Okay first off, in me' opinion, the song sucks some major testicles, but am I the only one who hears a very Red Hot Chili Peppers-like instrumentation (circa Stadium Arcadium)? Maybe it's just the bass chords 'n stuff but that's what I hear.

Well, IMO, Your New Twin Sized Bed is one of the best tracks on the album. I think the majority of the board will back that up.

I'm honestly surprised that this song is as popular as it is. Not that I don't like it, I do, but I wouldn't put it at 3rd place, which is what the best song poll indicates.

I'll be honest, Your New Twin Sized Bed was my initial least favorite track. By far. But surprisingly it did a complete 180. It is one track that you should NOT prematurely judge. It does grow on you. Much like the whole album, but this song is the true test.

Because it is one of the best tracks on the album, and when the song climax's it is the highest point emotionally for the whole album. Even though this feeling only lasts for a second, it is a second of pure bliss.

Listen to the song more, listen to the album more. This album is a grower.

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Originally posted by Shivan:
I'll be honest, Your New Twin Sized Bed was my initial least favorite track. By far. But surprisingly it did a complete 180. It is one track that you should NOT prematurely judge. It does grow on you. Much like the whole album, but this song is the true test.

Because it is one of the best tracks on the album, and when the song climax's it is the highest point emotionally for the whole album. Even though this feeling only lasts for a second, it is a second of pure bliss.

Listen to the song more, listen to the album more. This album is a grower.

Took the words right out of my mouth.

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Originally posted by Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat:
Okay first off, in me' opinion, the song sucks some major testicles, but am I the only one who hears a very Red Hot Chili Peppers-like instrumentation (circa Stadium Arcadium)? Maybe it's just the bass chords 'n stuff but that's what I hear.

I hear you, but I don't think you can really say that stadium arcadium is exactly the chili's sound is it. It's not like the song sounds like anything on californication or BSSM does it.

yeh true, i had to add in the point about it sounding only like their latest cuz it sounds nothing like the old stuff or the older stuff.

yeah my point wasnt that it sucked, which i mean ive given it a pretty fair chance, along with "you can do better than me," both of which flaw for me a really really great piece of work, it was just that it sounded like the new chili peppers, like maybe walla wanted to get that whole sound.

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Originally posted by Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat:
Okay first off, in me' opinion, the song sucks some major testicles, but am I the only one who hears a very Red Hot Chili Peppers-like instrumentation (circa Stadium Arcadium)? Maybe it's just the bass chords 'n stuff but that's what I hear.

that's exactly what my brother said when he first heard this song, he listens mostly to red hot chili peppers, so I guess he has a point.

I said this in another thread, but I thought it sounded a little like Barenaked Ladies' Pinch Me at the beginning. Of course, I don't listen to the Chili Peppers a lot.

Stadium Arcadium was the worst thing Chili Peppers have ever done.
Releasing too many songs that sound the same all at once.

Death Cab did not release an album full of songs that sound the same, nor do I think the instrumentation really rates as a Chili Peppers creation.

So no, I disagree.

so you're saying because the chili peppers (who in my opinion rank among the most overrated bands of all time along with U2 and the doors) made a shitty album it means one song that has similar instrumentation can't sound like them

i respect a good ol disagreement but that just doesn't make sense to me

That argument is really wearing off, there are distinct differences in the way that the instrumentation is USED in a RHCP song from whatever and Your New Twin Sized Bed. When RHCP strip down their songs to semi-jangly guitar n' bass grooves it is because they want to bring out "da funk" or "t3h sex" in their songs or whatever retard argument a RHCP fan might use to praise that piece of shit band. Death Cab has managed to create a more timeless and classic groove (and even spiced it up with some almost twee indie-pop'ish pianos and acoustic guitar overdubs) on which they build a somber and delicate pop song. Similar instrumentation maybe but entirely different sound.

the point of the thread was to compare the guitar bass drums instrumentation,not the sound as a whole, im just guessing your directing "that argument" at me. but yeah, agreed red hot chili peppers fans, in general say some dumb things

Idk. I kind of think it's a lesser track. I have a same problem with this one just like i do with Title and Registration. Ben Gibbard can get a little carried away with extended metaphor.

Just listening to it again now...

Highlights: That cool reverb-filled twang right before the guitar comes in.

The synth in the 2nd verse.

The bridge. Oh my god the bridge. When Ben says "got" and it echoes... there's so much emotion in that three letter word.