Vs.

"Vs. as a whole is a laudable refinement of Pearl Jam's sound as it dialed down Ten's classicist tendencies and solidified the group's stance that musical purity and social causes outweighed marketing considerations".

"Sometimes, that spontaneity comes at the expense of Ten's marvelous craft -- a few songs here are just plain underdeveloped, with supporting frameworks that don't feel very sturdy. But, of everything that does work, the rockers are often frightening in their intensity, and the more reflective songs are mesmerizing".

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