It's different for sure. I don't know the b-sides from the PJ album, but it is nothing like the A-sides. PJ did grab me at first listen and never let go. Backspacer did not.

That's ok though, there are many songs/albums actually I never got into until years later (Rearviewmirror for example). I've listened to it several times now and have definitely some favorites: Unthought Known, The End, and, of course, Just Breathe. Curious, cause I don't usually prefer any of the slower songs of PJ.

I got the CD on Saturday and saw them live the following Tuesday and can assure you the songs are great live. I loved them more performed live than the couple of times I listened to the album.