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| Name = State of Love and Trust |
| Name = State of Love and Trust |
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| Artist = [[Pearl Jam]] |
| Artist = [[Pearl Jam]] |
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| Album = [[Singles (soundtrack |
| Album = [[Singles (soundtrack)|Singles: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]] |
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| Background = khaki |
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| Released = June 30, 1992 |
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| track_no = Track 8 |
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| Recorded = January 1992 at London Bridge |
| Recorded = January 1992 at [[London Bridge Studio]]s, [[Seattle]], [[Washington]] <small>(''[[Singles (soundtrack)|Singles: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]'' version)</small><br />March 27 – April 26, 1991 at [[London Bridge Studio]]s, [[Seattle]], [[Washington]] <small>(''[[Ten (Pearl Jam album)|Ten]]'' reissue version)</small> |
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| Genre = [[Grunge music|Grunge]] |
| Genre = [[Grunge music|Grunge]] |
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| Length = 3:46 |
| Length = 3:46 |
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| Label = [[Epic Records|Epic]] |
| Label = [[Epic Records|Epic]] |
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| Producer = [[ |
| Producer = [[Rick Parashar]], Pearl Jam |
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| Writer = [[Eddie Vedder]], [[Mike McCready]], [[Jeff Ament]] |
| Writer = [[Eddie Vedder]], [[Mike McCready]], [[Jeff Ament]] |
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| prev = "Birth Ritual" |
| prev = "Birth Ritual"<br />([[Soundgarden]]) |
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| prev_no = Track 7 |
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| next = "Overblown" |
| next = "Overblown"<br />([[Mudhoney]]) |
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"'''State of Love and Trust'''" is a song by the [[ |
"'''State of Love and Trust'''" is a song by the American [[rock music|rock]] band [[Pearl Jam]]. Featuring lyrics written by vocalist [[Eddie Vedder]] and music co-written by guitarist [[Mike McCready]] and bassist [[Jeff Ament]], "State of Love and Trust" first appeared on the [[Singles (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] to the 1992 film, ''[[Singles (1992 film)|Singles]]''. The song was included on Pearl Jam's 2004 greatest hits album, ''[[rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003)]]''. An early version of the song was included as part of the reissue of the band's debut album, ''[[Ten (Pearl Jam album)|Ten]]'', in 2009.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/earcandy/archives/156610.asp | title=Pearl Jam's ''Ten'' gets the deluxe treatment with four reissues next year | accessdate=2008-12-10 | author=Hay, Travis | publisher=''[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]]'' | date=2008-12-10}}</ref> |
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==Origin and recording== |
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The song also appears on Pearl Jam's greatest hits album, ''[[Rearviewmirror: Greatest Hits 1991-2003]]''. However, the version on the greatest hits album is an alternate mix that was featured in the movie and not the one that was featured on the soundtrack. |
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"State of Love and Trust" features lyrics written by vocalist [[Eddie Vedder]] and music co-written by guitarist [[Mike McCready]] and bassist [[Jeff Ament]]. The song was originally recorded during the sessions for ''[[Ten (Pearl Jam album)|Ten]]'' with the possible intention of appearing in the film ''[[Singles (1992 film)|Singles]]''.<ref name="crowe">Crowe, Cameron. [http://www.cameroncrowe.com/eyes_ears/articles/crowe_jrl_make_scene.html "Making the Scene: A Filmmakers Diary"]. ''[[Rolling Stone]]''. October 1, 1992.</ref> Ament said, "The version of "State of Love and Trust" with Dave Krusen on drums is so much better than what ended up being released,"<ref>{{cite web | url=http://entertainment.msn.com/news/article.aspx?news=358286 | title=Pearl Jam's Perfect ''Ten'' | accessdate=2009-03-23 | author=Light, Alan | publisher=[[MSN Music]] | date=2009-03-23}}</ref> and added, "He really plays that song in the spirit it was written in. It's has a much trashier, [[Crazy Horse (band)|Crazy Horse]] feel to it. It's awesome."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/feature/q-a-pearl-jam-s-jeff-ament-1003954760.story?pn=1 | title=Q&A: Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament | accessdate=2009-03-24 | author=Cohen, Jonathan | publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' | date=2009-03-24}}</ref> The version of "State of Love and Trust" recorded during the ''Ten'' sessions appears on the 2009 ''Ten'' reissue. |
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The version of "State of Love and Trust" heard in the film ''Singles'' and on its [[Singles (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] was recorded in 1992 and was one of the first songs to be recorded with drummer [[Dave Abbruzzese]].<ref>Gilbert, Jeff. [http://www.fivehorizons.com/archive/articles/gw0992.shtml "Alive & Kicking"]. ''[[Guitar World]]''. September 1992.</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://pearljamhistory.no.sapo.pt/PJArticles_Interviews_12-xx-93_-_modern_drummer.htm | title=Dave Abbruzzese of Pearl Jam | accessdate=2007-07-01 | author=Peiken, Matt | publisher=''[[Modern Drummer]]'' | date=1993-12}}</ref> The same sessions also produced "[[Breath (Pearl Jam song)|Breath]]", "Dirty Frank", and the re-recorded version of "[[Even Flow]]". |
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==Lyrical meaning== |
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The lyrics for the song are based on what Eddie Vedder took from watching the film.<ref>Reynolds, John, Jessica Letkemann, and Kathy Davis. [http://www.twofeetthick.com/tft/readArticle.action?id=62 "Rearview Mirror: Thirty Three Songs In Their Own Words"]. TwoFeetThick.com. [[November 16]], [[2004]].</ref> |
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==Lyrics== |
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According to Ament, the lyrics for "State of Love and Trust" are based on what Vedder took from watching the film, and added, "I think he probably took a heavier angle on what the movie was about than a lot of people will, but that's Eddie, which is a beautiful thing."<ref>"Interview with Jeff Ament". ''[[Hit Parader]]''. September 1992.</ref> According to [[Cameron Crowe]], director of ''Singles'', the song is "about battling with your instincts in love."<ref name="crowe"/> Before a performance of the song at Pearl Jam's September 8, 1998 show in [[East Rutherford, New Jersey|East Rutherford]], [[New Jersey]] at [[Izod Center|Continental Airlines Arena]], Vedder introduced it as "a song about being faithful."<ref>[http://www.fivehorizons.com/tour/cc/t1998p3.shtml "Pearl Jam: 1998 Concert Chronology: Part 3"]. fivehorizons.com.</ref> |
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==Reception== |
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In March 2009, a live version of "State of Love and Trust" taken from the band's September 20, 1992 concert was made available as a downloadable bonus track for the ''[[Rock Band]]'' series for those who purchase the ''Ten'' re-release through [[Best Buy]].<ref>[http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat173100050006&type=category&ks=960 "Best Buy Exclusive"]. [[Best Buy|BestBuy.com]].</ref> |
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==Live performances== |
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"State of Love and Trust" was first performed live at the band's July 12, 1991 concert in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]] at JC Dobbs.<ref>[https://www.pearljam.com/song/state-love-and-trust "Pearl Jam Songs: "State of Love and Trust""]. [[Pearl Jam|pearljam.com]].</ref> Pearl Jam performed the song for its appearance on ''[[MTV Unplugged]]'' in 1992. When "State of Love and Trust" was performed by Pearl Jam at the [[MTV]] ''[[Singles (1992 film)|Singles]] Scene'' movie release party, Vedder intentionally interjected [[Expletive|expletives]] into the song's lyrics.<ref>[http://pearljamhistory.no.sapo.pt/PJChronology1992-September.htm "Pearl Jam Chronology 1992-September"]. PearlJam10YearsAgo.no.sapo.pt. February 27, 2002.</ref> Clips from the studio version were spliced into the performance by [[Brendan O'Brien (music producer)|Brendan O'Brien]] so that it could air on television.<ref>[http://www.fivehorizons.com/tour/cc/t1992p2.shtml "Pearl Jam: 1992 Concert Chronology: Part 2"]. fivehorizons.com.</ref> Live performances of "State of Love and Trust" can be found on the "[[Dissident (song)|Dissident]]"/''Live in Atlanta'' box set, various [[Pearl Jam Official Bootlegs|official bootlegs]], the ''[[Live at the Gorge 05/06]]'' box set, the live album ''[[Live at Lollapalooza 2007]]'', and the [[Ten (Pearl Jam album)#Drop in the Park LP|''Drop in the Park'' LP]] included in the Super Deluxe edition of the ''Ten'' reissue. Performances of the song are also included on the DVD ''[[Immagine in Cornice]]'' and the [[Ten (Pearl Jam album)#MTV Unplugged DVD|''MTV Unplugged'' DVD]] included in the ''Ten'' reissue. |
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==Cover versions== |
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A live version of "State of Love and Trust" by the band [[The Gaslight Anthem]] can be found on the band's 2009 "The '59 Sound" single. |
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*[http://pearljam.com/song/state-love-and-trust Lyrics at pearljam.com] |
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"State of Love and Trust" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. Featuring lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music co-written by guitarist Mike McCready and bassist Jeff Ament, "State of Love and Trust" first appeared on the soundtrack to the 1992 film, Singles. The song was included on Pearl Jam's 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003). An early version of the song was included as part of the reissue of the band's debut album, Ten, in 2009.[1]
Origin and recording
"State of Love and Trust" features lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music co-written by guitarist Mike McCready and bassist Jeff Ament. The song was originally recorded during the sessions for Ten with the possible intention of appearing in the film Singles.[2] Ament said, "The version of "State of Love and Trust" with Dave Krusen on drums is so much better than what ended up being released,"[3] and added, "He really plays that song in the spirit it was written in. It's has a much trashier, Crazy Horse feel to it. It's awesome."[4] The version of "State of Love and Trust" recorded during the Ten sessions appears on the 2009 Ten reissue.
The version of "State of Love and Trust" heard in the film Singles and on its soundtrack was recorded in 1992 and was one of the first songs to be recorded with drummer Dave Abbruzzese.[5][6] The same sessions also produced "Breath", "Dirty Frank", and the re-recorded version of "Even Flow".
Lyrics
According to Ament, the lyrics for "State of Love and Trust" are based on what Vedder took from watching the film, and added, "I think he probably took a heavier angle on what the movie was about than a lot of people will, but that's Eddie, which is a beautiful thing."[7] According to Cameron Crowe, director of Singles, the song is "about battling with your instincts in love."[2] Before a performance of the song at Pearl Jam's September 8, 1998 show in East Rutherford, New Jersey at Continental Airlines Arena, Vedder introduced it as "a song about being faithful."[8]
Reception
In March 2009, a live version of "State of Love and Trust" taken from the band's September 20, 1992 concert was made available as a downloadable bonus track for the Rock Band series for those who purchase the Ten re-release through Best Buy.[9]
Live performances
"State of Love and Trust" was first performed live at the band's July 12, 1991 concert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at JC Dobbs.[10] Pearl Jam performed the song for its appearance on MTV Unplugged in 1992. When "State of Love and Trust" was performed by Pearl Jam at the MTV Singles Scene movie release party, Vedder intentionally interjected expletives into the song's lyrics.[11] Clips from the studio version were spliced into the performance by Brendan O'Brien so that it could air on television.[12] Live performances of "State of Love and Trust" can be found on the "Dissident"/Live in Atlanta box set, various official bootlegs, the Live at the Gorge 05/06 box set, the live album Live at Lollapalooza 2007, and the Drop in the Park LP included in the Super Deluxe edition of the Ten reissue. Performances of the song are also included on the DVD Immagine in Cornice and the MTV Unplugged DVD included in the Ten reissue.
Cover versions
A live version of "State of Love and Trust" by the band The Gaslight Anthem can be found on the band's 2009 "The '59 Sound" single.
References
- ^ Hay, Travis (2008-12-10). "Pearl Jam's Ten gets the deluxe treatment with four reissues next year". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Crowe, Cameron. "Making the Scene: A Filmmakers Diary". Rolling Stone. October 1, 1992.
- ^ Light, Alan (2009-03-23). "Pearl Jam's Perfect Ten". MSN Music. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
- ^ Cohen, Jonathan (2009-03-24). "Q&A: Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Gilbert, Jeff. "Alive & Kicking". Guitar World. September 1992.
- ^ Peiken, Matt (1993-12). "Dave Abbruzzese of Pearl Jam". Modern Drummer. Retrieved 2007-07-01.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Interview with Jeff Ament". Hit Parader. September 1992.
- ^ "Pearl Jam: 1998 Concert Chronology: Part 3". fivehorizons.com.
- ^ "Best Buy Exclusive". BestBuy.com.
- ^ "Pearl Jam Songs: "State of Love and Trust"". pearljam.com.
- ^ "Pearl Jam Chronology 1992-September". PearlJam10YearsAgo.no.sapo.pt. February 27, 2002.
- ^ "Pearl Jam: 1992 Concert Chronology: Part 2". fivehorizons.com.
