With a sound that was rawer and heavier than their debut album, Pearl Jam came roaring back with their second album, Vs. It raced to number one on both the Canadian and U.S. charts, and set an all-time record for first-week sales. Randy Renaud revisits Vs. by Pearl Jam, released 31 years ago this weekend. 

With a sound that was rawer and heavier than their debut album, Pearl Jam came roaring back with their second album, Vs. It raced to number one on both the Canadian and U.S. charts, and set an all-time record for first-week sales. Randy Renaud revisits Vs. by Pearl Jam, released 31 years ago this weekend.

Randy Renaud relives some of the biggest moments in rock music history.

Randy Renaud relives some of the biggest moments in rock music history.

Chronicles of Rock

Randy Renaud uses his unique storytelling ability to relive some of the biggest and most important moments in the history of rock 'n' roll. Important albums, legendary concerts and nights of debauchery all make up the Chronicles of Rock.

Randy Renaud uses his unique storytelling ability to relive some of the biggest and most important moments in the history of rock 'n' roll. Important albums, legendary concerts and nights of debauchery all make up the Chronicles of Rock.

CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

CHOM 97 7

The Story of the Chart-Topping Sophomore Album from Pearl Jam

After two unsuccessful albums and an exodus of band members and management, the career of Supertramp was almost over. But Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson, with help from David Bowie's producer, turned things around by creating their masterpiece Crime of the Century. Randy Renaud has the story behind it on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock, to mark the album's 50th anniversary. 

After two unsuccessful albums and an exodus of band members and management, the career of Supertramp was almost over. But Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson, with help from David Bowie's producer, turned things around by creating their masterpiece Crime of the Century. Randy Renaud has the story behind it on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock, to mark the album's 50th anniversary.

A 50th Anniversary Celebration of Supertramp's Crime of the Century

You'll notice we didn't use the words 'handy' or 'pullout' but really wanted to. =D

You'll notice we didn't use the words 'handy' or 'pullout' but really wanted to. =D

Throwback Thursday to your favourite magazines.

TBT: Did You Use This Poster Trick from Your Fave Magazines?

CHOM 97 7 listeners share some of their favourite bands by using just a couple of clues. Can you guess who they are?

CHOM 97 7 listeners share some of their favourite bands by using just a couple of clues. Can you guess who they are?

The Story of the Chart-Topping Sophomore Album from Pearl Jam

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