"Starcrossed" is a string-led power ballad, reminiscent of the material on "Free All Angels". It re-tells the story of "Romeo and Juliet". "Out of the Blue" evokes "Song 2" (1997) by Blur, and "Surf Wax America" (1994) by Weezer. Wheeler said the final version of "Out of the Blue" was the result of merging two separate songs. "Renegade Cavalcade" features staccato guitar parts during the version sections. "Detonator" utilizes the talking guitar in vein of Peter Frampton during the verse sections. "Won't Be Saved" recalled the band's earlier material, and was nearly left off the final version of the album, until they were persuaded to keep it by their agent. "Vampire Love" closed the album with Placebo-esque lyrics, and a cello part played by Oli Kraus.