Yup I agree and heard this band first time last night on Austin City Limits. I'm now trying to soak it all in. Great stuff. They have a good 80's synth vibe mixed with Tom Petty and other similar ish sounds and great folk Americana story telling vibe mixed in. 😊
When you release a soft song as a single, that means you do believe in what you're doing. Can't wait for the album, guys. Thank you so much for bringing us such a quality of music.
Thank you so much Adam for your muse. I am 64 and my life is tough. I live on my memories, which, over the years have reducing resonance and power. Your music is a re-invigorating, fucking lighting bolt of positive emotion and energy. I dream your hook lines. You and your toons are a massive life changer. For all of that and what it gives me, Gracias.
@@byronswart6199 no there has to be a balance. If all their songs would be like that, it starts to get bored. But the instrumental parts are splendid, indeed.
First listen: meh, it's ok but whatever 2nd listen: ok it's actually fairly pretty 3rd listen + a beer: holy shit no less than a negative space-embracing spirit of eden-esque rock masterpiece of understatement we have here boys Love this band
Ironically that’s about how it went for me. First listen of this was several months ago. I liked the end but never came back to listen. But it still planted the seed because now I was itching to hear it again and I appreciate it more
“A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
For whatever reason, I listened to this song every time I started the hour+ drive to take my dog for his chemo treatments. Miss you buddy. You were always my living proof. Hope I can keep improving for you. See you when I see you.
the war on drugs always has a way of capturing life into a very haunting yet calming music. pretty glad i received this notification today because my existence is drowning me lately.
I hope you are doing better. I’ve been in a similar place. When you feel like a piece of driftwood just floating along, seemingly void of any control over your life. Some days, I let go and felt my weight fall under the water. Some days we have to. Because it’s not until we give into those feelings that we learn how to swim again. I hope you find your way! Sending love and light from Philadelphia.
"Living Proof" Banging on a drum You turn, you lose Maybe I'm the living proof What have I been running... from? I went down to the corner They're building at my block Maybe I've been gone to long I can't go back Oh long from I will protect I'll keep improving Taking me home I'm always changing Now I suppose I'm only moving I'm in Chicago Come to me now I know the path I know it's changing I know the pain The pain you've been feeling I've been to the place That you've tried escaping I can't recall What I believe in I'm always changing Love overflowing But I'm rising And I'm damaged Oh, rising Ooh
This is exceptional. One of my favorites; discovered them about a year ago. I've been deaf 55 of 59 years and that says a lot. This music is wonderful.
The first time I heard this song I started tearing up instantly. That had never happened to me before with any song. I still get very moved when listening to this song, every word touches my soul, it really makes me feel heard and secure. This is definitely one of the most important songs I've listened to in the last 10 years.
The War On Drugs is amazing, they have made some masterpieces in recent years. I love this song and I think that Thinking Of A Place is the best piece of music of the last 25 years. Amazing that my coworker told me to listen to the War On Drugs years ago.
I wish all musicians tried this hard and executed so well. This band, this man, can do no wrong. Every album is an evolution and an emotional experience. This is one War on Drugs that isn’t superficial. It fills the soul. Thanks for this teaser.
The TEARS I’ve cried during this song (& many more from this band) is insane 🫣 The way their music touches my soul, emotions and heart is so special ❤️ The lyrics and guitar solos get me every single time! I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!
i would its fuc - king boring. So preachy and dull. What ever happened to Slave Ambient era Drugs i dunno. If this was any slower it would start playing backwards.
Just love the character in this guy's voice. I remember previously that my attention with this band was always on their complex orchestration, now I am properly concentrating on his vocal and what a great vocal performance this is. One of this year's best songs.
First, I want to thank each member of this super band :Adam,David,Robbie, Charlie,Jon & Anthony. For making his music a way to heal so many wounds. Second: the video is excellent, dreamlike and deeply beautiful. Tons of thanks TWOD. I love you all.
Yep:) Can't help but air-drum it every time. It's so beautifully subtle. Sounds like one of those big orchestral drums - no other percussion sound would work as well.
Utterly brilliant. And I know he spent tons of time perfecting. And this is perfection. Alt rock genius. Thank you. I’ll buy the CD as soon as possible.
Esta banda tiene la grandeza de no necesitar ser popular para ser lo que es. Los sigo hace pocos años pero me gusta mucho lo que hacen.Tanto en sonido como en composicion.... tienen mucha personalidad. Saludos desde Argentina!
Now and again , not as often as you get older a song hits you right in the gut . Everything about this is class , Dylanesque , the fade out , the vocals . It’s on a loop . Inject it into me .
These guys just keep making brilliant music. I’ve never had a band’s music relay how I feel inside sometimes with my depression. However, they also take me higher.....many times in the same song. ❤️☮️
October's never easy, as summer definitely vanished and months of long, dark nights and rainy days are ahead. The forecast of new, soothing, pure music, however, makes it all a little easier. Absolutely love this song.
Love you man! I'm serious. You never let me down and your tunes really help get me through. This one really nails me ... been in Los Angeles for over 17 years (for work), originally from Missouri. I took a road trip home to Kansas City for the first time in 10 years and I didn't realize how much I missed "home" until I was in the moment. There is nothing like home.
I just get the feeling he's teasing us. After all this time, this beautiful soft single is our first taste and he's saving the best for the big reveal. We haven't seen anything yet and I feel like we're going to get our heads blown when this album finally drops
I’ve always imagined myself listening to their songs while driving in the sunset along the beach or just staring at the sunset watching the birds fly by. Maybe one day, but while that time comes, their songs always have helped me stay strong and feel loved
I discovered these guys in 2011 when a friend bought a vinyl copy of Slave Ambient and slapped it on his turntable. Instant love. Every album since has filled gaps in my life because they're made for our times. Counting the days until the new one drops.
Just absolutely love your songs Adam , the first time i heard War on drugs was Glastonbury this year 2023 ....WOW from then on I've searched all your music and each one is awesome just awesome !, oh and you're a groovy handsome guy too !
Last year, when I first heard this song, my life was in the first part of this song. I met a lovely gal who was in the same spot. A year later, we are both still damaged, yet we are both rising. We both needed someone just to hold hands with, through this journey called life. ❤️🩹
A Prog magazine review declared this album to be 'Phenomenal', .........& they were not wrong, perfectly crafted songs delivered with such passion, one of your best albums to date I would say, well done!
Thanks for everything Adam. Nice song to start a new beautiful story. See you on tour in Paris !!! Olympia my French friends, can you just figure how unique this will be !
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