I was just listening to 'Source Tags and Codes' by Trail of Dead, and the piano on the intro song 'Invocation' really is a beautiful way to open an album.
What are some of your favourite opening songs on albums you love?
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Microcastle
I love the way that opens. It builds you up for a huge climax before the album has even begun setting it up perfectly for Agoraphobia.
The Fall - Hex Enduction Hour
'The Classical' is one of my favourite opening tracks and the first that came to mind here.
The way the Mark E Smith's snarl rises from behind the pounding drums is sublime.
Plus there's the infamous rumour 'Where are the obligatory niggers?....' cost them a Motown deal.
"Hey there fuckface!"
This is the home of the vain!
angel of death
first song on raining blood
oooor bring da ruckus on 36 chambers
"FUCKING CROISSANT!!"
is this what jamie t says at the start of his album?
also, BONE MACHINE
bone machine. bone machine
check it out
on guerilla by SFA
'Dalliance' The Wedding Present
- the first track on 'Seamonsters'.
'Start Again' Teenage Fanclub - first track on 'Songs From Northern Britain'.
Animal Collective - Strawberry Jam
"Bonefish", some crazy sounding electro-gargle, "Bonefish"... "A Peeeeacebone gotta fooouund in a dinosaauuuur wiiiiing!"
Brilliant
LOVE
I still think Strawberry jam is their best album.
I think imay have to agree with you
But only just their best, massive massive love for Sung Tongs.
Teen Drama - Times New Viking
And MBV Only Shallow of course
Liquid Swords
Obvious thing for me to post, given that I nicked the title for my username, but the sample from Shogun Assassin really sets the mood.
Mono
The Flames Beyond The Cold Mountain.
Explosions in the Sky - First Breath After Coma
Converge - Concubine
The Classical
Also maybe the best song ever as well.