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The War is Over

from Edge of the World by The Sweetest Condition

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There will come a time in your life when you’ve just been through Hell and somehow survived. On Track No. 07, “The War is Over,” off The Sweetest Condition’s debut album, “Edge of the World,” you find yourself in the aftermath. You’re living in your own post-Apocalyptic isolation, nearly crippled by a devastating loss. Meanwhile, everyone around you seems perfectly happy, but you have not yet healed. You’re in agony, and the only thing that can save you from the pain is unleashing it into the world. But in your grief, you also find the strength to admit your faults and embrace your humanity.

PRESS REVIEWS:

“Even the album’s slower, moodier moments like ‘The War Is Over’ and ‘This Poison’ are simply too inviting, even with the distorted glitch effects of the latter track adding a touch of abrasion to augment its gloomy ambience.” –Ilker Yücel, ReGen Magazine, Baltimore, MD, May 19, 2016, regenmag.com/reviews/the-sweetest-condition-edge-of-the-world/

"‘The War Is Over’ breaks the mold; we soon experience the powerful intensity and shift in the mood as we build to a powerful climax on this piece with grinding guitar over the various layered electronic loops and synth structures.” —Gothic Paradise, California, May 31, 2016, www.gothicparadise.com/sweetestcondition.htm

“‘The War is Over’ is a powerful, slowly-building song that relies heavily on Benson’s vocal tone to maintain its edginess, with the support of Milner’s music lying subtly beneath it until bursting forth midway through; excellent song-construction and delivery are equally responsible for this engaging hurt-and-anger ballad.” —Geoff Wilbur, Boston, MA, March 17, 2016, geoffwilburmusic.com/2016/03/17/the-sweetest-condition-edge-of-the-world

“Songs such as ‘Miles Away’ and ‘The War Is Over’ hint at the personal stories and deeper meaningful passion within all of us. These are all songs made with care, passion and purpose. It is a rare privilege to review such music.” —John Crofts, Johannesburg, South Africa, 925|Rebellion, March 12, 2016, 925rebellion.com/the-sweetest-condition-edge-of-the-world/

“Lest you think ‘Edge of the World’ is filled with Leslie’s eardrum-melting ballads, this down-tempo number showcases a deliciously different side of her voice. On this track, she laments the emotional damage she’s suffered from a relationship that ended badly.” —Chuck Frey, Modern Synthpop, Wisconsin, Jan. 12, 2016, modernsynthpop.com/the-sweetest-condition-end-of-the-world-review/

lyrics

“The War is Over”* © The Sweetest Condition 2015
Lyrics by Leslie Irene Benson | Music by Jason Reed Milner
* Contains explicit lyrics.

The sun is rising.
The war is over,
but your love left me
a wounded soldier.

I took a stance.
You held your ground,
but what is lost can
never be found.

It’s so easy for you
to forget,
but I feel regret.
I feel regret.

When you wake beside me,
you feel peace. …
But I need release.
I need release!

The sun is rising.
The war is over,
but your love left me
a wounded soldier.

I took a stance.
You held your ground,
but what is lost can
never be found.

The sun is shining.
The war is over,
but your love left me
a wounded soldier.

The sun is shining.
The war is over,
but your love left me
a wounded soldier.

I can’t forget the past
the shrapnel from the blast.
Some things can’t be undone.
F**k me for being human!

The sun is shining.
The war is over,
but your love left me
a wounded soldier.

The sun is shining.
The war is over,
but your love left me
a wounded soldier.

F**k me for being human.

credits

from Edge of the World, track released August 28, 2015
The Sweetest Condition is:
Lyrics + Vocals: Leslie Irene Benson (ASCAP)
Music + Synths: Jason Reed Milner (ASCAP)

"Edge of the World” ℗ © 2015 The Sweetest Condition. All songs written and performed by The Sweetest Condition. Unauthorized reproduction of this recording is prohibited by Federal law and subject to criminal prosecution. All Rights Reserved. Music (synths + guitars) written, arranged and produced by Jason Reed Milner. Lyrics and vocals by Leslie Irene Benson. Mixed and mastered by Joel Lauver, Burning Bridge Recordings, Nashville, TN. Published by Jason Reed Milner Publishing (ASCAP) and Leslie Irene Benson Publishing (ASCAP).

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The Sweetest Condition Nashville, Tennessee

THE SWEETEST CONDITION is a dark synthpop duo with industrial influences.

Members: Leslie Irene Benson (lyrics + vocals) and Jason Reed Milner (music + synths).

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