The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek — Relient K

A caffeinated blend of adolescent humor and surprisingly sharp self-reflection.

Tracklist · 17 Tracks

Kick‐Off

0:41

Pressing On

3:32

Sadie Hawkins Dance

3:00

Down in Flames

4:10

Maybe It’s Maybeline

3:17

Breakdown

3:48

Those Words Are Not Enough

4:41

For the Moments I Feel Faint

3:49

Lion Wilson

0:38

I'm Lion‐O

2:57

What Have You Been Doing Lately?

3:26

May the Horse Be With You

2:20

My Way or the Highway…

3:49

Breakfast at Timpani’s

0:25

The Rest Is Up to You

4:07

Failure to Excommunicate

3:38

Less Is More / [Skittles and Combos]

7:17

Moments Worth Listening For

the sudden transition from the acoustic vulnerability of 'For the Moments I Feel Faint' into the high-octane 'I'm Lion-O'

the layered vocal harmonies that swell during the final chorus of 'Pressing On', showcasing a complexity rare for the genre

the comedic timing of the 'Skittles and Combos' hidden track that breaks the tension of the album's earnest closing

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