cutmaclass
11-20-2007, 08:16 AM
Pinkerton is a staple in nineties alternative and "emo" music. It's raw, fun, and delivered by some of the most fantastic musicians, as anyone who's analyzed the drum and guitar parts on the album can testify. I mean, if I could have any full album, it would definitely be Pinkerton, with the exception of the last, guitar-only track. It's the focused and more intelligent brother of Weezer's first album (the origin of "Say it Ain't So" and "Buddy Holly") which makes it a natural choice for a full album download.
And while I'm here I'd also like to say I'd support LCD Soundsystem songs for DLC. Maybe not a full album, given that a bunch of their stuff is very techno-heavy, but there are definitely percussion- and bass-heavy songs that would be an absolutely blast (especially combined with the quirky vocals) such as "Us V Them", "Watch the Tapes" and "Time to Get Away". Sure, there might be a lack of true guitar parts, but I think the bass parts could use some lovin'.
And some independent recommendations (with links, sorry for bad YouTube quality =[) from some really great artists...
"Wolf Like Me" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTy-e6qEWRE) - TV on the Radio (Great Drums and Vocals)
"Man of Metropolis" - Sufjan Stevens (Admittedly, it would be tough, if not impossible, to balance out. Guitar-heavy and lots of background vocals)
"Evil" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_OcR0fbf6g&feature=related); "Not Even Jail"; "Slow Hands" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwbn2SxKnl8&feature=related) - Interpol (Really, really balanced already. "Evil" would be particularly fun)
But in all seriousness, consider these (especially Interpol!) Harmonix. Also, first post!
And while I'm here I'd also like to say I'd support LCD Soundsystem songs for DLC. Maybe not a full album, given that a bunch of their stuff is very techno-heavy, but there are definitely percussion- and bass-heavy songs that would be an absolutely blast (especially combined with the quirky vocals) such as "Us V Them", "Watch the Tapes" and "Time to Get Away". Sure, there might be a lack of true guitar parts, but I think the bass parts could use some lovin'.
And some independent recommendations (with links, sorry for bad YouTube quality =[) from some really great artists...
"Wolf Like Me" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTy-e6qEWRE) - TV on the Radio (Great Drums and Vocals)
"Man of Metropolis" - Sufjan Stevens (Admittedly, it would be tough, if not impossible, to balance out. Guitar-heavy and lots of background vocals)
"Evil" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_OcR0fbf6g&feature=related); "Not Even Jail"; "Slow Hands" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwbn2SxKnl8&feature=related) - Interpol (Really, really balanced already. "Evil" would be particularly fun)
But in all seriousness, consider these (especially Interpol!) Harmonix. Also, first post!
