I (with I, in this case, being Stu) have something of a love-hate relationship with iTunes. I hate that I get no physical CDs for my money, but I love that most of the albums are reasonably priced. I love the selection, but I hate that most of the mp3's have low bit rates. Finally, I love that some albums on iTunes come with exclusive bonus tracks, and I hate that you have to buy the whole album to get said tracks.
iTunes really needs to find a workaround to remedy this problem. I can understand the need for this kind of stubbornness on their album-only tracks while they were trying to grow the Apple brand, but by now it seems that this foolishness can only be losing them business. They must know that most rational people are not willing to buy the same album twice for a couple of bonus tracks, right? Anyway, enough of my ranting, on to the songs!:
This one comes from DCFC's latest, Narrow Stairs, and is a very good alternate take on the original. This demo is slower, more easy-going, and feels at times like a completely different song than its brother. I think it compliments the album version very well.
[mp3] Death Cab for Cutie - No Sunlight (Demo)
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It may surprise some to see an Augustana song from Can't Love, Can't Hurt creep in here, but I really dig the vocals on this acoustic version. This track is also quite minimalistic, and focuses on the instrumentation supporting the vocals. This combination helps to set the mood quicker and more effectively than the album version; I quite enjoy it.
[mp3] Augustana - Sweet & Low (Acoustic)
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As Kraig said a long time ago, it almost boggles the mind why some of these great bonus tracks were not included on the album proper. I don't know, and I'm not even going to try to figure out why. All's I know is that Sunday Morning L.A. is outstanding, and Sessions holds its own as well.
[mp3] Counting Crows - Sunday Morning L.A.
[mp3] Counting Crows - Sessions
Also, back by popular demand, here are the two tracks you'd have received had you pre-ordered the deluxe Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings (because we know you want 'em!):
[mp3] Counting Crows - There Goes Everything
[mp3] Counting Crows - Come Around (Acoustic)
Buy some Counting Crows: Amazon | iTunes
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6 comments:
Thanks for the CC bonuses. I felt like a sucker buying the CD only to find out that the Ituners got the bonuses.
Thank you so much for Sessions! I have been looking ALL over for it!!!
hey, thanks a lot man. i completely agree with your views on itunes bonus tracks (doesn't make any sense!) have been looking for these everywhere; sincerely, appreciate it.
just wanted to second the thanks! i was so pissed when i bought the album then found out there were itunes bonuses. Really appreciate your posting.
Can't thank u enuf for the sessions link, been looking for it endlessly, quality song!
Thanks again, reli appreciate it!
Hey guys!
i just started blogging not that long ago and running across this blog it seemed a bit too interesting to only read the first paragraph. I kinda got confused in the middle of it but the end just made it all go together like a puzzle. Please, who ever wrote this, keep me updated!
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