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I Am No Guide - Pearl Jam: Song by Song

Author(s): Brian Stipleman and Brandon Rector 

ISBN: 9781781559086
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A deep dive into the meaning and themes in Pearl Jam’s music, their evolution through the different eras, and the transformative relationship between the band and their audience.
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  • Provides an in depth discussion of the meaning behind the lyrics and music of every song on Pearl Jam’s first eleven albums

  • Traces themes in Pearl Jam’s music from one song to another, from one album to another, and across the social and political context of the last thirty years

  • Guides readers through the philosophical ideas, cultural references, and political themes embedded in the music

  • Written for both long-time fans looking for a deep and rich discussion of Pearl Jam’s music and new fans looking for someone to guide them through the catalogue

  • No other Pearl Jam book explores the meaning behind and evolution of their music over the arc of their career


Over thirty years from their genre-defining debut record Ten, Pearl Jam remains one of the most resonant, successful, and enduring bands in the history of rock music.

I Am No Guide - Pearl Jam: Song by Song celebrates Pearl Jam’s remarkable legacy through a deep dive into the meaning and themes of their music over the course of their ground-breaking career.

It tracks Pearl Jam’s evolution through their explosive start, deliberate retreat, and gradual transformation into rock and roll elder statesmen, exploring how these experiences shaped their music, album by album, song by song. But since Pearl Jam’s music cannot be understood without reference to their legendary shows, famous for their intensity and community, this book documents definitive live performances of every song and celebrates the transformative relationship between Pearl Jam and their fans.



BOOK ISBN 9781781559086
FORMAT 234 x 156 mm
BINDING Paperback
PAGES 208 pages
PUBLICATION DATE 26 September 2024
TERRITORY UK and Worldwide
ILLUSTRATIONS 32 colour illustrations

 



Dr Brian Stipleman has been a Pearl Jam fan since 1992. When he is not writing Pearl Jam reviews for theskyiscrape.com, he is the dean of liberal arts at Frederick Community College. His favourite album is Vitalogy, and his favourite song is ‘Alive.’

Brandon Rector has also been a Pearl Jam fan since 1992. He spends too much time curating content on theskyiscrape. com, but pays the bills as a public health agent and vaccine advocate in North Carolina. His favourite album is No Code, and his favorite song is ‘Indifference.’


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