Ten [LP]

Ten is the debut studio album by Pearl Jam, released on August 27, 1991 through Epic Records. The album was produced following the disbanding of bassist Jeff Ament and guitarist Stone Gossard's previous group Mother Love Bone. The two recruited vocalist Eddie Vedder, guitarist Mike McCready, and drummer Dave Krusen to form Pearl Jam in 1990. Most of the songs began as instrumental jams, to which Vedder added lyrics about topics such as depression, homelessness, and abuse. Although Ten was not an immediate success, it eventually reached #2 on the Billboard 200 chart by late 1992. The album produced three hit singles: "Alive", "Even Flow", and "Jeremy". With its grunge sound and powerful lyrics, Ten remains a beloved classic in the world of rock music.