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Tear Jerker / My Vitriol

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These guys are champions at taking their own songs and turning them into tearjerkers once re-writing them, sure. But sometimes even the original versions of their songs can induce huge amounts of tears.


  • "Always Your Way" is their most notorious example. Yes, the acoustic version is the more sentimental one, but even with all the bouncy energy the words are what really strike a heartstring with this song. The lyrics outline a failing relationship from a guy who can't seem to please his lady no matter how much he gives her what she wants. So, he calls an end to it by calling it a lost cause and apologizing for not being able to please her.
  • "Under The Wheels" is touching because it's a flatout love song. After all the loud energetic tracks on Finelines, the album ends with a soft, ethereal in nature song. It's lovely melodies and simple lyrics are a nice conclusion to such an epic album.
  • Their cover of Madonna's can be even more effective than the original. What really hurts is that Som Wardner himself had an even more abusive father than Madonna had.
  • The piano version of "Windows And Walls" reveals the sheer power a depth the lyrics held after being hidden behind such a thick layer of effects pedals.

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