I am in love with the softer side of Eddie Vedder.
His newest solo album Ukulele Songs that was released in May of 2011 is full of unique tracks that are a treasure to find. He lets you escape to a place where you can literally feel his soul. He brings a melancholy vibe to usually upbeat instrument and creates a wonderfully juxtaposition between his somewhat sad lyrics and the lovely twang of the ukulele. Furthermore, this album is a beautiful showcase of the depth and volume of his voice. There is nothing flat in this album, each song has as much depth and feeling as anything a full band could produce with a handful of instrumentals and vocals.
Don't expect a stripped down version of Pearl Jam, but rather Eddie Vedder stripped down to his soul, something you can only get from a solo album. Expect bittersweet.
Bittersweet is a feeling I have been in love with and obsessed with for a very longtime. Whether it is beautifully painful, pleasant with twinge of sadness, or creates so much loving feeling that the thought of ever loosing it brings you the deepest sadness, they all bring up the deepest emotions. And for this reason, bittersweet gets me every time.
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