Interpol – Pioneer to the Falls

I discovered this song on Left of Center in 2007/8. I supposed I only thought of posting my song interests to this blog sort of recently, so hearing this song on the radio again recently was a nice refresher, and it is so beautiful. Interpol has gotten bad fan press from superfans of Joy Division for being unoriginal and uninspired. I agree his voice sounds similar, to the Joy Division guys, but the quality is tons better. Joy Division has a song titled “Atmosphere” that’s pretty interesting if you’re into the origins of great music.
Joy Division - Atmosphere

I don’t really listen to the whole CDs by these bands since I don’t buy music. I hear everything on the radio or on youtube. I went on itunes last night to buy Diamond Sea by Sonic Youth. :( . They wouldn’t let me, unless i bought the whole album, but the song is on two different albums and i want the best version, but if i’m going to buy the album i want the album with the best track listing, so which album do i buy? So dumb all i wanted was a 99cent song and they couldn't even deliver. Of course, the song is 20 minutes long so i'll have to survive with the 5 minute excerpt versions  on youtube for now.
Sonic Youth – Diamond Sea

Sonic Youth’s Last.fm blurb:

New York, United States (1981 – present)

Sonic Youth is an experimental rockgroup formed in New York City in 1981. The band consists of Thurston Moore(guitar, vocals, bass), Kim Gordon (bass, vocals, guitar), Lee Ranaldo (guitar, vocals, electric drill) and Steve Shelley (drums). Early in their career, Sonic Youth were associated with the no wave art and music scene in New York City, but they have outlasted most associated bands.

Interpol’s Last.fm blurb:

New York, United States (1998 – present)

Interpol is a post-punk revival band based in New York City consisting of Paul Banks (vocals and guitar), Carlos Dengler (bass and keyboards), Sam Fogarino (drums), and Daniel Kessler(guitar and backing vocals).

This song seems to be about losing a loved one, possibly a wife and going to the funeral and having to cope with all the feelings of longing we have toward them. The three stowaways might be him and his two children which survive the deceased. You definitely get the feeling of wanting for that lost soul to have a home in your heart forever in your soul. It’s all there. I can listen to this song over and over again.

The sound is crisp and has an echo as if they’re in a church or large hall which just adds to the funeral effect. I dig it. Enjoy!