Due to overwhelming demand, Eddie Vedder and bandmates the Earthlings, The Earthlings are drummer Chad Smith, keyboardist/guitarist/vocalist Josh Klinghoffer, bassist Chris Chaney, guitarist/vocalist Glen Hansard, and guitarist Andrew Watt. This is Eddie Vedder’s mightiest statement as a solo artist, surpassing both his “Into the Wild” soundtrack and his slightly odd “Ukulele Songs” record.
“Earthling” shows the Pearl Jam leader as an alt-rock journeyman. The opening call to action on the album’s first track, “Invincible,” sets the album off perfectly, while standouts like “Long Way” and the quieter “The Haves” showcase his signature confidence. If you are expecting the hard rock sound of Pearl Jam, you may be disappointed, but the intriguing and catchy “Brother the Cloud” gets close at its apex. This is Vedder feeling comfortable in his maturity.
To celebrate the forthcoming album, the two singles, “Long Way” and “The Haves” are out now!
The highly anticipated album “Earthling” is set to release on Friday, February 11th.
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