The Close

The Close - John Henry by Decision

Best local rock band in Atlanta in 2003 according to Creative Loafing .

The initial feel of the song kind of feels like you're setting yourself up for a duel. You know, walk 10 paces, turn and shoot. The first two minutes of this song rock you along with a nice groove and slight tension build, most notably in the drums and those upward swooping guitars at the ends of the phrases. You are taking your paces and counting, slowly watching your life pass through your mind...6,7,8.... Then, everything changes a little bit. The drums start to roll, you start to panic. Fuck the 10th pace. RUN LIKE HELL. All of a sudden it feels like everyone is after you. Finally you break free "and ride that traaaaa-ain!"