MCU Era, which Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Volume do you prefer? Awesome Mix Vol.1 or Awesome Mix Vol.2?

[IDontBeatGames]

Alright MCU Era, I'm currently in the middle of building the LEGO Groot Build and of course, I'm listening to both of Awesome Mixes as I build this LEGO Groot (I am Groot, ofc). This of course got me thinking about which Awesome Mix you guys would prefer. So MCU Era, which Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Vol do you prefer and why? (And fuck it, what are some of your favorite songs as well)

 

[pochi]

Vol 1 has more standout for me.

 

[RedHeat]

Gonna go with VOL 1. VOL 2 was good too, but VOL 1 made Hooked on a Feeling synonymous with GOTG for years.

 

[Khanimus]

Vol 2 does more for me

 

[ann3nova.]

Is it strange I equate "Dear Mr. Fantasy" more with GotG than any track on either of those mixes?

 

[Altazor]

Vol 2 has more songs I personally like (or liked before the movie even came out) but I feel Vol 1 is more "iconic"

I don't think I'll ever be able to listen to "Father and Son" again, though. Hits and hurts like a motherf, especially now.

 

[SinnyIndonesian]

Vol. 2 accentuated the movie better for me, but I could be biased since Vol. 2 is my favorite MCU movie. Every song in that volume complemented the scenes they're in perfectly.

 

[denx]

Vol 1 has the more recognizable songs, but personally I prefer Vol 2.

 

[Fat4all]

both have deep cuts and big hits, honestly

vol 2 has more groups i jive with, like fleetwood mac, silver, parliament, sam cooke, cat stevens, etc

i listen to vol 2 more

 

[Garth2000]

Vol 1 has the more recognizable songs, but personally I prefer Vol 2.

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This is me too. Volume 1 is more inconic, but I prefer volume 2

Edit:. Sam Cooke tilts the scales

 

[Volimar]

Great soundtracks tho.

 

[Fat4all]

Great soundtracks tho.

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you can tell that most of the track list are just songs gunn likes and wanted to put in a movie lol

 

[Mekanos]

Both are great but I think 1 just left a bigger impression thanks to the novelty. I can easily recall more songs from 1 than 2.

 

[Corgi]

Can't wait for Vol. 3! Hope it includes the song from the trailer

 

[Duane]

I kinda lean toward 2. Fox on the Run, Lakeshore Drive, The Chain... so good.

I do wish Rubberband Man was on one of them.

 

[lokiduck]

I prefer 1 personally. A lot of those songs on 1 hit more for me and felt better than 2s did.

 

[mrmickfran]

Vol 1

OOKA CHAKA OOKA OOKA
OOKA CHAKA OOKA OOKA

 

[Fat4all]

Vol 1

OOKA CHAKA OOKA OOKA
OOKA CHAKA OOKA OOKA

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oh hey the one song i got fucking sick of hearing

 

[mrmickfran]

oh hey the one song i got fucking sick of hearing

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I CAN'T STOP THIS FEEELIIING
DEEP INSIDE OF ME
GIRL YOU JUST DON'T REALIZE
WHAT YOU DO TO ME

 

[Poyunch]

Vol 2 has more songs I personally like (or liked before the movie even came out) but I feel Vol 1 is more "iconic"

I don't think I'll ever be able to listen to "Father and Son" again, though. Hits and hurts like a motherf, especially now.

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Yeah, this is basically everything I wanted to say, even calling out Father and Son for being such a good song.

 

[DrForester]

Have to go with volume 2.

Mr. Blue Sky, Surrender, Brandy, Father and Son, My Sweet Lord, Come a Little Bit Closer. So many memorable songs and scenes.

Volume 1 is fine, but it's most memorable song was the stupid Oooha Chaka song.

I do wish Rubberband Man was on one of them.

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Did Gunn pick that one, or was it the Russo's?

 

[gblues]

If you believe in me, you will be blessed with funk.

 

[Dice]

I'm gonna be that person to give a shout-out to the game's playlist ♫


View: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IaaDKR0912vGUrrRxtTV9?si=244d24aece8245d1

There's something magical about messing up bad guys to Wake Me Up Before You Go Go.

 

[Zetta]

Volume 1 has this one so I'll go with that.

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[Fat4all]

I'm gonna be that person to give a shout-out to the game's playlist ♫


View: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IaaDKR0912vGUrrRxtTV9?si=244d24aece8245d1

There's something magical about messing up bad guys to Wake Me Up Before You Go Go.

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my only problem with the game is it felt like i turned on CLASSIC OLDIES ROCK POP & BEYOND 98.1 THE GOAT FM radio station

 

[Beef Supreme]

They are both great, but vol 1 is clearly better.

 

[Rhomega]

Vol. 1 is better, but Wham-Bam-Shang-A-Lang was my most played song in 2018.

 

[MarvelousIntent]

I like 'em both, but I've definitely spent way, way more time listening to Vol 2.

 

[denx]

Did Gunn pick that one, or was it the Russo's?

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Gunn picked that one.

I also consider Dear Mr Fantasy and Supersonic Rocket Ship "GOTG songs" since they were playing on the Benatar in Endgame, although I'm pretty sure the Russos picked those.

 

[Magic Mushroom]

2. The Chain, Father and Son, Mr. Blue Sky, Come a Little Bit Closer, Surrebder, Wham-Bam-Shang-A-Lang.

 

[CloudWolf]

I CAN'T STOP THIS FEEELIIING
DEEP INSIDE OF ME
GIRL YOU JUST DON'T REALIZE
WHAT YOU DO TO ME

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[XaviConcept]

1 for sure, most of the songs in 2 I didnt recognize so the nostalgia didnt hit. Good music doesnt have to rely on nostalgia and the songs are indeed good but the film was structured around the audience recognizing the music so when you dont ... the film suffers

 

[SinnyIndonesian]

1 for sure, most of the songs in 2 I didnt recognize so the nostalgia didnt hit. Good music doesnt have to rely on nostalgia and the songs are indeed good but the film was structured around the audience recognizing the music so when you dont ... the film suffers

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I'm not sure I'd agree, the only songs from vol. 2 I recognized were the Chain and Surrender, but as a whole the song choices in vol. 2 hit me like a truck more than vol 1, which felt less hand-picked to me.

 

[Ferrio]

Volume 1, especially cause of Moonage Daydream. Shout outs to Mr Blue Sky in volume 2 though

 

[Altazor]

Yeah, this is basically everything I wanted to say, even calling out Father and Son for being such a good song.

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It is a great, beautiful song! It's just that it always got me in the feels, ever since I was a kid, and now that my dad passed away 3 months ago I don't think I have the strength to listen to it again (alongside other songs that remind me of him).

 

[Crashman]

Vol 2 for me. But it may be more because the movie introduced me to a lot more songs that I hadn't really heard before, or given their fair shakes, so it stands out to me more. Like Father and Son, Southern Nights, or Come a Little Bit Closer. I think the movie integrated them really well in there too. I can't help but think of all those ships warping in during Wham Bam Shang-a-Lang.

That and Hooked on a Feeling rubs me the wrong way.

 

[AndyVirus]

Both are great but I think 1 just left a bigger impression thanks to the novelty. I can easily recall more songs from 1 than 2.

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Agreed. Looking at it, 2 probably has the better songs but I barely remember how any are used (this may also be because the first is a better film).

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

2, to me, had deeper cuts and songs you don't hear on the usual greatest hits albums.

 

[Poyunch]

It is a great, beautiful song! It's just that it always got me in the feels, ever since I was a kid, and now that my dad passed away 3 months ago I don't think I have the strength to listen to it again (alongside other songs that remind me of him).

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Oh man... condolences. Biggest fear in my life and I don't know if I'm capable to cope with that kind of loss yet.

 

[Altazor]

Oh man... condolences. Biggest fear in my life and I don't know if I'm capable to cope with that kind of loss yet.

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thanks, man. Only advice I can give you (and others) is that cherish every moment you still have with your loved ones. Don't take 'em for granted. If you haven't talked to them in a while, give 'em a call or something, tell 'em you love 'em.

 

[Soapbox Killer]

Come and get your love and Star Lord dancing might be the best movie introduction of all time. I gotta go with that.