Serving as the best ballad in the band’s song catalogue, “If All Else Fails” helps Stories And Alibis wind down before the album’s closer. Matchbook Romance has a similar sound and mood throughout Stories And Alibis, but the smaller, unnoticed intricacies of songs like “My Eyes Burn” provide a glimpse of the band’s true versatility. “ My Eyes Burn” follows the impassioned and angry “Shadows Like Statues” with a lighter, poppy jingle that shows a more agreeable and accessible side while still maintaining the band’s edgy disposition. The melodic, hardcore tone doesn’t hit with this much impact for all of Stories And Alibis, but it does make the lighter, aesthetically pleasing punk jingles that follow all the more endearing. The guitar hooks and drums keep excellent pace, building up composed and rhythmic momentum that ignites for each commanding chorus. Ryan DePaolo’s blazing guitar riffs fading in and out, Aaron Stern’s sporadically magnificent drumming and Jordan’s gruff and impassioned vocals give this leadoff track hard rock firepower and make it the best of the album. Matchbook Romance never lived up to the potential of Stories And Alibis, but the rough likability of this one debut was more than enough to endear them in the emo community forever.įollowing a simple but momentum-building intro, “Your Stories, My Alibis” kicks the album off on a heavy, rocking note. From the fast-paced and up-tempo garage band sessions to the emotional and heartfelt ballads, this album serves as a prime example of slightly unrefined rock coming off as compelling music because of its untainted raw emo sentiment and intelligent hardcore composition. Although the finished product is a little rugged, it’s this very same verve that makes the band’s genuine charm stand out. With vibrant and moody guitar riffs, hard-hitting drumming, and lead singer Andrew Jordan bellowing out coarse and angsty notes, Matchbook Romance gives listeners an endearing, rough-around-the-edges experience that never really garnered mass appeal, but found a place in the hearts of a younger crowd. (any worse) G Bm Em and i (i.In their 2003 debut album Stories And Alibis, Matchbook Romance shows the poise and promising potential of a seasoned band, which is even more impressive considering the youthful audience their delectable brand of emo/rock targets. C D 'cause i ('cause i.), i don't want to make things any worse. G Bm Em and I (i.), i don't want to speak these words. D G we'll skip the goodbyes f# if i had it my way, Em C i'd turn the car around and runaway, D just you and i. D G why does tonight, have to end? f# why don't we hit restart, Em C and pause it at our favorite parts. G f# Em and I (i.), i don't want to speak these words C Em C 'cause i, i don't want to make things any worse. G f# Em and I (i.), i don't want to speak these words. G D and if i could only stop the car Em and hold onto you, C and never let go (and never let go) D i'll never let go (i'll never let go) G as we round the corner to your house Em you turned to me and said, C "i'll be going through withdrawal of you D for this one night we have spent." G Am and, i want to speak these words Em but i guess i'll just bite my tongue, C and accept "someday, somehow" D as the words that we'll hang from. G its close to paradise, C D with the end surely near. G the time flies by, Em with the sound of your voice. G We're talking about our lives, Am D like we've known each other forever.
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