Pearl Jam - Binaural

Binaural is the sixth studio album by American grunge rock band Pearl Jam, originally released in May 2000 via Epic Records.

Pearl Jam took a short break after touring in support of their 1998 album Yield before reconvening toward the end of 1999 to begin work on a new album. During the production of the album, the band encountered hindrances such as singer Eddie Vedder's writer's block, and guitarist Mike McCready's entrance into rehabilitation due to an addiction to prescription drugs. This is Pearl Jam's first album to feature former Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron, who joined during 1998's Yield Tour to replace Jack Irons.

The music on the album featured an experimental sound, evident on songs that used binaural recording techniques. The atmospheric tracks, mostly featuring sombre lyrics dealing with social criticism, led the band to convey these themes with images of nebulas in the album artwork.

Binaural received positive reviews, and debuted at #2 on the US Billboard 200 albums chart.

This double album is a 2017 reissue with remastered audio on black vinyl housed in a tri-fold sleeve with printed inner sleeves and booklet, pressed in Europe via Epic Records.