Vitalogy

album by Pearl Jam

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Vitalogy (1994) is the third multimillion-selling album by the American grunge band Pearl Jam. The album explores themes of longing and loss and includes the Grammy-winning single "Spin the Black Circle". Pearl Jam, formed in Seattle in 1990, rose to prominence in the early 1990s with their debut album Ten. The band, known for its alternative rock sound, helped popularize grunge music and continues to be a respected group in the 21st century.12

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Vitalogy (1994), the group’s third multimillion-selling album, explores longing and loss, and it includes the Grammy-winning single “Spin the Black Circle.” Pearl Jam backed Neil Young on the album Mirror Ball (1995) and then released No Code (1996). The latter album’s stylistic departure disappointed some…
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Vitalogy (1994), the group’s third multimillion-selling album, explores longing and loss, and it includes the Grammy-winning single “Spin the Black Circle.” Pearl Jam backed Neil Young on the album Mirror Ball (1995) and then released No Code (1996). The latter album’s stylistic departure disappointed some…
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