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Starting with a short, grunge-sounding, guitar solo, the intro to this song sets up the mood to be somewhat ominous. It almost sounds as if they blended sound and texture ideas from the 90s and brought them to life in a new light, here in the 21st century. As the vocals come in, the story begins, and it draws you in. Not too much later, the harmonies trickle in, but from a distance, making you really listen and pay attention to the creative lyrics and story being sung. The chorus has an interesting chord progression, and it’s not one your mind can completely predict. It brings you to new places, and in response, aids in the emotional flow of the song. The guitar solo from the intro comes back in as a short interlude, bringing back the main themes from the beginning. As the second verse comes in, the same melody is used, but they utilize call and response to change it up. This leads into a longer guitar solo that isn’t overly complicated, but fits the vibe of the song quite nicely. As the last chorus approaches, the lyrics change and mix up with previous words from earlier on in the song as it fades out. Overall, this song tells a story with mixed emotions, and isn’t too much for the ear to comprehend. The blending of their sounds has a sense of nostalgia, and they capture a different kind of sound we don’t hear too much of today. (Jayna Leach)