Favourite Album Opener

[SolidEric]

In my opinion, the opening track is one of the most important parts of an album. I think it has to be something that's able to grab your attention and hold it long enough to get to track 2. So, I was wondering what your favourite opening track is.

 

Mine is Giant. The song reminds me of my girlfriend, so it holds some sentimental value for me. I also loved hearing it played live, last time he was in Montreal.

[Dan #2]

I voted man of action because it's funky!! They're all stars in my opinion

[saturnine]

giant. yay

[Radiohead]

I'm gonna go for Man of Action too. Just such a rockin' song to begin an album with. Also, it's clearly the best song on AoB, in my opinion.

 

That is all.

[Kitch_Man]

"Man of Action"...Should have been the first single released from AOB. I would be curious to know who are the main decision makers for what tracks are released as singles from each LP. (Record Label Execs.?, The LP's Procducer?, the atrist/band memebers?)because I am still wondering why tracks like "Rico", "Carmalina", and "It's been A While Since I Was Your Man" were the choices for their respective albums...

Cheers,

J.K.

[Sparq]

Because Rico and Carmelina have wider appeal than most of Matt's other material...as it is with singles for most artists.

 

Giant. Nothing beats the intro to that.

[Ravenous Yam]

Im gonna go with Man of Action. However, Pledge of Allegiance comes in second, because it really set the tone for Avalanche. Both of those songs just demand to be openers.

[caedmon]

Knew everyone would pick either Man o' Action or Giant, so I picked Pledge, w00t!

[Dan #1]

Put out your lights.

 

Kicks off the WLRRR album quite nicely.

[pvnc]

Giant for me. BM was the first of his albums I really got into. But Man of Action is a very close second. The cheerleaders are what tip the scales in Giant's favour.

[leftofnormal38]

id go with pledge, but ya gotta love flashdanceII "i am a very naughty monkey" good song too

[laser30]

Id have to agree with most of the votes and say Giant, its the kind of song that sets the tone for both the rock and mellow parts of the album, all mixed into one hell of a song.

[mrs jesus]

giant ;)

[radio_bomb]

really tough poll, i went with pledge of alliegance but giant is close behind, also alabama motel room may be my most listened to mgb song.

[weapon]

I have to go with Man of Action, its one of my favourites on AOB.

[ghetto-astronaut]

Tough call but I would have to say Giant just cause it is forever known for having that great "KICKASS, that's the way we spell success" intro, but Man of Action is right there behind nipping at its heels. But Plede of Allegiance and Put Out Your Lights are just as good if not better for setting the tone for their respective cd's, even if they are arguably not as memorable as stand alone songs.

[Kharmalina]

As much as I love every Matt song [except the bonus track from WLRRR] I definitely have to say Giant is my fave opener. Every time I hear that song, it's like everything kinda stops and for a moment the world is mine. It's insane what that entire album does to me... but Giant starts it all off in this indescribable way.

[miss new wave]

Ooooooh, that's a toughie!

 

I'll have to go with GIANT, with Man of Action coming a very close second...

 

K-I-C-K-A-S-S!!!

[Matt]

"Man Of Action"