What is it?: After the influential 2011 release of their first LP Separation, Balance and Composure quickly became a fan favorite for their crunchy instrumentals with dragged out feedback, gritty vocals, and cutting lyrics. With the bar set so high, The Things We Think We're Missing, released in Fall 2013, would either propel the band to the forefront of the emo genre or leave them as the go-to opener for their peers' tours. It is with great pleasure to music fans everywhere that the album was nothing short of incredible. In their sophomore album, B&C found the cohesiveness within and between tracks that the first album struggled with. They exemplify the success of great bands continuing to improve and push boundaries in order outdo their other impressive and beloved releases.
Why is it Song of the Week?: A couple days ago, the band released an alternate version of "Tiny Raindrop," one of the singles from one of the best albums of last year Things We Think We're Missing. With the instrumentals reminiscent of the soul-crushing "Stonehands," featured on Separation, this version is even more devastating than the original. This stripped down B-side builds up the emotional effect, emphasizing the fragility of Jon Simmon's lyrics without compensating the overall power of the song. Prepare for the feels.
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