Oxigen_Waste Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Coheed and Cambria - Keeping the Blade The day has arrived when we have agreed. It's a shame that IV is the only CaC album that is consistent in quality, though. ____ This one is a fantastic opener imo, because it's one of the most desperate songs I've ever heard, and it's complelty different to the rest of the album, pretty much... it's just hauntingly beautifull, really: ____ Because it just pounds masssively. ____ This one pretty much speaks for itself: ____ Best folk song I've ever heard. Can't find the original version, so fuck it: ____ This one is special for me because I grew up with this song, since it's a flok song from the region my mom comes from, and she sang it to me when I was a kid. This version nails it. Skip to 1:05, the first minute is just something they added. Portuguese folk music at it's best! ___ ...and of course (and shame on everyone here for not mentioning it yet), the best opener of all time, undisputably: Will be back with more, yo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipaul Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 ...and of course (and shame on everyone here for not mentioning it yet), the best opener of all time, undisputably: Will be back with more, yo! I can't believe I missed that actually. Do you think the WYWH album is their best? I'm a little torn between that and The Wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxigen_Waste Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I can't believe I missed that actually. Do you think the WYWH album is their best? I'm a little torn between that and The Wall. As perfect as The Wall is, I've always struggled to decide between WYWH and DSotM, myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit-Jr Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Tool's Stinkfist, The Grudge, and Vicarious are all great openers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy-the-Dane Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Scarborough Fair? Wow, there actually exists music we both like. And Shine On You Crazy Diamond really is amazing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paj! Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I love the album opener. Especially when it's an absolute stunner, but NOT a single. (obviously more poignant with a more mainstream/popular band/artist) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxigen_Waste Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I love the album opener. Especially when it's an absolute stunner, but NOT a single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drahkon Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 This is just...wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paj! Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well, obviously. -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Dare Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) Oh man, guys.Guys. We forgot it. Tuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuune! Anyone who says otherwise is a cunt. Edited January 10, 2011 by Dan_Dare Automerged Doublepost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayseven Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I've been listening to each track in this thread, up to O_W's post. Somehow it reminded me of this album opener -- I wanted to post it simply becaues it's a fantastic song; Not brill as an album starter per-se, but just a grand ol' track I remember when I found out this was the original version of that dude's acoustic song. I heard this - I succumbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxigen_Waste Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I've been listening to each track in this thread, up to O_W's post. Somehow it reminded me of this album opener -- I wanted to post it simply becaues it's a fantastic song; Not brill as an album starter per-se, but just a grand ol' track I remember when I found out this was the original version of that dude's acoustic song. I heard this - I succumbed. I see your heartbeats... and I raise you a Silent Shout: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog-amoto Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) There's loads of album openers that I like - a good one really sets the tone for the rest of the album. There's too many to think of but these are a good start Aerosmith - Eat the Rich Battery by Metallica (already posted on the last page I see ) Won't be a very popular choice, but I like the opener to Saints of Los Angeles by Motley Crue And who can leave this classic out? Say what you will about G'n'R but this song kicks ass! Edited January 10, 2011 by Dog-amoto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxigen_Waste Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I always thought Blackened was a much more powerfull opener than battery. But I know I'm in the minority! ____ These just popped into my mind: Mars Volta, ahh.... ignore the video. ____ ____ (the best opener I've heard in an hardcore/punk album) ____ Because múm were once perfect. ____ ____ Because 2010 deserves it too, and a good dose of pure rock never hurts, when it's well done: ____ ____ Music is exhilarating, isn't it? =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paj! Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Originally track 2 on Body Talk Pt.1, after Don't Fucking Tell Me What To Do, with the release of the proper album (Body Talk) after the release of all 3 parts seperately, those two songs are swapped but still start off the tracklist. Pitchfork mentioned how it's a perfect "mission statement" or whatever - it kinda sums her up so well. How this album (which is brilliant) is bursting with synths and electronic sounds that it runs the risk of becoming cold and detached. And I bet it would, in the hands of a lesser talent. But Fembots have feelings too, and Robyn has an indescribable talent of being able to fill a cold aural environment with a tonne of emotion and life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayseven Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 O_W; yeah silent shout is a better album starter. Atmospheric mould that grows before your very ears is pretty much my favourite kind of album intro. But to be honest, none of their albums are 100%. You ever listen to The Faint? I got into them about the same time as The Knife. The Faint are a lot more Look At My Cock due to a male lead singer, but the sound is similar. To be OT; Not fantastic as a starter, to be fair, but I wanted to give you a taste. Their album 'closer', which just reminds me of suicidal streetlamps. if they weren't american and instead norwegian, I think we'd have something beautiful here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Too right about Blackened! Few of the obvious ones off the top of my head: Probably one of the best ever: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fish Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 My personal favourite: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayseven Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Way to read a thread, Fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fish Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) Way to read a thread, Fish. Hey man, you're not the one who's been up all night doing job interviews via phone with people on the far side of the world! :P Edited January 11, 2011 by The fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Odwin Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Hey man, you're not the one who's been up all night doing job interviews via phone with people on the far side of the world! :P Do you think jay repeated other people's posts when he stayed up all night drinking litres of cider watching a season and a half of his latest TV series crush? Do ya? DO YA? He did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Dare Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 To be fair he did much, much worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcj metroid Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 perfect album opening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Dare Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I really don't get the fuss over Queen. Except the Flash Gordon theme, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fish Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 To be fair he did much, much worse Personally, I feel sorry for the other hamster that was in that cage... Making up other people's anecdotes amuses me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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