Cory Alan wrote a [blog] a few weeks ago about making MFR mix CDs, and I’ve been pondering more seriously since then about what a MFR compilation might aim for. A good mix should introduce everybody in an order that makes sense musically, and perhaps chronologically. What if we took a song from every release, in reverse order; beginning with the newest?
(I realize that Lone Wolf, Robot Creep Closer’s EP, and Benjamin Axeface’s EP aren’t out yet… but for the future’s sake, let’s include them for discussion.)
I’ve done my list, and posted it in comments below (with a couple question marks). The albums in reverse order are listed below, to help jog your memory. I expect to actually burn a fair number of these mixes, so weigh in with your thoughts and ideas – if you like, you might even use the same (or a similar) list for your friends.
Axeface
R,CC!
Lone Wolf
A Wind…
Be A Ska Rat
XMAS
Sally Ride
Lady Luck
Nebraska Verses
Furious Instance
D-Rockets
Gilmo
Creepy Eepy
How Is That Possible
The Dimly Lit Room
nickel
Knowing Her Best
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5 responses to “MFR Mix CD”
Alright, here’s my list. You’ll notice questions on Lone Wolf and Sally Ride, where I’d be happy for input. -howie
Axeface – Where Did I Go Wrong?
R,CC! – I’m Bustin A Move
Lone Wolf – Open Columns / America Votes
A Wind… – The Horror! Oh The Horror!
Be A Ska Rat – Corrupting The Youth
XMAS – How We Can Know
Sally Ride – Headbone / What U Do 2 Me
Lady Luck – Dog Sitting
Nebraska Verses – Major & Minor (live)
Furious Instance – Lunch By Yourself
D-Rockets – Bottom of the Pool
Gilmo – As Seen From B
Creepy Eepy – Nature vs. Nurture
How Is That Possible – Bad Attitude
The Dimly Lit Room – Fully OK
nickel – God Bless The Strokes
Knowing Her Best – Prove It
allright. here’s my two cents.
i’ll start at current minus the albums i havent heard
R,CC – Uh huh, uh huh, NO
A Wind – Seperation is Ok…
Be A Ska Rat – J. Cougar Mellensong
XMAS – At Its Rising
Sally Ride – Headbone
Lady Luck – Eye Of the Needle
Nebraska Verses – My Friends
Furious Instance – Lunch by yourself
D-Rockets – Last of the Old Gang
Gilmo – As seen from A
Creepy Eepy – Nature vs. nurture
how is that possible – robot love – i love you
the dimly lit room – placing blame
nickel – god bless the strokes
knowing her best – prove it.
dang it! i have like the same songs as you howie! i even intentionally picked some songs differently because i didnt want to have the same list. but these are definitly ones i think would make a good mix. i’m a fan of the jazziness and laid backness of most of these songs…. that’s what i was thinking
-j
Cool, Jake, I plugged a bunch of your choices into my iTunes playlist and am definitely making these changes to my mix;
Ska Rat – “Mellensong” in for “Corrupting the Youth”
Sally Ride – with your confirmation, “Headbone” – I was leaning the other way, but you remind me that “Headbone” is the definite international super hit (seriously, the Swedes love it!).
D-Rockets – “The Last of the Old Gang” in for “Bottom of the Pool” (I think I love “…Pool” just because it was the first song I heard on an EP I looooove like a 13-year old girl).
GiLMO – “A” in for “B.” Actually when I wrote my list, I just got confused – “A” is what I wanted all along:-)
I’ve decided on “America Votes” from my Lone Wolf.
I’m sympathetic to “At its Rising,” but think that 2 free jazz tracks mis-represent MFR. Also, including Cory’s XMAS track evens the balance between him, Nate, and I at three apiece, which I liked.
Now both echoes tracks refer to other bands in their titles!
OK!
Axeface – Where Did I Go Wrong?
R,CC! – I’m Bustin A Move
Lone Wolf – America Votes
A Wind… – The Horror! Oh The Horror!
Be A Ska Rat – J. Cougar Mellensong
XMAS – How We Can Know
Sally Ride – Headbone
Lady Luck – Dog Sitting
Nebraska Verses – Major & Minor (live)
Furious Instance – Lunch By Yourself
D-Rockets – Last of the Old Gang
Gilmo – As Seen From A
Creepy Eepy – Nature vs. Nurture
How Is That Possible – Bad Attitude
The Dimly Lit Room – Fully OK
nickel – God Bless The Strokes
Knowing Her Best – Prove It
I listened, and thought it sagged in the middle… the culprit; “Major & Minor.” Fine song. But not the right spot.
Criminally overlooked Blame The Game to the rescue! The QUESTION: “Time Warp” or “Gotta Get Out”???
I’d love some input. I’ll be on it. -h
I settled on “Time Warp”… tough call. But it showcases Tim’s voice and harmonies, has a bit of 311 sound (Nebraska connection), and adds a unique flavor to the mix.
“Gotta Get Out” is 100% awesome, is all about Blair NE and small town life, and gives Robot, Creep Closer! a bit of context… but ultimately gave way to one of my favorite choruses;
“My time / expanding inside / flashing by at half-speed
Got two minutes for the price of one, now!”