I really like how different Sense sounds live. A bit out of place at first but just because it really differs from the record track (that I constantly listen as Platinum end is re-aired ATM)
I know what you mean. Some are a bit different but still great in a different way. Have you heard the Acoustic concert? No God almost sounds rockabilly!
Lovebytes can't deny their references, they totally assume those. I recently watched a few "Call of the Night" episodes and even it's not my usual kind of music stuff, both the opening and the ending are growing on me.