Hey, Play these songs! Pearl Jam

Never a group to jump on the bandwagon, Pearl Jam remains one of the few legacy artists to resist the urge to play an album onstage in its absolutely. Continually varied, the group's concerts retain an element of surprise often missing from stadium acts. Not that some Pearl Jam songs ("Yellow Ledbetter," "Even Flow") shouldn't be put on moratorium. Keeping the band's back catalog in mind, here are a twelve deep cuts that the quintet would be wise to perform at its upcoming two night stand. If past local advent are any indication, these shows shouldn't be missed. "Leavin' Here"Successors of The Who's maximum R&B, Pearl Jam's members master the group's material as if they own it. "Blood"A chance for the rhythm section to loosen up and vocalist Eddie Vedder to clear cobwebs from his throat, "Blood" is a feverish aside that doubles as effective anger release therapy. "Black"Soulful and forlorn, the yearning lament remains a standout from the group's gazillion-selling debut -- as well as one of the most emotional songs the ensemble ever recorded. "Sad"A thematic cousin to "Black," and nearly as painful. The out take addresses loss via raga motifs, pop choruses, atmospheric effects and Vedder's haunted murmurs."Spin the Black Circle"Given vinyl's resurgence, it seems natural for Pearl Jam to dust off the fast paced accolade to the joys of hearing LPs on a turntable. "State of Love and Trust"Included on the "Singles" soundtrack."Off He Goes"An auditory rambler billow with bluesy fills and folk accents."Nothing As It Seems"A mellow, psychedelically laced absorption that wouldn't sound out of place on a mid period Pink Floyd album. Ideal for creating a calming effect in testosterone filled hockey arenas."I Am Mine""Riot Act" doesn't hold up to most of the group's records. But it spawned this melodic chantey."Fortunate Son"Pearl Jam's reading of Creedence Clearwater Revival's anthem about socioeconomic privilege rivals the real. "Don't Go to BP Amoco"A dissent against the oil giant's dumping of pollutants into Lake Michigan."Life Wasted"