Earthling (Eddie Vedder album)

Last updated

Earthling
Eddie Vedder Earthling.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 11, 2022
Length47:57
Label
Producer Andrew Watt
Eddie Vedder chronology
Ukulele Songs
(2011)
Earthling
(2022)
Singles from Earthling
  1. "Long Way"
    Released: September 8, 2021
  2. "The Haves"
    Released: November 18, 2021
  3. "Brother the Cloud"
    Released: January 14, 2022
  4. "Invincible"
    Released: May 9, 2022 [1]

Earthling is the third solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Eddie Vedder. [2] The album was released on February 11, 2022, by Republic Records and Seattle Surf. [3] [4]

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic 79/100 [5]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [6]
American Songwriter Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [7]
Clash 6/10 [8]
Classic Rock Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [9]
NME Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [10]
Pitchfork 6.7/10 [11]
PopMatters 6/10 [12]
Rolling Stone Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [13]

Earthling received generally positive reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received an average score of 79, which indicates "generally favorable reviews", based on 15 reviews. [5] In March 2022 the album received a glowing review from Record Collector magazine: "Earthling gives an uplifting sense of the creative energy shared between Eddie Vedder and his keenly empathetic collaborators, distilled into striking, memorable songs, and unified by a fresh, cohesive sound." [14]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Eddie Vedder.

Earthling track listing
No.TitleMusicLength
1."Invincible"4:46
2."Power of Right"
  • Vedder
  • Wotman
  • Klinghoffer
3:33
3."Long Way"
4:45
4."Brother the Cloud"
  • Vedder
  • Wotman
  • Klinghoffer
  • Smith
4:22
5."Fallout Today"
  • Vedder
  • Wotman
  • Klinghoffer
  • Smith
3:20
6."The Dark"
  • Vedder
  • Wotman
  • Klinghoffer
  • Smith
3:56
7."The Haves"
  • Vedder
  • Wotman
  • Klinghoffer
5:07
8."Good and Evil"
  • Vedder
  • Wotman
  • Klinghoffer
  • Smith
2:41
9."Rose of Jericho"
  • Vedder
  • Wotman
  • Klinghoffer
  • Smith
2:25
10."Try"
  • Vedder
  • Wotman
  • Klinghoffer
  • Smith
2:51
11."Picture" (with Elton John)
  • Vedder
  • Elton John
  • Wotman
3:59
12."Mrs. Mills"
  • Vedder
  • Wotman
  • Klinghoffer
4:04
13."On My Way"
  • Vedder
  • Wotman
  • Klinghoffer
2:08
Total length:47:57

Personnel

Musicians

Technical

Design

Charts

Chart performance for Earthling
Chart (2022)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [15] 8
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) [16] 17
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) [17] 5
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) [18] 7
Canadian Albums (Billboard) [19] 27
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI) [20] 62
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) [21] 5
French Albums (SNEP) [22] 149
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [23] 6
Irish Albums (OCC) [24] 41
Italian Albums (FIMI) [25] 10
Polish Albums (ZPAV) [26] 17
Portuguese Albums (AFP) [27] 2
Scottish Albums (OCC) [28] 9
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE) [29] 37
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [30] 3
UK Albums (OCC) [31] 36
US Billboard 200 [32] 29
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard) [33] 2
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [34] 1

Notes

  1. Credited under the pseudonym "Jerome Turner".

Related Research Articles

<i>Mind Body & Soul</i> 2004 studio album by Joss Stone

Mind Body & Soul is the second studio album by English singer and songwriter Joss Stone, released on 15 September 2004 by S-Curve Records. The album received generally favourable reviews from music critics and earned Stone three Grammy Award nominations, including Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album.

<i>The Fire Inside</i> Album by Bob Seger

The Fire Inside is the fourteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Seger. The album was released in mid 1991 on the record label, Capitol. It was Seger's first album of entirely new music since Like a Rock in 1986. Though credited to "The Silver Bullet Band", much of the album used guest and session musicians, with limited contributions from Silver Bullet Band members. Among the guest artists on the album are Joe Walsh, Bruce Hornsby, Roy Bittan, Steve Lukather, Don Was, Waddy Wachtel, Rick Vito, Mike Campbell, Patty Smyth, Lisa Germano, and Kenny Aronoff.

<i>Version</i> (album) 2007 studio album by Mark Ronson

Version is the second album by English record producer Mark Ronson, first released on 16 April 2007 through Allido and Columbia Records. It is an album of cover versions with a retro-inspired sound that Ronson considers to be reminiscent of Motown and Stax releases. The album cost more than £870,000 to launch. Version reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and has sold 105,584 copies as of January 2015.

<i>Trustfall</i> 2023 studio album by Pink

Trustfall is the ninth studio album by American singer Pink. The album was released on February 17, 2023, through RCA Records. Her first studio album since Hurts 2B Human (2019), Pink worked on the production and lyrics with Fred Again, David Hodges, Max Martin, Johnny McDaid and Shellback. The Lumineers, Chris Stapleton and First Aid Kit feature as guest vocalists.

<i>Frantic</i> (album) 2002 studio album by Bryan Ferry

Frantic is the eleventh studio album by English singer Bryan Ferry, released on 15 April 2002 by Virgin Records. The majority of tracks were produced by the team of Rhett Davies, Colin Good, and Ferry; David A. Stewart and Robin Trower also co-produced several tracks.

<i>All I Need</i> (Foxes album) 2016 studio album by Foxes

All I Need is the second studio album by English singer-songwriter Foxes, released on 5 February 2016.

<i>Beautiful Lies</i> (Birdy album) 2016 studio album by Birdy

Beautiful Lies is the third studio album by British musician Birdy, released on 25 March 2016 by Atlantic Records. The album includes the singles "Keeping Your Head Up", "Wild Horses", "Words", and "Hear You Calling".

<i>Gigaton</i> 2020 studio album by Pearl Jam

Gigaton is the eleventh studio album by American rock band Pearl Jam, released March 27, 2020. It was preceded by the singles "Dance of the Clairvoyants", "Superblood Wolfmoon" and "Quick Escape". It is the band's first studio album in six and half years. The cover artwork was produced by photographer Paul Nicklen. Its release was scheduled to coincide with a tour of North America. However, the North American leg was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and eventually rescheduled to occur in 2022.

<i>Heartbreak Weather</i> 2020 studio album by Niall Horan

Heartbreak Weather is the second studio album by Irish singer Niall Horan, released through Capitol Records on 13 March 2020. It was promoted with four singles: "Nice to Meet Ya", "Put a Little Love on Me", "No Judgement" and "Black and White".

<i>Brightest Blue</i> 2020 studio album by Ellie Goulding

Brightest Blue is the fourth studio album by English singer and songwriter Ellie Goulding. It was released on 17 July 2020 through Polydor Records. Originally scheduled for 5 June 2020, the album's release was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The album was preceded by three singles: "Worry About Me", "Power" and "Slow Grenade", and features guest vocals from Blackbear, Diplo, Juice WRLD, Lauv, serpentwithfeet and Swae Lee. It is Goulding's first album since Delirium (2015). Brightest Blue received generally positive reviews from music critics. The album was also a commercial success. It became Goulding's third album to peak at number one in the UK and fourth album to debut inside the top three on the chart. The album also peaked inside the top ten in several other countries. To promote the album, Goulding was set to embark on the Brightest Blue Tour on 28 April 2021, however this was pushed back to 5 October 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions in the UK.

<i>=</i> (album) 2021 studio album by Ed Sheeran

= ("Equals") is the fifth studio album by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released on 29 October 2021 through Asylum and Atlantic Records. The album was supported by five singles: "Bad Habits", "Shivers", "Overpass Graffiti", "The Joker and the Queen", and "2step". The song "Visiting Hours" was released as a promotional single.

<i>Thank You</i> (Diana Ross album) 2021 studio album by Diana Ross

Thank You is the twenty-fifth studio album by American singer Diana Ross, released on November 5, 2021, by Decca Records. It marks Ross' first studio album since 2006's I Love You, and first original material since 1999's Every Day Is a New Day. The album was written during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in 2020 and recorded in Ross's home studio. Ross worked with songwriter and producer Jack Antonoff, as well as Jimmy Napes, Amy Wadge, Tayla Parx and Spike Stent. The title track was issued as the lead single on June 17, 2021, and is one of nine tracks on the album co-written by Ross. The album received a nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 65th Grammy Awards.

<i>Cmon You Know</i> 2022 studio album by Liam Gallagher

C'mon You Know is the third solo studio album by English musician Liam Gallagher, released on 27 May 2022 through Warner Records. Andrew Wyatt served as the album's primary producer and co-writer. It was preceded by lead single "Everything's Electric", co-written by Dave Grohl, which charted at #18 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Gallagher's first solo single to reach the UK Top 20. "C'mon You Know", "Better Days","Diamond in the Dark" and "Too Good for Giving Up" were also subsequently released as singles. The album was released the same day as Gallagher's second live album Down by the River Thames. Gallagher toured Europe in support of the album.

<i>Gold Rush Kid</i> 2022 studio album by George Ezra

Gold Rush Kid is the third studio album by English singer-songwriter George Ezra, released on 10 June 2022 by Columbia Records. The album was promoted by four singles: "Anyone for You ", "Green Green Grass", "Dance All Over Me" and "Sweetest Human Being Alive". It became his third consecutive number-one album in the UK.

<i>Dance Fever</i> (album) 2022 studio album by Florence and the Machine

Dance Fever is the fifth studio album by English indie rock band Florence and the Machine, released on 13 May 2022 by Polydor Records. Work on the album was originally scheduled for early 2020 in New York City; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, recording took place in London instead. Frontwoman Florence Welch has cited Iggy Pop as the biggest musical influence on the album; which features a variety of styles, ranging from progressive pop to indie pop, disco, and industrial music.

<i>Leap</i> (James Bay album) 2022 studio album by James Bay

Leap is the third studio album by English singer-songwriter James Bay, released on 8 July 2022 through Mercury and Republic Records. It was preceded by the singles "Give Me the Reason", "One Life" and "Everybody Needs Someone", and includes production and songwriting from Dave Cobb, Foy Vance, Ian Fitchuk, Joel Little and Finneas.

<i>Yungblud</i> (album) 2022 studio album by Yungblud

Yungblud is the third studio album by English musician Yungblud, released on 2 September 2022 by Locomotion and Geffen Records. The lead single for the album, "The Funeral", was released on 11 March 2022, followed by the second single, "Memories" with Willow, on 6 May 2022. Yungblud was announced on 17 May 2022, via an online livestream in which Yungblud received a ribcage tattoo.

<i>Legend</i> (John Legend album) 2022 studio album by John Legend

Legend is the eighth studio album by American singer John Legend. It was released on September 9, 2022, through John Legend Inc. and Republic Records.

<i>Only the Strong Survive</i> (Bruce Springsteen album) 2022 studio album by Bruce Springsteen

Only the Strong Survive is the twenty-first studio album by Bruce Springsteen, released on November 11, 2022, through Columbia Records. The album is a cover album of R&B and soul songs, and his second cover album following We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions (2006). It was announced on September 29, 2022, along with the release of "Do I Love You ", a cover of the song by Frank Wilson. The singles "Nightshift", "Don't Play That Song" and "Turn Back the Hands of Time" followed throughout October and November 2022. The album title is an eponymous reference to its first track, a cover of the original Only the Strong Survive by Jerry Butler.

<i>Gloria</i> (Sam Smith album) 2023 studio album by Sam Smith

Gloria is the fourth studio album by English singer and songwriter Sam Smith, released on 27 January 2023 through Capitol Records. The album serves as a follows-up to Love Goes (2020). Smith took creative control on the album, resulting in gaining an increasingly provocative image in the public eye. Musically, Gloria is a pop album, with lyrical themes of sex, lies, passion, self-expression, and imperfection.

References

  1. "Future Releases on Triple A (AAA) Radio Stations". AllAccess. Archived from the original on May 9, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  2. "Eddie Vedder announces tracklist for his new solo album 'Earthling'". NME . January 11, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  3. "Earthling by Eddie Vedder". Music.apple.com. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  4. Daniel Kreps (November 18, 2021). "Eddie Vedder Teases First Solo Album in 11 Years, 'Earthling'". Rolling Stone . Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  5. 1 2 "Earthling by Eddie Vedder Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic . Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  6. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (February 11, 2022). "Earthling - Eddie Vedder". Allmusic . Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  7. "Review: Eddie Vedder's 'Earthling' Has Landed". American Songwriter . February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  8. Walker-Smart, Sam (February 8, 2022). "Eddie Vedder – Earthling | Reviews". Clash . Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  9. "Eddie Vedder finally embraces rock stardom on third solo album Earthling". Classic Rock . February 10, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  10. "Eddie Vedder – 'Earthling' review: formerly angsty Pearl Jam frontman goes full circle". NME . February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  11. Soto, Alfred (February 11, 2022). "Eddie Vedder: Earthling Album Review". Pitchfork . Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  12. "Eddie Vedder: Earthling (Album Review)". PopMatters . February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  13. "Eddie Vedder's Star-Studded 'Earthling' Is a Reminder of His Individuality". Rolling Stone . February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  14. "Eddie Vedder: Earthling". Record Collector. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  15. "Australiancharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  16. "Austriancharts.at – Eddie Vedder – Earthling" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  17. "Ultratop.be – Eddie Vedder – Earthling" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  18. "Ultratop.be – Eddie Vedder – Earthling" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  19. "Eddie Vedder Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  20. "Czech Albums – Top 100". ČNS IFPI. Note: On the chart page, select 07.Týden 2022 on the field besides the words "CZ – ALBUMS – TOP 100" to retrieve the correct chart. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  21. "Dutchcharts.nl – Eddie Vedder – Earthling" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  22. "Lescharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  23. "Offiziellecharts.de – Eddie Vedder – Earthling" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  24. "Official Irish Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  25. "Italiancharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  26. "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  27. "Portuguesecharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  28. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  29. "Spanishcharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  30. "Swisscharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  31. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  32. "Eddie Vedder Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  33. "Eddie Vedder Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  34. "Eddie Vedder Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.