The Battle of Land and Sea "The Beautiful Ones"

• Words: Bryant Rutledge
• Label: Notenuf

"The Beautiful Ones," from L.A.-based duo The Battle of Land and Sea, is the kind of mournful, acoustic lullaby that hip emo kids enjoy crying over. The layered vocal harmonies and subtle stringed instruments add a sinister, at at times religious feel to the composition, which comes from the band's self-titled debut.