The War on Drugs

[FloorFiller]

excellent news!

[zero000]

Yes!

[rjb94]

Definitely not rubbish live on this evidence.

[Gnomicide]

The album's good.

..... but no mention of Dire Straits.

An Ocean in Between the Waves basically is So Far Away/Sultans. With more BPM.

Edit: I've seen plenty of comparisons to both Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler.

I totally get a Dire Straits vibe from them.

..... Sound awesome!

Does. Not. Compute.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Time to open up and embrace your Inner Knopfler.

[Gnomicide]

Do I need a headband?

[Wooderson]

That first "Ocean Between The Waves" solo = ace.

[tevaburger]

Dylan, Knopfler, Springsteen, and I'll throw in The Verve on "I Was There" or even on my fave War on Drugs track "Come to the City" where I could imagine Nick McCabe and Simon Tong having a go at that one...

so, if Brighton as 'only Glasto warmup gig' being on the 25th, can we assume they're Friday then?

[ghandi]

Yeh i have been listening to these this morning after all the hype on this forum and though not really a big fan of American soft rock really like these guys, i can see the Dylon Dire Straits crossover connection. Saw the KEXP you tube stuff as well , really good stuff, i am listening to " Lost in a Dream " now. " Red Eye" and " Ocean between the waves"are my faves so far. Depending on where and when they play i will look out for them. Nice find.

[Jackmypie]

I must have listened to their new album 15 times already, still love it. Album of the year for me. (so far)

[FloorFiller]

I must have listened to their new album 15 times already, still love it. Album of the year for me. (so far)

probably my most played album in a long time. been some strong album releases this year thus far but i think this album is at the top for me at the moment. i keep forgetting that they're all but confirmed for Glastonbury. gonna take a hell of a clash to stop me from seeing them

[ghandi]

http://youtu.be/4Kl6ODxv3iU

9 minutes of this will do very nicely thanks!

[Woffy]

http://youtu.be/4Kl6ODxv3iU

9 minutes of this will do very nicely thanks!

Fuck yes.

Listening to that while sat at the Park enjoying a beer in the inevitable sunshine.

[Sawdusty surfer]

Definitely not rubbish live on this evidence.

Thank you for posting this, I'll be there.

(I do hope the drummer wears that tank top )

[Gnomicide]

I've listened to the latest album a few times and I'm just not feeling it. Given the Springsteen comparisons, I thought I would. Maybe the suggested Dire Straits overtones are killing it

Anyway, I will try to persist as they are also on at Latitude so I could also see them there. Which of the older stuff is worth a listen? Maybe I should try that first.

[FloorFiller]

I've listened to the latest album a few times and I'm just not feeling it. Given the Springsteen comparisons, I thought I would. Maybe the suggested Dire Straits overtones are killing it

Anyway, I will try to persist as they are also on at Latitude so I could also see them there. Which of the older stuff is worth a listen? Maybe I should try that first.

Best Night, Brothers, Come To The City and Baby Missiles off their last album (Slave Ambient) are all fantastic (whole album's pretty great to be fair)

[sifi]

Thanks, by the way. Good stuff. I'll be there come Glasto.

[Brave Sir Robin]

Thanks, by the way. Good stuff. I'll be there come Glasto.

Now that's a tune (and one Bob didn't even think good enough to make the album, lol). I don't mind TWOD, but if they could match that level of lyrical imagery I'd love 'em.

[PhoenixNights2014]

I'm really looking forward to catching these, as someone mentioned earlier it's perfect to put them in the park stage ))

[sifi]

The last three minutes of "An Ocean in Between the Waves". Especially the bit where he goes Woooh! Love a crescendo me ....

[ghandi]

I reckon they sound better live than on the album.

[Wooderson]

The last three minutes of "An Ocean in Between the Waves". Especially the bit where he goes Woooh! Love a crescendo me ....

That solo Simon. Utterly glorious in every respect.

You going to the G this year chief?

[sifi]

Certainly am. And certainly will be watching this lot.

[Rumblestripe]

This (assuming it's true) is top top news. I ferkin love their new album especially "An Ocean in between the waves" and I notice radio 6 are playing them quite heavily at the moment.

On the stylistic front I get more Dave Gilmour than Mark Knopfler

Any chance of his old chum Kurt Vile turning up n' all?

[CHRLY]

Any chance of his old chum Kurt Vile turning up n' all?

Not as a part of the war on drugs but his there is a gap in his tour from 22nd June to 10th July. Saying that though don't see any reason why he couldn't guest with them for a song if they are both there around the same time