[cpierson]

I'd go with Courage, because while I like most of their openers, a lot of them ease into the song (Grace, Poets, Blow, even Bones). On balance, I prefer the "taa-daaaaah" aspect of Courage's opening notes. It sure gets your attention. Heaven, Ready and Music all do that too, but I don't think they're as strong as Courage

That said, Gift Shop has a special place in my heart too, because of how swirly it is. For a long time, it was my album of choice to listen to on plane rides, so Gift Shop feels like travel and possibility to me.