A Band's Defining Song

Wanker · 10-31-2005, 02:15 PM

Most bands (as far as I know) have a song that is able to sum up their sound. This song may incorporate all elements at the band's disposal.

For instance:

Blaise Bailey Finnegan III by Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Of course I gotta choose GY!BE as an example. But as their defining song (IMO), it incorporates everything I love about GY!BE into one track. Amazingly powerful crescendos, a massive noise section, sound bites, and an achingly beautiful violin section.

Dear Sons and Daughters of Hungry Ghosts by Wolf Parade - This song encompasses most of Wolf Parade's dynamics (except for the A Silver Mt. Zion-y, post rock-y song, Dinner Bells). It has catchy beats, hooks, lyrics and... well the song is the catchiest damn song I've ever friggin heard.

Please, add more.

Sam · 10-31-2005, 02:21 PM

Gold Soundz - Pavement

Thats all I got.

The NPC · 10-31-2005, 02:35 PM

Mission of Burma - Trem Two

It captured their arty-sonic-melodic-powerful-raw sound perfectly.

comptonasseddy · 10-31-2005, 02:53 PM

...and you will know us by the trail of dead-another morning stoner. Absolutely love that song, it made "source tags and codes"

Zmev · 10-31-2005, 02:53 PM

Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
Gang of Four - Damaged Goods
Ween - Push th Little Daisies

The NPC · 10-31-2005, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Zmev

Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
Gang of Four - Damaged Goods
Ween - Push th Little Daisies

Good pick.

Zmev · 10-31-2005, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by no peros calentes

Good pick.

Have you heard the Return the Gift version? Quite fresh.

The NPC · 10-31-2005, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Zmev

Have you heard the Return the Gift version? Quite fresh.

It's actually pretty good, however I like the original.

The Great Decay · 10-31-2005, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NachoChez

Cap'n Jazz - "Little League"
Sunny Day Real Estate - "Seven"

Agreed.

Tangy zizzle · 10-31-2005, 03:49 PM

Pavement - Stop Breathing
Can - Halleluhwah
The Stooges - Penetration or Now I Wanna be Your Dog
Black Flag - Nervous Breakdown
Hot Snakes - Our Work Fills the Pews

***YDload*** · 10-31-2005, 03:53 PM

I don't think there's one for Minutemen because they're all too short and different from each other, for the most part.

Melvins- Joan of Arc
At the Drive-In- Ticklish
The Mars Volta- Eriatarka

Tangy zizzle · 10-31-2005, 03:57 PM

I disagree with that Melvins song. I'd go with either Queen, Going Blind (yes, I know it's a cover) or Lexicon Devil.

Oh, and I'd pick History Lesson part II. for Minutemen. I know it sounds nothing like them at all, but come on, it's their signature piece.

BringHomeTheBacon · 10-31-2005, 04:00 PM

Radiohead- Paranoid Android
Neutral Milk Hotel- Two Headed Boy Pt. 2
Weezer- Tired of Sex
Jimmy Eat World- Just Watch the Fireworks
The Pixies- Where is my Mind

***YDload*** · 10-31-2005, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tangy zizzle

I disagree with that Melvins song. I'd go with either Queen, Going Blind (yes, I know it's a cover) or Lexicon Devil.

Oh, and I'd pick History Lesson part II. for Minutemen. I know it sounds nothing like them at all, but come on, it's their signature piece.

I think any of the slower Melvins songs define them for the majority of their career, even though I'd much rather listen to something like "Copache" or "Honey Bucket."

And the Minutemen song is a good pick. Lyrically I guess it does define them pretty well.

Bukowski · 10-31-2005, 04:05 PM

NOFX - The Decline
Calexico - Sunken Waltz
Bad Brains - House of Suffering
Trail of Dead - How Near How Far
Pavement - Shady Lane
My Bloody Valentine - When You Sleep
Shellac - Squirrel Song

The NPC · 10-31-2005, 04:05 PM

The Stooges - 1970

Tangy zizzle · 10-31-2005, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bukowski

NOFX - The Decline
Calexico - Sunken Waltz
Bad Brains - House of Suffering
Trail of Dead - How Near How Far
Pavement - Shady Lane
My Bloody Valentine - When You Sleep
Shellac - Squirrel Song

No way man, no way.

Sleeper · 10-31-2005, 04:24 PM

The Flaming Lips-Do you realize

Bukowski · 10-31-2005, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tangy zizzle

No way man, no way.

WAY

Led Zeppelin - Achilles Last Stand

This is Zep's best song by some distance, I think. It's got everything they're known for - great guitar work, brilliant drums from ol' Bonzo, and Plant's typical vocals. And it's just awesome, which is why i choose it.

asymm · 10-31-2005, 04:38 PM

Guided By Voices - "I Am A Scientist"
American Music Club - "If I Had A Hammer"
Supersilent - "6.2"
The Fiery Furnaces - "Chris Michaels"
Low - "Over the Ocean"

10-31-2005, 02:15 PM	#1
Wanker 107 reasons why Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Box Company Cubicle: #4815162342 Posts: 10,134	A Band's Defining Song Most bands (as far as I know) have a song that is able to sum up their sound. This song may incorporate all elements at the band's disposal. For instance: Blaise Bailey Finnegan III by Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Of course I gotta choose GY!BE as an example. But as their defining song (IMO), it incorporates everything I love about GY!BE into one track. Amazingly powerful crescendos, a massive noise section, sound bites, and an achingly beautiful violin section. Dear Sons and Daughters of Hungry Ghosts by Wolf Parade - This song encompasses most of Wolf Parade's dynamics (except for the A Silver Mt. Zion-y, post rock-y song, Dinner Bells). It has catchy beats, hooks, lyrics and... well the song is the catchiest damn song I've ever friggin heard. Please, add more. Last edited by Wanker; 11-01-2005 at 01:21 AM.

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Zmev I smoke nugs Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 17,826	Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation Gang of Four - Damaged Goods Ween - Push th Little Daisies
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Bukowski chinese radiation Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: - Posts: 2,762	NOFX - The Decline Calexico - Sunken Waltz Bad Brains - House of Suffering Trail of Dead - How Near How Far Pavement - Shady Lane My Bloody Valentine - When You Sleep Shellac - Squirrel Song Last edited by Bukowski; 10-31-2005 at 04:07 PM.

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Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,098	The Flaming Lips-Do you realize
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Sam Suburbancore Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,935	Gold Soundz - Pavement Thats all I got.

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The NPC Custom User Title Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 17,929	Mission of Burma - Trem Two It captured their arty-sonic-melodic-powerful-raw sound perfectly.

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comptonasseddy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 456	...and you will know us by the trail of dead-another morning stoner. Absolutely love that song, it made "source tags and codes"

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Tangy zizzle Hell and Haydevils Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Zealand! Posts: 8,774	Pavement - Stop Breathing Can - Halleluhwah The Stooges - Penetration or Now I Wanna be Your Dog Black Flag - Nervous Breakdown Hot Snakes - Our Work Fills the Pews

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*YDload* 凸[◣_◢]凸 Supermod Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: ~you're in my web now~ Posts: 25,501	I don't think there's one for Minutemen because they're all too short and different from each other, for the most part. Melvins- Joan of Arc At the Drive-In- Ticklish The Mars Volta- Eriatarka

10-31-2005, 03:57 PM	#12
Tangy zizzle Hell and Haydevils Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Zealand! Posts: 8,774	I disagree with that Melvins song. I'd go with either Queen, Going Blind (yes, I know it's a cover) or Lexicon Devil. Oh, and I'd pick History Lesson part II. for Minutemen. I know it sounds nothing like them at all, but come on, it's their signature piece.

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asymm _ Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,604	Guided By Voices - "I Am A Scientist" American Music Club - "If I Had A Hammer" Supersilent - "6.2" The Fiery Furnaces - "Chris Michaels" Low - "Over the Ocean"