Is this the best opening to an album ever?

Probably not. But, having recently discovered a load of Placebo albums that I hadn't put on my iPod (my preferred listening device these days) I've rediscovered their very excellent Sleeping With the Enemy album. It has this superb instrumental as it's first track and they often use it as the opener when they play live.
I think it is a cracking way to kick things off.

Bulletproof Cupid

Placebo