Fourth studio album from Seattle’s Pearl Jam. No Code was originally recorded between 1995 and 1996, and was a deliberate break from the sound of the band’s first three albums. They replaced the bigger, stadium sound of earlier releases with experimental ballads and garage rock songs. Includes the songs: “Hail, Hail,” “Who You Are,” “Off He Goes,” and “Red Mosquito.” Thirteen tracks in all. Released by Epic onblack vinyl housed in a replica of the original packaging including the set of nine random replica Polaroids/lyric cards.

• 25th anniversary edition
• black vinyl pressing
• remastered sound
• 4-panel gatefold jacket w/ printed inner sleeve
• includes nine randomly inserted replica Polaroids/lyric cards
• music label: Epic 2021

reviewed by boots and shoes 09/2016