kingcrawler Posted October 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, FloorFiller said: I think it’s a good album but not the incredible one that some on here are making it out to be. A lot of it is much of a muchness and there are few highs or lows or real distinguishable moments (that I’ve picked up on so far, anyway). The title track remains my favourite song on there; catchy as fuck that one. I agree with this. I think it's a much more consistent album than A Deeper Understanding, which was a bit front loaded and contained two or three songs that weren't quite as good as the rest of the album, but overall I'm not sure it's any better than it. Not that that's a bad thing necessarily, the last few albums have been a really high standard so I'm delighted with another one around that level. I'm only four or five listens in so it's early days but there aren't too many songs jumping out to me as being particularly great or poor on the new album, just a collection of really good songs. The title track is probably my favourite so far too, between that and Harmonia's Dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetjef Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 Title track and harmonias dream prob standouts for me also im sure it has been discussed on forum already across other threads (acts touring round Glasto etc) but is there any consensus of likelihood of an appearance next summer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 (edited) It didn't have an immediate impact on me on Friday and I was a bit gutted about that because each of the last two blew me away on first listen. I have to say though, it's clicking with me now. I think the songs are gonna really go off live, proper built for arenas. Edited October 30, 2021 by dentalplan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 On 11/12/2020 at 10:56 PM, dentalplan said: Nice thought but the rough cuts from earlier this year sounded more Phil Collins than big Brucey boi. Called this, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 Its been nagging at me for a while.... ....... but Mark Radcliffe has just pointed out the title track's similarity to Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes. And yup, nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 14 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Its been nagging at me for a while.... ....... but Mark Radcliffe has just pointed out the title track's similarity to Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes. And yup, nailed it. Yeah I got that from the first listen. Doesn’t detract from the song, but continues to pop in to my head with every listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry bear Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 21 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Its been nagging at me for a while.... ....... but Mark Radcliffe has just pointed out the title track's similarity to Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes. And yup, nailed it. Bit of a The Boys of Summer vibe to it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Dansons Wig Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 Well thank you. All I hear is Betty Davis Eyes now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedgeAntilles Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 6 hours ago, FloorFiller said: Yeah I got that from the first listen. Doesn’t detract from the song, but continues to pop in to my head with every listen. Same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st dan Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 I really can’t get enough of this album. I just keep going back to the beginning as soon as it’s finished. I think every song has been my favourite at some point, but currently going with ‘I Don’t Wanna Wait’. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Clemons Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 announced for this Bristol amphitheatre show on Monday 27th June... Hoping they could be on second poster / special guest TBA slot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Clemons Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 also I understand TWOD's saxophonist plays on and/or tours with Sam Fender's new record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 Fantastic night at the O2. Some of the stuff from lost in a dream really sounds incredible live. Ocean between the waves is my favourite song of theirs and goes hard live (especially with the extended intro). The only nit pick is I think the setlist is too front loaded. They played some of my favourite songs all in the first half, and I noticed a dip in energy towards the end. Occasional Rain / Thinking of Place / Lost In a dream while fantastic songs are not great closers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendan84 Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 Going to see them on Sunday night in Edinburgh should be class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 Their Pyramid stage set in 2014 was excellent and I've enjoyed them a couple of times since. Really hope they're back on the farm this year. They're touring schedule heavily suggests they will be 🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 setlist (in case anyone was curious what I meant when I said it was front loaded). https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-war-on-drugs/2022/the-o2-arena-london-england-63b6eaf3.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusy Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Seen them in Berlin two weeks ago. What a show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 7 minutes ago, Matt42 said: setlist (in case anyone was curious what I meant when I said it was front loaded). https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-war-on-drugs/2022/the-o2-arena-london-england-63b6eaf3.html Eh, doesn’t look too front loaded to me. Granted, those two songs of their own in the encore are hardly ‘bangers’ but Thinking of a Place is still a great song and one of their better known ones, and I’m sure that cover ended things with a rager. Maybe Red Eye or Under the Pressure in the encore would be more up your alley in the soaring belter category? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 3 minutes ago, FloorFiller said: Eh, doesn’t look too front loaded to me. Granted, those two songs of their own in the encore are hardly ‘bangers’ but Thinking of a Place is still a great song and one of their better known ones, and I’m sure that cover ended things with a rager. Maybe Red Eye or Under the Pressure in the encore would be more up your alley in the soaring belter category? Yeah under the pressure sounded really fucking good in that arena and I noticed everyone in the seating was up on their feet dancing. Maube an encore of under the pressure, occasional rain, thinking of a place would be better. Occasional Rain is a great track but I’m surprised it’s a tour closer for some sets. I love the track but it definitely wasn’t the most recognised song of the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppelin Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 So excited for Saturday night in Leeds. I'd kind of forgotten about this gig having been focused on Groove Armada last week so the hype is really building now 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986 Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 I reviewed the Birmingham show in the gig thread but I'll say again they were fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florian Saucer Attack Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 1 hour ago, Matt42 said: Yeah under the pressure sounded really fucking good in that arena and I noticed everyone in the seating was up on their feet dancing. Maube an encore of under the pressure, occasional rain, thinking of a place would be better. Occasional Rain is a great track but I’m surprised it’s a tour closer for some sets. I love the track but it definitely wasn’t the most recognised song of the night. Was their version of like a hurricane not rocking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Martini Police Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 11 hours ago, Matt42 said: Fantastic night at the O2. Some of the stuff from lost in a dream really sounds incredible live. Ocean between the waves is my favourite song of theirs and goes hard live (especially with the extended intro). The only nit pick is I think the setlist is too front loaded. They played some of my favourite songs all in the first half, and I noticed a dip in energy towards the end. Occasional Rain / Thinking of Place / Lost In a dream while fantastic songs are not great closers. I agree. I'd go even further and say it was front (or at least middle) loaded to the extent it was really strange. This combined with them playing for over 2 hours (and fears over queues for the tube, I guess*) meant that it was probably about half as full where I was as it was at the start. I really enjoyed it, but it felt weird to peak in the middle (Strangest Thing > Red Eyes > Living Proof was amazing) and then tail off rather than building to a climax. *Didn't have to queue for the tube at all after it finished as so many had already left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazzareo Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 I'm not normally a fan of live albums but their album 'Live Drugs' on vinyl is incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 1 hour ago, Florian Saucer Attack said: Was their version of like a hurricane not rocking? I’m not a fan of covers tbh. Unless the band is known for performing the cover. Idk man I’ve paid a ticket to see you. I wanna hear your music. 5 minutes ago, The Martini Police said: I agree. I'd go even further and say it was front (or at least middle) loaded to the extent it was really strange. This combined with them playing for over 2 hours (and fears over queues for the tube, I guess*) meant that it was probably about half as full where I was as it was at the start. I really enjoyed it, but it felt weird to peak in the middle (Strangest Thing > Red Eyes > Living Proof was amazing) and then tail off rather than building to a climax. *Didn't have to queue for the tube at all after it finished as so many had already left I left when they said their last song was a cover. Smooth journey back too. It was definitely busy but reduced seating and plenty of elbow room in the crowd made me think the gig was slightly undersold. They are a solid live act and a good popular band but I think setlist and a lack of singalong bangers is holding them back from being any bigger than they currently are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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