Originally Posted by Violent & Funky

I pose a challenge for the members of MusicBanter: from the descriptions of these polar roots, find a compromising album each member could agree on.


The Five Personalities

Dragon -- vigorous, strong, self-assured, direct, fiery, intense, and competitive. Can be arrogant, demanding, and brash. With origins tracing back to nu-metal, this individual also enjoys old thrash, grunge and metalcore. They will stoop to Disturbed and Three Doors Down, but dignify themselves with Master of Puppets and Lateralus. Gets along with the Tiger over KoRn, but disagrees with the Sheep over Jack Johnson.

Monkey -- flexible, innovative, improviser, problem-solver, artistic, forward-thinking, unique, and divergent. Can be jealous, snobbish, and self-centered. Always one to be current, this individual traces back to 60s counter-culture, but today is everything indie. Listening to Sum 41 because no one else does, they listen to plenty of music nobody has ever heard of, but favorites include The Shins and TV on the Radio. Gets along with the Sheep over Citizen Cope, but disagrees with the Rabbit over Phish.

Tiger -- unpredictable, rebellious, impulsive, stimulating, energetic, deep, passionate, and reactive. Can be reckless, impatient, and foul. Affected by the punk-funk of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, this one likes it fast like Superchunk and funky like Primus. Sometimes--and rather unfortunately--entangled in nu-metal and pop-punk. Gets along with the Dragon over Rage Against the Machine, but disagrees with the Monkey over Animal Collective.

Rabbit -- sensitive, elegant, artistic, thorough, tender, astute, compassionate, and cultured. Can be detached, self-indulgent, and stubborn. Jam bands of the 1970s are where they started, but today the diverse indie sound is their home. High on their list are the bluesy Black Keys and anything offering a lineup that includes the piano or horns. Gets along with the Monkey over Vampire Weekend, but disagrees with the Dragon over Reign in Blood.

Sheep -- righteous, shy, gentle, peaceful, reserved, caring, pure, and seeks security. Can be primitive, pessimistic, and bland. It better be acoustic and thoughtful, like Jason Mraz. They hold no shame in singer-songwriters, sometimes to a fault. It should be diverse like Dispatch, but not too long. Gets along with the Rabbit over Dave Matthews Band, but disagrees with the Tiger over Double Nickels on the Dime.


Which album--from any where and any time in music history--might provide enjoyment for all five of these forces? What is the Perfect Compromise?