Embracing Embrace

The Love It Takes Duration: 3.31 Sounds like: Beautiful beautiful starry-night-out-in-the-deserts song that suddenly develops into a rock number Tip: However you listen to it, do it with headphones...the voice and the line 'Iiiii wouoohooold giihiiive everything...' needs to be close to you Comment: In an amazing way, this song makes you feel sad and yet happy	You're Not Alone Duration: 4.29 Sounds like: Upbeat yet sensitive song that makes you feel better...a cross between 'The Love It Takes' and 'Wake Up!' by the Bood Radleys (well, the intro and the chorus has that same trumpet thingie going) Tip: When you're feeling down...hear Danny tell you you're not alone =0) Comment: Apparently there is a Thailand released acoustic version of this that's supposed to be really good. Written by Richard.
Save Me Duration: 4.46 Sounds like: A lovely soulguitar and bongos intro, leading to a chilled verse and then an explosive chorus Tip: After you finished doing something you didn't like but had to do, put this on and feel faboo Comment: People who aren't into Embrace tend to find this appealing. It's the most remixed song of Embrace	Drawn From Memory Duration: 7.00 Sounds like: Imagine 'Fireworks' but better instruments, better voice, better melody...better everything...this is a classic Tip: This really really loud while you're in an air-balloon should be the best ever...seeing the world from above and hearing this...mmmm... Comment: It doesn't take a genius to realize (or speculate) that Mickey has had a great part in this song sounding the way it does
Bunker Song Duration: 1.48 Sounds like: A grand get together between strings and guitars...war of the waters or something Tip: Standing outside when it's really windy and hearing this is fantastic Comment: This was initially a guitar riff from 'Save Me' that developed into an instrumental on its own	New Adam New Eve Duration: 3.47 Sounds like: Rocky and yet funky angry song...if there ever was a bitter feel in a voice, this is it Tip: Listen to this when someone's been unfair or mean to you and at least dream of telling them off heavily (better if you actually do it too) Comment: One of few angry and loud songs that Danny sings
Hooligan Duration: 4.13 Sounds like: Everything and yet nothing! The most different sounding Embrace track...guitars, kazoos, keyboard 'plings', this is euphoria in a calm sort of way Tip: On a breezy summer day you open your window, let your curtain down a bit, lay down or sit back and turn this high high up Comment: Richard does a really good job on the singing and pronounces the words really funky	Yeah You Duration: 3.38 Sounds like: Heavy and hard track but still sort of melodic in the verses Tip: For some reason this song feels befitting when the air-plane is landing...maybe the metaphor for coming down and seeking revenge? Who knows Comment: Embrace's record company wanted them to change 'shit' to 'stick' in the song to be able to release it as a single, Embrace refused...good, no compromises in music
Liars' Tears Duration: 3.16 Sounds like: Slow, non-peaking sort of song that floats along Tip: Listen to this live, especially if it's outside and it's slightly breezy...it's better live and the mood is better outside Comment: It takes a special state of feeling to listen to this I think	I Wouldn't Wanna Happen To You Duration: 3.50 Sounds like: A cheery middle tempo spring/summer song. The keyboard (or whatever it is) in the background sets a beautiful tone and Danny's voice is marvelous on this Tip: You're in a big empty green field that stretches into eternity, then make sure this is on and run around like a madster Comment: The single version of this one was a bit changed so it sounded more summery. The lyrics are lovely
I Had A Time Duration: 5.47 Sounds like: One of those really slow songs that gives you a 'good-bye' feeling...don't know how to explain but some songs sound like farewells Tip: View of the ocean, sunset, semi-heavy winds and the line '...I won't see your smiling face, but I won't see your smiling fade...' Comment: A song I think a lot of people can relate to and not just in their lovelife. Basically about how it may sometime be safer not digging too deep


The First Cut Duration: 3.32 Sounds like: Rythmic poprock song with Danny's voice going low Tip: This is really good to have in the background when you're doing boring things like designing the arrangement in a newspaper (not stylish magazine, newspaper) Comment: 'The First Cut Is The Deepest' is a Cat Stevens song that has been covered many times	Three Is A Magic Number Duration: 3.17 Sounds like: Happy, bubbly, sweet and jumpy weirdo track about why 3 is so special Tip: If you're really happy, eat some ice-cream and listen to this, move your head to the drums and have fun! Comment: This is Embrace's only recorded cover version. The original was written and performed by Bobby Dorough but other cover versions of the same song are better known
I've Been Running Duration: 5.52 Sounds like: Strong yet frail sound, a 'slow-song' where the guitar and the piano walk into eachother's territories, mixing beautifully Tip: If you've been away somewhere and you're coming home after a while it's nice to have this on on your walkman cos this feels like having gone through something hard Comment: Embrace 'dedicated' this one to Lindford Christie at SG#4	Brothers And Sisters Duration: 3.29 Sounds like: Rock song that basically rocks =0) Unlike their older songs that were rocky this one does not sound similar to Oasis Tip: Listen to this when bungy jumping or when rollerblading Comment: Coldplay also have a song called 'Brothers And Sisters', ah, well...if you're gonna copy, why not copy the best?
Still So Young Duration: 4.05 Sounds like: It starts out really mellow and then it gets louder, but not in a rocky way, it's an organ or clarinet or a flute(don't ask me, not an expert) that makes a screaming sound...okay, screaming is exaggeration Tip: When you're surfing the net this is good to have on cos it slows down all the stress Comment: Mike Heaton has written 'Still So Young' but I still think it has an Embrace sound to it	Like A Believer Duration: 5.32 Sounds like: The opening is fantastic, a soul elevating intro...well, at least that's how it is for me..it's a short intro but it's great. The rest is great too, lower verses contrasting the higher sounds on the chorus Tip: Look through old photos, or even new beautiful photos when listening to this, you get a good feeling inside Comment: -
Happy And Lost Duration: 2.12 Sounds like: Acoustic guitar and Danny, by a campfire, perfect nightsky full of stars and a calm winds Tip: It's better to listen to this one by yourself...it's a bit sentimental and that works best in private Comment: '...I'm such a luuucky ...fooohoooohooool...' aaaawww	Get On Board Duration: 3.30 Sounds like: It actually sounds like the title. Happy, telling you to get on board...hang on to your laugh, don't let it fade too fast. It's quite amazing how well the melody suits the lyrics Tip: No need to try and be creative with this, just listen to it when the world is trying to bring you down Comment: Richard sings this one and I'm pretty sure he wrote it too since it sounds like a typical Richard song
Come On And Smile Duration: 4.07 Sounds like: If you would write a popsong that at the same time sounded like a typical Embrace ballad, it might sound something like this Tip: When you feel extremely content despite a few problems in life, this might increase that feeling, so you can listen to it Comment: Sometimes you actually start smiling when he sings '..come on and smile...'	Top Of The Heap Duration: 3.49 Sounds like: Sweet little tune, makes you happy and yet it's a bit sad...not that I can explain why...top song Tip: After you've climbed Mount Everest or something like that, it's nice to put this on and feel proud (no, it's not about mountain climbing) Comment: '...so I sing myself to sleep..' is part of the lyrics, John Lennon used to sing himself to sleep when he was little
I Can't Feel Bad Anymore Duration: 4.31 Sounds like: The last song you'll listen to in life maybe. This has one of those end of the road feelings attached to it. Not that it is like "The Long And Winding Road" but it reminds me of that song Tip: When you're finished reading a really good book, put this on and enjoy, mix your thoughts about the book with the melody Comment: 'You've taken everything that you want from me, I won't fight...' I just love that, had to put it 'on print'	A Tap On Your Shoulder Duration: 2.32 Sounds like: Singing through a big microphone (Richard). It sounds a bit 'empty-American-road-in-a-film'...cool and simple Tip: Nice to have on when you're riding a bike beside a highway, the bike going through long grass Comment: -
With The One Who Got Me Here Duration: 4.00 Sounds like: This has a sort of hanging sound...like the song and the voice is hanging down from something, it's very slow Tip: When this is the one of very few Embrace songs you have access to, listen to this one Comment: I'll be honest and say I'm not really a fan of this song. I can go as far as saying that this is probably the only Embrace song that I can cut anytime without feeling any loss	I Know What's Going On Duration: 2.37 Sounds like: An up-tempo song that would probably get anybody going...Danny proving that his voice isn't only striking on the emotional ballads. The rhythmic clapping in the background of the chorus illustrates the mood of the song Tip: Coming home from school or work or anything that is the equivalent and sitting down to listen to this is quite an experience Comment: This is one of only two Embrace songs with the word 'baby' in them, the other is 'The Way I Do'



"The Good Will Out" songs and b-sides
All You Good Good People Duration: 6.06 Sounds like: 'Anthemic' sing along song, it's basically quintessentially Embrace, if such thing exists...well, old Embrace anyway Tip: Listen to it when you're happy...it gets you up and even happier than before Comment: Possibly the most famous Embrace song	My Weakness Is None Of Your Business Duration: 3.17 Sounds like: Soft and tender in the verses, big and emotional chorus Tip: Try and hint something to someone by putting this on when you feel the title is applicable Comment: The title is very Embrace in the way that it's very long
Come Back To What You Know Duration: 4.10 Sounds like: Danny's voice is fantastic on this one...it's what got me into Embrace...sort of catchy Tip: Listen carefully to the start when Danny starts to sing and it's quite silent except for his voice Comment: -	One Big Family Duration: 4.05 Sounds like: Loud...and it does have an Oasis-esque sound Tip: Have it on when you're working with the computer, it makes things go faster Comment: One of Embrace's earliest releases and how appropriate for a band containing brothers to have 'family song'
Higher Sights Duration: 3.44 Sounds like: Embrace really...nobody else sounds like this. Kind of a slow song that speeds up in the chorus...the guitar sounds really good on this one Tip: Listen to this while looking at the waves in the sea..it goes very well with the guitar and the 'airy' drums on the song Comment: -	Retread Duration: 3.39 Sounds like: Soft and melancholic track about insecurities among other things Tip: When you're sad, this helps you even though it's pretty tragic Comment: Retread is a tire made by putting a new rubber surface onto an old worn tire (it's evidently a metaphor in the song)
I Want The World Duration: 5.44 Sounds like: A cross between a rock song and a pop song, the basic melody is kind of poppy but guitars, drums etc make this sound harder Tip: Would probably do wonders at a football stadium Comment: Like most 'hard' songs by Embrace Richard is the leadvocalist	You've Got To Say Yes Duration: 3.42 Sounds like: A 'common' song as the title would suggest. The intro is just superb...also a rocky track Tip: In the morning, just when you wake up you'll find this song kicking and energetic Comment: Although the melody wouldn't imply it it's actually about tragic situations (drugs etc)
Fireworks Duration: 3.58 Sounds like: One of the sweetest and saddest things you'll ever hear...strings, piano, hurt voice Tip: The humming that starts the song is heartwrenching in a warm sort of way, listen carefully Comment: -	The Last Gas Duration: 3.45 Sounds like: Loud, crazy cool song that sounds a bit like Oasis...but it's better than most Oasis songs Tip: Try jumping up and down to this one when you're by yourself...it's so much fun Comment: Who doesn't love when the singing starts with 'It's the waaay I feeeeeeeel...it's the way I feeeeeeeeeel...'?
That's All Changed Forever Duration: 4.13 Sounds like: A piano ballad that has an 'I'm finally free' feeling to it...that's the feeling you get when you hear it Tip: After a shower when you're all clean, lie down on your bed or somewhere and listen to this..heaven Comment: I've read this is a lovesong...which I don't quite get, to me it sounds like an 'it's over' song	Now You're Nobody Duration: 4.23 Sounds like: Same airy drums and guitar feel as 'Higher Sights' but it sounds much more calm than that song Tip: I feel this would fit perfect at a graduation...not that anybody let me play this at mine Comment: -
The Good Will Out Duration: 7.00 Sounds like: Epic...forceful...solemn...happy Tip: Listen to it when you're walking around in big crowds...it's just a song that suits crowds Comment: Title track of the first album and a possible Embrace catch phrase...yes, the good will come out! It almost always finishes Embrace gigs

Blind Duration: 4.18 Sounds like: Another Oasis sounding poprock song...don't how this is different from many of their old 'hard' songs but it's still really good Tip: If you're making pizza this is good to have on when you're making the dough Comment: The waabbppaa-bpa-bpa-bpa singing in the beginning of the song is cool =0)	Dry Kids Duration: 2.47 Sounds like: A piano ballad that has developed further on its way to a faster song...Danny's voice very stripped on it Tip: Sitting on cliffs on a summer evening and hearing this should be quite an experience Comment: A lot of fans have this as a favorite or a favorite b-side
Butter Wouldn't Melt Duration: 3.27 Sounds like: Yep...again, a slowy piano track. The high octave piano sounds in the end are really sweet...like the ones in 'Now You're Nobody' Tip: This on a TV report when Lazio lose some game...hahaha...evil laughter (the players don't have to cry though, it'd be too cruel) Comment: -	Feelings I Thought You Shared Duration: 3.26 Sounds like: Somewhat similar to 'My Weakness Is None Of Your Business' but happier...nice trumpets close to the end Tip: This really works infront of the computer, though I couldn't specify why Comment: -
Love Is Back Duration: 3.53 Sounds like: Very beautiful, heartwrenching but somehow hopeful story. A quality that many Embrace songs have, hopeful and despairful at the same time (the sound, not lyrics) Tip: Standing on a balcony or top of the Eiffel tower, feeling really well and then you hear this...perfection Comment: The aaaahhhhaaa... hhhhmmmm ...oooooohooooo parts are lovely	You've Only Got To Stop To Get Better Duration: 4.49 Sounds like: Again...I don't want to make this an Oasis or Embrace thing, but to me this also sounds something Oasis could've written Tip:Works well when you're doing a graphic design project at school/college/university Comment: -
You Don't Amount To Anything This Time Duration: 2.58 Sounds like: A sad person pouting ...hehehe...seriously, this is the musical equivalent of a person who's basically lost everything and goes to church to talk to someone Tip: Make sure you don't have this on if you feel like you've hit rock bottom, I can imagine how a few tears can turn into a flood while listening to this Comment: -	If You Feel Like A Sinner Duration: 2.55 Sounds like: Naked piano playing accompanied by Danny's voice strongly going through the song Tip: Sit and drink tea or coco or coffee...or something else that's weird and hot and listen to this Comment: My friend saw this title together with other songs like 'Save Me', 'Like A Believe', 'Brothers And Sisters' and seriously asked 'are they a religious band?'...hehehe
The Way I Do Duration: 4.24 Sounds like: Late John Lennon, something between 'Jealous Guy' and 'Imagine', first time I heard it I was pretty shocked because Embrace aren't predominantly Beatles/Lennon influenced (if at all). Since I grew up hearing the Beatles a lot and listened to Embrace as I got older, I get extremely emotional when I hear it because it makes me feel 12 and yet 19 at the same time Tip: Listen to it anywhere, anyhow...good place is the train but really, lovely anywhere...Richard's voice, the piano...all of it Comment: I have nagged a lot about this song, on the board, on LastGas (even when Danny was in)...hehehe	Free Ride Duration: 2.34 Sounds like: Another one of those 'good-bye' or ending songs. One in a line of soft songs, piano and Danny working it, but like all the others, special on its own Tip: Light candles, make sure you're alone, turn off all the electric lights and listen to it while concentrating on the flames Comment: -
Don't Turn Your Back On Love Duration: 3.30 Sounds like: Middle tempo, kind of monotonous, in a good and consistent way. Sounds very Embrace Tip: Eating candy and walking down a half empty street and listening to this...feels nice Comment: Just as the title would suggest so, this is a celebration of love	Perfect Way Duration: 3.02 Sounds like: Similar to many old Embrace b-sides, slow pace and emotional. The way the guitar is used it sort of sounds like Greek protest songs Tip: That protest song feel also fits this for a demonstration, although, how often does anybody go to a protest march? Comment: -

"If You've Never Been" songs and b-sides
Over Duration: 7.02 Sounds like: The intro actually sounds like Santa's carriage's bells clinging closer and closer. Slow, easy, melodic...it has a dragging feel to it...like someone's carrying it all the time. Many instruments...quite a lovely flowing base sets in half way through the song. Tip: In an airport before flying...it makes you ready. Comment: One of the songs that was first played to audiences off IYNB. Apparently a song Danny had tried to master for a while.	I Hope You're Happy Now Duration: 3.41 Sounds like: A lullaby, a powerful one that has an amazing smoothness as a result of several vocals on top of eachother. Absolutely beautiful...musically crowded, as many tracks on the album. Tip: Listen to this while walking when you've achieved something great and feel proud of yourself! Comment: Contains the intense line "You don't get lost in the dark when you shine", lots of beautiful lyrics in this.
Wonder Duration: 4.24 Sounds like: Slow jamming acoustic feel that escalates to a soft anthem. Embrace have reached a place where they don't have to shout, they can talk. Tip: This would probably do wonders outside when you're playing with snow. Comment: First single off IYNB, it sparked both disappointment and 'wonder' (no pun intended...hehe).	Many Will Learn Duration: 4.19 Sounds like: Lovely guitar sort of jogging its way into the vocals at the start. And then jogging along. Softest of the pedals of IYNB forrest. It makes you feel you're by a clear, crystal lake. Danny's voice does wonders on this I think. Tip: Do this in darkness and concentrate on the lyrics and the song. Comment: Don't you think this would've made a good album title too? Fall/autumn song, definitely.
It's Gonna Take Time Duration: 4.38 Sounds like: Trumpets (and other horn instruments) starting sharply but easily. A swinging song, in a non-disco way. It goes up and down melodically. You can hear Richard singing loudly on the chorus. Tip: Good for doing things such as writing things down, wrapping gifts to, tying shoelaces...you know...many things. Comment: Together with 'Over' this was played during the 2000 tour. Quite popular it was at the time as well.	Hey, What You Trying To Say Duration: 5.02 Sounds like: Rhythmic stroll by the road. The keyboard 'solo' bits at the end of the chorus are faboo. Some parts, like the middle-eight, it goes a bit melancholic. Tip: Cool summer day walk out with light clothing on you that blows up when the wind gets inside it so you look like a ball and have and laugh...then it's nice hearing this. Comment: For whatever reason, it's evident that Richard wrote the music, while Danny wrote the lyrics. I could be wrong. I doubt it.
If You've Never Been In Love With Anything Duration: 4.47 Sounds like: A bullet start with jumping trumpets! Coming from the previous slow number it just hits you. It sounds a little 50-60s crime comedy, a little Beach Boys and a little I don't even know what. Quite insane, most remarkable number of the album. Tip: Running away from someone would actually make the running fun! Or you can dance in a silly fashion with people you know. Comment: Quite obviously, this is the title track...sort of.	Make It Last Duration: 4.43 Sounds like: A bit like 'Wonder' actually, slow verses, anthemic chorus which isn't rough to be precise, but uplifting. The 'Oooo oo ooo' background 'vocals' behind the chorus is great! Tip: When you need to cheer yourself up. When you need to take things less hard...someone I think it would help. Comment: The video of this song starred some 'real life' Embrace fans, 4 of them, who got to be scared before realizing what was going on.
Happiness Will Get You In The End Duration: 2.47 Sounds like: Danny's voice and a guitar. Veeery slow, a tad repetitive in its structure. There's a keyboard/piano in the background. Tip: I am thinking this would be good to stress down...but Embrace have better songs that fill the same purpose. Comment: My new	Satellites Duration: 6.27 Sounds like: Really calm, solemn, loving, relaxed song that takes its time. It's not rushed. It's like drops of vocals falling into a pond of instruments. Sublime. Tip: I'm gonna go for the predicable one, outdoors, at night, sea of stars above you. Comment: It may be hard for you to believe it but this song is written by Richard...imagine if he'd sung it as well, it would've been a classic a la "The Way I Do" but better!


Anywhere You Go Duration: 5.07 Sounds like: Sunset on a Hawaiian bar/saloon. It's a soft vocal thingie with keyboard going in the back. It really is sunset on Hawaii, that's all I can say. At the end there's a cool keyboard solo. Tip: At the end of a trip when you're about to go home, listen to this. Comment: '...always take the weather with you..' sorry, it was irresistible.	Everyday Duration: 4.16 Sounds like: An upbeat version of "Today", it flows... Tip: Listen to it if you're an Embrace fan and want to have heard all of Embrace's songs. Comment: Yes, Danny's voice is weird on it, not your ears fooling you, he's sung it when he'd caught a cold! It's a bit cool in a strange way.
Today Duration: 3.02 Sounds like:Your normal rock/pop song, easy going guitar etc etc. Tip: It's a good song to listen to while playing with swings and such fun activities. Comment: Quite an old song Embrace played on a radio appearance in Sweden in 2000, used to sound much worse, the band gave it a good shake.	Caught In A Rush Duration: 3.47 Sounds like: First it opens with what sounds like a church organ, then we're introduced to a slow verse, followed by a rough instrumentally crowded and different sounding chorus. Tip: Good when you're playing cowboys and other stupid cowboys (for the politically correct kids!). Comment: Probably the most different and consistent favorite B-side off IYNB.
Giving Forgiving And Giving In Duration: 4.10 Sounds like: Bam trumpet opening, it used to be a real ballad song until it was worked into an up-tempo song. It's perhaps not the band's moment in the sun but it rrrocks anyway. Tip: Good for dancing I bet, though I'd never. Comment: This song was originally meant to be on IYNB and it was meant to be the title track, as far as Danny was concerned anyway.	What You've Never Had You'll Never Have Duration: 2.40 Sounds like: 'Normal' song, mid-tempo, quite boring verses but the chorus is alright. Tip: I think it would work well when you're practicing cartwheels (and I know how everyone does ;o) Comment: One of THE longest song title Embrace have ever managed, and they manage quite a few.
Fight Yer Corner Duration: 4.14 Sounds like: Good guitar solo start accompanying Danny's voice. Then follows drums or whatever it is 'wah wuah' sounds...really nice. It reminds you a little of the older slow numbers like "I've Been Running" in its instruments and vibe. Tip: If you're having a night miniparty in the forrest here's a good choice...though, mix it with other songs! Comment: Think the 'Yer' sounds a bit like Richard's accent/phonetic. I don't really know the purpose though.	It's You I Make It For Duration: 4.02 Sounds like: Camp fire acoustic guitar proceeding Bongos and Danny's dragging slow vocals. Band playing acoustic at a beach thing. Tip: I've never heard it but I think it'd sound better live, at a beach at night maybe, Comment: The title may fool you to think it's a dedication to fans, but it isn't. Nice title.