"Any Emotions" is a single by American band

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, featuring

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. Released on January 13, 2015, it is the second single released in promotion for the band's second LP ''

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''. Wilson's involvement came after bassist

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connected with him during the recording of ''

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''. According to Dawes: In interviews, the band has explained the song is a reference to singer

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's struggles with

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. The vinyl single was initially mispressed with the tracks from Boston hardcore punk band

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's '' Lost Session '91'' 7".

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