Earthling (Gatefold LP)

Right out of the gate, Earthling landed to widespread critical acclaim. Spin hailed recent single "Brother The Cloud" as "a multi-faceted rock track with a powerful finish," and Rolling Stone praised, "Despite its upbeat, guitar-heavy arrangement, the track explores the emotional upheaval caused by the loss of a close companion." Brooklyn Vegan dubbed it an "anthemic and punky rock song with terrific vocal performance from Eddie and very hooky chorus," and Stereogum put it best as "a positively ripping, arena-worthy rock anthem."
Earthling, which was produced by Grammy Award® winning producer Andrew Watt, is Vedder's first album since 2011's Ukulele Songs and his first solo tour in over a decade.
On the record, other standouts include "Long Way," of which Variety noted, "the strident, guitar-driven "Long Way" finds Vedder narrating a tale of a man haunted by a lost love," and "The Haves," which Stereogum described "a searching heart ballad about personal connection, and it addresses the increasing divide between rich and poor."
Earthling illuminates every side of Vedder and includes collaborations with some of music's most iconic legends, including Stevie Wonder, Ringo Starr, and Elton John as well as Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, and Josh Klinghoffer.