Vs. is Pearl Jam's second studio album, released on October 19, 1993, through Epic Records. Departing from the polished sound of their debut Ten, Vs. showcases a rawer, more aggressive musical approach, incorporating elements of funk and acoustic balladry. Lyrically, the album addresses themes such as child abuse ("Daughter"), gun culture ("Glorified G"), and police racism ("W.M.A.") . Upon release, Vs. set a record for the most copies sold in a week and spent five weeks atop the Billboard 200 chart.
Vs. is Pearl Jam's second studio album, released on October 19, 1993, through Epic Records. Departing from the polished sound of their debut Ten, Vs. showcases a rawer, more aggressive musical approach, incorporating elements of funk and acoustic balladry. Lyrically, the album addresses themes such as child abuse ("Daughter"), gun culture ("Glorified G"), and police racism ("W.M.A.") . Upon release, Vs. set a record for the most copies sold in a week and spent five weeks atop the Billboard 200 chart.
