Pearl Jam

In April 1994, when Pearl Jam performed “Betterman” at the Orpheum Theater in Boston, they were riding high on the success of their third studio album, *Vitalogy*, which would be released later that year. But before this, they had just delivered *Vs.*, an album that marked their arrival as one of the most prominent bands of the grunge era, debuting at the top of the Billboard charts. Interestingly, *Vs.* was the fastest-selling album in history at the time, a testament to their skyrocketing popularity. The Boston show captured the raw energy and emotional depth that Pearl Jam was known for, seamlessly blending personal reflection with social consciousness. This performance, like many others around that time, also reflected the band's unique ability to connect with their audience, making it clear why they were regarded as a leading voice in the ‘90s rock scene. You could almost feel the electricity in the air, right?

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