Earthling (Eddie Vedder album)

Earthling
Earthling
Studio album by Eddie Vedder
Released	February 11, 2022
Length	47:57
Label	Republic; Seattle Surf;
Producer	Andrew Watt
Eddie Vedder chronology
Singles from Earthling
	"Long Way"; Released: September 8, 2021; "The Haves"; Released: November 18, 2021; "Brother the Cloud"; Released: January 14, 2022; "Invincible"; Released: May 9, 2022;

Earthling is the third solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Eddie Vedder.^[2] The album was released on February 11, 2022, by Republic Records and Seattle Surf.^[3]^[4]

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
Metacritic	79/100^[5]
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[6]
American Songwriter	^[7]
Clash	6/10^[8]
Classic Rock	^[9]
NME	^[10]
Pitchfork	6.7/10^[11]
PopMatters	6/10^[12]
Rolling Stone	^[13]

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Earthling received generally positive reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received an average score of 79, which indicates "generally favorable reviews", based on 15 reviews.^[5] In March 2022 the album received a glowing review from Record Collector magazine: "Earthling gives an uplifting sense of the creative energy shared between Eddie Vedder and his keenly empathetic collaborators, distilled into striking, memorable songs, and unified by a fresh, cohesive sound."^[14]

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*Earthling* track listing
No.	Title	Music	Length
1.	"Invincible"	Vedder Andrew Wotman Josh Klinghoffer	4:46
2.	"Power of Right"	Vedder Wotman Klinghoffer	3:33
3.	"Long Way"	Vedder Wotman Klinghoffer Chad Smith	4:45
4.	"Brother the Cloud"	Vedder Wotman Klinghoffer Smith	4:22
5.	"Fallout Today"	Vedder Wotman Klinghoffer Smith	3:20
6.	"The Dark"	Vedder Wotman Klinghoffer Smith	3:56
7.	"The Haves"	Vedder Wotman Klinghoffer	5:07
8.	"Good and Evil"	Vedder Wotman Klinghoffer Smith	2:41
9.	"Rose of Jericho"	Vedder Wotman Klinghoffer Smith	2:25
10.	"Try"	Vedder Wotman Klinghoffer Smith	2:51
11.	"Picture" (with Elton John)	Vedder Elton John Wotman	3:59
12.	"Mrs. Mills"	Vedder Wotman Klinghoffer	4:04
13.	"On My Way"	Vedder Wotman Klinghoffer	2:08
Total length:			47:57

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All lyrics are written by Eddie Vedder

Musicians

Eddie Vedder – vocals (all tracks), background vocals (1, 3, 4, 6, 9–11), guitar (1, 5, 6, 10, 13), keyboards (1), tenor guitar (3), drums (7), ukelin (8), piano (12), percussion (13)
Andrew Watt – bass (1–7, 9–13), guitar (1–8, 11–13), keyboards (1, 13), background vocals (3–6, 10), piano (3), percussion (6, 7, 10), string arrangement (7, 12), drums (11), drum machine (12)
Chad Smith – drums (1–6, 8–10), percussion (3, 5)
Josh Klinghoffer – guitar (1–5, 7, 9, 10), keyboards (1, 3, 6–9, 12, 13), percussion (1, 2, 9), piano (1–3, 5–7, 9), bass (2, 8); background vocals, organ (5)
Harper Vedder – background vocals (3)
Benmont Tench – Hammond organ (3, 11)
David Campbell – conductor, string arrangement (7, 12); horn arrangement, strings direction(12)
Alyssa Park – concert master, violin (7, 12)
Paula Hochhalter – cello (7, 12)
Jacob Braun – cello (7, 12)
Sara Parkins – violin (7, 12)
Josefina Vergara – violin (7, 12)
Tammy Hatwan – violin (7, 12)
Olivia Vedder – background vocals (10)
Stevie Wonder – harmonica (10)
Abe Laboriel Jr. – drums, percussion (11)
Elton John – vocals, background vocals, piano (11)
Joshua Ranz – clarinet (12)
Ringo Starr – drums, percussion (12)
Steve Kujala – flute (12)
Dylan Hart – French horn (12)
Thomas Hooten – piccolo trumpet (12)
Danny Long – piano (13)
Edward Severson Jr. – vocals (13)

Technical

Andrew Watt – production
Randy Merrill – mastering
John Burton –additional engineering (2, 11)
Serban Ghenea – mixing
Bryce Bordone – mix engineering (1, 2, 4–6, 8–13)
Paul LaMalfa – engineering
Marco Sonzini – engineering (1, 2, 4–6, 8–13), engineering assistance (3), additional engineering (7)
Marc VanGool – guitar technician, studio assistance
Steve Churchyard – engineering (7, 12)
Scott Moore – engineering assistance (7, 12)
Bettie Ross – production coordination (7, 12)
Suzie Katayama – production coordination (7, 12)

Design

Eddie Vedder^[a] – layout design, typeface
Joe Spix – layout design, typeface
Danny Clinch – photography

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Chart performance for *Earthling*
Chart (2022)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[15]	8
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)^[16]	17
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)^[17]	5
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)^[18]	7
Canadian Albums (Billboard)^[19]	27
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI)^[20]	62
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)^[21]	5
French Albums (SNEP)^[22]	149
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)^[23]	6
Irish Albums (OCC)^[24]	41
Italian Albums (FIMI)^[25]	10
Polish Albums (ZPAV)^[26]	17
Portuguese Albums (AFP)^[27]	2
Scottish Albums (OCC)^[28]	9
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)^[29]	37
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)^[30]	3
UK Albums (OCC)^[31]	36
US Billboard 200^[32]	29
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)^[33]	2
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)^[34]	1

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Credited under the pseudonym "Jerome Turner".

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Walker-Smart, Sam (February 8, 2022). "Eddie Vedder – Earthling | Reviews". Clash. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
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"Eddie Vedder finally embraces rock stardom on third solo album Earthling". Classic Rock. February 10, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
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"Eddie Vedder – 'Earthling' review: formerly angsty Pearl Jam frontman goes full circle". NME. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
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Soto, Alfred (February 11, 2022). "Eddie Vedder: Earthling Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
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"Eddie Vedder: Earthling (Album Review)". PopMatters. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
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"Eddie Vedder's Star-Studded 'Earthling' Is a Reminder of His Individuality". Rolling Stone. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
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"Eddie Vedder: Earthling". Record Collector. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
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"Austriancharts.at – Eddie Vedder – Earthling" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
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"Ultratop.be – Eddie Vedder – Earthling" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
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"Ultratop.be – Eddie Vedder – Earthling" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
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"Eddie Vedder Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
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"Czech Albums – Top 100". ČNS IFPI. Note: On the chart page, select 07.Týden 2022 on the field besides the words "CZ – ALBUMS – TOP 100" to retrieve the correct chart. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
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"Dutchcharts.nl – Eddie Vedder – Earthling" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
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"Lescharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
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"Offiziellecharts.de – Eddie Vedder – Earthling" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
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"Official Irish Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
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"Italiancharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
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"Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
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"Portuguesecharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
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"Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
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"Spanishcharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
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"Swisscharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
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"Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
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"Eddie Vedder Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
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"Eddie Vedder Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
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"Eddie Vedder Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.

[15] Credited under the pseudonym "Jerome Turner".

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"Future Releases on Triple A (AAA) Radio Stations". AllAccess. Archived from the original on May 9, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2022.

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"Eddie Vedder announces tracklist for his new solo album 'Earthling'". NME. January 11, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2022.

[3] [3]
"Earthling by Eddie Vedder". Music.apple.com. Retrieved February 6, 2022.

[4] [4]
Daniel Kreps (November 18, 2021). "Eddie Vedder Teases First Solo Album in 11 Years, 'Earthling'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 6, 2022.

[metacritic1-5] [5]
"Earthling by Eddie Vedder Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved April 2, 2022.

[6] [6]
Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (February 11, 2022). "Earthling - Eddie Vedder". Allmusic. Retrieved February 12, 2022.

[7] [7]
"Review: Eddie Vedder's 'Earthling' Has Landed". American Songwriter. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2022.

[8] [8]
Walker-Smart, Sam (February 8, 2022). "Eddie Vedder – Earthling | Reviews". Clash. Retrieved February 12, 2022.

[9] [9]
"Eddie Vedder finally embraces rock stardom on third solo album Earthling". Classic Rock. February 10, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2022.

[10] [10]
"Eddie Vedder – 'Earthling' review: formerly angsty Pearl Jam frontman goes full circle". NME. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2022.

[11] [11]
Soto, Alfred (February 11, 2022). "Eddie Vedder: Earthling Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 12, 2022.

[12] [12]
"Eddie Vedder: Earthling (Album Review)". PopMatters. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2022.

[13] [13]
"Eddie Vedder's Star-Studded 'Earthling' Is a Reminder of His Individuality". Rolling Stone. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2022.

[14] [14]
"Eddie Vedder: Earthling". Record Collector. Retrieved April 17, 2022.

[ac_Australia_Eddie_Vedder-16] [15]
"Australiancharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 18, 2022.

[ac_Austria_Eddie_Vedder-17] [16]
"Austriancharts.at – Eddie Vedder – Earthling" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 22, 2022.

[ac_Flanders_Eddie_Vedder-18] [17]
"Ultratop.be – Eddie Vedder – Earthling" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 20, 2022.

[ac_Wallonia_Eddie_Vedder-19] [18]
"Ultratop.be – Eddie Vedder – Earthling" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 20, 2022.

[ac_BillboardCanada_Eddie_Vedder-20] [19]
"Eddie Vedder Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2022.

[ac_Czech_-21] [20]
"Czech Albums – Top 100". ČNS IFPI. Note: On the chart page, select 07.Týden 2022 on the field besides the words "CZ – ALBUMS – TOP 100" to retrieve the correct chart. Retrieved February 21, 2022.

[ac_Netherlands_Eddie_Vedder-22] [21]
"Dutchcharts.nl – Eddie Vedder – Earthling" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 19, 2022.

[ac_France_Eddie_Vedder-23] [22]
"Lescharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 21, 2022.

[ac_Germany4_Eddie_Vedder-24] [23]
"Offiziellecharts.de – Eddie Vedder – Earthling" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 5, 2022.

[ac_Ireland3_-25] [24]
"Official Irish Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 18, 2022.

[ac_Italy_Eddie_Vedder-26] [25]
"Italiancharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 19, 2022.

[ac_Poland_-27] [26]
"Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 24, 2022.

[ac_Portugal_Eddie_Vedder-28] [27]
"Portuguesecharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved March 1, 2022.

[ac_Scotland_-29] [28]
"Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 19, 2022.

[ac_Spain_Eddie_Vedder-30] [29]
"Spanishcharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 22, 2022.

[ac_Switzerland_Eddie_Vedder-31] [30]
"Swisscharts.com – Eddie Vedder – Earthling". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 20, 2022.

[ac_UK2_-32] [31]
"Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 19, 2022.

[ac_Billboard200_Eddie_Vedder-33] [32]
"Eddie Vedder Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.

[ac_BillboardAlternative_Eddie_Vedder-34] [33]
"Eddie Vedder Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.

[ac_BillboardRock_Eddie_Vedder-35] [34]
"Eddie Vedder Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.

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