Wow, so this thread got hijacked in only 9 posts? Impresive...
But seriously, comparing PJ to Nirvana is like comparing Star Wars & Star Trek.... sme genre & not much else in common.
To me there have only ever been a handful of bands who can conbine great music and poetic lyrics in such a cohesive and moving way. I have liked all their albums and think Riot Act was absolutely their best. But it in NO way compares to seeing them live. These guys give it all they've got everytime they play. Not because they have to, and not because they want to appeal to anyone.... they simply live to play and that passion comes across and is completely infectious
I kinda agree with the Star Wars/Star Treak comparission, Nirvana were a differen't kind of good then Pearl Jam, not really fare to compare them.
That said, I love Pearl Jam! They have a few odd songs but the rest of their stuff comprehends for those songs; defenetly one of the bands that will stick with me till I die or go mental and start listening to britney or something.