This is a great sampler of the band for anyone new to their work. I'm not sure a "definitive" overview is possible to make- this is a band that almost gleefully makes it hard to define their sound.
I might've added something from They Want My Soul and/or Lucifer on the Sofa, but I'm also biased toward both records.
P.S. 'Car Radio' is a fantastic pick--one of their best tracks, IMO.
Thanks, Kevin. I dithered for a long time about whether or not to publish this. For me, I prefer the more lo-fi, driving, indie rock songs. When they get jazzy and proggy, it just doesn't suit my tastes. But that's one of the benefits of a band with a huge and varied discography. We can all seek out and share our favorites.
This is a great sampler of the band for anyone new to their work. I'm not sure a "definitive" overview is possible to make- this is a band that almost gleefully makes it hard to define their sound.
I might've added something from They Want My Soul and/or Lucifer on the Sofa, but I'm also biased toward both records.
P.S. 'Car Radio' is a fantastic pick--one of their best tracks, IMO.
Thanks, Kevin. I dithered for a long time about whether or not to publish this. For me, I prefer the more lo-fi, driving, indie rock songs. When they get jazzy and proggy, it just doesn't suit my tastes. But that's one of the benefits of a band with a huge and varied discography. We can all seek out and share our favorites.