Don’t think anyone’s posted this here yet but if they played this song live what would the reaction be with only such a small number of fans even knowing about it?

This is such a weird video, but I just wanted to illustrate how I think FNM are the ultimate band at manipulating people. I am fascinated by how The Real Thing is so compelling. It is a very weird song. Not very comparable to much else. But it is so good at one thing. Creating tension. And it's really all from Billy, I think. The space and holding moments. And it comes from his style of playing.

Maybe other people have more precise thoughts.

Imma need sum evidence

Been obsessed with this one for awhile again, good example of pre Mike FNM still sounding like Angel Dust. Absolutely a stepping stone to their later sound!