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Gigaton is the eleventh studio album by American rock band Pearl Jam, released in 2020, seven years after Lightning Bolt. Produced by Josh Evans with the band, it combines guitar-driven rock with atmospheric textures and electronic elements, particularly on the single Dance of the Clairvoyants. Its lyrics address environmental disruption, political instability, personal responsibility, and endurance, while retaining the group's ensemble-focused performance style.
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Why is Pearl Jam's album called Gigaton?
A gigaton is one billion metric tons, a unit often used when discussing the mass of polar ice lost. The cover uses Paul Nicklen's Ice Waterfall photograph, linking the title to the album's environmental concern.
What was the first single from Gigaton?
Dance of the Clairvoyants was the first single released from Gigaton. It highlights the album's move toward atmospheric textures and electronic elements alongside Pearl Jam's guitar-driven rock.
How many songs are on Gigaton, and who produced it?
Gigaton has 12 tracks and was produced by Pearl Jam with Josh Evans. It followed Lightning Bolt, which was released seven years earlier.
Can I experience Gigaton as more than an audio album?
Pearl Jam also released the 57-minute Gigaton Visual Album Experience in 2020. The presentation was made for Apple TV with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
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