Credited to Pearl Jam, "Merkinball" is a companion to Neil Young's "Mirror Ball", two songs by Ed Vedder-- "I Got Id" and "Long Road", performed by Vedder accompanied by Neil Young, drummer Jack Irons, and either Brendan O'Brien ("I Got Id") or Jeff Ament ("Long Road") on bass. The two pieces, live favorites, are among the strongest songs ever written by Vedder.
"I Got Id" is a grunge song, punky, noisy, and moody, with the sort of loud-soft motif that is so prevelent in grunge, beautifully conceived and full of brilliant noisy guitar and bass playing (check O'Brien's wiggly bass at the end of the piece-- amazing!). "Long Road" in many ways is the polar opposite, delicate, beating, beautiful. But what both songs share is intensity-- my comment on "Vitalogy" is that it worked best when Vedder was passionately behind it. He sits squarely behind both of these pieces, and they benefit from it.
It's really a shame this one is getting harder to find, it is amongst the most essential material in the Pearl Jam catalog.
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| 1 | I Got Id - Pearl Jam |
| 2 | The Long Road - Pearl Jam |
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Brand new and factory sealed in shrinkwrap. NOT a cut out! Ships via FIRST CLASS mail in the United States with delivery confirmation!
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5 x 0.31 x 5.5 inches; 3.84 ounces
- Manufacturer : Epic
- Original Release Date : 1995
- Run time : 11 minutes
- Date First Available : December 13, 2006
- Label : Epic
- ASIN : B000002D3M
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #202,119 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #18,599 in Metal
- #18,975 in Alternative Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
- #85,929 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl)
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2005
- Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars A nice personal touch and I was finally able to complete my Pearl Jam collection!
CD came in excellent condition and seller included receipt with handwritten thank you note which was most appreciated. I have now completed my pearl jam collection as the song "long road" was the only track that had eluded me for years. I also own a plethora of pearl jam's official bootlegs and live albums but have been searching for this ep for years. I am one satisfied customer.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2017This is a two track cd that came out with the release of Mirrorball by Neil Young. It's a good couple of tracks, solid as Pearl Jam typically is, Neil Young does the organ and a little bit of vocals. I only heard him singing at the very end of the second track.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018Awesome
- Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2015got it fast.as advertised. very happy with purchase. would buy from seller again!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2015Pearl Jam Rocks!!!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014A+, GREAT CD
- Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2014I had to buy this again because someone borrowed it and didn't return. That is heart-wrenching for such a frugal maggot as myself, but these tracks are worth the added expense.
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Lake SimcoeReviewed in Canada on November 13, 20095.0 out of 5 stars An inspired move
Although only a single, it stands on its own and should be rereleased. Merkinball is an incredible disc, in truth as good if not better than anything on Mirrorball, the Pearl Jam / Neil Young album. Merkinball has a sound that is a perfect instance of how powerful Pearl Jam is musically, with a great singer and lyricist thrown in the mix. Time for a re,reissue!
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joséReviewed in Spain on March 18, 20175.0 out of 5 stars Pequeño gran disco!!!
Dos grandes temas los de este EP, sobre todo el " I got Id". Es un pequeño gran disco. Un saludo
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DAIGODSPEEDReviewed in Japan on December 28, 20165.0 out of 5 stars パールジャムとニール ヤングの合作品
当時自己の存在のあり方に悩んでいたパールジャムがニール ヤングの助けを得て
完成した本アルバム。
そこには彼らのロックンロールに対する底深き愛情が存在する。
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