The Wonder Years - Coughing Out Embers (Album Documentary) 

It feels so rare and beautiful to be able to grow up with a band and have a soundtrack to your life. From graduating college to being uncertain of what's next. I did a lot of traveling hoping to find the answer, ended up joining the military, finishing my contract out and ultimately back to square one. Eventually after some time, things finally worked out. I just had my first son four months ago so to have this album line up with life just like the other ones did is just insane to me. I just wanted to say thank you to you guys. Your music has been such a constant in life and has been something I've been able to really cherish as I grow old. It's been an honor to be a fan and to grow up with you guys. I wish you guys nothing but happiness and success.

The first time I saw them was in a venue literally called “Rock Bottom” in 2008 or 2009. There were more band members than audience members, but I immediately knew I had just found my new favorite band. To follow them over the years and be a part of their ever growing fan base has been incredibly rewarding. To see them years later at the House of Blues with Motion City Soundtrack was truly unreal. I took my girlfriend (now my wife) to that show, her first experience with the band. Ten seconds into “Brothers &” she leans over to me and says “Ok. I get it.” Now, I’m a dad and like everyone else in their 30’s, I’ve lost many people close to me. It feels as if Hum is speaking to me and to see these same dudes after all this time pouring their souls into this record brings a tear to my eye. I don’t say any of this to play that silly “I knew them way-back-when game.” I share it only to say this: to be a fan of this band is one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had in music. Thank you, Wonder Years for everything. Thanks for reading. Can’t wait to scream along to Doors on tour. ❤❤❤

The "You're the Reason I Don't Want the World to End" sequence at the end was perfect. Loved cutting to the footage of Dan, Josh, and Nick recording their vox in the studio

I'm so grateful that you are all still making music!

“I said this a couple times, and I know that every time I say it the record label hates that I say it, but I’m going to say it anyway. I do not care if we gain one. single. fan. from making this record. I don’t give a fuck if a single new person listens to The Wonder Years. I wanted to make a record for Wonder Years fans.” I love this band so fucking much. As sad as it may sound, this band and community are the closest to family I have.

TWY drop this album and the Eagles go 5-0 to start the season. Coincidence? I think not.

Being a dad now with 2 boys the lyrics 'I'm scared to my bones that I won't find a way to keep you and your brother safe' literally made me burst into tears haha I love this band so much this album is phenomenal ❤

An album worthy of a documentary. By far my favourite release in years. Stellar stuff dudes.

I feel so fortunate to have grown up with the Wonder Year as a band as a soundtrack to a large amount of the developmental years of my life. From navigating college to losing friends to navigating my late twenties and life after the angst and panic of my youth to accepting the fading of passion and working with what I have as I enter my 30s. The Wonder Years have earned a fan for life in me.

Soupy said he wanted to make an album for Wonder Years fans, and boy did they. This album is absolutely phenomenal and I'm so happy that they were able to make it work despite everything that happened.

To summarise: Michael Kennedy is definitively a beast!

I’ve been listening to The Wonder Years since I was in high school. I’ll always be grateful to the person that recommended them to me. This band has always been able to explain how I feel without me fully understanding it myself. They’re such beautiful people and they create these musical experiences that give me so much joy. I really enjoyed this documentary and getting some insight into their thought processes.

I remember the first time I heard TWY. It was in the car with a dear friend I had in college. It was her favorite band, saved her life she said. Which was a beautiful thing to share with me. And when I was growing up I was religious and loved this band called Relient K, who were pop punk and witty. I hadn't ever found anything I loved or related to after I lost my religion until she played The Wonder Years. It was like this void being filled of having a band that just fits. And I think what makes them so special is that not only are they great, but they are decent people. We got to meet them at a few record store shows, meet and greet type of things. It's not like they are long interactions, I'm not going to act like we are suddenly best friends or anything, but other bands get this kind of like "I'm up on a pedastal" kind of vibe when you meet them. There's this air of you're here for me. And no one in this band has that. It's more like "I know how much this means to you, but you have to understand how much this means to me too." Which is shockingly comforting. I'm really glad this documentary is out, because now more people can feel that, and I think if the rest of us can make passing interactions with strangers feel like that, then the world could be a better place. Not to mention how truly special this album is, just as an album.

Imagine being alive during The Wonder Years. Cheers to all of us!

The band that’s helped me from a confused lost teenager to a confused lost adult and nailed every aspect of it. Thank you the wonder years . I think you all understand what you mean to your fans and that’s fucking rad .

Will we really get to watch the whole documentary for free on RU-vid? That's so exciting.

I found the Wonder years in my junior year of high school, I had survived 3 stints in mental hospitals and constantly considered killing myself. The first song I heard was Came Out Swinging and I thought they were clever because of the reference to the guy who made super size me. I then binged every single ep and lp and split they had out digitally after the opening to upsides. My first concert ever was Sister Cities in Nashville. I have a print I want to get a tattoo of lyrics that became my daily affirmation after dropping out of college and becoming homeless. This band means so much to me, they were a lifeline when I was in a city and I knew no one. Since Sister cities I have gone to every concert i could afford with them on it. I was in Chicago the day they canceled every date for burst and decay 2(the next day was going to be the Chicago set). I incidentally was at FEST because of peer pressure and that set was the most brutal thing I've done. These boys have put out a masterpiece in the Hum goes on Forever, they make living not to seem like the chore I make it out to be. If I ever could meet them in person I would want Soupy to know how much his lyrics have inspired me to sing myself and how much they as a whole matter to me and others like me.

This made me tear up at work. Unbelievable.

been listening to y’all since Buzz Aldrin.. I absolutely love the progression of your music. such an incredible band.

This album is fucking incredible. Coming off a divorce a year ago, and then a break up a month ago, this album has meant so much to me. Thank you guys for being who you are and making the most devastatingly beautiful music.

I got goosebumps when he started playing doors I painted shut

every time I listen to your music is just so enjoyable and I always feel better, when I do. I appreciate so much what you're doing and I wanna say thank you for that. All the best to you and warm greetings from germany. ❤

Happy for still with this band since first ep. Happy to ser you all grow. "Your Name" is the sweetest song i ever listen

The Wonder Years community (band and fans) are simply the best in the industry and it's not even close!

Saw them live this week. I’ve seen them over ten times and every time it’s better.

I wish more bands would do this. So grateful you did this for this incredible album.

literally the greatest band of all time. TWY was the last band i saw in the "before times"

This album is already one I’m going to carry with me for a long time, if not forever. Thank you so much.

i dont even know where to start, im feeling so many things right now, i'm crying and i feel so grateful, this band mean so much to me and i'm so glad you keep making music, a lot of the songs in this album just hit in the right place and make me feel less alone in this dark feelings. This record is just perfect, i'm loving it, i hope one day i'm able to see you all live, you're all awesome people! love u

Love you guys so much, thank you for being with me through your music and grow up together, I hope someday being able to attend one of your shows and finally sing along with you all those amazing songs that have been with me since high school, that was like 12 years ago so thank you for being part of my life with your music

Every album that comes out I think to myself that there's no way its even better, and I just keep getting proved wrong. Since I started listening in 2010 with the upsides it just keeps getting better. Its fucking insane.

I got my box of tissues and I’m ready to feel all the emotions.

I get goosebumps listening to the songs on my phone, I can't even begin to imagine what it will be like live.

So grateful for everything you all have given us over the years. My life would be incomplete without The Wonder Years. Thank you.

Wonder Years, If you hang it up after this epic album I'll forever have a void. You are redefining a genre, and it's incredible. I will encourage you to continue making your corner of the world better through your music. So. Dang. Good.

the album is incredible and this documentary just made it even more personal and shone a whole new light on it. I'm so excited to hear these songs live!

So excited to watch this and complete the “Hum” experience ♾ thank you to The Wonder Years for making such an impactful and helpful album that is so full of heart and a range of emotions, culminating in a beautiful, perfect closer. “You’re my favorite band :) put the work in, plant a garden, try to stay afloat”🌿🤘

"Hum" is easily my AOTY. My favorite Wonder Years record since initially falling in love with them with Suburbia. I can't listen to it without choking up. This band is legendary and mean the world to me.

Thanks Charlie Rich

Damn this record means so much to me. The lyrics the instruments were all amazing I'm glad you guys did not give up especially when pandemic hits I can't wait to see you guys again. To be able to watch the behind the scene of this album is crazy

This album is incredible, literal goosebumps at the end of this doco.

I discovered y'all for the first time this year through the react channel: Nath and Johnny react. Now this album is my personal AOTY. Such a fan. Showed my wife the songs that expressed they way I've never been able to put into words. Thanks, y'all

You guys, your music, your message has always deeply resonated with me when I needed it the most in my life. The Hum Goes On Forever is so beautifully honest, moving, and inspiring and it came at just the right moment yet again. With all my heart, thank you so much for all the work that you've done.

This album came out of nowhere for me and got me right in the feels! Hope in the face of crushing darkness as I look at it all while holding my kiddos close. Loved this doc too! I was getting choked up seeing the birth of these parts of the album that I hang off. Thank you for making this!

This was one hour of amazing happiness. Love it.

I can't even begin to tell you guys how much the music you have made has meant to me over the years. Thank you so much for always being there like a friend I can turn to. Can't tell you how much I love the album, thanks for continuing to kick ass.

I cried so many times throughout and idek why 😅 TWY you are all so amazing and I know your true fans are so appreciative of being alive to experience your music first hand and are so proud! 💙

does the band check this? just saw you in DE this Sunday and god, thanks for giving a sh*t into everything you do. it's inspiring! music is healing to me and coming from a family who shows no emotion it's soothing and nurturing to hear your music. I'm sure you hear this all the time but it's true, your music HEALS. thank you!!!!!!!!!

I just saw them live in Los Angeles at the Belasco just last night, and I just want to thank The Wonder Years for such an incredible album that was describing what I was going through at that moment in my life. Laura and the Beehive and You're The Reason I Don't Want the World to End made me tear up, thank you, I needed it.

I’m so excited for this! This album is a true work of art, beautiful.

I feel so lucky to be a fan of this bad. They are just constantly operating on a whole different level to everyone else.

Hard to say, but I think this record might be their best.

Can’t wait for this!

Easily the best Wonder Years album. It was great to see a glimpse into the process of creating it, thank you guys for sharing! The music means a lot.

I have always, will always love this band.

you guys are so incredible. thank you for this record and for everything you’ve done in the past

This music, this art I should say, has come out during one of the most difficult times of my life. For that, I am ever grateful.

can't wait to see you guys next month. i am loving this record. seeing the process is amazing

That was awesome. Every album made by TWY is so incredibly relatable. If it’s the best, average or worst day of my life, you are playing through my headphones. For 13 years you’ve been by my side everyday. Thank you!

I love you guys thanks for everything, can't wait for tomorrow

Thank you for this documentary, and thank you for The Hum Goes On Forever. I have it on repeat,you guys just keep getting better and better.

I’ll forever love this band. Thank you for all you’ve put into the world. This was such a joy to watch.

this album means so much to me. thank you guys for being you! much love ❤️

This is such a beautiful record from start to finish. Thank you for making this documentary.

thank you guys, this was a joy to watch. see you next month ❤️

the new album was so mature and just fit so well for where everyone is at in their lives now

Thanks for this and everything.

So hype for this!

Thank you so much for this. The Hum and all the awesome stuff surrounding its release really does feel like an amazing gift. Can't wait to see you in November ❤

I love you boys. You kept me alive, blah blah.

Thank you for sharing the journey. The result is absolutely wonderful. I can't wait for you to come back to Canada.

This was so beautiful just like everything you guys have done. ❤️

Guys, you ARE my FAVOURITE band. I am so grateful that this record came out just as it did. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart

Thank you for still/already having the Christmas lights up.

Thank you guys for all the memories. Lifelong fan here. You guys have got me thru some hard times and I just wanted to tell you.

Amazing, seeing them in Worcester this Saturday, every time I didn't pre order tickets they would sell out.

Hype!!! Proud of you bois

Very nice please do more stuff like this when possible

As a fan who may never actually see you guys live (hailing all the way from South Africa), it's worth saying your music reaches alot further and deeper into the world than you may think.

You guys are my favorite band, you’ve got me through so much in my life. Thank you🙏

Love the album. Love you guys.

That was fucking amazing to watch! I am so glad to have found this band when I did!

I fucking love this band

I love you guys so much.

Amazing.

i am so close to montrose so it’s WILD to think y’all ever came to little susquehanna county.

Let's Go!!

been waiting on this

Legends

20:51 we need the raw footage of Soup playing Doors without the voices

Dan and I have sons that are about the same age. That makes this album hit so fuckin' hard. I love it.

This makes no sense but I am unwell with how happy this album has made me.

"and if they stop, we're fucked" -Michael Kennedy "what's up club hell" - daniel soup me: walking over a cold ass beach in Massachusetts every day to my first job listening to the upsides religiously in 2009 knowing that these songs will stay with me forever, and always have, always will.

The genre is Wonder Years. Nice.

you're crying, i'm not crying.

Really great documentary, is it possible you could add official subtitles?

Anyone know where the “J” hat Soupy is wearing is from? Looks super dope!

I just want them to play at my funeral.

Does anyone know what exact lines Mark was talking about from Wyatt’s Song at 16:06?

Awesome experience to see this in the theater in Doylestown (and the live acoustic show, too). Glad it's being released here too.