Still relatively new on the radar, these two bands have gone from independent label obscurity (avid fan-followings notwithstanding) to indie label superstars (as far as indie label superstars go). But which do you like best?
Death Cab for Cutie
(Probably most famous for the tune "Soul Meets Body" off of their most recent album, Plans. Experienced an initial surge in popularity after their 2003 release, Transatlanticism. Listen to snippets of these albums by clicking on the album titles and making use of Amazon's free song samples.)
or
The Shins
(Arguably pushed into the limelight by their dual song appearance on the Garden State soundtrack. As such, they are probably best known for "Caring is Creepy" and "New Slang." They recently released the album Wincing the Night Away, which has received decent critical and commercial success. Listen to snippets of these albums by clicking on the album titles and making use of Amazon's free song samples.)
Don't let Zach Braff be the only one to share his opinion -- cast your vote now!
Benny K says...
I'm tempted to say I'm more likely to listen to The Shins. Overall, I think they're a bit more upbeat than Death Cab, which means the latter band is often reserved for moments of relative calm and/or melancholia. But, if you compare my enjoyment of Death Cab when I'm really in the mood for Death Cab, and my enjoyment of The Shins when I'm really in the mood for The Shins, I think Death Cab takes the cake. All things considered, Death Cab for Cutie is a notch above and must garner my vote.
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Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Band vs. Band #10: Alanis Morissette vs. Sheryl Crow
Going a bit more modern, let's turn to solo female singer-songwriters of the late-20th / early- 21st century. Which artist do YOU like best?
Alanis Morissette
(Some of her biggest hits include: "Hand in My Pocket," "Ironic," "You Learn," "Head Over Feet," and "Thank U." To refreshen your memory regarding these or any of Ms. Morissette's other hits, click here to see a "greatest hits" compilation complete with song samples.)
or
Sheryl Crow
(Some of her biggest hits include: "All I Wanna Do," "Strong Enough," "If It Makes You Happy," "Everyday is a Winding Road," and "Soak Up the Sun." To refreshen your memory regarding these or any of Ms. Crow's other hits, click here to see a "greatest hits" compilation complete with song samples.)
Benny K says...
Even though I like a decent amount of Sheryl Crow's material, I have to agree with Khrystine's remark that her remakes are abysmal. She may deserve the death penalty based on her rendition of Led Zeppelin's "D'Yer Mak'er" alone. But that's not the only reason I give the nod to Alanis Morissette, which, for the record, is where my final vote lies. Again, like other opinions expressed here, I found Morissette rather agitating at first, but I've since come to like her music quite well. Her last couple of studio albums have only been so-so, but her first three studio albums are all gems in their own right. I could definitely keep Morissette's CDs in more constant rotation in my CD player than Crowe's. Thanks to Canada for producing yet another quality musician!
Alanis Morissette
(Some of her biggest hits include: "Hand in My Pocket," "Ironic," "You Learn," "Head Over Feet," and "Thank U." To refreshen your memory regarding these or any of Ms. Morissette's other hits, click here to see a "greatest hits" compilation complete with song samples.)
or
Sheryl Crow
(Some of her biggest hits include: "All I Wanna Do," "Strong Enough," "If It Makes You Happy," "Everyday is a Winding Road," and "Soak Up the Sun." To refreshen your memory regarding these or any of Ms. Crow's other hits, click here to see a "greatest hits" compilation complete with song samples.)
Benny K says...
Even though I like a decent amount of Sheryl Crow's material, I have to agree with Khrystine's remark that her remakes are abysmal. She may deserve the death penalty based on her rendition of Led Zeppelin's "D'Yer Mak'er" alone. But that's not the only reason I give the nod to Alanis Morissette, which, for the record, is where my final vote lies. Again, like other opinions expressed here, I found Morissette rather agitating at first, but I've since come to like her music quite well. Her last couple of studio albums have only been so-so, but her first three studio albums are all gems in their own right. I could definitely keep Morissette's CDs in more constant rotation in my CD player than Crowe's. Thanks to Canada for producing yet another quality musician!
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