CGI_Ram of like mind:
I'm getting older so I might get left behind soon.
I find these guys to have a little Linkin Park sound to them. Others may disagree and that's fine. I don't over analyze music. It's too hard to compartmentalize music these days, IMO. Either that or I have a WIDE palette.
I also find myself attracted to sound, despite the lyrics on occasion. Others may prefer the opposite.
That one reminded me a little of The Fixx who I also like very much. Occasionally the voice is almost a mirror image of their lead singer. Style is similar too.
I agree with everything you said about what you find in a composition that speaks to you. Lyrics are fine but it's the music that interests me. I often have no clue what they're talking about anyway.
Half the time they don't either. I mean really, take Pearl Jam, can you truly say you listen to the meaning (or lack there of) of their lyrics? I do like the sound of his voice and consider it to be one of their musical instruments. What thery're saying is often much less important to me than what the voice sounds like.
I liked this song too. Though less than the first one. I'm going to check out some more of their stuff. Thanks for sharing.