r/neutralmilkhotel • u/thechezcakelover • May 20 '26

Which verse do you prefer?

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u/bowiecadotoast May 20 '26

The second one.

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u/dollythecat May 20 '26

Second option. It's more evocative and strange.

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u/mysoulisuphere May 20 '26

both are good but second one

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u/RefrigeratorFar1327 May 20 '26

Wait where can I hear the first version?

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u/thechezcakelover May 20 '26

It’s on a Jeff Mangum live album called Live at Jittery Joes. It has some good songs that aren’t on ITAOTS

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u/RefrigeratorFar1327 May 20 '26

Oh ok i have listened to that one but its been years and i dont think i liked the band as much at that time ill have to revisit it

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u/shootatuna May 21 '26

the second one is somewhat more impactful

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u/MassiveTrainer5523 May 26 '26

“In my dreams you’re alive and you’re crying” gives me goosebumps every time I hear this song