Hehe... I figured if I didn't start this thread you would
I agree that BS is much better than Everyday. I ended up liking Everyday alot actually, but having a complete version of most of the LWS is really nice
Quick run down of tracks...
Busted Stuff - They cleaned it up a bit from the LWS, and its really good. Nice opening track
Grey Street - AWESOME song, but depressing. This would be a great single, but GiG is going to be next, and I wouldn't be surprised if Busted Stuff was after that. Maybe four singles? Grey Street is one of the best songs on the CD, easily.
Where Are You Going - Good song, but starting to get overplayed what with the movie and all. Its fun to listen to, but read on and I'll tell ya what I'm gonna do when I burn my own version of Busted Stuff
You Never Know - This song is awesome, musically complex, and the lyrics are beautiful. Probably wouldn't do well as a single just because of how musically complex it is... I mean when's the last time you heard 5/8 to 7/8 to 3/4 on a non-classical or jazz radio station
Captain! - Favorite song on LWS, and favorite song here
I'm not sure I like the new jazzy version as much, but man this is a great song. Speaking of overplayed songs, I overplay this
Raven - I think this song is most improved over its LWS counterpart... The lyrics are great, and the music is classic DMB.
Grace is Gone - They tried to make it a little more upbeat I think, but it doesn't really work as well as the raw emotional vibe you get from the LWS, but again, can't compare the two, I need to stop doing that
Sad song though, I think I'm noticing a pattern...
Kit Kat Jam - Good song, kinda like an emotional intermission for me. No words in this version, but its still good as an instrumental song. Not as good as #34...
Diggin' A Ditch - They slowed it down since LWS and I really like it more. I'm not sure if it'll be played alot live, but when it is I bet it'll be pretty good.
Big Eyed Fish->Bartender - If I could count this as one song it'd be my favorite of the CD. The first time Dave wails "I'm on bended knees..." I get chills, every time I listen. They changed up BEF to have the fish verse first, which is kinda cool. I love the way Dave says "monkey tree"
I wish the monkey was still tired and drunk though! Bartender is emotional, meaningful, and pretty much perfect. Its gonna be the next Two Step when played live I bet. The Bartender version on the DVD is spectacular, and the penny whistle is awesome
That's all the songs on there, but here's what I'm gonna do... I'm gonna burn a CD with JTR as the first track, replace Where Are You Going with Sweet Up and Down (I LOVE this song, wish it was on here), and replace Captain and GiG with the LWS versions... Isn't that sad? Hehe...
As far as how this CD ranks in comparison with the other DMB CDs, its different. The mood is so sad, and really doesn't have a Tripping Billies type song to lighten up the mood. Before These Crowded Streets is still my favorite, by far, but depending on my mood I would probably put Busted Stuff right behind BTCS. Everyone go out and buy it!