Understanding in a Car

Thursday

About Understanding in a Car

"Understanding in a Car Crash" is a song by American post-hardcore band Thursday. It was the band's debut single and the lead single from their second album, Full Collapse, in late 2001. "Understanding" was chosen for release as a single and shot by Victory Records during the band's tour with Saves the Day without Thursday's consent. The music video gained rotation on MTV2 and MMUSA upon its release in early 2002. The simple presentation features concert footage of the song's performance with shots cascading on top of one another. "Understanding" has remained perhaps the band's most well known song and a concert staple. It is usually performed together with "The Other Side of the Crash/Over and Out (Of Control)," a song from the 2006 album, A City by the Light Divided, that tells the other side of the same story. more »

Year:: 2001
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Thursday

Thursday is an American rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. Formed in 1997, the group has released six full-length albums, their most recent being No Devolución, which was released in April 2011 on Epitaph Records. Every year, Thursday has held a performance on or within days of New Year's Eve, as a tradition for local New Jersey fans. more »

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Rock

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Emo, Post-Hardcore

13 facts about this song

Band Background "Understanding in a Car Crash" is by Thursday, an American post-hardcore band originally from New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Album Info The song was included in their second album "Full Collapse" released in 2001 which is often considered a landmark album in the post-hardcore genre.
Meaning and Theme The song is known for its anguished lyrics which deal with the themes of sudden loss and ensuing grief.
Commercial Success Despite its dire subject matter, "Understanding in a Car Crash" became one of Thursday's most popular songs.
Music Video The song has a music video directed by renowned video director Marc Webb who later went on to direct Hollywood movies like The Amazing Spider-Man.
Critical Acclaim The song earned the band significant critical applause and subsequently led to their signing with a major label, Island Records.
Cover Versions It was covered by British hardcore band Funeral for a Friend during a live performance.
Influence The song has largely influenced the modern emo and screamo genres with its intense emotional content and complex song structure.
Live Performances The song remains a fan favorite and is often played as the band's closing song during live performances even after years of its release.
Featured In "Understanding in a Car Crash" was featured on an episode of MTV's reality show "Made" where an aspiring musician worked on a cover version of the song.
Rewording The song's title is often rephrased by the band's fanbase as an emotional metaphor for realizing any tumultuous, personal life-changing decision or event.
Unique Traits The song features few musical reprises and a memorable guitar-led break around the two-minute mark creating giving it a unique appeal in the post-hardcore genre.
Reviews It is often referred to as 'heart-wrenching' and 'epic' by reviewers and fans because of its lyrical content and the raw vocal delivery of lead singer, Geoff Rickly.

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