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Instrumental openers on predominantly vocal albums

funkycow [Edit] [Delete] 47 replies 11:51 March 4th, 2013

A good thing or a lazy way to get around the issue that none of your recordings sits well as an opener?

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Loui_Tacceh | 4 Mar '13, 11:56 | X | ^ This | Reply

GoffBoy, sizeofanocean, and Comaboy this'd this
- I suppose The Black Amnesias can play too
  
  there's yr pound of flesh, DiS
  
  Loui_Tacceh @Loui_Tacceh | 4 Mar '13, 11:59 | X | ^ This | Reply
  
  hanshotfirst, Antpocalypsenow, plasticniki, Acquiescence, Lambchops, JaguarPirate, sizeofanocean, and Comaboy this'd this
  - Came here to post this
    
    hanshotfirst @Loui_Tacceh | 4 Mar '13, 12:03 | X | ^ This | Reply
    
    Antpocalypsenow, Kitchmo, and lyserge this'd this
    - the two songs are quite similar
      
      wanting to make an impression on their first record, the band employs four minutes of a quiet beginning leading to waves of INCREASING GUITAR NOISE
      
      thing is, Oceansize got there first. and where HOTS' song is tortured and angsty (check that melancholy Spanish folk chord progression), Oceansize's is powered by THE GLORY OF SUNLIGHT
      
      so yeah, I prefer Oceansize's. it's less obviously indie, more psychedelic and organic, even if it is less wrought. I'd also say it's more powerful. you are free to disagree
      
      Loui_Tacceh @hanshotfirst | 4 Mar '13, 12:26 | X | ^ This | Reply
      - Sentimental attachment makes it impossible for me to judge it properly tbh
        
        I went into the new music tent at V Festival in 2004 as a fairly ordinary teenage passive-absorber of music that I encountered and exited utterly exhilarated and wanting to search out anything and everything that could make me feel that exhilarated again.
        
        I really wish I could hear something new now that would make me excited again.
        
        Antpocalypsenow @Loui_Tacceh | 4 Mar '13, 12:34 | X | ^ This | Reply
Horn Intro

Yesiamaduck | 4 Mar '13, 11:59 | X | ^ This | Reply

iizcallum and El_Goodo this'd this
The only examples I can think of are ones I love

Antpocalypsenow | 4 Mar '13, 12:06 | X | ^ This | Reply
there's something nice about really minimal ones like A Reflection by The Cure

especially if they prefigure the album

Loui_Tacceh | 4 Mar '13, 12:08 | X | ^ This | Reply

heartworms this'd this
Pixies - Cecilia Ann (off Bossanova)

One of the most thrilling opening tracks ever.

ThirstyDog | 4 Mar '13, 12:10 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Followed by Rock Music
  
  One of the most thrilling second tracks ever.
  
  funkycow @ThirstyDog | 4 Mar '13, 12:24 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - Followed by Velouria
    
    Followed by Allison
    
    Tails off pretty badly after that but great start.
    
    ThirstyDog @funkycow | 4 Mar '13, 14:48 | X | ^ This | Reply
    
    funkycow this'd this
Prologue - The Antlers

Does that count? It should.

ThisTemporaryLife | 4 Mar '13, 12:10 | X | ^ This | Reply
OH ALSO

Broken Social Scene - Capture The Flag

ThisTemporaryLife | 4 Mar '13, 12:10 | X | ^ This | Reply

funkycow this'd this
- yes to this
  
  WhiteLightWhiteCity @ThisTemporaryLife | 4 Mar '13, 19:39 | X | ^ This | Reply
Moratoria - Bikini Atoll

That's a good one.

funkycow | 4 Mar '13, 12:13 | X | ^ This | Reply
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness...

geordiedave1981 | 4 Mar '13, 12:16 | X | ^ This | Reply
- ^this
  
  one of my favourite album openers ever.
  
  Stringly @geordiedave1981 | 4 Mar '13, 16:56 | X | ^ This | Reply
HYPERPOWER!

Pinion

drop_b | 4 Mar '13, 12:23 | X | ^ This | Reply
Low / Bowie

although Speed Of Life was meant to have vocals and he just didn't get around to it/was too fucked or something.

cliquester | 4 Mar '13, 12:25 | X | ^ This | Reply

SCROTUM and deep-blue this'd this
I can think of a few and they're all great

Firesuite by Doves
Intro by the XX
Let Her Rest by Fucked Up
(Druun) by Diiv

Code1982 | 4 Mar '13, 12:25 | X | ^ This | Reply

JaguarPirate this'd this
- I came here
  
  to say Firesuite.
  
  Lambchops @Code1982 | 4 Mar '13, 13:18 | X | ^ This | Reply
  
  Furryboy and sizeofanocean this'd this
- The xx - Intro is perfect
  
  deep-blue @Code1982 | 4 Mar '13, 20:23 | X | ^ This | Reply
new Foals album

nice tune too; 'Prelude'.

cliquester | 4 Mar '13, 12:26 | X | ^ This | Reply
- That's what inspired the OP
  
  Though I wasn't then sure whether the odd 'yelp' constitutes vocals or not. Works well in the context of the album though, which I am enjoying.
  
  funkycow @cliquester | 4 Mar '13, 12:34 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - It is far too long
    
    I'm a big fan of Intro's under two minutes though. A good example would be Through Mind and Back from the new Youth Lagoon album.
    
    wonton @funkycow | 4 Mar '13, 17:09 | X | ^ This | Reply
oh uh, Race:In obviously

Loui_Tacceh | 4 Mar '13, 12:28 | X | ^ This | Reply
- no wait screw that
  
  even 'ah-ah' 'buh-buh' counts as vocals
  
  SORRY IGNORE
  
  Loui_Tacceh @Loui_Tacceh | 4 Mar '13, 12:29 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - In that case Intro by XX doesn't count because of all the "aaah aaah aaaaaah"'s
    
    BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR.
    
    ThisTemporaryLife @Loui_Tacceh | 4 Mar '13, 22:03 | X | ^ This | Reply
Return To Hot Chicken

is terrific.

Raanraals | 4 Mar '13, 12:35 | X | ^ This | Reply

funkycow, suedehead, and politelydeclined this'd this
what about a capella intros on albums that primarily have a full band set up?

cat_race | 4 Mar '13, 12:36 | X | ^ This | Reply
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  stanstubbs @cat_race | 4 Mar '13, 19:26 | X | ^ This | Reply
Introducing The Band by Thomas White is a very good (if obscure) one from recent years

that said, the songs that come afterwards kick its ass. but it does a good job clearing the decks for them

Loui_Tacceh | 4 Mar '13, 12:41 | X | ^ This | Reply
Off the top of me head...

Doves - Firesuite
Clearlake - Clearlake Lido
Asobi Seksu - Everything Is On (a whole 18 seconds!)
Coldplay - Life In Technicolour
Moby - Hymn
Amplifier - Gustav's Arrival and The Runner
Sun Airway - Activity 1
Janelle Monae - Suite II Overture (sort of)

And even though The Black Amnesias kicks the shit out of it, Seconds by HotS also.

Acquiescence | 4 Mar '13, 12:55 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Mew - Cicuitry of the Wolf
  The Radio Dept. - It's Personal
  Kubichek! - Searchers
  
  Acquiescence @Acquiescence | 4 Mar '13, 13:02 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - oh the Mew one is very good
    
    kinda wish it went on longer
    
    Loui_Tacceh @Acquiescence | 4 Mar '13, 13:26 | X | ^ This | Reply
    
    funkycow this'd this
  - Searchers is inexplicable
    
    There is precisely no reason why it shouldn't just be the intro to Roman Is Better
    
    andyvine @Acquiescence | 4 Mar '13, 14:30 | X | ^ This | Reply
Can't believe

No-one has said Dananananaykroyd - Hey Everyone yet!
Come on lads!

martwizzle | 4 Mar '13, 13:26 | X | ^ This | Reply
Sentient - Anathema

sprung to my mind.

I think there was a time in the mid 90s when most extreme metal records had some sort of mood-setting prelude to start an album off. Embarrassingly, other than Anathema, I can only think of Humana Inspired To Nightmare from Cradle of Filth's 'Dusk...' but I'm sure there are hundreds.

basil | 4 Mar '13, 13:53 | X | ^ This | Reply
Tindersticks

Introduction from the Hungry Saw... a real beaut

fbermingham | 4 Mar '13, 14:49 | X | ^ This | Reply
neon theme

shrewbie | 4 Mar '13, 17:11 | X | ^ This | Reply
I love instrumental opening tracks!

Intro - Sonic Youth
Intro - Doves
Takk... - Sigur Rós

I also like instrumental closers too, such as Optigan 1 by Blur.

Stringly | 4 Mar '13, 17:13 | X | ^ This | Reply
Alpha Waves - My Vitriol

Also deserves a mention!

Stringly | 4 Mar '13, 17:32 | X | ^ This | Reply
High Llamas - Hawaii

starts with one of the best instrumental tracks of all time

blisters | 4 Mar '13, 21:57 | X | ^ This | Reply
Placebo - Bulletproof Cupid

RobinPlaysChords | 4 Mar '13, 22:15 | X | ^ This | Reply
Super Furry Animals do a good introduction,

Furryvision is lovely for the minute or so it runs.

lambchop - C'mon, and No You C'mon both have sorta preludey pieces at the start of each disc that are instrumental.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRUKmaBPfgI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkv50ShfHDU

icehockeyhair | 4 Mar '13, 22:25 | X | ^ This | Reply
Always enjoyed Late Of The Pier's Hot Tent Blues

Though that might be more for the ace bit where it breaks into Broken rather than the actual intro itself.

jarock87 | 4 Mar '13, 22:43 | X | ^ This | Reply

Loui_Tacceh this'd this
Hyperpower! - Nine Inch Nails (Year Zero)

Ides Of March - Iron Maiden (Killers)

TheGrudge | 6 Mar '13, 10:09 | X | ^ This | Reply

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