Red Mosquito

Fog is good too

tragabigzanda wrote:Anybody have a playlist of Bends bsides/outtakes that they love, that’s all killer no filler, and that plays like an album?

Sounds like you just need to listen to the bends, buddy.

You mean it's not "The Benz"?

I'm not sure if there's an album's worth of album-level Bends B-sides, but this would be a hell of an EP:

Maquiladora
India Rubber
Bishop's Robes
Talk Show Host
Molasses

I think some (all?) of these technically post-date the Bends sessions and as such fit somewhere between The Bends and OKC, but as many (all?) of them were B-sides to Bends singles, I say they're fair game.

I like these guys

Kevin Davis wrote:I'm not sure if there's an album's worth of album-level Bends B-sides, but this would be a hell of an EP:

Maquiladora
India Rubber
Bishop's Robes
Talk Show Host
Molasses

I think some (all?) of these technically post-date the Bends sessions and as such fit somewhere between The Bends and OKC, but as many (all?) of them were B-sides to Bends singles, I say they're fair game.

I recall seeing some review of Lost Dogs that compared the quality of the material to most band’s greatest hits albums. I think you can say the same thing about b-sides from The Bends and OKC.

these extras for kid a and amnesiac are cool and all, but i'm ready for a studio release of The Smile.

tragabigzanda wrote:

dad wrote:these extras for kid a and amnesiac are cool and all, but i'm ready for a studio release of The Smile.

Johnny said recently the tracks were done, they’re just mixing and whittling down what they’ve got

Johnny better not be lying.

Bi_3 wrote:

Kevin Davis wrote:I'm not sure if there's an album's worth of album-level Bends B-sides, but this would be a hell of an EP:

Maquiladora
India Rubber
Bishop's Robes
Talk Show Host
Molasses

I think some (all?) of these technically post-date the Bends sessions and as such fit somewhere between The Bends and OKC, but as many (all?) of them were B-sides to Bends singles, I say they're fair game.

I recall seeing some review of Lost Dogs that compared the quality of the material to most band’s greatest hits albums. I think you can say the same thing about b-sides from The Bends and OKC.

I actually prefer a lot of the Bends B-sides to the album itself, which has never been my favorite -- there's something about the combination of the traditional guitar rock sound and Thom's falsetto, which is less disciplined early on than it would later become, that just feels harsh and grating to my ears. But these songs that exist somewhat on the periphery of that album's sound palette really work for me (the B-sides that feel more in line with the album's general language, i.e. the stuff on the "My Iron Lung" EP, I find less enjoyable).

Between the "Airbag" EP and the late-era Bends B-sides, there is probably an album-worthy collection of tunes for sure.

dad wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

dad wrote:these extras for kid a and amnesiac are cool and all, but i'm ready for a studio release of The Smile.

Johnny said recently the tracks were done, they’re just mixing and whittling down what they’ve got

Johnny better not be lying.

He’s about the complete opposite of Mike McCready, which also means he’s telling the truth

i just can't be let down anymore this year.

My Bends b-sides album:

The Trickster
Lewis (Mistreated)
Maquiladora
India Rubber
How Can You Be Sure?
Bishop’s Robes
Molasses
Lozenge of Love
Punchdrunk Lovesick Singalong
Talk Show Host
Banana Co.
Permanent Daylight
You Never Wash Up After Yourself

tragabigzanda wrote:

swan wrote:My Bends b-sides album:

The Trickster
Lewis (Mistreated)
Maquiladora
India Rubber
How Can You Be Sure?
Bishop’s Robes
Molasses
Lozenge of Love
Punchdrunk Lovesick Singalong
Talk Show Host
Banana Co.
Permanent Daylight
You Never Wash Up After Yourself

Just put this together, will listen tomorrow. Thanks!

Mine somewhat similar but cut a couple fan faves that I just never got into.


Planet Telex (Hexidecimal Mix)
Permanent Vacation
Punchdrunk Lovesick Singalong
India Rubber
Killer Cars - Mogadon Version
Molasses
Banana Co
Lozenge of Love
Bishop’s Robes
Talk Show Host

swan wrote:My Bends b-sides album:

The Trickster
Lewis (Mistreated)
Maquiladora
India Rubber
How Can You Be Sure?
Bishop’s Robes
Molasses
Lozenge of Love
Punchdrunk Lovesick Singalong
Talk Show Host
Banana Co.
Permanent Daylight
You Never Wash Up After Yourself

These are great but you mustn’t forget Killer Cars!

At this point just listen to all of them