Dig On The Smashing Pumpkins' "Siamese Dream"

P&B brings you the "Dig On" Classic Album Series. We'll delve into our vaults to discuss the records that have profoundly impacted our musical tastes. The albums we present are considered essential to anyone's record collection. In the end, you can't understand the present (or future) until you "Dig On" the past.

(photo via pushingvinyl.blogspot.ca)

"And it's a chance I'll have to take.

And it's a chance I'll have to break."

-Lyrics from The Smashing Pumpkins' "Luna"

Like many others, I associate music to specific memories and times in my life. There are albums that I can't even listen to anymore because I get blasted with some serious post traumatic stress (Sarah McLachlan's Surfacing). And other albums bring me to an amazing, happy place. "Siamese Dream" is one of those special records that uncannily make me calm and remind me of what it feels like to be swept away by a collection of incredible songs.

Things That Make You Say WTF?!: Courtney Love Interprets "Jeremy" By Pearl Jam

You all know how I feel about Courtney Love, but this one was too terribly good to pass up. In this epic fail of a video, Love interprets Jeremy, a classic Pearl Jam cut, for the webonauts to enjoy (read: cringe). I did say that she interprets it since I can't in my right mind consider this singing. 

I highly encourage you to watch the "hole" video...it's so awful and hilarious at the same time. The 3:00 mark is in my opinion the pinnacle of this performance. Courtney needs a serious "Old Yellering" as she clearly has rabies or is clinically insane.

Sound off on this debaucherous spectacle in the comments .

-Paqman  

Pearl Jam Twenty to Debut at 2011 Toronto International Film Festival

photo via seenandheard.com.au

Pearl Jam are set to premiere Pearl Jam Twenty at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.  

The documentary film will be released as a part of the band's 20th Anniversary celebration.

Directed by filmmaker Cameron Crowe (Singles, Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire), the film will also receive a wider theatrical release in select locations beginning September 20th.

Other plans for the film include a television premiere in October as part of the PBS American Masters series, and a DVD release of the movie later that month.

Check out the trailer for a sneak peek:

-Turnbull

Vedder Keeps It Real...Ukulele Style

(Photo via musicvice.com)

In case you didn't know, Eddie Vedder released his second solo album a little over a month ago. Without knowing anything about it, I saw the title, thought it was original and didn't think much of it. To my surprise, the album showcases the ukulele as it's main vehicle.

The album runs about 35 minutes containing 16 tracks of ukulele goodness (never thought I would say that). It features mostly originals with a few cover songs. The first cut, "Can't Keep", really captivated me and warranted a complete audition of the album. What you're getting with "Ukulele Songs" is Vedder stripped to his bare bones, reminding you that he is a fantastic vocalist.

This is a must for all Pearl Jam fans and anyone who needs a break from all the over-produced noise out there. Check it out and drop your thoughts in the comments.

-Paqman