Binaural
by Pearl Jam
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: May 16, 2000
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. Checkout.com
    60
    If Binaural were Pearl Jam's first effort, it would receive little notice and get panned for its lack of focus and abundant musical mediocrity.
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  2. Q Magazine
    60
    At their worst, Pearl Jam witter on pointlessly.... When Pearl Jam gel, though, it's close to special.
  3. Sonicnet
    60
    It's an uneven mix that frustrates by offering just samples of what Pearl Jam increasingly does best, namely, provide clear and, yes, quiet stories about the travails of everyday life.

Awards & Rankings

97
#97 Best Album of 2000
32
#32 Most Discussed Album of 2000

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 60
  3. Negative: 2 out of 60
  1. spacecadet
    Jun 6, 2011
    8
    although it's lost its edge over time. still a remarkable album. not their best. definitly not their worst.
    despite its reputation its NOT    although it's lost its edge over time. still a remarkable album. not their best. definitly not their worst.
    despite its reputation its NOT ONLY for the die hard fans. and its definitly no stadium rock as some people claim    … Full Review »
  2. gazc
    Aug 23, 2009
    10
    An incredible album, do not get the '0' rating. 'Light years' is their most emotional and tear jerking song and the An incredible album, do not get the '0' rating. 'Light years' is their most emotional and tear jerking song and the atmosphere created in 'nothing as it seems is phenomenal. They even hit the mark with the political songs such as 'Grievance', 'insignificance' and 'evacuation'. Lyrical Vedder is flawless.… Full Review »
  3. JackV
    Mar 16, 2005
    10
    pearl jam have never made an album short of brilliant. it is not in their forte to make bad music.
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