Οι καλύτερες εισαγωγές στίχων σε άλμπουμ, όλων των εποχών >>
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, ‘The Boatman’s Call’ (1997)
Εισαγωγή: “I don’t believe in an interventionist God” – ‘Into My Arms’
Bruce Springsteen, ‘Born To Run’ (1975)
Εισαγωγή: “The screen door slams; Mary’s dress waves/Like a vision she dances across the porch as the radio plays” – ‘Thunder Road’
Blur, ‘Modern Life Is Rubbish’ (1993)
Εισαγωγή: “He’s a 20th Century boy/With his hands on the rails/Trying not to be sick again/And holding on for tomorrow” – ‘For Tomorrow’
Elvis Costello, ‘King Of America’ (1986)
Opening line: “He thought he was the king of America/Where they pour Coca-Cola just like vintage wine” – ‘Brilliant Mistake’
N.W.A., ‘Straight Outa Compton’ (1988)
Εισαγωγή: “You are now about to witness the strength of street knowledge.”
The Verve, ‘Urban Hymns’ (1997)
Opening line: “’Cause it’s a bitter-sweet symphony, this life/Try to make ends meet, you’re a slave to the money, then you die” – ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony
The Beatles, ‘Revolver’ (1966)
Opening line: “Let me tell you how it will be/There’s one for you, 19 for me” – ‘Taxman’
Pixies, ‘Doolittle’ (1989)
Opening line: “Got me a movie, I want you to know!/Slicing up eyeballs, I want you to know!” – ‘Debaser’
David Bowie, ‘Station To Station’ (1976)
Opening line: “The return of the thin white duke/Throwing darts in lovers’ eyes”, ‘Station To Station’
Primal Scream, ‘Screamadelica’ (1991)
Opening line: “I was blind, now I can see/You made a believer out of me” – ‘Movin’ On Up’
PJ Harvey, ‘Dry’ (1992)
Opening line: “Oh my lover, don’t you know it’s alright/You can love her, you can love me at the same time” – ‘Oh My Lover’
The Smiths, ‘Meat Is Murder’ (1985)
Opening line: “Belligerent ghouls run Manchester schools/Spineless swines, cemented minds” – ‘The Headmaster Ritual’
Patti Smith, ‘Horses’ (1975)
Opening line: “Jesus died for somebody’s sins, but not mine” – ‘Gloria’
Pink Floyd, ‘Wish You Were Here’ (1975)
Opening line: “Remember when you were young?/You shone like the sun/Shine on, you crazy diamond” – ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond Pts 1-5’
Nirvana, ‘Nevermind’ (1991)
Opening line: “Load up on guns, bring your friends” – ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’
The Clash, ‘London Calling’ (1977)
Opening line: “London calling to the faraway towns/Now war is declared, and battle coming down” – ‘London Calling’
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