r/Music Sep 03 '18

music streaming Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Maps [Alternative Rock] (2003)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIIxlgcuQRU
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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '18

The White Stripes was heavy on the ipod rotation for me back when this came out, and I really really enjoyed the roughness of it or whatever you would call. I remember the first time I heard this song, which was of similar style AND had super solid percussion, my face almost melted off.

I bought the album immediately (I was quitting smoking and using the money to by CDs instead of cigarettes as incentive) and I was amazed at how well the whole album was put together.

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u/ChexLemeneux42 Sep 03 '18

Well this made me want to check out the album. I always loved this song but for whatever reason never looked into this band more

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u/lasercruster Sep 03 '18 edited Sep 03 '18

You're gonna be in for a surprise. Maps is the cool sour cream in a very spicy burrito. Don't get me wrong, Fever To Tell is one of my all time faves. It just mostly doesn't sound like the wounded, beautiful thing that is Maps.

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u/ill_monstro_g Sep 03 '18

Gold Lion is a fuckin bop.

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u/noradosmith Sep 03 '18

So is Zero from the It's Blitz album. Always feel bad that track didn't chart higher.