Hi Jessi and Kate,
I just finished spinning Gigaton for the first time in weeks. This was largely motivated by your discussion on River Cross. One thing I love about Pearl Jam's albums are their closers. More often than not, they are a slow burn with a lot of deep meaning. River Cross is the deepest closer since Indifference, in my opinion. We need to make sure to keep wearing down Brad Blazek so that someday he'll actually give the song a chance.
I don't have a lot to say about River Cross, because I felt you guys did this track justice. The only thing I want to point out is how incredibly jarring and ironic this lyric is to me. I honestly didn't realize it until listening to your episode on the track. It encompasses everything happening right now.
Folded over, forced in a choke hold
Outnumbered and held down
All of this talk of rapture
Look around at the promise NOW,...
Here and now
Outnumbered and held down
All of this talk of rapture
Look around at the promise NOW,...
Here and now
For any of those who are feeling hopeless right now, keep saying to yourself: SHARE THE LIGHT, WON'T HOLD US DOWN!
Let It Be a Lie That All Futures Die,
Chris
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