Do you have a routine when recording or tracking? Is there a certain type of track that you tend to record first? What is it?

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How do you start your normal tracking routine? Is there one type of track you tend to lay first?

Do you start with a rhythm track, some sort of guide or reference track, or a rough version of the song? Do you hate routine and do something different every time? What do you find is the most helpful way to start a recording session?