On this episode of "How We Heard It," the guys talk about some of the greatest ballads in classic and modern pop music.

Well, first they argue about what a ballad even is, but once they settle on a definition, they talk about how a performer's authenticity makes all the difference between a song that inspires you and a song that's just generic garbage.

If you've ever been moved by a song and you can't explain why, maybe this can help you figure it out!