In the early 1990s, Pearl Jam emerged at the forefront of the grunge invasion into the mainstream. Eddie Vedder joined Pearl Jam while the members were recording the Temple Of The Dog album, a tribute album in which they collaborated with Chris Cornell of Soundgarden. He contributed additional vocals to their single, “Hunger Strike”, and soon after recorded the first Pearl Jam album with the new group.

Following the release of Pearl Jam’s debut album, Ten , in 1991, the band’s popularity skyrocketed. Eddie Vedder became one of the most defining and signature voices of the 90s grunge movement. Aside from their hits penned throughout the decade and beyond, here are 5 forgotten Pearl Jam tracks that showcase Eddie Vedder at his best.

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“Long Road”

In 1995, Pearl Jam acted as a backing band for their hero Neil Young on his album, Mirror Ball . Following a dispute between record labels, Pearl Jam couldn’t include their name on the album release.…