I'm 60 years old, been a passionate music lover since 12. Would listen to Yes and Queen and blue oyster cult and Alice cooper and black sabbath... Always looking for meaning. This puts me in that mind frame. Love it. Gonna put my headphones on and get stoned
The best rock album I have heard yet. The guitar solos and riffs get me going! Way to go, it is hard to find a solid rock band these days, Love these guys and I am looking forward to seeing them live one day! Hell yeah!
pabbicool When someone/band pretends to be someone or something that they are not. You can tell they play it like they mean it. And, they're damn good at it.
pabbicool I can usually tell when I see pretender's, faker's, and pre-fab bands. Some bands are built for success by record labels. Maybe they like what they do, maybe they're in it for just the money, fame, etc. I don't care, I just am not into those types. Btw, I'm not attacking you. Not sure why you're phrasing your reply like that.
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The pacing is what makes this music special. The way it manages to patiently wait, and build, and then hit in ways that are both unexpected and just right.
I definitely agree I am 61 young yrs old. They are amazing. I watch video of them every day. They are comiñg to Philly and I'm getting tickets to see them. Love 😘 War on Drugs
Because 3 years and apparently no one has does this yet that I can see: Tracklist: An Ocean In Between The Waves - 0:33 Eyes to the Wind - 8:27 Red Eyes - 22:17 Suffering - 28:31
I wouldn't say specific songs are most Dire Straits. It is more related to the music style. The more I hear them, the more they remind me Dire Straits.
They look like a bunch of dads who were nerds in high school came together to make a band and they weren't very good. Then at like a reunion the stoner dude who used to bully them reconciles with them and they get him to join the band, they turn awesome, start writing amazing music together, and the rest is history.
That we are able to watch such wonderfully captured performances of artists in HD for free in 2019 is more amazing that we typically take the time to recognize. The audio and video quality on this is stunning, and it's such an amazing capture of an amazing performance. No, I'm not high on ecstasy. I just really like this. ha.
I love how Adam matches Cheryl's enthusiasm every time he thanks her. He's genuinely happy for the recognition, and clearly doesn't expect how big they would soon become. And that comment about the employees having kids and Adam wearing the same clothes he was in five years earlier hits hard, haha. I think a lot of artists, and adults in general, can appreciate the sentiment behind it.
Just a bunch of dudes giving there all and producing the goods for one amazing album, this is a blistering live version, fuck the comparisons, this is here, this now, this is " The War On Drugs!
best band around right now. If lost in the dream came out 30 years ago it would be an held as a classic and would sit in many top 100 album of all time lists, unfortunately this type of music doesn't quite reach the masses as it once did though
It’s 7 years ago and I’ve read just about every comment over the countless times I’ve watched this video. I can’t believe how I haven’t seen a comment regarding Adam’s ability to answer questions coherently and thoughtfully while still constantly tuning his guitar. This guy is and always has been a musical bad ass as well as genius.
+Michael Tom No band can appeal to everyone. I like stuff that's unique, but I also like that good ol' familiar sound, and I have not heard a band as of late to capture the essence of that with such perfection like The War on Drugs has with their newest album. I've shown this album to my friends, my dad, and a few people that are well older than me, and they all love it.
I just love the emphasis on simple instrumentation to carry the sound. Keyboards: wow.. brings me back to the 70's with dudes like Tony Banks from Genesis. I'm not comparing the two but enjoying how integral each instrument becomes to TWOD's sound.
Checking this out again in 2024 and gets better every time. It’s the best version of Eyes To The Wind on TH-cam. Others are far too fast. This is perfect 🏴❤️
met the frontman, adam, before their show in Denver at The Bluebird last week. even took a picture with him. super cool dude, incredible album, and an amazing show.
I just ran into him and the band last week here at Trading Musician in Seattle and got a picture with him, I agree, super nice guy. And their show I saw a couple months ago was amazing. I almost drove down to Portland the next day to see them again.
Everyone always talks about the amazing audio, but the film is great as well. Seeing how each musician performs and reacts to one another, with perfect timing, angles, focus, lighting. Just pure production perfection on KEXP bravo
Please. PLEASE. Release this shit as an album. All of WOD's performances at KEXP. The band need to release them as a blu ray or something. Playing them on TH-cam through a phone etc doesn't unlock how magical these performances truly are. Some very talented people recorded and mixed this.
how they're able to perform live to this standard I will never understand. They are singlehandedly keeping music alive. Ok maybe not singlehandedly but they are contributing in a big way.
In a world where the vast majority of popular produced music is complete and utter garbage - doesn’t anyone realise how unbelievably brilliant this band is???
I love this video. Cheryl's enthusiasm is infectious, and The War on Drugs fucking nails the performance. TWoD reminds me of Dire Straits in a lot of ways, with less drugs and rock and roll themes, and more introspection.
I friend put me on to this band yesterday and I played most of their albums last night via Spotify, then bought them all, uploaded them to iPod, iPhone, iPad and to my car this morning and have not stopped listening. Simply outstanding. The first track on this video: 'An Ocean Between the Waves,' is a favourite along with Under The Pressure. Good luck to the band.
December, 2023. Just seeing this video for the first time. Love the War on Drugs. Only discovered them the last couple years. And just now discovered KEXP. On a roll. Right on.
recorded on my birthday, what a treat. Now, about these 348 thumbs downers, what in the living fuck is up with that? Did you not listen to it? what's not to love? poor misguided fools!
I first heard this record when I was depressed and going through my divorce. I connected with it instantly and its really hard for me to not name it my favorite record of all time. So while I could never pick a truly favorite single record, I can't pick one that I like more than lost in the dream either. This is a record that changed me and got me through the worst of times. Thank you Adam and the war on drugs. I'll always love this band.
What is it that happens around 9:05 that gives me the chills every single time? The way the band just sort of steps down is just so damn satisfyingly perfect.
Great music - all those influences are spot on, by the way - but never have I read such nice comments under a TH-cam video! Not a trolling twat in sight! A little bit of faith has just been restored... :)
I love her enthusiasm for this band! Though, if you just want the music: An ocean between the waves: 0:33 Eyes to the wind: 8:27 Red Eyes: 22:17 Suffering: 39:32
I love when bands somehow manage to be original while also being a throwback. The comparison with Knopfler's ethereal tone is on the money, but you can throw in some elements of 80s alternative sounds. Maybe the Stone Roses too. I'm a sucker for guitar virtuosity!!
The jury's work is clear and it was very easy. The meeting took a fluffy nanosecond. Album of the year is "Lost In The Dream 'with The War On Drugs and justification reads:" An album that sounds Petty, Dylan, Springsteen and Mike Scott float on a bed of seamless ambient, Spacemen 3 and Spiritualized and yet all the time signals in 2014 can not be other than the year of issue. We the jury cheer for proof that the classic rock album alive and flourishing. Fun "
Thanks Cheryl, Thanks War. Thanks KEXP. we are lucky to have the stars line up so often when KEXP studio is available. The sound is perfect. Never heard much War stuff before but am now a fan.
I'm 60 years old, been a passionate music lover since 12. Would listen to Yes and Queen and blue oyster cult and Alice cooper and black sabbath... Always looking for meaning.
This puts me in that mind frame. Love it. Gonna put my headphones on and get stoned
Ha, me too
Whoever the sound engineer is here should be commended. The audio is just phenomenal!
like it very much
OMG! Live music, guitar solo, fantabulous :D Music is alive and well :D Couldn't be happier!
The best rock album I have heard yet. The guitar solos and riffs get me going! Way to go, it is hard to find a solid rock band these days, Love these guys and I am looking forward to seeing them live one day! Hell yeah!
Tout simplement super... Mon groupe préféré.
I came here from the video of their show on Jimmy Kimmel. Crappy sound in that studio. Love this one!
great performance guys..
God damnit Cheryl get it together
What a guitar hero, geez
Awesome unpretentious music!!!
What makes music pretentious?
pabbicool When someone/band pretends to be someone or something that they are not. You can tell they play it like they mean it. And, they're damn good at it.
jimmiemclovin I'm sure most bands/musicians you think are pretentious actually like what they are doing, otherwise they wouldn't be playing it.
pabbicool I can usually tell when I see pretender's, faker's, and pre-fab bands. Some bands are built for success by record labels. Maybe they like what they do, maybe they're in it for just the money, fame, etc. I don't care, I just am not into those types. Btw, I'm not attacking you. Not sure why you're phrasing your reply like that.
jimmiemclovin I think I mis-spoke, I meant to say WOD play it like they mean it. Not pretentious blah blah blah...
Gracias de nuevo a Radio3 !!
wow!
I am from a little island called Guernsey this band is awesome...
Yooooooo! Very cool live!
fuggin awesome guys!
i like
The war on drugs reminds me so much of dire straits
Ya Cheryl is cool
My favorite band still! Where can i go to buy their c.ds?
Fine I'll say it, his voice is much better on record.
Really? I found it nearly identical.
That's usually the case with most singers. Still, this this is a great performance across the board.
DAMN that snare sounds FINE
Cheryl at 07:19 is all of us.
Cheryl the best host :)
Long live Officer Surplus!
It's now Feb. 2020 and this is still my favorite band....I am 67 yrs. old and haven't heard anything this good in years and years....
You are Aces
youve lived throught led zeps tho
I totally agree. I'm 62 and this is the best ever :)
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Nice band
I fucking love Cheryl's energy! :)
their vibes are like childhood memories
Eddie S yeah Cheryl defines music lover. She knows her sh*t for sure. No surprise she digs the TWOD...
She is such a treasure.
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Rusty...what?
The pacing is what makes this music special. The way it manages to patiently wait, and build, and then hit in ways that are both unexpected and just right.
You're so right ! It's a band who knows how to build songs.
That's exactly it. Ive been trying to find the words to explain it but you've done it perfectly.
I definitely agree I am 61 young yrs old. They are amazing. I watch video of them every day. They are comiñg to Philly and I'm getting tickets to see them. Love 😘 War on Drugs
great discription
6 years late to this reply, but you are so spot on. Insanely perfectly timed buildup to this song. This band is exceptional
Thank you Cheryl! THANK YOU CHERYL!
Because 3 years and apparently no one has does this yet that I can see:
Tracklist:
An Ocean In Between The Waves - 0:33
Eyes to the Wind - 8:27
Red Eyes - 22:17
Suffering - 28:31
yeah they did ;)
Eyes to the wind so natural after ocean in between waves feel like it’s a true turning point in this album and love the way the tracks r laid out
There is a hint of Dire Strait in their music.
indeed
Such a sweet sound it is!
Ah, yes I can kind of hear that. Which songs do you think are most Dire Straits? Both are such great bands
I wouldn't say specific songs are most Dire Straits. It is more related to the music style. The more I hear them, the more they remind me Dire Straits.
... and a wee bit of The Boss?
Cheryl's such a fangirl for this interview, I can't stop giggling at how star struck she is.
This time my username seems inappropriate, lol.
an ocean in between the waves is amazing song
lol nice profile pic love mac
...y por cada una nueva ola un nuevo sentimiento.
- Nemo
The bowery
They look like a bunch of dads who were nerds in high school came together to make a band and they weren't very good. Then at like a reunion the stoner dude who used to bully them reconciles with them and they get him to join the band, they turn awesome, start writing amazing music together, and the rest is history.
Hahaha
Funny, but they formed in 2005 when they were in their mid 20s. Sometimes it takes a long time for the cream to rise to the top.
Most accurate description I have ever heard.
This movie needs to be made!
Robert Nooney the cream has risen
Drummer is solid, which is key given their sound is so rhythm driven. Awesome.
+Matt Jarrett True. Every band has a signature groove.
I love the drummer on this video. He is 100% in the moment
Spot on. This drummer is pro.
not sure about his wardrobe manager though
I'm sure, and it looks great. Rocks it like the champ he is
That we are able to watch such wonderfully captured performances of artists in HD for free in 2019 is more amazing that we typically take the time to recognize. The audio and video quality on this is stunning, and it's such an amazing capture of an amazing performance. No, I'm not high on ecstasy. I just really like this. ha.
I love how Adam matches Cheryl's enthusiasm every time he thanks her. He's genuinely happy for the recognition, and clearly doesn't expect how big they would soon become.
And that comment about the employees having kids and Adam wearing the same clothes he was in five years earlier hits hard, haha. I think a lot of artists, and adults in general, can appreciate the sentiment behind it.
She's a fan.
She's pure love.
Thank you Cheryl!
+cristhian serna With his best Gilbert Grape smirk.
Just a bunch of dudes giving there all and producing the goods for one amazing album, this is a blistering live version, fuck the comparisons, this is here, this now, this is " The War On Drugs!
It's pretty damn impressive to be compared to Bruce Springsteen.
Never listened to them before. Dig the spacey pads 'n' such. Feels like standing in a field with the wind blowing by. Neato.
+Marshall Jewell Music to drive into the sun with the top down by.
the performance of Ocean in between the Waves should be in the Live Music hall of fame. Cheryl kept it way more together than I ever could.
best band around right now. If lost in the dream came out 30 years ago it would be an held as a classic and would sit in many top 100 album of all time lists, unfortunately this type of music doesn't quite reach the masses as it once did though
I'm not surprised if this album IS a classic album in 30 years, maybe 20. :)
also it probably would of sold millions
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It’s 7 years ago and I’ve read just about every comment over the countless times I’ve watched this video. I can’t believe how I haven’t seen a comment regarding Adam’s ability to answer questions coherently and thoughtfully while still constantly tuning his guitar. This guy is and always has been a musical bad ass as well as genius.
Charlie makes the best faces drumming
Connor Biddle love 2 see how this guy drums ...and that double bass drum though ow that's amazing
Charlie is on point.
Cheryls wetter than NIagra Falls
I wonder how can someone not like this.
+Andrey Vostokov Defective hearing is the only reason I can think of
+Andrey Vostokov I mean, it's not exactly a new sound, so maybe that would turn off someone wanting something different.
***** It's so close to being good, but it's just not there for me. It's too formulaic and familiar. It's the same way I feel with Beach House.
+Michael Tom No band can appeal to everyone. I like stuff that's unique, but I also like that good ol' familiar sound, and I have not heard a band as of late to capture the essence of that with such perfection like The War on Drugs has with their newest album. I've shown this album to my friends, my dad, and a few people that are well older than me, and they all love it.
+Andrey Vostokov ,,with stuff like this it`s just how it strikes me in the moment,,,,go figure
Andy 'Nard-Dog' Bernard killing it on the drums
Ah no it's Drew now.
God damn it, this is the best album I'll hear in my entire life.
I just love the emphasis on simple instrumentation to carry the sound. Keyboards: wow.. brings me back to the 70's with dudes like Tony Banks from Genesis. I'm not comparing the two but enjoying how integral each instrument becomes to TWOD's sound.
yes! beautiful sound
definitely!!
bless her sheryl says "im overwelmed" she is right it is such beautiful sound they have love this band
6 years later and l’d stil feel as baffled as cheryl having this masterpiece performed in front of me. 🤘
Jimmy Fallon as Neil Young
Yes. Just yes... haha
andytim One of the greatest comments I’ve ever seen in TH-cam.
This is Twitter level.
Checking this out again in 2024 and gets better every time. It’s the best version of Eyes To The Wind on TH-cam. Others are far too fast. This is perfect 🏴❤️
This video is a happy place for me, I don´t know hoy many times I´ve watched it.
0:31 An Ocean In Between The Waves
8:27 Eyes To The Wind
22:12 Red Eyes
28:32 Suffering
met the frontman, adam, before their show in Denver at The Bluebird last week. even took a picture with him. super cool dude, incredible album, and an amazing show.
that show was so great!
I just ran into him and the band last week here at Trading Musician in Seattle and got a picture with him, I agree, super nice guy. And their show I saw a couple months ago was amazing. I almost drove down to Portland the next day to see them again.
It is december 2020 and I’m still here for the first 2 tracks. Such quality! Greetings from The Netherlands.
dire straits...Bob Dylan. ..The Band...man this is one killer band that is a mirror reflecting legends...awesome
Thanks so much for uploading.
I love this session. he looks like the bad guy of the breakfast club
Everyone always talks about the amazing audio, but the film is great as well. Seeing how each musician performs and reacts to one another, with perfect timing, angles, focus, lighting. Just pure production perfection on KEXP bravo
Please. PLEASE. Release this shit as an album. All of WOD's performances at KEXP. The band need to release them as a blu ray or something. Playing them on TH-cam through a phone etc doesn't unlock how magical these performances truly are. Some very talented people recorded and mixed this.
Has this happened yet? I keep listening to this at TH-cam, but it's a shame...
how they're able to perform live to this standard I will never understand. They are singlehandedly keeping music alive. Ok maybe not singlehandedly but they are contributing in a big way.
He seems like such a lovely guy. Seriously.
just decided I want a firebird 😤😤😤😤
Did u get one?
Yeah did you?
The Dj's on KEXP are total nerd goons....
Ahhh that non reverse firebird is beautiful!
damn, yes! A 60s original one from what i see!
I'd do terrible things for that guitars hahahah
this sounds so much better than the record. I hate today's productions which often take the soul out of the music...not even talking abt mp3
This music is so beautiful, in particular Eyes to the Wind took me to another world. I love it so much.
Cheryl is such a wonderful person. Her enthusiasm for music is inspiring.
Fast tempo but still melancholy. Fucking love it.
In a world where the vast majority of popular produced music is complete and utter garbage - doesn’t anyone realise how unbelievably brilliant this band is???
Best album by anyone this year so far. Infinitely listenable and never gets old. Stunning work.
KEXP is like the Old Grey Whistle Test of our generation. Sucha plethora of talent to be heard.
This must be one of the best performances in radio ever.
their newest album is an album that is so underrated. it will take years until it is truly appreciated. love these guys. amazing sound.
+BarnyWaterg8 Luckily, it has received a lot of good ratings on many sites, and it has been critically acclaimed.
You are exactly right. Time will prove them brilliant.
I am from Manchester U.K, love this station and everything they do, case in point, what a great portal for fantastic proper music!
I love this video. Cheryl's enthusiasm is infectious, and The War on Drugs fucking nails the performance. TWoD reminds me of Dire Straits in a lot of ways, with less drugs and rock and roll themes, and more introspection.
Dylan meets Mark Knopfler ?... Cheryl seems to like them.
I friend put me on to this band yesterday and I played most of their albums last night via Spotify, then bought them all, uploaded them to iPod, iPhone, iPad and to my car this morning and have not stopped listening. Simply outstanding. The first track on this video: 'An Ocean Between the Waves,' is a favourite along with Under The Pressure. Good luck to the band.
I discovered the band on the 11 - 6 - 2023. Lord they are amazing.
Officer Surplus has NO idea that these guys dedicated a song to him.
Still watching - and loving- this set a year and a half later. What a performance, what a record! Cheryl loves this!
Best rock album of 2014 for sure.
December, 2023. Just seeing this video for the first time. Love the War on Drugs. Only discovered them the last couple years. And just now discovered KEXP. On a roll. Right on.
recorded on my birthday, what a treat. Now, about these 348 thumbs downers, what in the living fuck is up with that? Did you not listen to it? what's not to love? poor misguided fools!
Cool band :)
The singer/guitarist looks like the greaser from Breakfast Club, but age 30, in my opinion lol
Who knew Jimmy Fallon could sing so well
+KALLEMARC1 he sounds like him too
+KALLEMARC1 except this guy actually has a real talent
+Flynn Hendry Hahahaha.
I first heard this record when I was depressed and going through my divorce. I connected with it instantly and its really hard for me to not name it my favorite record of all time. So while I could never pick a truly favorite single record, I can't pick one that I like more than lost in the dream either. This is a record that changed me and got me through the worst of times. Thank you Adam and the war on drugs. I'll always love this band.
Cheryl is so sweet here. I love her.... And the music is dope. 👍
What is it that happens around 9:05 that gives me the chills every single time? The way the band just sort of steps down is just so damn satisfyingly perfect.
I love two-shirt guy on the guitar. I'm never wearing just one shirt again
Great music - all those influences are spot on, by the way - but never have I read such nice comments under a TH-cam video! Not a trolling twat in sight! A little bit of faith has just been restored... :)
I love her enthusiasm for this band! Though, if you just want the music: An ocean between the waves: 0:33 Eyes to the wind: 8:27 Red Eyes: 22:17 Suffering: 39:32
The ghost of Dire Straits :)
+Manuel Tavares Dire Straits on shrooms! And a little more energy. Great sound.
+Manuel Tavares Yeah, in the phrasing
I love when bands somehow manage to be original while also being a throwback. The comparison with Knopfler's ethereal tone is on the money, but you can throw in some elements of 80s alternative sounds. Maybe the Stone Roses too. I'm a sucker for guitar virtuosity!!
It's cool to see some good old classic Dylan esque soft rock.
How can you put an ad in the middle of AN OCEAN IN BETWEEN THE WAVES??
The jury's work is clear and it was very easy. The meeting took a fluffy nanosecond. Album of the year is "Lost In The Dream 'with The War On Drugs and justification reads:" An album that sounds Petty, Dylan, Springsteen and Mike Scott float on a bed of seamless ambient, Spacemen 3 and Spiritualized and yet all the time signals in 2014 can not be other than the year of issue. We the jury cheer for proof that the classic rock album alive and flourishing. Fun "
Thanks Cheryl, Thanks War. Thanks KEXP. we are lucky to have the stars line up so often when KEXP studio is available. The sound is perfect. Never heard much War stuff before but am now a fan.
Cheryl is a true delight.