Lost In The Dream

I was excited after reading their extremely pretentious description on Spotify but the result is underwhelming. I was really hoping for some genre bending/blending, instead it's just a dylan/orbison/petty not-quite coverband that delves into sound scapes ala Wilco meets Brian Eno. Clearly skilled at recording and arrangement, but the drums are the same on every track (just different speed) and it kills the vibe for me. It ends up sounded very bland and kinda boring. It leans way too heavily on a Tom Petty/Orbison wilburys vibe for me. THere are moments where I'm excited for what might be coming only to be disappointed by the same bland pop beat, again.

Snore on drugs 😴

It's just Don Henley as performed by the Killers. I've never understood the hype.

I really like the song "Red Eyes". The problem with these guys is that every song used the same template, chords, production values....everything. If you've heard one song, you've heard them all.

I listened to this album as I went for a walk. As the last song ended, the sun was setting. It was beautiful. This type of music is right up my alley, and I was not at all disappointed.

I’m quite proud of the legacy of music my Baby Boomer generation shared; but, the riches didn’t stop with us. The next time I hear a Boomer grouse about the pitiful state of contemporary music, I’m going to sit ‘em down, tape their mouth shut, and put on 'Lost In The Dream,' preferably with headphones, and turned up loud. Where has this band been, I began to ask, then aimed it at myself as well: where have I been? I’m no conscientious objector regarding the original war on drugs. I chose my side years ago. But apparently, these young comrades have been fighting on the same side, just over the hill and across the valley. Who knew the locations of our tours of duty were so close? ‘Haven’t lost it all, my friend, just a bit run down at the moment. Yeah, I’m living alone in here, living in darkness (‘Eyes to the Wind’).’ Lest you think that’s depression talking, or at least predominantly so, I believe lyricist and vocalist Adam Granduciel actually intends this lyric to be heard as a recognition of the value of periodic times of withdrawal for a little r&r, rest and recovery. And the music itself, not only in this song, but throughout the entire album is similarly restful, and beautiful, and optimistic in spite of the struggles life sometimes demands from us. There are notes of Dylan (both Bob and Jacob), Sigur Ros, early Dire Straits, Pink Floyd (right in the 1970s sweet spot), and the ambient works of artists like Steve Roach and Brian Eno. 'Lost In The Dream' is perfectly titled. And the band is patient with itself, taking time for the songs to develop. Great care has obviously been taken to pace things unhurried. Along with Granduciel’s sublime arrangements, the recording crew should all be given Grammys for their work. The mixing on this thing was superb, dozens of instruments (pedal steel, baritone sax, Leslie guitar, fretless bass, synths, ‘little tinkling bells’ sounding guitar?, to name a few) floating in and out, like waves breaking, then receding on the beach. In fact, the final track even features the sounds of crashing waves. Some of the songs offer downtempo deliciousness, like melted caramel in your ears, while others are more uptempo but never busy. The swirl of sounds is simply breathtaking. This would be wonderful to listen to on a long drive, but I’d rather be the passenger, so I could immerse myself in it’s atmospheric glory. Lyrically, Granduciel seems to be mostly dealing with themes of weariness and depression. I understand this LP was composed following almost a year of touring, and having a hard time adjusting to life off the road, he later recounted that he began ‘to spiral into emotional distress and physical manifestations of depression and paranoia.’ That’s definitely felt in spite of the fact that some of the lyrics are rather surreal, and don’t lend themselves to immediate interpretation, but that’s not a bad thing at all. Like the music itself, the lyrics require some patience to ponder. From ‘Suffering’: ‘Why be here when we’re both gonna fake it anyway? No more try to hear killing your goal mean I can be bigger than the tones in the moments of suffering.’ Some of the word pictures he paints are like brushes across a canvas- this one from ‘An Ocean In Between the Waves’: ‘I’m at the darkened hillside and there’s a haze right between the trees, and I can barely see you. You’re like an ocean in between the waves.’ I was about half way through the LP when I noticed that Granduciel isn’t really concerned with rhyme. Nor is he particularly careful about pitch perfect. He sometimes slides up to a note, ala Dylan. Sometimes the vocals are near lost in the mix, heavily effected, but others clear as a bell. It all works. I believe he’s partly addressing his relationship with a lover (ex? current?) on quite a few of these songs, but also, perhaps, the relationship with his own spirit. He concludes the LP with this gem: ‘I don’t mind you disappearing when I know you can be found… I’ll be here or I’ll fade away. Never cared about moving, never cared about now, not the notes I’m playing. Is there room in the dark, in between the changes? Like a light that’s drifting, in reverse I’m moving.’ I’ll be pondering that for the remainder of the day, but my immediate thought is that he’s struggling to practice a healthy detachment with regards to external circumstances (rather than bitter resignation or dulled apathy), in an effort to dig deeper inside and rescue his wounded, retreated spirit. It is possible to find the inner peace and joy that lives within each one of us in the midst of troubled and sorrowful circumstances. And when he finds that inner spirit, and his music suggests he’s probably already on the right path, then he will be unbreakable, even ‘under the pressure.’ (The title of the first song.) Fellow (& sister) Boomers, hear me: 'Dark Side Of The Moon' is one of my (and our) favorite LPS of all time. 'Lost In The Dream' is every bit as good; maybe, in some ways, even better.

If it's raining, and a nap is necessary, this might be a fit. Rather dull.

All very pleasant but ultimately one dimensional

Oh stop

This album was warm and perfect for the day and has become more and more appealing with each listen. It does have a pensive 80s vibe and has little hints of the decade (most notably for me with "Burning" reminding me of Rod Stewart's "Young Turks"). I guess that's why it does have a nostalgic feel to it while also feeling quite spot on for today. I like all the moods presented here, so it is hard to pick a favorite representative track.

The same drums at different speeds, that kind of bleh feeling to it, just not for me.

War on 'meh'

And I thought Metallica's songs were long! This was a relaxing album but felt very long in the tooth. I could see it being great as background music while working but when focusing on it, there's a lot of empty space. Also the singer sounds like Bob Dylan. This is basically just Bob Dylan in space.

Maybe I'm a grouch today. This isn't terrible but it's not doing much for me, I can't ever imagine choosing to listen to it again, and I'm feeling some resentment about listening to it. It's got a very strong Bryan Adams/Don Henley vibe and honestly I'd rather listen to one of them because then at least there'd be some nostalgia involved.

So far I hate this, it's boring AF. I don't understand why it's as popular as is seems to be, or why it's even on this list tbh.

Hey, isn't this song on that show about the horse from Horsin' Around? 'Under the pressure' started off the album strong for me. Overall pretty much my favorite kind of music to listen to while working.

Give me a whiskey sour and sit me on a front porch somewhere so I can contemplate the decisions I've made in life. Granduciel and company care so much about the production going into their work. I would argue most TWoD material wouldn't be nearly as impactful without the level of care and attention put into every element of the tracks. I also think this is a perfect record for a younger fan trying to expand their horizons on some older classic rock. The pop influences folks like of Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen and Grateful Dead are there without the attempt to emulate those bands. This is what influence should sound like.

Don't think this will age well. 2.5/5

Booooooooring

Wonderful from start to finish

Fantastic TWOD record.

Empecé a escuchar a The War On Drugs apenas este verano por una rola en vivo que me salió en algún discovery o algo así y me latieron mucho (aunque sé que ya alguien me los había recomendado hace mucho). Luego agregué este disco a mi biblioteca, porque es el más popular, y desde entonces lo he oído muchas veces porque me gusta muchísimo. Por un lado, la voz melancólica y un poco rasposa, como un Bob Dylan más afinado, o un Bryan Adams más joven, me parece que cuadra perfecto con la música que es eterea sin llegar a aburrida. Las rolas tienen subidas y bajadas y momentos que jalan toda mi atención a guitarras que parecen sencillas pero no por eso son planas. Creo que, de las cosas contemporáneas que ha tenido la lista es por mucho la que más me ha gustado.

Pretty good but one of the 1,001???

I didn’t love this album, but didn’t hate it. Seemed like easy listening for aging indie rockers. Somehow, I felt like I was listening to Don Henley’s greatest hits. Which isn’t a terrible thing, but….

Nice but fairly uninspiring.

The album as a whole felt quite same to me. No track in particular stood out as something fresh and different, mostly just a similar song with a different tempo. Overall pretty disappointing sadly

I must have some form of OCD. I'll get obsessed with an album for a few weeks and listen to constantly. This one of them. Bob Dylan blended with Jamtronica. Great stuff and from Philly.

Absolute stone cold classic

This album washed over me like a warm waterfall. Wistful, wonderful, their use of reverb really tugged on my heart (esp "Burning"). Now I want to see these guys live. My one gripe is that many of the songs sounded similar.

I never listened to this, other than Red Eyes, when it was new. Sleepy at times, but overall pretty solid. Very clear Springsteen influence.

I don’t believe you need a hook to make good songs, but this album certainly may make you crave one… these reverb pieces go in circles and leave me felling like I have listened to nothing.

The most boring music gets the highest ratings on here. Which makes sense, don't try anything, don't offend anyone's tastes. I'm sure this is fine for you if you really like Bryan Adams and suchlike. Wow. What the fuck is that word salad on their Spotify description? Also their album cover reminds me of Dog Man Star and the comparison in quality is stark. The longer it went on, the more nothing it became, and I just got annoyed. An entirely unremarkable band.

The War On My Ability to Stay Awake is what this band should be called. Fuck this shit.

I have always liked The War on Drugs but I have never, and I mean never, understood the comparisons to Heartland rock, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. It doesn't sound like them at all. Even reading the reviews of other listeners I see a couple of Don Henley and Bryan Adams references. I don't hear it at all! I often feel like they could be one of my favorite bands, yet they are just missing something and I can't put my finger on it. I really like them and feel like I could love them. Sometimes the music is too long and sleepy for me. I really need someone to explain the Bruce Springsteen and Heartland rock thing to me though. I can't hear it no matter how hard I try. Otherwise, I like the album and there are quite a few jams. Can the songs sound similar? Yeah, probably. Under the Pressure is a good way to start the album (even if it is 3 minutes too long, potentially), Red Eyes is just an absolute jam, Suffering is the closest to Bryan Adams/Don Henley I hear, Ocean Between the Waves is another great track, Eyes to the Wind is the closest I hear to Springsteen or Heartland rock, Burning and Lost in the Dream are all really good songs. I wish I understood the comparison of The War on Drugs to other bands but this is a very worthwhile listen.

Pure genius!!

Understated atmospheric and melancholy with exactly the right vocal effects perfect for the voice. A masterpeice.

I remember when this album came out and cannot believe it’s been 10 years! This album is awesome and very a very different feel. 5/5

Such an awesome album that you can listen to in many different situations. Love the combination between slower and faster songs. The guitar and drums play so well together to always keep the song moving along. And the singer, who's name I can't remember, has a voice that goes so well with the sound

An amazing album I haven’t heard of the band before but the album is very good good with a lot of great songs and an album I highly recommend

Incredible. No one knows how to build-up a song like The War on Drugs.

Pleasant dreamy trippycana - it's an album for a lazy weekend

I haven't listened to this before, and I'm hooked. It's so beautifully performed. Emotional. The songs are hypnotic.

Optimistic indie with infectious melodies.

Dreamy pop rock. This isn’t an original thought but this album reminds me of Dire Straits. Love Under the Pressure! What an album opener

Lost in the Dream I’m very aware of The War on Drugs, but I’m not sure if I’ve actually heard any of their songs, although they are the sort of band they play on 6 Music. I was expecting something similar to The National, perhaps a bit plodding and indie-serious, but I found it more rewarding than that National album we had. While it does share some of the same earnestness, it’s more interesting, musically, melodically and atmospherically. While the subject matter isn’t the happiest, there are a lot of upbeat melodies and a relatively joyous vocal delivery. There’s no doubt many of the songs share a similarity to each other, rhythmically many of them are almost identical, just at different tempos, but on repeat listens I started to notice some nice details in the instruments, and some great little pop hooks, like the piano figure and slide on Under the Pressure. Red Eyes really sounds like something, but I can’t quite put my finger on it. Again Suffering sounds very familiar, but is a very pleasant tune. An Ocean in Between the Waves in the second half sounds quite like The Chain to me, but again, is a lovely nice song. I really like the 80s percussion and bass sounds on Disappearing, again a nice track. Eyes to the Wind, another very nice track, sounds quite Jackson Browne to me. Big Springsteen vibes on Burning, particularly the yelps, which are very reminiscent of State Trooper Although all 10 songs are worthy of inclusion, some judicious editing of their lengths would probably be welcome. Although I get the atmospheres and drone like grooves they are building, there are a lot of extended echoey and reverby outros (I don’t think Under the Pressure needs to be 8 minutes for example) so the whole record feels a little long at an hour. Lost in the Dream is also another very tasteful and nicely done track, the harmonica back in the mix is really lovely. And In Reverse is another very nice song, with a well crafted atmosphere and some very nice little musical moments and hooks. Looking back, it seems as though every track reminds me of someone else, but I don’t think that's a negative, sometimes it just works to borrow some good bits from some great artists and mix them all up. I liked this. I don’t think it’s quite in the Wilco or My Morning Jacket bracket for atmospheric songscapes and textures or variety and inventiveness, with many of the songs on here tending towards being nice, tasteful and pleasantly catchy, rather than emotionally or musically dramatic and affecting. But that niceness has its place, and in this case it’s very well done, with more than enough musical subtlety, nuance and skill to stop it being anywhere near bland, and I’d definitely listen again, perhaps when autumn comes. It’s on the cusp of 3 and 4, but I’ll go 4 as it’s a very nice album. 💉💉💉💉 Playlist submissions: All would be fine, but I did like Burning and An Ocean Between the Waves in particular. I’ll go Burning.

The highs of this album were 5*. Really great production and lyrics. The lows were like 2.5 when it got too wall of soundy. So that’s 4, I think. I’m impressed.

When I used to listen to BBC 6 music before it went too Hip Hopity Rap Crap, War On Drugs used to feature a lot and so brought them to my attention. I did and still do stream their albums occasionally. So this was a good excuse to renew myself with the band. I have probably streamed this album at some point but obviously not remembering if I did or not it must have been in the background whilst doing other stuff. Listening to the album seriously without distraction I realised how talented this band is. They are very melody centric so it’s no wonder they appeal and are right up my alleyway. The only criticism is that they rarely venture away from the laid back shoe gazing sound but when the time is right I like this. It’s nice to put on an album just wanting to chill or fall asleep to without a big banging number disturbing that ambience by track 3. Definitely an album and band I will continue to listen and invest in. 4/5 2/8/24

This album is REALLY good, I enjoyed just about every song. My only complaint is they can drag on for a bit too long

No. 245/1001 Under The Pressure 4/5 Red Eyes 4/5 Suffering 3/5 An Ocean In Between The Waves 4/5 Disappearing 3/5 Eyes To The Wind 3/5 The Haunting Idle 3/5 Burning 4/5 Lost in the Dream 3/5 In Reverse 3/5 Average: 3,4 Sounds like the musicle child of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.

Just another ex-1001 album!™ http://1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie.wikidot.com/album-artists-a-z-ex I can't quite work out what this wants to be, sounds like some mashup of Springsteen, Arcade Fire and other Americana. Either way, it's all very middle of the road.

I'm sorry, but this album completely bored me out of mind. Also half the songs are way too long for my tastes (at least with their outros). I'm sure it's good if you like ambient-80s-style rock music.

cool at first but gets boring. self indulgent (songs are long af) and every song pretty much sounds the same. lyrics are ok. the lead front man has that punchable pursed lip face that says, ya i’m so fucking brilliant and deep. nah not really bro. your band is mid. while it isn’t at all memorable it certainly isn't bad either; it’s something that’d be good to listen to during a fever..it’s relaxing and guiltless to fall asleep to cuz you wouldn’t be missing out on much.

On reading some of the reviews, I discovered it was not an original thought to hear the album as Variations on a Theme by Don Henley. Each identical drumbeat has that same quailty of watching a high speed activity in slow motion that makes Boys of Summer so evocative, but here it is only evocative of Boys of Summer. Everyone else is right of course: there's 80s Springsteen, 80s Rod Stewart, Dire Straits. Also there are echoes of The Big Music - The Waterboys, 80s U2, Big Country - but the Big Music aimed for the epic and anthemic, whereas this is anemic. The first song ends with a long noisescapes, such as other bands would leave for the closer, indicating that the climax has been reached and all the coherent energy spent. This load is shot too early and its only a puff of retained childhood air. 1 This album is bluntly derivative of other rock music; Dire Straits, Springsteen, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan (specifically ‘Oh Mercy’) all spring to mind. However, there is nothing here of the desire to please an audience that is indicated in the absorbing, storytelling lyrics of those acts. Indeed there is no real songwriting here at all - just 80s American heartland rock ‘vibe‘. These lyrics, fragmentary evocations of Springsteeny backwater life in the streets in the darkness on the edge of town and the river and some girl or other (unnamed but presumably Mary, Jane or Wendy) are for the most part muttered in a manly Mark Knopflerish way from a bath of reverb and delay. Which sounds alright except once you’ve gone off and checked what the lyrics are the whole thing feels like the work of an A.I Springsteen lyric generator. Here’s a snippet: ‘There’s a cold wind blowin' down my old road/Down the back streets where the pines grow/As the river splits the undertows/ But I’d be lyin' to myself if I said I didn’t mind/ Leave it hangin' on the line…’ And another: ‘On a drive, I'm takin' back roads/ High against where the rivers are flowin'/ I didn't think that our love had grown…’ Not even through the courageous act of pinching melodic fragments from Dancing in the Dark or I’m on Fire or Tougher than the Rest to set them to, can this nonsense be redeemed. Still - those Springsteen tracks are only pop song length and these War on Drugs tracks are really long so they are bound to be profound; the greatest album of 2014 the critics said, and for all I know they were right. 1/5

This album is completely unremarkable. It has no business being on this list.

I don’t like the fucking Eagles.

Still the worst gig I've ever been to, bored beyond belief... How is this on the list? ಠ⁠︵⁠ಠ

Really enjoyed this. For never having heard it before it gets an audacious 9/10

Really good listening.

This is the first album before a long pause, and it's motivated me a lot to keep going. It's got a melancholic but still optimistic vibe that makes it very easy to revisit on quiet days where you do not know what you are doing

At some point in the 2010's, a friend of mine told me to listen to this album. He described The War on Drugs to me as 'your new favorite band.' He'd said the same thing to me about The National a couple of years before this, and he was spot on, so I decided to listen to this album. I immediately fell in love with this album, and it's an album that I return to very often. I know this album like the back of my hand, and I'd easily list as one of my favorites of all time. But enough of my introductory rambling. Let’s get lost in the dream! I’m always struck by just how beautiful this album is. From those opening clicks and piano notes of “Under The Pressure” to the closing notes of “In Reverse,” I’m just in love with every part of this album. Listening to The War on Drugs reminds me of Bruce Springsteen, Dire Straits, and Bob Dylan, and on this particular album, it reminds me of Rod Stewart’s “Young Turks.” I always find myself completely consumed by the dreamlike atmosphere of this album, and it’s a feeling that’s truly a treat to embrace. The guitar playing, various pianos and synths, and vocals are all perfect on this album. The songwriting is fantastic too. This album is full of songs that I love, but even the ones that I enjoy a little bit less still have a perfect home on this album. Take “Suffering” for example: it’s sandwiched between “Red Eyes” and “An Ocean Between the Waves,” two of the best songs on the album. “Suffering doesn’t have the blending of pianos and guitars or the restrained energy of the two songs on either side of it, but it has beautiful horns and piano playing that fit perfectly between those two faster paced songs. Back to those vocals though. Adam Granduciel’s singing is absolutely perfect on this album (and every War on Drugs album I’ve listened to). I know his voice is reminiscent of Bob Dylan, but to my ear, it’s more of a combination of Dylan and Mark Knopfler. I love the way he paces out his words, creating gaps in his singing while the arrangements are almost always full of beautiful sounds. That contrast works so well for me. As much as I love the first half of the album, the second half is incredible too. “Eyes to the Wind” is another beautiful, slow ballad, with some fantastic piano playing, and the instrumental “The Haunting Idle” is a perfect lead-in to “Buring.” “Burning” reminds me so much of Rod Stewart’s “Young Turks,” but “Burning” still feels incredibly unique on its own. “Burning” just creates a sense of longing and nostalgia in me that I really love. I could go on and on about how much I love this album, but I’ll close by saying that I listened to this three times before writing my review, and I enjoyed every second of it. Lost in the Dream is one of my favorite albums of all time, and I’m so glad I got to revisit it today.

Sensationell - I love it! One of my favorite Bands.

Interesting indie rock.

Great album. Connected with lyrics and great guitars. I’ll have saved this one as one gem discovered .

5/5. An ethereal and shoegaze-y album inspired by 70's and 80's rock is not something you find every day. The songs go on for 5+ minutes usually with minimal lyrics and just backing guitar riffs and solos sometimes. When I first heard the album when it first came out a while ago, I don't think I quite felt like it was for me. As the years have gone by, and my listening has diversified, I can hear and appreciate the influence and excellent songwriting. This is such a great road trip album while also being a good one to just let it wash over you in headphones. The production is fantastic and you can hear the passion in his voice. Glad I had a chance to revisit this one. Best Song: Under The Pressure, Red Eyes, Burning, An Ocean In Between The Waves

Biased review/score as a big fan, I think Adam Granducial is a modern day genius, this record is great, the vocals are Dylan-esque, heavy 80s Springsteen vibes in the drums/synths. But it's mixed with shoegaze/dream-pop to create this beautiful wall of sound. The pace of record is great, big synth/guitar driven hits mixed with slower more introspective songs.

So calming and relaxing. Loved the whole album, vibes similar to khrungabin. Easy listening

Rad as hell. Big fan of it. Like being embraced by a softer, more ethereal album by The Replacements. Spent the weekend listening to this album and it’s grown on me even more. Probably my favorite so far.

Is this prog rock? Idk. Chill, atmospheric, easy to listen to. Would revisit.

Exceptional.

Wonderful production value and catchy songs.

One of the most beautiful albums I've ever listened to, pure magic

Dreamy. Really love the vibes. Can imagine playing this album in the summer, chilling in a car with the roof down, feeling the warm breeze. Love the production. Groovy beats. Cool synths. The melodies are so nice to listen to. Kinda giving a cross between Bob Dylan and Sam Fender. Songs are long but I don’t mind that, they keep me hooked. I will listen to this again.

Ten seconds into the first track, I knew I was going to love the album. In spite of the reverb, I felt like I could make out all of the instruments and I really enjoyed the long outros. Sometimes I like that kind of thing, especially in this kind of psychedelic music. Bops throughout.

Cracker! Great driving record as well.

perfect album

amazing album, very creative, good ambience (95/100)

Love this album - Bob Dylan meets Bruce Springsteen

Sublime, atmospheric, melancholic majesty. Traces of Dylan, Springsteen and Bon Iver combine to make for a wonderful album.

Ja, dit is gewoon perfectie he. En het is niet eens hun beste album. 5.0

Top album. Love this.

I liked my wife didnt

Perfect album from one of my favorite bands.

Can’t believe I just found this band last year. Instantly became a favorite of mine. So good

this album was just an absolute beauty. it mixes sort of that classic indie rock sound with elements of post-rock, ambient, psychedelic, glitch, grunge, singer-songwriter, and many more. Probably one of my favorite albums I've heard this year.

classic sound

Really enjoyed this album. IMO the 2010s were the best decade for alt Rock and I love being able to here the 90s alt rock influences

I’m a big TWOD fan and I think this, along with the album A Deeper Understanding, is their best work. The close out track “In Reverse” is a perfect end to a truly fantastic album and, while I would (and do) listen to it in isolation sometimes, it always hits harder when listened to as part of a whole album start to finish listen.

Bojack type-shi Love it Depressing and sad On a journey

Really Fantastic! Five stars.

This album was exactly what I needed after a very bad weekend. My best experience with a new album yet, I think.

4.5

Brilliant

This is vibe. 10 out of 10! When I turned on the first track, I thought it was kind of normal, but somehow it doesn't catch on. He didn't turn it off. And then by minute 10 of listening, it hit me like it came from a bong. I've rethought my whole life. It's like a psychotherapy session or a good smoke break.

Best band since the 70s. Brilliant. I love this.

Luminous. Intricately detailed. Grandiose. Brian Wilson by way of Springsteen. The craft is undeniable. But it also moves you. This album started a run as impressive as any in the modern rock sphere - such that it is. A true album that ebbs and flows as a single piece. They manage this trick as a live act as well as any band I have ever seen - each crescendo building and retreating, adding layers with each revolution until they achieve lift off - only a few feet off the ground but defying gravity nonetheless.

For an 80s kid, this feels like slipping into an old familiar sweatshirt ... preferably with D.A.R.E on the front. One of my favorite Onion headlines of all time is: Stoners Declare Victory in the War on Drugs. Yes, the good guys won, and this album is perfect for driving fast on the highway or ripping down the slope on your shred stick on a bluebird day ... with nowhere to go and nowhere to be ...

great atmosphere

This one really grew on me. It’s way more than the sum of its parts. Perfect album for driving through snowy woods.

Brandon Flowers core

I love this album. Incredible guitar work over excellent melodies.