I could not resist the siren call of Archer/Issei. Could not.
1.
Wille Nelson - He Was A Friend Of MineHe died on the road
He died on the road
He just kept on moving
Never reaped what he could sow
And he was a friend of mine
It is difficult to make an Archer/Issei mix that does not include at least one Proto!Archer/Issei song. I have a feeling that Issei was in mourning for a long time.
2.
Dashboard Confessional - Thick As ThievesWould it kill you to breathe easy?
Only 17 miles lay between you and me
I could make it if I had to
I don't break easily
You got my council, thick as thieves
If there's a crime, we'll keep it secret
For there's only trace amounts left in your blood
You may be a sinner
But you may be justified
This song is pure 'I don't care that you're a murderous Counter Guardian'. Like I've said before, this is the song that caused the mix to come into being.
3.
Our Lady Peace - ThiefI can't see that thief that lives inside of your head
But I can be some courage at the side of your bed
I don't know what's happening and I won't pretend
But I can be your, be your
The 'I don't actually know what's going on with you, but I still worry about you' song.
4.
12 Stones - Lie To MeDon't act like an angel
You're fallin' again
You're no superhero
I've found in the end
So lie to me once again
And tell me everything will be alright
Lie to me once again
And ask yourself before we say goodbye
Well goodbye
Was it worth it in the end?
That whole business with Archer killing Kuzuki is not going to end well, let me tell you.
5.
Ani DiFranco - Untouchable FaceTell you the truth I prefer
The worst of you
Too bad you had to have a better half
She's not really my type
But I think you two are forever
And I hate to say it but
You're perfect together
It's really a shame that you have to be dating the person Issei despises most, Archer. Way to rub salt in the wound.
6.
Linda Carriere - Just FriendsFrom the day that I first met you
And you looked into my eyes
I could hardly believe
Love took me by surprise
And now that we are friends
I don't want it too late
'Cause I would rather lose your love
To be your friend
Yeah, he's never going to say anything about it. Except under very extenuating circumstances. And by that I mean being asked point-blank. And even then, maybe not.
7.
Tool - StinkfistHow can this mean anything to me
If I really don't feel anything at all?
I'll keep digging 'till
I feel something.
And now for the alternate continuity smut! Because I am a weak, weak person who is willing to guilt-trip Archer into sleeping with him. Oh, yes.
8.
A.F.I. - Prelude 12/21This is what I thought,
I thought you'd need me,
This is what I thought so think me naïve,
I promise you a heart you'd promise to keep,
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep.
And alternate continuity smut again, with a side of depressing. Issei does not get a break.
Entire fanmix including album covers.