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I was going through grueling cancer treatments and could not find anything (music or otherwise) that comforted me. From the start of my treatments, I kept being drawn to the group because Davey (lead singer) reminds me of someone I love dearly from college (my late night caller). I vaguely remember hearing them and seeing their videos. When I was at my lowest point, emotionally and physically from the chemo & radiation & other stresses brought on, I bought STS (Sing the Sorrow). Once I started listening, I could not stop. I fell in love with the music and lyrics. It calmed and comforted me in ways I cannot even describe. Chemo completely fucked my memory and thought process. The texture, layers, and intricacy of the music and lyrics intrigued me and forced me to think and process thoughts and ideas which helped my mind return to me. Their music (all of their cds) continues to help me deal with my diagnosis of breast cancer and quell the fear that it could return.