Pearl Jam hired Andrew Watt to sound more like themselves. Watt's approach aimed at focusing and refining the band's music without significant reinvention or dramatic change.
Dark Matter, Pearl Jam's latest album, maintains their signature sound with a mix of familiar elements - generic fist-pumpers, ballads, and Vedder's distinctive vocal style, though marred by uninspiring tracks.
Despite testimonies of improvement, the album's political engagement feels lackluster, with songs that tackle serious issues but fall short with simplistic and banal expressions.
The lead single, 'Dark Matter,' is criticized for its simplicity and lack of distinction, resembling generic corporate rock rather than reflecting Pearl Jam's unique style.
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