Pearl's Grunge Rock Band, Pearl Jam, Secures Another Top 10 Position, Nearing the First Anniversary of Its Current Era
Pearl Jam's latest album, Dark Matter, is making waves, potentially scoring them new Grammys at the upcoming ceremony in February. The band has two nominations and is simultaneously climbing the charts with their latest single "Waiting For Stevie." This tune has made it to the top 10 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, moving up from 11th to 8th place, after 20 weeks on the chart.
"Waiting For Stevie" is Pearl Jam's 26th chart-topping single on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, making it their 3rd top 10 hit from Dark Matter. While it's not the band's biggest or most immediate hit, a top 10 spot is always a reason to celebrate.
The track is also present on other Billboard charts, though its position remains steady. On the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, it stays at 13th (previously hitting 12th), and on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, it clings to 20th place (previously reaching 11th).
Dark Matter was first promoted back in February 2024, with the title track dropping a day before Valentine's Day. Although the album itself didn't spend much time on the Billboard charts, the singles have kept the album alive on the charts for an extended period.
(Enrichment Data: Pearl Jam's "Waiting For Stevie" is at #8 on the Billboard Top 40 Mainstream Rock Airplay chart as of January 25, 2025[2][4]. The band has 26 top 10 hits on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, with "Waiting For Stevie" being their 26th[4].)
Pearl Jam's latest album, "Dark Matter," is garnering attention from Forbes, acknowledging the band's success. The song "Waiting For Stevie" from "Dark Matter" is not only nominated for Grammys but also charting on the Mainstream Rock Airplay charts, aiming for a top 10 spot like its previous single "Singles." The album's lead single, "Dark Matter," made an appearance on the Billboard charts, despite the album's brief stint.
The Billboard Top 10 hits list includes Pearl Jam's "Waiting For Stevie," which is currently climbing the charts, positioning itself alongside the band's other successful singles. The song's success on the Mainstream Rock Airplay charts led Pearl Jam to secure their 26th top 10 hit, continuing their impressive trend. Additionally, "Waiting For Stevie" has managed to chart on various Billboard charts, such as the Rock & Alternative Airplay and the Hot Hard Rock Songs charts.
According to recent Billboard data, "Waiting For Stevie" is at number 8 on the Top 40 Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, solidifying its place in the top 10 hits. The song's sales figures have been impressive, with "Dark Matter" selling well, contributing to the band's overall success in the music industry.
