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1	'''Train''' is an adult alternative/pop rock band from UsefulNotes/SanFrancisco, California. The group has had a number of lineup changes with the only consistent member being singer and co-founder Pat Monahan. Guitarist Jimmy Stafford and drummer Scott Underwood though had long tenures with the band, being members from its founding up until 2016 and 2013, respectively. Signed to Creator/ColumbiaRecords since 1998, they have released eight studio albums, along with a Christmas album, a cover album and a GreatestHitsAlbum.
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3	The band first made themselves known in 1998 with "Free", and hit the Top 40 for the first time with "Meet Virginia" two years later. Their next two hits, "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" and "Calling All Angels", came in 2001 and 2003. Then in 2010, they made their big comeback with "Hey, Soul Sister", their most successful single to date. Since then, they've maintained a steady presence on the charts.
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5	!!"Tell me, did the tropes sweep you off your feet?":
6	* AgeProgressionSong: "This'll Be My Year".
7	* BreakupSong: "50 Ways to Say Goodbye" is arguably a StealthParody of this trope.
8	* BlatantLies: "50 Ways to Say Goodbye" does not list 50 ways to say goodbye.
9	* CoverAlbum: ''Train Does Music/LedZeppelinII'', a cover of the second Music/LedZeppelin album in its entirety. They learned the album for a live performance, then released a studio version for charity. Pat Monahan was once in a Led Zeppelin cover band, so he can sound uncannily like Robert Plant when he wants to.
10	* ExhortTheDiscJockeySong: "Play That Song" is a rather polite version of this trope.
11	* TheFourChordsOfPop: "Hey, Soul Sister".
12	* GratuitousMariachiBand: In the music video for "50 Ways to Say Goodbye", as Pat breaks into song listing excuses for his girlfriend not being around, a mariachi band suddenly appears in the supermarket to back his vocals.
13	* HurtFootHop: The music video for "50 Ways to Say Goodbye" sees this happen to Taryn Manning. After stepping on a pin, she clutches her foot and hops in pain, causing her to trip and fall down some stairs.
14	* ManicPixieDreamGirl: "Meet Virginia" and probably others.
15	* NewOldWest: "Angel in Blue Jeans" has a country vein, the titular woman is compared to a gunslinger, and the song even has a Western-inspired video featuring Creator/DannyTrejo.
16	* NewSoundAlbum: Their first few albums were built on the style of roots rock that was popular in the late 90s/early 2000s. Starting with ''Save Me, San Francisco'', they decided to evolve with the times with more of a country-pop style that's helped them make a huge comeback.
17	* NotStayingForBreakfast: "Drive By" is about how Monahan regrets doing this.
18	* OneWomanSong: "Meet Virginia" and "Angel in Blue Jeans".
19	* RearrangeTheSong: "Hey, Soul Sister" was sent to CountryMusic with mandolin, banjo and fiddle dubbed in.
20	* ShoutOut: "50 Ways to Say Goodbye" borrows its title (and partially the concept) from Music/PaulSimon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover". The song was supposed to be called "50 Ways to Kill Your Lover", but this was cut due to fear of controversy.
21	* SillyLoveSongs: "Marry Me", "If It's Love" and "Hey, Soul Sister".
22	* TitleTrack: ''Drops of Jupiter'', though the title song from that album has its most recurring lyrics (Tell Me) as its subtitle.
23	* VocalEvolution: Pat Monahan's voice has gotten a ''lot'' higher.
24	* WhatDoesSheSeeInHim: "Mermaid" contains a mention:
25	-->Sharks [[GreenEyedMonster green with envy]]\
26	They wonder what you see in me\
27	Funny, but sometimes [[ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe can't help but wonder that as well]]
28	* WordSaladLyrics: A recurring feature of their songs, particularly "Hey, Soul Sister" and "Drive By". This had gotten to the point where WebVideo/ToddInTheShadows has joked that Monahan is a schizophrenic with aphasia.
29	* WordSaladTitle: ''Bulletproof Picasso''.

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