Smash n' Grab
The Next Nine Years achieve depth on this single due mainly to the excellent drum work, which is like a rolling artillery barrage, with a bombarding bassline that hits you like a hammer. But you don't want to hide from this onslaught; it's a sound that makes you want to meet it head on and hard. The vocals and guitar work blend well on "You Live I Learn", and hold their own against that heavy backdrop.
However they come to the forefront on "This is Your Last Song" and manage to take command of what is a "smash and grab" song - they smash you down, grab your mind and make you love 'em.