Description

Pearl Jam – Binaural (2000) – Dolby Atmos Blu-ray Audio Disc Review

Sony Legacy | ~49 min | Not Rated | Release Date: June 6, 2025
Genres: Rock, Alternative, Grunge

Disc Specs

• Single-disc Blu-ray Audio release
• Includes Dolby Atmos mix + LPCM 2.0 (high-resolution stereo)
• Region A disc, audio only (no video content beyond possible menu visuals)
• Part of the 25th anniversary edition

Audio Quality

• Atmos mix gives a wide immersive soundstage — instruments, vocals, and ambient effects are very well placed around you.
• The stereo track is crisp and clean, keeping the raw feel of the original album but enhanced clarity and dynamics.
• Dynamics are preserved: quiet moments have space without getting lost; louder parts are punchy without distortion.
• Overall fidelity is excellent — this feels like a proper upgrade over previous versions.

Track Listing

1. Breakerfall
2. Gods’ Dice
3. Evacuation
4. Light Years
5. Nothing As It Seems
6. Thin Air
7. Insignificance
8. Of The Girl
9. Grievance
10. Rival
11. Sleight of Hand
12. Soon Forget
13. Parting Ways
14. Typing

✅ Overall Recommendation

If you’re a Pearl Jam fan—or you care about high-quality rock albums—this Binaural Blu-ray Audio is well worth it. The Atmos mix adds a new dimension without compromising the raw edge the album is known for. It’s a must for collectors or anyone who wants to hear Binaural in its best-possible audio form.