"Ten" is the debut studio album by the American rock outfit Pearl Jam, released on August 27, 1991, on Epic Records.
 
In a contemporary review for Rolling Stone, music critic David Fricke lauded "Ten," remarking how Pearl Jam "hurtles into the mystic at warp speed." He further praised the band for extracting ample drama from minimalistic power chords enveloped in reverberating echoes. Allan Jones of Melody Maker echoed Fricke's sentiment, highlighting Eddie Vedder's contribution as the driving force behind Pearl Jam's distinct allure.
Q magazine described "Ten" as "raucous modern rock," brimming with infectious guitar motifs and propelled by dynamic basslines and drumming. They went on to suggest that the album could very well define the metal sound of the 90s. Stereo Review's Ron Givens echoed this sentiment, portraying the band as larger than life, crafting a sonic landscape of roaring guitars, monumental bass, thunderous drums, and impassioned vocals.
Don Kaye of Kerrang! characterized "Ten" as introspective, charged with a quiet emotional intensity that reverberates throughout the album's duration.