Eddie Vedder - Ukulele Songs torrent

1. "Can't Keep" 2:35
2. "Sleeping by Myself" 1:54
3. "Without You" 3:19
4. "More Than You Know" (lyrics: Billy Rose & Edward Eliscu, music: Vincent Youmans) 2:25
5. "Goodbye" 2:28
6. "Broken Heart" 2:36
7. "Satellite" 2:19
8. "Longing to Belong" 2:48
9. "Hey Fahkah" 0:09
10. "You're True" 3:23
11. "Light Today" 2:41
12. "Sleepless Nights" (featuring Glen Hansard) (lyrics & music: Felice Bryant & Boudleaux Bryant) 2:39
13. "Once in a While" (lyrics: Bud Green, music: Michael Edwards) 1:45
14. "Waving Palms" 0:37
15. "Tonight You Belong to Me" (featuring Chan Marshall (Cat Power)) (lyrics: Billy Rose, music: Lee David) 1:42
16. "Dream a Little Dream" (lyrics: Gus Kahn, music: Fabian Andre & Wilbur Schwandt)





You don't have to be a huge fan of Pearl Jam to really love this stunning yet different album from a rock legend. This seemingly odd career move lacks the controversy of Bob Dylan going electric, nor is it an ironic Joaquin Phoenix-style career meltdown. Vedder clearly has a lot of love for the uke and this album adds fuel to the current four string resurgence; the likes of Amanda Palmer have been blazing the way, showing the world that the uke is clearly no longer the bastion of gawky Lancastrians singing comedy ditties about window cleaners. This album is more graceful than the novelty aspects of the uke would suggest and Vedder's watchwords are restraint and simplicity. The album embraces the ukulele's inherit playfulness and revels in the intimate nature of one man and his instrument. These 16 tracks breeze along like an informal campfire singalong rather than Pearl Jam's usual stadium antics. Although there are some tongue in cheek moments, Ukulele Songs represents a genuine attempt to engage with the instrument. Vedder firmly embraces the restrictions placed by losing two strings, focusing on simple but effective songwriting.