all of their concerts this year). I wouldn't call it punk, as much as I would grunge/rock, if such a thing existed.

Otherside is a great song. Really love it. If you liked "Thumbin' my Way" you'll probably like this even better.

So if your into getting singles, definatly get this. If your a Pearl Jam fan, you should get it. If you don't know Pearl Jam to well, get Ten, Vs or No Code.

I'm not really sure why this cd single version of pearl jam's "save you" has been edited... it makes no sense. I've heard it plenty of times on the radio, NOT edited. I don't know who made the decision, but I'll tell you, one little offensive word is not going to kill anyone! Especially in the privacy of their own home! I mean its pearl jam, if you left the same word in the "Jeremy" single, then why not "Save You"? It just makes listening to the song a bit awkward! And if you're not expected it, its even worse! Whoever, the b-side "Other Side" is quite nice; as compared to their other recent b-sides (Down/Undone) it's far better! I enjoyed that track very much; all in all, this single is worth having, but only for the b-side. Also, the artwork is very pretty cool! For a major pearl jam fan, this is essential, but everyone else don't break your back trying to get it! That's my advice. But enjoy!

"Save You", from Pearl Jam is a very strong song. It's a very dark and moody song, but Pearl Jam makes it work. This is the second single from "Riot Act", an album I am very close to buying, but I decided to go with the single for "Save You". This is the first single by Pearl Jam I have purchased, in 3 years, "Light Years", from "Binaural" was the last Pearl Jam single I own. We deseprately need more rocks songs on the radio, and whether or not Pearl Jam is still radio friendly, "Save You" should be heard. I mean a single like this doesn't debut at #4 on the sales chart on Billboard for nothing. This song will get worn out from me, don't let another rock song just fade away. My favorite Pearl Jam songs are:

"Daughter"
"Who You Are"
"In Hiding"
"Light Years"
and now "Save You".
The single and song both get an A.