August 25, 1991 — Barely a year after coming together as a band, Pearl Jam released Ten [Wikipedia], their debut album. The release, supported by several hit singles (including one that basically broke MTV for a while) launched the band and is widely recognized as one of the top albums of all time. CD: Once, Even Flow [video], Alive , Why Go, Black, Jeremy [original video, uncensored MTV video], Oceans , Porch, Garden, Deep, Release – Master/Slave
Bonus Tracks: Wash, Dirty Frank, I’ve Got A Feeling
Bonus Reading: Tattooed Everything: 30 Years of Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’ [ArtistWaves, artists and friends of the band reflect on each track]
Bonus Listening: 2009 Reissue with New Mix By long-time PJ producer Brendan O’Brien [YT playlist]