Understanding in a Car
Thursday
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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.
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Album InfoThe song was included in their second album "Full Collapse" released in 2001 which is often considered a landmark album in the post-hardcore genre.
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Meaning and ThemeThe song is known for its anguished lyrics which deal with the themes of sudden loss and ensuing grief.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its dire subject matter, "Understanding in a Car Crash" became one of Thursday's most popular songs.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Critical AcclaimThe song earned the band significant critical applause and subsequently led to their signing with a major label, Island Records.
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Cover VersionsIt was covered by British hardcore band Funeral for a Friend during a live performance.
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InfluenceThe song has largely influenced the modern emo and screamo genres with its intense emotional content and complex song structure.
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Live PerformancesThe song remains a fan favorite and is often played as the band's closing song during live performances even after years of its release.
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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.
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RewordingThe 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.
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Unique TraitsThe 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.
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ReviewsIt 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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