Pearl Jam to Start on 9th Studio Album!

If you're among the most dedicated of Pearl Jam fans (or just a Sonics fan) you heard this evening that Pearl Jam will be heading into the studio within the next couple of weeks to start work on their 9th studio album! I, myself, received the news almost simultaneously by text message from a fellow die-hard fan and by perusing the Pearl Jam message pit, which is already abuzz with excitement!

Apparently during tonight's Cavaliers/ Sonics game, Pearl Jam bassist and avid basketball fan, Jeff Ament, was interviewed by reporters and confirmed that the band was, indeed, headed into the studio imminently to start making beautiful music!

Pearl Jam's last album, entitled Pearl Jam, was released in May of 2006, kicking off the tour that changed my life! I cannot wait to experience the new adventures, not to mention musical genius, this new album will bring to my life!

YAY!
UPDATE:
A Billboard Blog confirms Jeff's comments at the Sonics game and more:
"While J.I. was watching his beloved Cleveland Cavaliers get obliterated tonight by the Seattle Supersonics (hey, no Lebron though), we took some solace in a quick on-air interview with Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament, who revealed that the band was about to regroup after a six months-plus hiatus.
"We're gonna get together here in a couple of weeks and try and write some stuff," said Ament, who also weighed in on the talents of star Sonics rookie Kevin Durant ("he's fast ... and long") and the quality of the snow in the Pacific Northwest of late ("probably the best in 10 years," he claimed).
Beyond the upcoming writing session, J.I. is in the know that Pearl Jam is going to play some shows before too long. One appearance may even be ready to announce as early as next week."

And if you'd like to put a hopeful 2+2 together, Bonnaroo is supposed to announce their line up in early February!!