The Great Compromise
The Junior Varsity · 2004
42 min · 11 tracks · emo
A reflective blend of intricate melodies and emotional lyrics wrapped in a raw, youthful energy characteristic of early 2000s emo.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don't Forget to Set the House on Fire Before You Crawl Into Bed (House Fire) — This track stands out with its vivid imagery and chaotic energy, encapsulating themes of self-destruction and urgency that resonate throughout the album.
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Ohio (& the 178 Meter Dash to Indiana) — With a catchy chorus and introspective verses, this song showcases the band's ability to blend upbeat instrumentals with deeper emotional struggles.
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Falling Far Behind — This track highlights the band's lyrical depth, exploring feelings of isolation and longing through poignant storytelling and dynamic instrumentation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction to the Faint Remembrance of a Dead and Dying Dream 3:09
- 2 Park Your Car 4:37
- 3 Left Foot, Right Foot 3:19
- 4 Demo Car City 3:29
- 5 Don't Forget to Set the House on Fire Before You Crawl Into Bed (House Fire) 3:54
- 6 Ohio (& the 178 Meter Dash to Indiana) 3:11
- 7 The Big Little City Killing Cycle 4:17
- 8 I Sang a Song to Be Sung 4:11
- 9 Falling Far Behind 4:10
- 10 Anti-Climactic 4:20
- 11 Peter Cottontail and the Demise of the Carrot Tree 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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