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"Happy Face" is introduced with a strong electric guitar solo. this helps set the tone for the rest of the song. The tempo of the song is 130 bpm, which is an above average heart rate. This can help induce emotions of something more upbeat and exhilerating to the body. The melodies in this song are easy to memorize and sing a long to. It has a very repetative pattern that listeners can follow. This song is able to amplify emotions because of the tempo and audio. The lyrics can give off mixed emotions and it depends on your background when listening. "Happy Face" creates this idea of loneliness and longing for something more while keeping an energetic tone.
"See You In Court" opens with a strong electric guitar and drums. The drumming used in this song gives it more of a southern rock feel as opposed to the traditional Texas country that the band knows and loves. The lyrics create a story of a divorce that put them through hell. Whether listening to this for fun or for a purpose, it will no doubt create a sense of hatred in your mind. The function of this song is to display the realities of divorce. This song is the ultimate break up song that can amplify angry emotions. Many listeners feel a strong connection to the lyrics and listen to it to feel seen by others. Sam Canty, the lead singer, did a great job at composing the song and telling a story.
"Missed Call" opens with a long 39 second gutair solo making up about 1/6th of the total song length. This solo is used to set the audiences vibe and mood of what the song will be. The opening line sung by Sam Canty has a good tempo. Canty adds a certain drawl in his voice to depict his own emotions while singing this song. This helps the listener understand the main characters feelings. The function of this song is emotional expression. The lyrics in "Missed Call" display a strong sense of sad emotion.
Much like all of Treaty Oak Revivals songs, "Postcard" starts with a strong electric guitar solo. this solo is most important in this song because of how upbeat it is. The notes use consonance to convey a postitive message. The lyrics, tempo, and instruments used for this song makes the listener understand that the character is happy about moving on. People who want to amplify the emotion of happy often listen to this song. It gives off the vibes of letting go and moving on to something greater. Sam Canty was able to use a popular saying, "Go to hell, ok, I'll send you a postcard," and turn it into a moving song. This quote is transformed into something greater through the craftsmanship of this song.
"Fishnets" takes the audience through a story about a couple cheating with other people. The lyrics depict images in the listeners head of what the main character is going through. The physical and emotional battle that the main character of the song suffers is easily relatable for many listeners. An electric guitar is the most prominent instrument used. The tempo speeds up and slows down to take us through a windy timeline. When the song slows down it's a specific moment in time, and when it speeds up it takes us to the next scene. The listener feels like they are traveling in time with the drama and events. The function of this song is to create an emotional expression.