When They Were Around

rock, Early 2000s post‑grunge ballad, male vocals over slow distorted guitars and roomy drums; clean verse guitars drenched in digital reverb, chorus opens with thick overdriven layers and bass swell. Vocals start close and fragile, then strain into a raw, cracked edge in the hook. Subtle backing “ooh” harmonies in the last chorus, long tail on the final chord., slow, grunge, sad