What a Terrible Thing to Say
Four Letter Lie · 2008
42 min · 10 tracks · pop rock
A dynamic blend of pop rock melodies and post-hardcore intensity, capturing the angst of youth through engaging vocals and intricate instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cake Eater — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious energy and showcases the band's knack for blending catchy melodies with sharp lyrical wit.
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Pretty/Ugly — This track highlights the duality of vulnerability and strength, encapsulating the emotional push-pull that characterizes much of the album's themes.
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What a Terrible Thing to Say — The title track serves as a pivotal moment on the album, combining introspective lyrics with anthemic choruses that resonate with listeners navigating personal struggles.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Don’t Speak to Dead Men
The bridge shifts abruptly from past regrets to a defiant assertion of moving forward without those who have caused pain.
This shift emphasizes a break from toxic relationships, marking a significant turning point in the narrative and highlighting themes of empowerment.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cake Eater 3:49
- 2 Nothing but a Ghost 4:09
- 3 Pretty/Ugly 4:14
- 4 It’s Coming This Way 3:00
- 5 What a Terrible Thing to Say 5:10
- 6 Think of Your Favorite Place 3:48
- 7 A Place Called “Further” 3:52
- 8 Pretend You Never Happened 4:01
- 9 I Don’t Speak to Dead Men 4:55
- 10 Charlatan 5:17
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