Top tracks — play these first
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50 Ways To Say Goodbye — This lead single cleverly combines humor with a catchy melody, encapsulating the theme of creatively coping with breakups through playful storytelling.
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Brand New Book — This track showcases an upbeat tempo paired with lyrics that reflect personal reinvention, highlighting the band's knack for uplifting narratives amidst emotional undertones.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases strong hooks but lacks depth in songwriting and cohesion as a two-track release.
What we noticed
- The verses of '50 Ways to Say Goodbye' employ a storytelling format, detailing various humorous scenarios of heartbreak.
- The second track, 'Brand New Book,' shifts to a more subdued tone with acoustic elements and introspective lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — The single's success solidified Train's commercial resurgence and wider recognition.
- Themes
- playful heartbreak· creative breakup narratives· personal reinvention
- Career context
- By the time Train released '50 Ways to Say Goodbye' in 2012, they were riding the momentum of their commercial resurgence following their 2009 album 'Save Me, San Francisco', which had revitalized their career. This single marks a significant moment as it showcases the band’s ability to mix humor with poignant themes, solidifying their presence in contemporary pop rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Matchbox Twenty· Goo Goo Dolls· Lifehouse
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 50 Ways To Say Goodbye 4:09
- 2 Brand New Book 3:47
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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