The Advantage (album)

The Advantage is the debut album by the American instrumental rock band The Advantage, released in 2004 on 555 Records. The album consists entirely of instrumental rock covers of themes from Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) video games. The band, composed of members of other prominent rock groups like Les Savy Fav and Enon, uses guitars, bass, and drums to recreate the chiptune melodies of classic NES games, creating a unique blend of rock instrumentation and video game nostalgia. The album's track list includes covers from games such as Contra, Mega Man 2, Castlevania, Double Dragon, and Metroid, among others. It received positive reviews for its creative concept and energetic execution.