Good music and thought provoking lyrics, but no Bob Dylan. Just as Bob Dylan was not Woodie Guthrie. Though I'm sure the style was influenced by Dylan, the Byrds and others. The War on Drugs is unique and very good.
i see a lot of people commenting on the dylan resemblance in the lead singer's voice. personally, i've never heard anyone sing in the style of dylan before but i really enjoy it. as they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
seems like a beautiful album. i've been listening to it for two days now and it's very airy and atmospheric at least : ) i hope to hear them this year in Poland
sometimes it really bothers me when people instantly compare a band to another band(s), but these guys really sound like Bob Dylan meets Arcade Fire...
@thresholdXCI People who say there's no good music today aren't looking very hard, or they're looking in the wrong place. Just check NPR, or your local Adult Alternative station, if your city has one. There's LOTS of great new music coming out today. Most definitely including The War on Drugs!
@screwyootube1 Right on man. NPR is a great source for new music. I couldn't agree more...those who proclaim music is dead are just lazy. Hell, I make great music (in my opinion) in my basement with friends.
@thresholdXCI They just don't look hard enough and write everything off as new-age garbage. It's understandable but ignorant, because there's more great music coming than ever thanks to the internet and the rise of independent artists.
I do know there is a popular opinion which is for sure justified that it sounds Bob Dylan-like, but well, it reminds me kinda The Velvet Underground and Lou Reed.
reminds me of the Charlatans!
kramholio 1 week ago
More Springsteen
Tunnelof 2 weeks ago
It's not the good title. Don t remember what it is but he told us last night that is was wrong.
thejoker073 2 weeks ago in playlist YouTube Mix for The War on Drugs
bob dylan blah blah
etfbtf 2 weeks ago
I'm in love with this song.
Sarahsblues 1 month ago
Good music and thought provoking lyrics, but no Bob Dylan. Just as Bob Dylan was not Woodie Guthrie. Though I'm sure the style was influenced by Dylan, the Byrds and others. The War on Drugs is unique and very good.
Weatherbyrd 1 month ago
wow just saw them on jimmy fallon last night. time to buy this cd awsome
Cptjaialai 1 month ago
bob dylan much?
TheMIKEYPmusic 1 month ago
i see a lot of people commenting on the dylan resemblance in the lead singer's voice. personally, i've never heard anyone sing in the style of dylan before but i really enjoy it. as they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
TheDanification 1 month ago
The vocals remind me of Bob Dylan..
ColorfulHyena 2 months ago
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vitinbahia 2 months ago
seems like a beautiful album. i've been listening to it for two days now and it's very airy and atmospheric at least : ) i hope to hear them this year in Poland
ego78th 2 months ago
mr. dylan should we file a lawsuit???
sfkforever 2 months ago
this song is beautiful.
blondybutterfly100 2 months ago
so goood
333natnat 3 months ago
Modern Day Bob Dylan!
Yes!!! :D
333AndMan 3 months ago 2
@333AndMan relax with that. they're pretty good, but think a little more about that comparison before you make it.
budmud19 2 months ago
Pitchfork brought me here. There. I said it.
BlossomingFreak 4 months ago in playlist My Insanity 5
I found this thru Kurt Vile who I found by accident...both really good!
FvckIran 4 months ago
haha anthony fantano! i heard of this by venue browsing, haha@iocab...
AdamNoAnts 4 months ago
This song is just freakin awesome. It blows my mind.
But what is it rly all about?
Funkbobfoxy 4 months ago
Bossgaze
DomSaget 5 months ago
sometimes it really bothers me when people instantly compare a band to another band(s), but these guys really sound like Bob Dylan meets Arcade Fire...
jacobywankenobi 5 months ago 5
I don't wanna say the 'epic' word cause it so overused but.. DAMN THIS BAND IS ________ !
WhitestButtEver 5 months ago 2
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luchocolombia67 5 months ago
Arcade Fire Much????
ramses86 6 months ago
@ramses86 not really...
shauno5166 5 months ago in playlist interesting music
And people say there's no good music nowadays...
thresholdXCI 6 months ago 33
@thresholdXCI People who say there's no good music today aren't looking very hard, or they're looking in the wrong place. Just check NPR, or your local Adult Alternative station, if your city has one. There's LOTS of great new music coming out today. Most definitely including The War on Drugs!
screwyootube1 2 months ago
@screwyootube1 Right on man. NPR is a great source for new music. I couldn't agree more...those who proclaim music is dead are just lazy. Hell, I make great music (in my opinion) in my basement with friends.
TheDanification 1 month ago
@thresholdXCI They are just looking in all the wrong places, but it is very sad that you have to search to find the good stuff.
soludare92 2 months ago
@thresholdXCI They just don't look hard enough and write everything off as new-age garbage. It's understandable but ignorant, because there's more great music coming than ever thanks to the internet and the rise of independent artists.
Thatmusictool 2 months ago
I do know there is a popular opinion which is for sure justified that it sounds Bob Dylan-like, but well, it reminds me kinda The Velvet Underground and Lou Reed.
Maybe I am high or something...
8Ithaqua8 6 months ago 5
This is amazing stuff...Dylan's voice mixed with the best ambient-style guitar music there is, really great.
merocket 6 months ago
does anyone know the chords?
jcaruso617 6 months ago
Isn't the song called, "Black Water Falls?"
persononinternet 6 months ago
on some bob dylan shit.
TheQwerty92x 6 months ago 2
I'm glad these guys are finally getting some respect, i found the album randomly on amazon and i love them.
speedybill47 6 months ago
I heard about this album just now thanks to Anthony Fantano, and...
holy shit... this is godly...
JakeWearsJeans94 6 months ago 29
I love this song i got it for free on itunes but its worth at least $1,000,000 more then that to me. love the band!
G7Dore 6 months ago 4
@G7Dore
then pay the band, help them out with some dough
LfunkeyA 6 months ago
@G7Dore same with me plus that's how I feel. Great Dylan like voice
Guercinator 6 months ago
@G7Dore Free times 1.000.000$ equals Zero ;) Hehehe...
Crowstale 6 months ago
@Crowstale it's worth $1,000,000 more than free.... free + $1,000,000 = $1,000,000 ;) Hehehe...
n0vaflar3 6 months ago