Okay, so neither one of these long-time video-game-music-making legends have released anything in a long, long time now (seriously -- 5 years since "Elf-Titled" by the Advantage?!).. but I've been re-listening to these awesome bands a lot lately and was curious what y'all think.
Personally, I'm going with the Advantages -- while they don't "rock" as much as Minibosses, their drumming (supplied by the Hella
guitarist!) is top fucking notch, adds a new dimension to the songs. And the playing is a lot cleaner and more technical... they
really nail these difficult songs, whereas I feel Minibosses simplify em for rock purposes (except for the bass playing, which is some of the best I've ever heard, period). Both bands are great but I enjoy putting on the Advantage's albums more.
Minibosses - Mega Man 2 medley (I do think this song, as a whole, is better than the anyhthing in the Advantage catalogue, though) =
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuxfQjJ-3DM
The Advantage - Castlevania II: Woods =
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WI8ahPV23c (seriously, listen to those drums!!!!!!!)
Contra Alien Lair and Boss Music =
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKBtc...eature=related
Mega Man 2: Flash Man live =
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Gt4tOUd-g