Favourite song on '9' - may include spoilers

Wheels · 10-23-2006, 11:19 PM

Well, we can finally listen to it... so what is your favourite track at this early stage?

NB: You can only chose one.

eamo_rice · 10-23-2006, 11:33 PM

'Twas hard to pick one! Move over O! There's a new album in town ...

ancyuber · 10-23-2006, 11:40 PM

I'd say mines still Elephant! Though I am loving how Sleep Dont Weep closes the album.

Wheels · 10-23-2006, 11:46 PM

It'll be interesting to re-take this poll when we all have the album and have listened to it many times... to see what tracks grow on us over time.

ancyuber · 10-23-2006, 11:52 PM

Mine will change thats for sure. I change top songs tooooo much! =)

eamo_rice · 10-23-2006, 11:52 PM

Is it just me or does anyone else think that the Tibetan Singing Bowl music at the end might leave the album open to attacks by the critics looking to belittle Damo. The media loves to be nasty and if they could use that to take the piss.

PS. can i change my poll answer?? (j/k!)

borneoman · 10-24-2006, 12:10 AM

I voted for Grey Room!!! but that was soooo hard.... Elephant and Accidental babies were close behind...

muskoxen · 11-15-2006, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheels

It'll be interesting to re-take this poll when we all have the album and have listened to it many times... to see what tracks grow on us over time.

that's exactly what i was thinking!

but i chose "the animals were gone" ... it just speaks to me. it's newer, and i didn't know it as well as the others when i got the disc.

liswyn · 11-16-2006, 10:07 AM

Hm, the animals were gone has started to grow on me lately. Damn, I want that album now!

^ muskoxen... nice signature! That's one of the most memorable lines from Closer.

gomezxico · 11-29-2006, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheels

It'll be interesting to re-take this poll when we all have the album and have listened to it many times... to see what tracks grow on us over time.

i have to say that 9 crimes has yet to grow on me. i just don't like the arrangements of the vocals. if it were just damien or just lisa doing the track, i think it would work better (for me

)

i still love Elephant.

RPP · 10-02-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Wheels

It'll be interesting to re-take this poll when we all have the album and have listened to it many times... to see what tracks grow on us over time.

is it, could it really be...... the time???

basquille · 10-26-2006, 12:38 AM

'Rootless Tree' - no question!

But love the Jack Johnson-esque vibe of 'Coconut Skins'

Niko · 10-26-2006, 12:40 AM

HOW has Dogs only got 2 votes? That's just crazy talk. I can only assume it must be somewhere in the top three or four tracks for most people.

brayshizzle · 10-26-2006, 01:03 AM

Animals were gone is mine.......

Then ending is so hauting and i wish it lasted longer!

nyrice45 · 10-26-2006, 01:10 AM

Impossible choice
I went with Grey Room - I like different parts of it everytime I listen- but Elephant is one of my favorite of all his songs- and I could see liking Animals a lot

for some reason i still like the live versions of most of the songs better (dogs, nine crimes) - whether its because Ive heard them before or because the studio ones sound a little to ...smooth? I dont know- but of course the album is great and Ive listened to it several times already

applesaucesome · 10-26-2006, 04:02 AM

accidental babies.

dylanfan · 10-27-2006, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niko

HOW has Dogs only got 2 votes? That's just crazy talk. I can only assume it must be somewhere in the top three or four tracks for most people.

agree that song...cant get it out of my mind...

Soleillily · 10-28-2006, 04:19 AM

I voted for Grey Room...I've always adored that song! I still do...its just gets to me...

Also, lately I've been really warming up to Rootless Tree...

Of the new ones, Animals is my favourite but that could change!

Overall, love this album!!

droovin · 11-06-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by basquille

'Rootless Tree' - no question!

But love the Jack Johnson-esque vibe of 'Coconut Skins'

same here. though. i don't think it's that Jack Johnson-esque really

Niko · 11-06-2006, 05:59 PM

I haven't heard much Jack Johnson stuff, but from what I HAVE heard I'd have to agree that Coconut Skins isn't really very similar to his stuff

mari · 11-11-2006, 11:08 PM

I voted for 'rootless tree' but it was a tough choice for me, 'dogs' is a close second and '9 crimes' and 'elephant' are so beautiful too.

Sally · 06-03-2007, 08:06 AM

I voted Dogs, but I realy wanted to vote cocounut skins too. Man I love that song. I love coconut skins because it sends a message that I find very uplifting and raw.

Dogs is just beautiful. The quaint little rhythm edges towards you, quite shyly, but is so warm and... beautiful. But, I nearly didn't vote because th ending is so sad. I didn't hear it the first few times, then when I did and realised what it meant it made me suddenly really sad. :-( Such a good song though... I have to keep listening to it. lol "I wait for [it] like a dog"

Not so keen on Me, My Yoke, and I. It does what it does well, but it's too abrasive and violent for me to always enjoy listening to it.

:-) xxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx

IgoTastik · 11-30-2007, 04:32 AM

it's haunting how you can reconnect w/ a song so quickly when the lyrics match word for word w/ what's happening in your life

verenita · 12-13-2007, 04:52 PM

(right now) “elephant”… Damien shows so much passion along the song! I´m glad for feeling this…

corkboyinexile · 10-24-2006, 01:34 AM

Well I put my vote for Accidental Babies cause I think it's just class, its on constantly on my playlist at work on my pc pissing off my collegue!!
But I think we'll just have to see when I can get my hands on it to see what will be my fav track.

Dangana · 10-24-2006, 01:51 AM

I loooove Accidental Babies. I like the live version better because it sounds more emotional than the studio version.

Goshou · 10-24-2006, 03:36 AM

Yeah, I also went with Accidental Babies, but Animals was just awesome, and I loved Dogs, too. I do agree, though, that Accidental Babies live does have a bit more kick to it. But, that happens, occasionally; on the flip side, I thought that Animals had a strong live feel to it. Wow, amazing, can't wait to own it.

brave · 10-24-2006, 12:39 PM

Elephant
Mostly because if I had the kind of writing talent that DR does, its a song that I'd write. Very easy to relate to.

Other favs though:
Dogs
Coconut Skins
Accidental Babies

DRQuebec · 10-24-2006, 03:59 PM

They say you have a lifetime to write your first album, then a few to write your second one. I think it's true in this case. I mean, we all love Damien, right. But what made the first album so perfect is that each and every song was one of the best songs you've ever heard. I think there is a few good songs on the second... but there is even some I skip. Well, maybe it's just me.
I think I'm sad right now.

Accidental Baby · 10-24-2006, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRQuebec

They say you have a lifetime to write your first album, then a few to write your second one. I think it's true in this case.

Well, actually it isn't, since a lot of these songs are older and are
not necissarily written in the last few years.

View Poll Results: What is your favourite track on '9'?
9 Crimes	55	10.30%
The Animals Were Gone	47	8.80%
Elephant	94	17.60%
Rootless Tree	80	14.98%
Dogs	35	6.55%
Coconut Skins	53	9.93%
Me, My Yoke And I	23	4.31%
Grey Room	48	8.99%
Accidental Babies	85	15.92%
Sleep Don't Weep (and the Tibettan singing bowl)	14	2.62%
Voters: 534. You may not vote on this poll

10-23-2006, 11:19 PM	#1
Wheels Eskimo Enigma Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Cork Posts: 7,900	Favourite song on '9' - may include spoilers Well, we can finally listen to it... so what is your favourite track at this early stage? NB: You can only chose one. __________________

10-23-2006, 11:46 PM	#4
Wheels Eskimo Enigma Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Cork Posts: 7,900	It'll be interesting to re-take this poll when we all have the album and have listened to it many times... to see what tracks grow on us over time. __________________

10-26-2006, 12:40 AM	#13
Niko Eskimo Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 419	HOW has Dogs only got 2 votes? That's just crazy talk. I can only assume it must be somewhere in the top three or four tracks for most people. __________________ Hush child, I'm eating a Snickers

10-28-2006, 04:19 AM	#18
Soleillily Eskimo Shutterbug Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: the west coast Posts: 322	I voted for Grey Room...I've always adored that song! I still do...its just gets to me... Also, lately I've been really warming up to Rootless Tree... Of the new ones, Animals is my favourite but that could change! Overall, love this album!! __________________ Follow me on Twitter for updates on my photography, poetry, etc.. http://www.twitter.com/canvas_beauty

10-23-2006, 11:33 PM	#2
eamo_rice meh Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London :( Posts: 255	'Twas hard to pick one! Move over O! There's a new album in town ...

10-23-2006, 11:40 PM	#3
ancyuber Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rockford, Illinois(USA) Posts: 107	I'd say mines still Elephant! Though I am loving how Sleep Dont Weep closes the album.

10-23-2006, 11:52 PM	#5
ancyuber Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rockford, Illinois(USA) Posts: 107	Mine will change thats for sure. I change top songs tooooo much! =)

10-24-2006, 12:10 AM	#7
borneoman Insane Eskimo Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,151	I voted for Grey Room!!! but that was soooo hard.... Elephant and Accidental babies were close behind...

11-16-2006, 10:07 AM	#9
liswyn Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: KL, Malaysia Posts: 166	Hm, the animals were gone has started to grow on me lately. Damn, I want that album now! ^ muskoxen... nice signature! That's one of the most memorable lines from Closer.

10-26-2006, 12:38 AM	#12
basquille Eskimo Baby Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3	'Rootless Tree' - no question! But love the Jack Johnson-esque vibe of 'Coconut Skins'

10-26-2006, 01:03 AM	#14
brayshizzle Eskimo Baby Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 13	Animals were gone is mine....... Then ending is so hauting and i wish it lasted longer!

10-26-2006, 01:10 AM	#15
nyrice45 Eskimo Friend Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York Posts: 33	Impossible choice I went with Grey Room - I like different parts of it everytime I listen- but Elephant is one of my favorite of all his songs- and I could see liking Animals a lot for some reason i still like the live versions of most of the songs better (dogs, nine crimes) - whether its because Ive heard them before or because the studio ones sound a little to ...smooth? I dont know- but of course the album is great and Ive listened to it several times already

10-26-2006, 04:02 AM	#16
applesaucesome Eskimo Baby Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 10	accidental babies.

11-06-2006, 05:59 PM	#20
Niko Eskimo Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 419	I haven't heard much Jack Johnson stuff, but from what I HAVE heard I'd have to agree that Coconut Skins isn't really very similar to his stuff __________________ Hush child, I'm eating a Snickers

11-11-2006, 11:08 PM	#21
mari Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 833	I voted for 'rootless tree' but it was a tough choice for me, 'dogs' is a close second and '9 crimes' and 'elephant' are so beautiful too. __________________ Emmett Tinley World Domination Commission (ETWDC)

06-03-2007, 08:06 AM	#22
Sally Eskimo Baby Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4	I voted Dogs, but I realy wanted to vote cocounut skins too. Man I love that song. I love coconut skins because it sends a message that I find very uplifting and raw. Dogs is just beautiful. The quaint little rhythm edges towards you, quite shyly, but is so warm and... beautiful. But, I nearly didn't vote because th ending is so sad. I didn't hear it the first few times, then when I did and realised what it meant it made me suddenly really sad. :-( Such a good song though... I have to keep listening to it. lol "I wait for [it] like a dog" Not so keen on Me, My Yoke, and I. It does what it does well, but it's too abrasive and violent for me to always enjoy listening to it. :-) xxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx

11-30-2007, 04:32 AM	#23
IgoTastik Eskimo Friend Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sam's Town Posts: 39	it's haunting how you can reconnect w/ a song so quickly when the lyrics match word for word w/ what's happening in your life __________________ http://bothhands.mu.nu/archives/blowersdaughter.gif

12-13-2007, 04:52 PM	#24
verenita ... trusty and true ... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 6,387	(right now) “elephant”… Damien shows so much passion along the song! I´m glad for feeling this… __________________ ["Read me your favourite line": "No podía sucederme nada peor –pensaba aquel amigo–: tengo el alma delicada."] Last edited by verenita; 12-05-2008 at 06:38 PM.

10-24-2006, 01:34 AM	#25
corkboyinexile Irish Eskimo by birth Join Date: May 2005 Location: In the land of sleepy time tea Posts: 189	Well I put my vote for Accidental Babies cause I think it's just class, its on constantly on my playlist at work on my pc pissing off my collegue!! But I think we'll just have to see when I can get my hands on it to see what will be my fav track. __________________ we are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams

10-24-2006, 01:51 AM	#26
Dangana Eskimo Friend Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 68	I loooove Accidental Babies. I like the live version better because it sounds more emotional than the studio version.

10-24-2006, 03:36 AM	#27
Goshou Eskimo Baby Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 12	Yeah, I also went with Accidental Babies, but Animals was just awesome, and I loved Dogs, too. I do agree, though, that Accidental Babies live does have a bit more kick to it. But, that happens, occasionally; on the flip side, I thought that Animals had a strong live feel to it. Wow, amazing, can't wait to own it. __________________ The trees of the mountains harm themselves, / Grease in fire roasts itself. / Cinnamon can be eaten, / Hence, it is cut down. / Lacquer can be used, / Hence, it is stripped. / Everyone knows the use of the useful, / But no one knows the use of the useless. ~Zhuangzi

10-24-2006, 12:39 PM	#28
brave Eskimo Baby Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9	Elephant Mostly because if I had the kind of writing talent that DR does, its a song that I'd write. Very easy to relate to. Other favs though: Dogs Coconut Skins Accidental Babies

10-24-2006, 03:59 PM	#29
DRQuebec Eskimo Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 174	They say you have a lifetime to write your first album, then a few to write your second one. I think it's true in this case. I mean, we all love Damien, right. But what made the first album so perfect is that each and every song was one of the best songs you've ever heard. I think there is a few good songs on the second... but there is even some I skip. Well, maybe it's just me. I think I'm sad right now.

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