Pearl Jam Dig Deep Into Catalog in Philly

Seattle rockers dress as Devo, dust off rarities during the final gig at Philly's beloved Spectrum arena.
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder / Photo by Michael Alan Goldberg

Eddie Vedder is a liar.

At the start of Pearl Jam's four-night stand at the Philadelphia Spectrum -- the last concerts ever at the historic arena, which is destined for demolition -- the singer pledged to the audience, "By Saturday night we're gonna try to play every song we know."

SPIN.com's Best of the Week

From Vampire Weekend's new single to Death Cab's vampire weekend. Plus, Lady Gaga, Chris Cornell, Pearl Jam, Pavement, and more!

This week, Vampire Weekend leaked the first single from their upcoming album, while Death Cab chased vampires in their new song from Twilight sequel New Moon. Plus, Chris Cornell joined Pearl Jam onstage, Pavement announced a new show, Austin City Limits rolled into Texas, and much more.

WATCH: Pearl Jam Joined by Chris Cornell, Jerry Cantrell!

Wait, what year is it? The Soundgarden man sings "Hunger Strike" with EdVed, and the Alice in Chains guitarist shreds on "Alive"!
Pearl Jam with Jerry Cantrell and Chris Cornell / Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dharma69/3990780258/" target="_new">Trina N. Green</a>

It was a grunge rock class reunion Tuesday night in Los Angeles!

SPIN.com's Best of the Week

From Thom Yorke and Flea's spontaneous supergroup to Paramore's tour kick off. Plus: Pearl Jam, Bon Iver, Nirvana and more!
Eddie Vedder / Hayley Williams / Thom Yorke

This week, Thom Yorke and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea formed a new group, Paramore kicked off their U.S. tour, and Pearl Jam earned their first No. 1 album. Plus, Weezer teamed with Lil Wayne, Grohl/Homme/Jones supergroup Them Crooked Vultures rocked Austin, and much more!

These stories, plus the week's top news, photo galleries, audio/video, and live reviews, below.

Pearl Jam's 'Backspacer' Hits No.1!

The Seattle alt-rockers rediscover their mojo, top charts for first time in 13 years with new album!
Pearl Jam / Photo by Danny Clinch

Pearl Jam's spark is back!

Them Crooked Vultures, Pearl Jam on TV

Austin City Limits returns for its 35th season with a stellar lineup, including Elvis Costello, Dave Matthews, and more.
Them Crooked Vultures

Music fans, warm up your TIVOs: The 35th season of PBS' acclaimed concert series Austin City Limits returns Oct. 2 with the Dave Matthews Band. See the complete schedule below.

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