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Nation of Language - Sole Obsession [Official Music Video]

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From the forthcoming album Strange Disciple. Released September 15th
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Ian Richard Devaney
Aidan Noell
Alex MacKay
Euan Lathrop as the Disciple
Directed by John MacKay
Producer: Siân Lathrop
DP: Cece Chan
1st AC: Haitao Zeng
2nd AC: Lily Nordheimer
Art Director: Astrid Terrazas
Editor: Patrick Drummond
Colorist: Zach Chalmers
Catering by Ian Salazar
Processed by Metro NY
Sole Obsession written by Nation of Language
Produced by Nick Millhiser
Mastered by Heba Kadry, NYC
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You promise not to run away
I promise not to overplay my card
Feign survival
I must stop limiting myself
You and your sensational soul
Slowly reframing our roles:
Empty idol, strange disciple
I float across the temple grounds
Three whole years from side to side
To only seek and never find
My sole obsession
Finally I feel it fading
Walk me home and walk away
Sole obsession
Suddenly a different shading
Walk me home and walk away
Too far along to operate
Don’t offer me this measured attention
End the cycle
I must stop limiting myself
You and your sensational soul
Ornamentation and all
Empty idol, strange disciple
My sole obsession
Finally I feel it fading
Walk me home and walk away
Sole obsession
Subtly I see it changing
Walk me home and walk away
Walk me home and walk away

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@sarahbentley2020 Год назад

At 61 these guys are my happy ticket back to my early 20’s. Best band in decades😊 Looking forward to the London gig

@svdynamo Год назад

I am 58 and I agree 😁

@karlmargerum2895 Год назад

The Camden one in June? See you there!

@paulmurphy7626 Год назад

I feel you, Sarah. They are steeped in OMD vibes, which was my own obsession for years. But NoL definitely have their own great character. I just bought tickets for their final date in Toronto so I can finally welcome them in person as well as I already have my heart.

@phillipmanning4995 Год назад

I was lucky enough to see them last year and just booked for Manchester again this year. You won't be disappointed as they were absolutely superb live.

@karlmargerum2895 Год назад

@@phillipmanning4995 Yeah Ian's voice holds up really well!!

@ladycplum Год назад

Reminds me so much of my childhood. Shades of Depeche Mode, Spandau Ballet and The Human League. I literally cannot stop listening to it! It's becoming my sole obsession! Thank you, Sirius XMU for introducing me to them.

@Handlemcdaniel 11 месяцев назад

Sounds like OMD to me

@vonhenry7087 11 месяцев назад

All of that and some Joy Division even. And the video is great too - as you say - becoming my 'sole obsession' song right now...

@vonhenry7087 11 месяцев назад

@@Handlemcdaniel I hear it too...and to me a touch of Joy Division. Great great song...we so need this...

@LeanderNadeltanz 11 месяцев назад

If you like Nation Of Language, I cannot recommend DRAB MAJESTY enough! Check them out here: OUTSTANDING!!! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Yqn9fXzYWoo.html

@ladycplum 11 месяцев назад

@@vonhenry7087Yeah I can hear some of both the Joy Division mainly comes through the echo effect used in the vocals.

@Onewayto2024 Год назад

Am I the only one who actually really felt YOUNGER (at least temporarily) while listening to this? ❤❤❤

@ladycplum Год назад

Not at all. I'm 45 and this takes me back to the major synth bands of the 80's.

@YourPsychoanalyst Год назад

I was young in the 80s and I tell you this is more 80s than the 80s were....

@dwsippel 7 месяцев назад

One of my top songs of 2023, I am hearing hints of Alphaville, Ultravox, Thomas Dolby, New Order, and other synth-pop bands I loved from the 1980's. Another track off the album has a clear Depeche Mode riff, just a wealth of nods to the past synth-pop icons.

@christopherlopez2729 5 месяцев назад

I was just thinking earlier today.. I hear some Thomas Dolby in there.....I love all of these bands that take that late 70s 80s inspiration and expand it into brand new killer shit.

@mode1017 Год назад

New wave has been given a rebirth through Nation Of Language. Innovative, fresh and dance filled synths. They are mastering the craft with each new release. I wish they’d open for Depeche Mode.

@JaZzoguY Год назад

And New Order!

@larrybliss8330 Год назад

And yet they have a sensibility all their own.

@Shrykespeare Год назад

I'd take out a second mortgage on the house to see THAT show.

@DrumminDoc 5 месяцев назад

check out spy convention on their bandcamp page

@rambo8218 Год назад

At 53 I'm on clouds feeling 18 again listening to this song, Thank you for posting this.... I want to go back so bad ..

@jessicayam2904 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the New Wave Revival and taking me back to my childhood and teenage years.. Sounds like Visage, Ultravox, Blancmange, Anything Box, Book of Love, I can go on.

@robmiranda7120 Год назад

Wonderful video ! I’m 54 and Nation of Language takes me to a happy place sometime around 1983 /87 where I used to hide from the outside world and listen to the Human League , New Order OMD Pet Shop Boys and all those sweet sounds of teen years

@vivienne74 Год назад

So true. Same here :)

@luanntribble5384 8 месяцев назад

Best band in the last 40 years!

@ricburr1075 8 месяцев назад

u goddame rite

@Shrykespeare Год назад

I came of age in the early 80s and this takes me right back there. Each song is a time machine. I so want to see them live!!

@jessesoto6150 Месяц назад

This band is sadly underrated. Such a great song. Vid reminds me of late 80s MTV music vids .. nostalgic ✨

@richardvernon6149 6 месяцев назад

66 years young got to see them twice last year Glasgow Sheffield both great gigs

@casadelamusicadekarlsanmar3366 5 месяцев назад

The new wave's not dead

@brianfox771 Год назад

I first heard to this back in March just before my dog of 17 years passed away. I listen to the lyrics in the context of providing my dog palliative care then coming to the decision to let him go, then dealing with the grief in the aftermath. The imagery at the end of the video is particularly fitting when the masked figure turns the record player off, disappears, and the group is left sitting in silence.

@InterpolFL Год назад

The hook on this song is amazing. And the sound is perfect, it’s like a cross between New Order and Tears for Fears.

@seangonewrong7429 Год назад

This song is on repeat ad infinitum. The tones, melodies, synth, bass, lyrics, vocals, THOSE MOVES! I can’t get enough. Nation of Language are one of the best bands to hit my ears. If you are ever in Belfast, consider me there. Ok that’s my gush over

@vonhenry7087 11 месяцев назад

Gush away friend - like many commenters I'm seeing I grew of age in the early 80s with music, and this hits just right, for all the reason you mentioned.

@larrybliss8330 Год назад

Their songs just keep getting better. The religious imagery in the video intrigues me. I felt a wave of sadness as they walked down the railroad tracks and the disciple turned to the camera. Ian's voice is so expressive...

@lacuna17 Год назад

In about 2 months I'll be seeing Nation for my birthday with one of my best friends.

@sebt7491 6 месяцев назад

As a teenager in the 80s my sister sent this to me to reminisce. This is one of the better new songs that sounds like my high school years. OMD Human League and a few others all mixed together awesome five stars

@donvittoriosierra Год назад

This song competes with the best that the 80s gave us. AMAZING!!! Easily my favorite song this year

@dkushknee 11 месяцев назад

My college roommate in 1982 told me about this. Wonderful

@pedrosianthanatos6008 4 месяца назад

That first chorus after the spoken word section just blows me away.

@BrookeMayer-fe4ev Месяц назад

Coming out of a 2 year obsession and finally feel free. I saw them live not long ago and this song really spoke to me. I listen to this song on repeat. I think it's replaced my old obsession.😅

@tonybravodon Год назад

John Hughes would have most likely have used this song in one of his movies if he were still alive....he would have loved these guys....just a hunch!🤩🤘

@ParzivalPlaysAtari 8 месяцев назад

This song is an absolute masterpiece.

@theblitzer9798 9 месяцев назад

I am 54 and lived the dream in Hawaii my for 36 years. I used to run around with a very small group of "alternative" kids. We weren't much liked s we were different. This band is takes me back. Every song is very well written lyrically, musically and to me, AMAZING. I so hope they gain more traction and get what they deserve! Can't wait to ss them live.

@thegreatvortex Год назад

The best new band for me

@Pinerocks Год назад

I know they’re from Brooklyn but I’m getting Scottish vibes here! Lol

@MR-hc8wx Год назад

I'm 56 years old and this song makes me feel 19 all over again. I can't get enough of it is on replay❤❤❤❤

@barbosa3343 9 месяцев назад

This band takes me back to my adolescence. Happy to have lived in the 80s!! TKS for great song!!

@dragandraganic 11 месяцев назад

56 year old Gen-Xer here. This is by far the best song on your album. But you already know it, don't you?

@orangebunker2822 7 месяцев назад

Arrrechisimoooo! Fan desde el primer día, saludos desde Venezuela 🇻🇪

@dordello Год назад

This is gorgeous! NOL keeps surprising me with such lush vocals mixed with etheric beats. And the video is stunning! Can't wait for the full album!

@adeofbass Год назад

Walk me home and walk away..... Thank you for continuing to save my life.

@justjosh711 Год назад

This is simply masterful. Song, video…it’s all great. Keep it up, NoL.

@divania28 Месяц назад

Almost the same notes of the Blue Monday but it's refreshing!

@luxetsonus3390 Год назад

RU-vid member for many years; never been moved to comment until now. This song transcends nostalgia. I’m 46 years old, but I feel like this has been playing in my head for 46 years.

@delaneyeisenbeisz Год назад

Phenomenal. I find myself getting lost in their videos in a way that few other musicians replicate.

@worldwidehey Год назад

Nice OUTRO. Great looping effect

@Onewayto2024 Год назад

The moment I heard the first few seconds of this song I was instantly taken back to my summer weekend life in the 1980’s on Long Island. Clubbing at REDS, dancing, staying out until 4AM, coming home and laying in the lounge chair outside sunning myself while listening to WLIR or my Walkman. Sleeping all morning, then starting my afternoon and doing it all over again. I loved it!

@eveanddell 10 месяцев назад

Same! The Loop at Malibu, 007, Spize- this sound brings it all back.

@Quintin99 8 месяцев назад

Greetings from South Africa. I just discovered Nation of Language yesterday and wow definitely one of the best bands to listen to at the moment. You make me wish for the awesome 80's back. We all want the 80's back.

@seanburrell4870 7 месяцев назад

I dunno if there’s such thing as a perfect song, but if there is this is it, if not a close contender. The song standalone is amazing, brilliantly played and produced and dance-inducing. The song paired with the video is the greatest pairing. Every time I’m just left with the feeling I have to A) play it again B) dance to it C) get other people to dance to it with D) figure out how to dance like Ian. Big love ❤

@StuartSeaton 8 месяцев назад

This video demonstrates that you can throw all the fancy digital algorithms at a music video you like, you can beat the original 80's-esque videography techniques - simple and effective

@BrendanMacWade Год назад

New Wave lives, and this time, it's local (NYC). I get serious Sheffield vibes from this one.

@xr7coug 11 месяцев назад

Song gives me chills every time I hear it!

@atstony Год назад

I LOVE YOU - see you guys at the RECORD BAR in K.C. 10/20/23 = YAY ! ! ! !

@wrenbeck3370 11 месяцев назад

I already commented something similar to this on the video for The Grey Commute, but the visuals in this music video honestly feel like something straight out of the '80s, while also being somewhat modern-looking, which is kinda a great metaphor for their music.

@aubrey_shadow13 Год назад

My favorite city old souls. Thanks for being the soundtrack of my life.

@scoobeski Год назад

Their music is like a bag of the best pic n mix sweets. So many influences, but they've managed to turn it into something special of their own.

@scheetmcborsten7977 Год назад

This band makes me excited about music.

@keithrondinelli7576 Год назад

This is amazing. My favorite band just took a leap.

@ladycplum 9 месяцев назад

I wish they would come to New Orleans for a show. Nobody seems to come to New Orleans anymore.

@thasinhavieira Год назад

somebody watched violet and her week of wonders. love it

@PinkFloyDostin7 Год назад

Que pedazo de arte.. han vuelto los 80s

@theoriginalbluey Год назад

They sound so much futuristic than the other bands around. They are the future! They get better and better and it's very exciting. If there are any other bands around with this wonderful kind of synth sound I'd really love to know, thanks!

@nickgermanic8505 Год назад

80s sounds but futuristic... interesting!

@trvst5938 Год назад

Retroactive melancholy.

@stephenspackman5573 Год назад

@@nickgermanic8505 Yazoo were the future once. This could be that same future.

@marcello48 3 месяца назад

I am addicted to them! Glad to see them in Frankfurt!

@underavenue Год назад

fantastic - we missed those sweet sweet dance moves

@seangonewrong7429 Год назад

Those dance moves were missed! More please! The whole band dancing in those segments in the rooms then in the tunnel made the video for me

@BobsBand Год назад

I'm a child of the 80s so quite fussy. This is really good!

@jacobspencer5755 Год назад

I can't wait for more people to experience the imagery, lyrics, and complete songs of NOL. It's such a beautiful thing. Music should have this effect ❤❤

@lozphotos Год назад

The album is going to be amazing if going by this tune 😃

@jeremyrivers7724 Год назад

My fave NoL video yet.❤ Reminds me of Stanley Kubrick.

@jaimesonhall Год назад

SZN 3, let’s gooo!!!

@xr7coug Год назад

We've got a winner here!! Truly inspired and inspiring.

@theallysonleigh Год назад

Stunning music video. They've done it again, folks.

@koolrockradio Год назад

KOOL tune!

@domr1939 6 месяцев назад

Can't get enough of this amazing band!

@javierf3126 Год назад

Love your sound, the way you sing. Pure. True. Greetings from Spain.

@joshmozdzen7397 Год назад

Can’t wait to see them at Pitchfork and October in Madison. Never miss these guys!! Great music and great people. First time I saw them live, I played pool with them for an hour before I realized who they were. Lol

@DrumminDoc 5 месяцев назад

Love this! reminds me of Baltimore by Spy Convention

@rogergiles5883 Год назад

About as good as I have heard in the last 40yrs. This is as good as music gets.

@shiny2248 Год назад

Yes, definitely channeling Depeche Mode. So very 80's Gen X . ⚡❣️

@ameliawolinska3154 4 месяца назад

i have obsession with this song ❤

@user-tr2hj4py8l 7 месяцев назад

Seriously one badass band

@ghostsharky Год назад

I hope the band doesn't mind that so much of their fanbase on RU-vid were teenagers and young adults when the first wave of synthpop bands arrived in the early 80s.

@master-thesisthelonewolf2103 Год назад

My favorite band!!!

@danigreco488 Год назад

Marvelous!

@bosola7168 Год назад

We can't wait to do Ian's dance moves when we see you live!

@joshb9573 Год назад

Fantastic as always! See y’all in Toronto in December.

@iamjoestafford Год назад

You guys just get better and better...😍

@FrancescoJPazzi 22 дня назад

Tremenda canción! Espero poder verlos en Buenos Aires en noviembre! 🙏

@mammaspore4071 11 дней назад

Wow anyone ever say the lead singer looks an awful lot like Patrick Dempsey from money can’t buy me love in many of these shots? 🎉❤ gawd I’m having flashbacks 🎉

@carywhitt Год назад

Great new tune! Plays nicely off their last single “From the Hill”, equally nice 16mm look to the video. Top notch visuals as usual from NOL. Having all the new tour dates announced today was icing on the cake.

@eloyhbermudez Год назад

reminds me of Trisoime 21

@b3rn4rd01 Год назад

Thank you for composing another great song for us ❤️

@juanagroe9744 Год назад

NOL...einfach eine mega tolle Band ,die einen immer wieder in die 80ziger zurück schickt ...freue mich darauf wenn Ihr wieder in Berlin seid....macht weiter so und begeistert uns mit euren tollen Musikideen....,❤️❤️💯

@rockstarving8837 7 месяцев назад

Love it

@pabloraele1361 Год назад

Pure Art. Cinema and Music

@rockcurrent7171 Год назад

amazing track 💥

@gianlucatroncone2096 Год назад

Tanta tanta roba!!! Meravigliosa!!!!❤❤

@seanscharbach11 Год назад

ULTRAVOX smiles and nods...

@rubenmireles8113 Год назад

Seeing them live at the Fonda Theater-Los Angeles May 17...can't wait!

@carolinegeys 7 месяцев назад

"my sole obesssion" tip top

@Master-my5iv Год назад

Merci à tous ! Votre musique est formidable ! Bravo !

@benedicteiturria-zl6ww Год назад

Amazing

@guigs44 Год назад

As always, the BOMB !

@89Martek Год назад

Your dance moves break my heart

@deedopix 11 месяцев назад

Absolutely obsessed.. I love everything you've done. Of course the OMD references but you make everything sound original. Love you guys and hope to see you live in 2024!