Thought Nick and Austin were too rough on "Hail to the Thief"? Just wait until they make their way through the "Com Lag" EP, which collects the b-sides from the era. How bad does it get? Let's just say that both find songs that they dislike more than "Pop is Dead." Nick sticks up for one track, while Austin talks about how much he loves the blues. Finally, they have the "Hail to the Thief" awards, though a certain single steals the show.
Songs Discussed:
2:45 - "Paperbag Writer"
10:50 - "I am a Wicked Child"
16:10 - "I am Citizen Insane"
20:25 - "Gagging Order"
28:27 - Where Bluebirds Fly
36:45 - "I Want None of This"
Original Pitchfork review of Com Lag
Pitchfork review of the deluxe version of "Hail to Thief"
The Beatles "Paperback Writer"
The Beatles "Let it Be"
Pavement "Terror Twilight"
B.B. King
Björk: Sonic Symbolism
Reddit fan ratings of "Hail to the Thief" songs
"Help!: A Day in the Life" charity album
The "Creep" Award: The Best Song, Begrudgingly or Not
Nick - “There, There”
Austin - “There, There”
The "Blow Out" Award: Our Personal Favorite Song
Austin - “There, There”; Otherwise favorite, "I Will"
Nick - “There, There”; Otherwise favorite, "Scatterbrain"
The "I Can't" Award: Most Improved Song
Austin - “Scatterbrain”
Nick - “There, There”, "Scatterbrain"