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.