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song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 6:05 pm
by Kalevi
I didnt find this topic in the search
DTE or GTF are my votes. I think they both are very representative of the band's styles and messages. GTF being the more accessable side of PJ, as far as challenging songs go DTE is also pretty accessable.
I say DTE since a good portion (my favorite portion) of the band's career has focused on making their music meaningful yet unconventional.
I considered Corduroy too, but the song's message might not be central to their catalogue, but the sound definately is.
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 6:10 pm
by @SkitchP
Sex Type Thing.
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 6:19 pm
by stip
Corduroy, though GTF is a good choice as well. Musically and especially thematically. These songs mine themes that recur over and over again.
As amazing as DTE is it does feel a bit like a sonic outlier.
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 6:23 pm
by tragabigzanda
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 6:24 pm
by VinylGuy
well, Corduroy...Leash for me its a great example...of course Jeremy...and yeah, GTF too.
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 7:38 pm
by Kalevi
I agree with rvm, but Jeremy, leash and maybe daughter could only appear on the 1st 2 albums. Dte, gtf, rvm, and corduroy with some slight alterations could probably appear anywhere from vitalogy to LB
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 7:40 pm
by PHATJ
It's not necessarily my favorite, but I think "Hail, Hail" fits the bill.
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 7:44 pm
by evenslow
It's Corduroy.
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 7:49 pm
by PHATJ
evenslow wrote:It's Corduroy.
That would be my pick too.
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 7:59 pm
by E.H. Ruddock
Corduroy, RVM, or Porch
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 7:59 pm
by E.H. Ruddock
God I love Porch
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 8:01 pm
by Strat
Sleeping by mself
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 8:01 pm
by Strat
oh wait, that defines strat
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 8:02 pm
by epilogue
Strat wrote:oh wait, that defines strat
Saddest post in the world.
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 8:03 pm
by E.H. Ruddock
WHAT ABOUT DAISY
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 8:08 pm
by evenslow
Strat wrote:oh wait, that defines strat
Not as long as I'm around...
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Sun August 23, 2015 8:08 pm
by Strat
E.H. Ruddock wrote:WHAT ABOUT DAISY
She cant be bothered with sleeping in my bed lately. Little ho.
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Mon August 24, 2015 2:28 am
by LetMeSleep
It's Corduroy without a doubt. Sonically and lyrically it fits the bill.
Alive and Present Tense could be used too.
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Mon August 24, 2015 2:50 am
by chewm
Future Days
Re: song that most defines the band
Posted: Mon August 24, 2015 3:42 am
by daft twat
It's Alive. Wtf? It's the signature riff. It's the signature chorus. Its meaning has evolved throughout the band's career.