Next up is one of the best of the
eight tracks, “21 Days,” a soulful
chronicle of kicking nicotine
guised as a breakup song.
The genuine breakup song,
“Vincent,” is a Springsteen-like
short story set in Texas about a
woman named Jolene who hates
the famous Dolly Parton song that
shares her name and misses her
long-lost boyfriend, whose name
inspired the title of the track. “Hard
Feelings” also chronicles heartache
as a story song about a troubled
pair of partners in crime trying to
find refuge in New York City.
Brian balances some of the darkest
elements of the album with
three beautiful ballads that muse
on how life’s hardship can pack
less of a punch when you’re in the
arms of a special person. While
social distancing from everyone
but themselves, otherwise happy
couples will relate to “I Don’t Mind
(If I’m With You),” “Lonely for You
Watch a video for “21 Days” by Brian Fallon
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