MUSIC . . . THERE'S LIFE IN 'VITALOGY'

"Seattle-sound" machine Pearl Jam has done it all: screamed about adolescent rage, crooned about adult pangs and complained about the unfair ways of the world. Does the band still have something to say?TIME music critic Christopher John Farleyreports that while the group's new album "has its share of stinkers" it proves the band is still an important force in rock. It "explores in more depth some of the themes the band has touched on in the past: alienation; the glory of youth; mortality; the difficulties that come with living in the public eye," Farley says.