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Revision as of 23:00, 5 April 2024
| "Dark Matter" | ||||
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| Single by Pearl Jam | ||||
| from the album Dark Matter | ||||
| Released | February 13, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Studio | Shangri-La, Malibu, California | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:31 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Andrew Watt | |||
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"Dark Matter" is a song by American rock band Pearl Jam, first released on February 13, 2024 as the lead single and title-track in promotion of the bands twelfth studio album Dark Matter.
The track, along with the rest of the album, was produced by Andrew Watt who has also recently worked with Ozzy Osbourne, the Rolling Stones, and Iggy Pop.[1]
Reception
In a review by Rob Janicke of Medium, they praised the track for for its energy and residence from there earlier, more heavy work. They specifically highlighted the lead guitar riff, describing it as "heavy" and "infectious", they also stated that while most new tracks take a while to "hit" them, this track "hit me hard and to my ears, it has everything a great Pearl Jam rocker should have".[2] Another positive review by Steve Spaleta of Space stated that the track is a "hard rocker", also noting the lyrics as speaking their mind through their music, being "a staple of the grunge rock pioneers".[3]
"Dark Matter" was listed as Consequence of Sound's song of the week upon release, stating that the track proves "proves, the group haven’t lost anything in the intervening four years — in fact, they’re learning new tricks". Highlights from them included Matt Cameron's "thunderous drums" that would do "Phil Collins proud".[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dark Matter" | 3:31 |
Personnel
- Eddie Vedder – vocals, guitar
- Jeff Ament – bass guitar
- Matt Cameron – drums, percussion
- Stone Gossard – guitar
- Mike McCready – guitar
- Marc VanGool – guitar technician, studio assistant
- Andrew Watt – producer
- Paul LaMalfa – engineer
Charts
| Charts (2024) | Peak
position |
|---|---|
| Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 7 |
| US Hot Rock (Billboard)[6] | 28 |
| NZ Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] | 21 |
| Canada Rock (Billboard)[8] | 1 |
| US Adult Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 19 |
| UK Singles Downloads Chart (OCC)[10] | 78 |
| UK Singles Sales Chart (OCC)[10] | 82 |
References
- ^ kcorsini (2024-02-13). "Review: Pearl Jam Release New Song, Title Track Of Upcoming LP, The Heavier Sounding "Dark Matter"". BourbonAndVinyl. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ Janicke, Rob (2024-02-15). "Nearly 12,000 Days After Its 1st Single, Pearl Jam Sounds As Strong As Ever On Its Latest Release…". The Riff. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ published, Steve Spaleta (2024-02-13). "Pearl Jam's cosmically charged rock journey continues with new album 'Dark Matter' — Listen to the 1st single". Space.com. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ Kusnetz, Minnie (2020-12-31), "Chapter 9. I Haven't Lost Anything by Coming to America", My Future Is in America, New York University Press, pp. 288–310, ISBN 978-0-8147-7295-9, retrieved 2024-04-05
- ^ "Pearl Jam | Biography, Music & New | Alternative Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Pearl Jam | Biography, Music & News | US Hot Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "charts.org.nz - Discography Pearl Jam". charts.nz. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Pearl Jam | Biography, Music & News | Canada Rock". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Pearl Jam | Biography, Music & News | US Adult Alternative Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ a b "PEARL JAM". Official Charts. 1992-02-15. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
