Beautifully produced, excellently composed and superbly executed, this is not only one of the best albums of the 1990s but one of the best of all time. Pearl Jam tackles weighty topics, abortion, homelessness, childhood traumas, gun violence, rigorous introspection with an earnest zeal. Eddie Vedder's impressionistic lyrics often make their greatest impact through the passionate commitment of his delivery rather than concrete meaning. His voice has a highly distinctive timbre that perfectly fits the album's warm, rich sound. A flawlessly crafted hard rock masterpiece. 
File under: Alternative Rock, Grunge/Label: Sony Music, Epic/Original Release Year: 1990