Ten [Reissue]
by Pearl Jam
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 115 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 104 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 115
  3. Negative: 8 out of 115

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  1. SamA
    Mar 30, 2009
    10
    One of the greatest guitar records of all-time.
  2. DavidS
    Jun 6, 2009
    10
    Perfection.
  3. RobF
    Apr 1, 2009
    10
    One of the best albums that Pearl Jam has ever recorded in their career. Great bonus tracks with the song Brother included. The MTV Unplugged DVD is great as well!! Recommended album to all music listeners!!!
  4. NathanG
    Jul 10, 2009
    10
    Superior.
  5. pauld
    Mar 31, 2009
    10
    Quite simply one of the finest records ever made - and not just in the 90's. Theres a reason it outsold nevermind, its a truely genre defining piece of work, and hasnt dated one day since it came out, timeless is the word. very highly recommended to all.
  6. ScottA
    Mar 30, 2009
    10
    This album arguably is the best the 1990s had to offer, but at the very least is 3rd only to Radiohead's OK Computer and Nirvana's Nevermind.
  7. adrianc
    Mar 27, 2009
    10
    10. I loved it back then. Gave it 10. The remixed version issued now strips it down to its essence. 100% pure american rock. Diamond. 10. i'm falling back in love again.
  8. Jes1310
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Probably the best debut album off all time. The songs still sounds crispy, strong this day.
    Not one bad track on the album but many hightlights like: Black, Garden, Jeremy, Even Flow, Why Go.
    They just (no one) don´t make it like this anymore.
  9. unknownshino
    Apr 16, 2012
    10
    Best album ever. All songs are great and you can listen it over and over again. This is a album must have for your cd collection. Buy it don't download
  10. scfcjh
    Jun 30, 2012
    10
    One of the best rock albums ever. Diversity is shown between songs such as the slow and calm 'Oceans' and the fast paced 'Porch'. Great lyrics and riffs combined as well as stories told (Jeremy) create a great, great album.
  11. Marselkonomi
    Jul 15, 2013
    10
    This is arguably the most intense, highest emotional album ever, starting from Jeremy ending to the final growl at Release. Its emotional, psychological deepness counts for the best album ever.
  12. Jellodono
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    10 out of 10 for ten. The BEST grunge album of all time(tied with Superunknown) Sadly pearl jam never made an album as good as ten but they have come close.
  13. thegetaway
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Pearl Jam's Ten makes me feel more nostalgic than any other album in the world. To me it's the pinnacle of the '90s and will always be a massive part of me.
  14. danielreviews0
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite albums. Black and Jeremy and Alive, there are so many amazing grunge songs in this album.
  15. rjfrelin
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Near perfection nestled sublimely in the intense wake of a post-Kobain society. This generation of self-loathing and overly critical youth were unwilling to latch onto any new thing for the fear of losing it once again. Then, in some small way it became OK to care again with the rise of Ten...
  16. Filippos1987
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece that is continuously exhumed, exalted, questioned and revised, there are very few 90's records that it looks up to. In fact, this may be the very best classic rock album of all time. Very few records are as accessible, accomplished and so incredibly SMOOTH in terms of their flow and track progression. This remains their best album; it would be the peak accomplishment forA masterpiece that is continuously exhumed, exalted, questioned and revised, there are very few 90's records that it looks up to. In fact, this may be the very best classic rock album of all time. Very few records are as accessible, accomplished and so incredibly SMOOTH in terms of their flow and track progression. This remains their best album; it would be the peak accomplishment for nearly ANY band, as well.… Expand
  17. Dragon_Man1
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing album by Pearl Jam. At first it was an meh album, but as I started to listen to it more the album was better and now it is one of my favorite albums ever.… Expand
  18. CalR
    Feb 19, 2012
    9
    Putting the sound war aside, this record should be granted a 10 on the basis of its popular alternate rock skill. Their original, remains an incredible listen, with each and every track providing a different insight into the disenfranchised mind. 'Oceans' will always have a place in my heart, but 'Once' remains the first track I ever heard by them, and it will remain one of my favourites.
  19. bdurmaz
    Apr 29, 2017
    9
    It smells 90's from head to toe. The only negative is one can argue that Ten hasn't aged that well compared with the other studs from the same decade.

    Anyhow, Ten is still a classic.
  20. Baylock
    Jul 25, 2018
    9
    I haven't listened to the album for a long time before this legacy version. Not because of the songs but because of the outdated mixing. Waaaaay too much reverb on everything. And I mean everything. Pretty much up to the 90's standards, granted, but it's just not working anymore.
    This legacy album is a blessing as it cleans the dust out of this gem. Making the drums sound like real drums    I haven't listened to the album for a long time before this legacy version. Not because of the songs but because of the outdated mixing. Waaaaay too much reverb on everything. And I mean everything. Pretty much up to the 90's standards, granted, but it's just not working anymore.
    This legacy album is a blessing as it cleans the dust out of this gem. Making the drums sound like real drums and the voice shine in a very accurate manner. If there was any doubt that vedder is a skilled singer, this is an almost reverb free performance where you can actually appreciate the voice. You can feel the guy singing in front of you, not somewhere in a cathedral, far far away. What does a rock band do in a cathedral anyway?
    One small complaint though that justifies my 9 out of 10: the guitars remain pretty thin in general. It's clearly not 1992 kind of thin but certainly 1999. More depth on those would have been perfect.
    Anyway, this legacy version is a godsend as now I can listen to this masterpiece again and just get rid of the original. Because it has been improved alright but certainly not transformed. The spirit remains so there is no need for the original album in your shelves anymore.
    And I'm pretty sure that was the intent: more of the same thing.
    Last complaint: the extra songs are anecdotical at best. "Breath" and "State of love and Trust" are worth it but there are better versions out there.    … Expand
  21. InvisibleTimmy
    Jan 28, 2020
    9
    Excellent debut album. Great songs, in particular “Black” and “Alive” are 90s classics.
  22. j30
    Dec 9, 2011
    8
    This album as a whole doesn't quite feel like the classic everyone makes it out to be. Sure Black, Jeremy, Alive, and Even Flow are all really good, solid songs, but they sound kind of dated nowadays. Vs and Vitalogy are by far their best and most vital when it comes defining them as rock legends of the 90's. This album gets too much credit.
  23. Ricko
    May 31, 2018
    8
    It's true that Pearl Jams "Ten" is a rock beast. One could argue it has it all and is mighty impressive for a debut. Personally, while I appreciate the records many strengths, I find it a little dulled around the edges. I'm not sure whether its Vedder's one dimensional vocal delivery, the slightly deadened guitar tones or the general mix of the album but it has a layer of obtrusive hazeIt's true that Pearl Jams "Ten" is a rock beast. One could argue it has it all and is mighty impressive for a debut. Personally, while I appreciate the records many strengths, I find it a little dulled around the edges. I'm not sure whether its Vedder's one dimensional vocal delivery, the slightly deadened guitar tones or the general mix of the album but it has a layer of obtrusive haze over it that the likes of "Nevermind" and "Gish" from the same period don't have. It's an album worth having but I wouldn't go as far as to say essential owning.… Expand
  24. ToddB
    Jun 13, 2009
    6
    Well, at least it's their best album.
  25. th
    Feb 2, 2010
    5
    PJ is the most overrated band since U2 but, like Soundgarden, they had one killer album in them and Ten was it. I'd give a 10 out of 10 to Ten, but the remixes suck and get a 0. The remixes dilute the edge and band chemistry. Maybe you can understand the lyrics better, but that misses the point. Trying to make your best album sound more like your others, which are necessarily PJ is the most overrated band since U2 but, like Soundgarden, they had one killer album in them and Ten was it. I'd give a 10 out of 10 to Ten, but the remixes suck and get a 0. The remixes dilute the edge and band chemistry. Maybe you can understand the lyrics better, but that misses the point. Trying to make your best album sound more like your others, which are necessarily inferior, is dumb, dumb, dumb. Probably sell like hotcakes.… Expand
  26. KeithG
    Apr 25, 2012
    4
    Ten is the best album from a largely overrated band. "Alive" is a great song with strong vocals and arguably the best guitar solo of the nineties. Download "Alive" and maybe "Jeremy" and feel comfortable ignoring the rest of the subpar release.
  27. EricS
    Apr 29, 2009
    1
    I became a fan a few years back, but i was born during their era. I claim to love them now, one of my favorite bands. this albums however is a lot of simple rock chords. A few good songs but not even their best.

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#51 Most Discussed Album of 2009

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Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. AllMusic
    100
    It's quite arguable that this lean, muscular remix is a marked improvement on the original mix, as it's easier to focus on both the songs and group's interplay.
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  2. Blender
    100
    His new take scythes through the original, revealing growls and guitars long obscured—sometimes it’s distracting, but often it lends the songs a newfound jolt.
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  3. Mojo
    80
    Ten is a classic of the grunge era, its super-sized anthems and introspective pieces powered by Eddie Vedder, a Jim Morrision for the plaid shirt brigade. [Apr 2009, p.116]
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