Lost In The Dream

Classic. 4.5/5

One of my favorite albums of all time

This was supposed to be right up my lane....it isn't. Some songs aren't bad. 1.8/5

Pop/Rock, entspannt, melancholisch 4/5

3.5

Like it but... yes, a bit monotonic.

a bit simple for my liking. i do enjoy the mood though. low 7/10

I like this album. I used to put Red Eyes on while running and go faster whenever it picks up. But their most recent album, I Don't Live Here Anymore, just blows this out of the water. The title track has become one of my all time favorite songs. I recommend that album if you like this even a little bit. Oh, their Tiny Desk is really good too.

Sets a great mood and sticks to it throughout. If you're languishing, or, oddly, relaxed, this is a great album to put on.

Not particularly exciting musically. Easy to push into the background. Like a whole album full of the second last tracks from other mediocre albums. I probably wouldn't listen to it again on purpose.

Hmmh. Nett. Irgendwie besonders. Nichts für much

Just an OK listen. Pretty generic indie style music. I did enjoy the track red eyes. The album could have been 15-20 mins shorter it felt. Probably more background music for me. Rating low 3/5.

When a rest is required, I go here.

Some great songs but slow in other spots

Very good album, combinating some effective tracks with others instrumentally top! Never heard before, surprisingly good

I never heard it before/ Very nice album.

Some really good songs are buried in the sands of some long tracks. This album could’ve been much better leaner if they hadn’t gone too far into the ambiance.

liked this better than i thought i would but still not really my vibe. i probably wouldn’t listen again

Stundtals ganska bra.

Gran Mood

Not bad. Funnily enough, they kind of resemble Bob Dylan, though I suspect Bob Dylan has better lyrics.

Not for me

Under the Pressure - 3.75 Red Eyes - 4 First half was slow, but the second half was enjoyable. A welcome pickup in pacing. Suffering - 2 An Ocean In Between - 4 Disappearing - 3.5 Eyes to the Wind - 3.5 The Haunting Idle - 3 Burning - 3 Lost in the Dream - 3 In Reverse - 3 Overall, the music is great. Vocals are fine, but at times he has that drawn out Bob Dylan voice on certain lines. There are definitely some high and low points; fast and slow. Most songs feel about 2 minutes too long.

06/24/24 S Tier—————————5 A Tier—————————4 Eyes To The Wind Red Eyes Suffering An Ocean In Between The Waves In Reverse B Tier—————————3 Under The Pressure Disappearing The Haunting Idle Lost In The Dream C Tier—————————2 D Tier—————————1

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs Monday 6/24/24 1:41 A Tier————————— Red Eyes Under The Pressure An Ocean In Between The Waves Suffering Disappearing Eyes To The Wind B Tier————————— The Haunting Idle Lost In A Dream Burning In Reverse

Nothing special. Possibly background music?

Great album to pop on in the background to lift the mood. Easy listening, radio after was also great

Under the Pressure is great opener, draws you in. Hypnotic, as most of their work. Burning is album highlight. Other strong tracks include Suffering, An Ocean Between the Waves, Eyes to the Wind and the title track. My least favorite songs are Red Eyes, Disappearing and The Haunting Idle.

I'd probably rate 3.5 but this app doesn't let me do half stars. Soooo 3 closer to a 3.5.

A lower 4 for me, but still a nice album- was surprised to see it was a 2014 release! No standout singles to me but more so a cohesive and enjoyable project, instrumentally and lyrically. It's the sort of thing I wouldn't have heard if not for this generator! I can see myself revisiting this every now and then- it's not doing anything brand new but it does a great job at capturing an exact feeling (introspective and lonely but not desolate or completely hopeless).

Not as exciting as the name would have you believe.

Some dreamy indie pop with shades of Springsteen and Dylan. Nothing amazing.

Drum beat's too similar throughout the songs. Didn't really do much for me.

A dreamscape of an album. A redemption towards the light in the face of darkness. A turning point that you'll never return from.

Quite nice. Never heard about them and never heard one of their songs as far as I know so was a nice surprise

I kind of like Lost in the Dream

i vibe with the neo-psychedelic americana sound but the songwriting here lacks punch, causing the songs to wind up being a little unremarkable. in 2012 the killers pretty much did this album, replacing the cool neo-psych with pop dramatics and i much prefer that personally. an ocean in between was the stand out here

New to me, must research this. I dropped out of life for a long period. Loved it, will repeat listen.

Good album to chill out to.

absolute snoozefest

i was enjoying this album for maybe 3-4 tracks, and then i realized all the songs sound the same. add that to their meandering sound, i honestly grew drowsy while listening to their music and not in a good way. wish i could have enjoyed it more :(

I found it very difficult to emotionally connect with this album. I’m not sure if it was the flat vocals or the largely bland instrumentation. The sound mix also seemed quite muted, which I’d imagine was an intentional choice but it kind of just threw a wet blanket over everything for me. There are some nice sections of guitar riffs that come through cleaner but they’re about the only highlights. Good for rainy day background music that you largely want to ignore. Listened to: walking in Prospect Park. Favorite tracks: An Ocean in Between the Waves

What a lovely load of noise. Warm. Tom Petty? Inherently uplifting, natural, with a sense of the freeflowing about it. They have a sound which feels like it inspired a lot of other bands. At points feels a little kurt vile... The long songs not feeling long at all is testament to quality. Suffering is lovely. The solos, the way everyhing blends together. Feels nostalgic, melancholy but sweet. An album that definitely doesnt sound like it was made in 2014, in a good way. The build on Ocean between is great. the echoey, fluid crashing... this feels like road trip music. driving to the beach or something - so summery at it's core. more of a country vibe comes through on eyes to the wind, in a lyrical and musical sense - even vocally. less surfy. I think I want to listen to this album several times. Also feels a bit dylan? Even in the way he sounds on this one. The haunting idle starts so cool, but dissappointed it doesn't develop beyond a nice instrumental. Everything is so dense, there's so much going on in each song! I keep skipping back as I feel I wasn't paying enough attention. The synths on burning feel like a springsteen nod. In reverse's intro gave me goosebumps. I think this is my favourite track. I have a feeling this album will enter into my regular rotation, there's a lot to absorb here!

This was nice. Kind of gave me an old school New Wave vibe.

I'm already familiar with The War on Drugs as a heartland indie rock band from their later singles "Holding On" and "I Don't Live Here Anymore". The group was formed by Adam Granduciel and Kurt Vile in the mid-2000s, only for the latter to leave shortly after their first release. This is their third album, and wow Adam and everyone else who worked on this knocked it out of the ballpark. Lost in a Dream is an album drenched in a blend of washed-out shoegaze and mid-80s-inspired roots rock that's intricate in its song construction. It's filled to the brim with gorgeous melodies, and several instrumental moments that resonate like the guitar solo of "An Ocean in Between the Waves", the reverb guitar sliding of "The Haunting Idle", the synth crescendo and interplay on "Burning", and the saxophone that shows up on "Under the Pressure" and "Red Eyes". Seriously, "Red Eyes" is one of those immediate smash singles from this record that I couldn't believe upon first listening. Adam sings with a Dylan-esque delivery that maintains a balance between capturing an emotion without overselling it and holding it together on the edge of heartbreak. His vocals pair neatly with the lyrical content, where after a year of nonstop touring, his anxiety and depression bled into the words. He tries to hold onto fleeting moments of love before they fizzle out, even if it drives him near a breaking point. It's earnest yet self-aware enough to have some emotional stakes. He knows there will be heartbreak after heartbreak, yet he keeps looking no matter how much it'll hurt. This is a strong record through and through, taking the rock of the past with the melancholic lens of the 2010s indie scene. Give it a chance.

Never heard of them.

i have lost count of how many times i have listened to this on repeat

The war on drugs are a great band - I’d heard this album several times before and it is brilliant. Nobody else I can think of thats contemporary has the similar sound of Bruce Springsteen and dire straits

Noodling around the kind of stuff that built up to that one Weeknd song. Wish I hadn't seen someone in the peanut gallery point out that the drums are basically identical on each song, because that person is right and it became really distracting.

Fave song: an ocean between the waves Least fave: disappearing/haunted idle Easy listening, songs kinda blend together. 7/10

I remember this album was heavily talked about when it came out and “Red Eyes” was playing everywhere. I’m definitely a fan of this band but I have to be of a certain mindset to dive in to this ocean of reverbs, synth pads and lush delays, it’s just such a great album to get lost in the wall of sound. There’s so many layers of synths and guitars that it can almost seem like white noise if you don’t lean in and find those intricate melodies and leads below it all. Singer Adam Granduciel always reminded me of a cross between Don Henley and Bruce Springsteen. His songwriting is steeped in nostalgia, loss and isolation. I’m happy to dive back into this one, and looking forward to revisiting their other releases.

Man, this one is great! Thank you, Andy, for telling me about this album. At the time, I was actually going through a personal battle in the War on Drugs. I had been arrested in a sting operation for cannabis, a plant that grows naturally upon the face of the earth. I lost my career, and was having to live off my 401k and work several shitty, low paying jobs just to pay rent. I didn't tell my family or immediate support system, and my father passed away (a couple weeks before my hearing!), so any hope of financial assistance was not possible. I would sit, drunken in my car, and blast this first track, crying my eyes out. That was almost 10 years ago, and all is well now. All charges have been dropped, or "conditionally discharged", and FUCK the police and the state. This album means a lot to me. Red Eyes is on my trivia host playlist, so it gets regular play. Hard to pick a favorite on this one, but I'm glad it popped up on here. I guess An Ocean In Between...

I'm reminded of a phrase I used to say alot in the 2000's: "I've heard of them but I haven't heard them." This project hits you first with the imagery of the album cover which imprints expectations on the content, but I suppose it's fair since it's basically the same as flipping through records at the music store. From the cover alone, it looks a bit depressing and isolated; let's see what the music offers. Oddly, this sounds like it's targetted towards the middle-aged. Maybe it's the breathy Don Henley/Bruce Hornsby/Bob Dylan vocals, but this seems to purposely steer away from the bright pop "who cares about tomorrow??" of modern music (of their time) and go straight into serious and boring adult-contemporary. Holding that last note for a full minute on "Under the Pressure" tells me they are wanting to do something epic and grandiose--and the soundscape is good--but it's just not . . . exciting, and I blame the drummer. Phil Collins once said your band can only be as great as your drummer; you can have a crappy band with a great drummer, but you'll never have a great band without a great drummer. Time proved him correct. I feel if maybe this drummer played slightly ahead of the beat and approached his playing as if writing a programmed drum part (with more intricate hi-hat rhythms and some ghost strokes on the snare), he would add more momentum and interest to keep the suspended synth notes moving. Consistently, it's just bass snare bass snare (save "Disappearing", but that is just the mixing engineer adding some delay to the bass and snare in an effort to save humanity from this tired beat!). "Red Eyes" and "An Ocean In Between The Waves" picks up the tempo a bit, but the formula is the same song after song. I actually like the sparse audition-for-a-movie-soundtrack of "The Haunting Idle." At least it breaks from the norm. They can clearly create atmosphere, but they generally don't do anything with it. "Burning" is the best thing on here, smartly placed after "The Haunting Idle" which automatically benefits from the stark change of pace with its driving Arcade-Fire-playing-"Born To Run" beat and more 80's-sounding synths. Not bad, but not much more than background music to me. The band name, album name, and the song titles are all thought-provoking and evocative, but Lost In The Dream is an all-you-can-eat buffet of a mediocre meatloaf without any apps, sides, or desserts. Another would-be 3 that I dock an additional point for undeservedly being on this list.

I listened to this while cooking and it made a pleasant enough background. Nothing jumped out and grabbed me, rather it was a textured, layered haze that shuffled and chugged along. I heard hints of Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, and Bruce Springsteen at various moments. I could imagine this growing on me with subsequent listens. I wouldn't mind listening to more from them.

This is what it would sound like if Paul Simon (Rhythm of the Saints era) was to sing over Tom Petty's Heartbreakers, but with more of an atmospheric/ cinematic feel. Overall cool sounds but not enough diversity of songs for me. The songs started to feel a bit repetitive. The thing about that Paul Simon album is he gave you a little bit of everything on it. I remember Quincy Jones talking about producing Thriller and saying basically that nobody can really know if they are going to write a hit album or not, you just try to write strong songs and give people some variety to listen to. I feel like this War On Drugs album just kind of kept giving me a lot of the same on each song.

Sometimes it has a dire straits feel…It’s kind of all over the place, but I did enjoy it and would listen to it again. I had never heard of the group or the album, but this is very good and worthy of more listens.

This album makes you feel lost in a dream. I almost forgot I was listening to the album. It sounds good and there is nothing wrong with it, but it is not an album you ask to listen to unless you need some background music.

Fine. I saw them perform at a music festival a couple years ago and it was a good concert, but I wasn’t wowed enough to seek out their material afterwards.

I haven’t checked this one out in a while. Really nice songs that sprawl out like the scenery on a road trip, long jams that aren’t too jammy, just ride a particular groove for a while, like kosmische country. My only criticism is it goes longer than my attention span and is pretty samey.

I liked the first song, I just didn’t need to listen to it for an hour. Turned out to be a loooooong, boring lump that all sounded the same.

Gorgeous music. I love how their songs have a driving, forward momentum. Something about those steady, chugging drums and the big echoing guitar tones. The songs feel like a speeding train. Or maybe a car on an open highway. This would be a great road trip album. Something you can put on while the miles melt away. The lead singer sounds like Bob Dylan, if Bob Dylan fronted a stadium rock band. The songs feel big and they take their time and stretch out. They feel designed for arenas.

Very cool start, with hihats that start syncronously and then very quickly phase out into a cicada-like chirp. I've heard of this band, I've seen this album cover (many times), but I don't recall enjoying the music like I am now. In fact, this intro of the first song sounds exactly like something I would really love. The singers got kind of a Paul Simon voice at times? It's cool. Then on track 2 it's got a Bruce Springsteen 80's sound. I'm really surprised that I never listened to this band as I've heard of them for years- maybe it was the name that threw me off. Regardless, this is a solid album that I really enjoyed.

Unremarkable

Never heard of them before. Really enjoyed the album and now added to my favourites on Deezer.

Ah, take a deep breath. That is fresh air. I do not know how The War on Drugs had escaped my notice up til now. I have now been exposed to many new style and genres through this project, but one place I will always find a home is with Indie artists. Just something about the moody, flowing, graceful feel...

This album is really good, love the atmosphere, and at times it is very catchy. Only real problem I have is that the songs all seemingly last forever, I was kinda waiting for it to end already by the 40ish minute mark

This sounds like the Eagles if they were even more boring.

This was my second time listening to this album, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first time. I remember my initial reaction was that it sounds like “Tom Petty” in today’s culture as an indie rock artist. Overall, this album is a perfect blend of Heartland Rock, Indie Rock, with a little bit of Neo-Psychedelia. I’ve only heard this one album, but I definitely plan on listening to more from them. It’s a smooth and easygoing album that you can play on just about any occasion.

Never listened to this entire album before now. I like it. Will revisit.

Such lovely toons

Melancholic and sweet sounding record

really no strong feelings about this one

this album was actually pretty pleasant as background music, but when you tune into any song, they all sound basically the same as the rest. there's really no variety between them, so if you'd like a one-hour background track, this is the album for you. this album sounds like the killers playing nonstop in the background while you're wandering aimlessly in a shopping mall. since this was decently enjoyable but overall uninteresting to me, i'd rate it around a 3.5. sadly, i must round down because all these songs are far too long individually. favorites: under the pressure, red eyes, suffering, an ocean in between the waves, burning

I feel guilty for not being familiar with this. It's amazing. Chilled, timeless, aged quality. Poetic. Going into my scheduled listening.

I liked this.

Very first track, dude sounded like Bob Dylan... I stopped it and moved on... It's bad enough this list has 7 Dylan albums, don't need a knock-off Dylan too.

In my personal collection on vinyl. Already one of my favorites. Under Pressure is a stand by classic by the band as is Disappearing later on the album. Red Eyes is another strong song early on this album. The melodic sounds are unique but do remind of certain feelings of the band The Cure as in the Mixed Up album variety. The use of a drum machine is a constant but it won’t get you out on the dance floor. When this album slows down, it really sleepwalks at a snail’s pace. Does he sing like Bob Dylan a little? I never bought a second album from this band but I never regretted buying this album and go back to it frequently. I think anyone would appreciate the unquestionably unique sound they’ve created here.

That’s a no for me dog. New generation trying to be Don Henley.

If you still live in your hometown and have nostalgic associations with Springsteen, Dylan, Tom Petty, and all other heartland rock, then you’ll enjoy this well-made, immaculately-produced pastiche album. But be warned, it’s a lot of pastiche, with songs that drag past the 5-minute mark and really test your adoration for what essentially equates to a studio cover band. If this was 30 minutes long, I might be giving it a little more praise, even as pastiche. But at 60 minutes, it is the definition of exhausting. It’s nothing new, and unless you’re a production nerd, I can’t imagine what the appeal here is compared to its own influences. Its presence on this list doesn’t really make sense either – just include more of those classics, or new albums that present new sounds. It’s okay for what it is, but I knew that after the 3 minute mark, and then I stopped caring.

kinda boring

I'm a casual fan of this band. I listen to an album and then forget what it sounds like until I listen to it again. This is good. Moody. Atmospheric. Layered. But not memorable.

It's atmospheric, just not my jam.

Trotz des komischen Namens recht melodisch. Klingt wie 80er. Die Melodien gehen leicht ins Ohr - aber auch leicht wieder hinaus.

Wtf is that sound at the beginning of Under the Pressure... oh that's the hihats... thought it was Komarov Fall 2.0 Very chill laid back albums. 80s pop influences all over it. Especially eyes to the wind sounds like something from Traveling Wilburys. However the album is a bit too samey and is filled with too much instrumental sections lacking substance, a bit like Queens '13

To listen again

Found this to be quite mediocre. Nothing really stood out. But I didn't hate it either. 3/5

Underwhelming Psychedelic Rock. At its best it sounds like Ambient.

Makes me want to do drugs again. Snooze fest 2024

The war on entertaining music

Me gustó bastante. Es una banda de atmósfera, tipo The Cure, pero la voz es completamente distinta. Está para escucharlo más veces.

It's a pleasant enough album, some of the songs are honestly quite relaxing to listen to, but a lot of the songs just drag and because of that the most I can give this is 3/5.

A cross between the Cure and Bob Dylan. Very mellow, but not very memorable.

Reminds me of a modern day Bob Dylan. Pleasant listening today

Great work music. More mellow than I thought they would be.

I would assume that to make it onto a list like 1001 albums to listen to before I die, said album should have something special about it. Maybe the first of a genre, influential in some way, a key entry in an important artist’s discography, or perhaps just singularly exceptional in some way. Sadly, see none of this in this album. It’s not a bad album. It was, I suppose, mildly enjoyable and I wouldn’t be bothered to listen to it again. I wouldn’t even mind if Spotify popped some of it into a playlist in the future. But it’s not a standout album in any sense.

Every song sounds the same.

Best album of the 2010s IMO. Beautiful slow burns, urgent rock rave-ups, atmospheric guitars, searching and introspective lyrics…burning and suffering. A modern rock classic that in the 10 years since it’s release has aged like a fine wine.

Somber and sweet lyrics / melodies. Very timeless sounding. 3.6

I was unaware of this album or band when the algorithm served up LOST IN THE DREAM. After hearing the album and reading about their influences, I feel like this is one of those albums that far surpasses the influences on the band that released it. My favorite tracks were "Red Eyes", "An Ocean in Between the Waves", "Burning", and "In Reverse". A beautiful set of tracks about despair, isolation, introspection, and possibly even a hint of hope.

Without flaws

3/1001

Totally new bands to me totally new album. The thing that catches my attention right away is the persistent drum Shuffle rhythm that goes through most of these tracks. I didn’t really resonate with a lot of the lyrics. But musical.ly not bad at all.

I never quite understood the hype surrounding this band. But I also never really listened to their work before this album today. I appreciated it. The songs convey atmosphere. It was perfect for a grey-ish pring day in the city. You can feel they have given a lot of thought, time and craft to their sound. There seems to be a lot of work behind this. These are people who obviously take their craft very seriously. All interventions seem precise, intentional, thoughtful - every song like a carefully crafted little box. The flipside is that they also kind of sound the same, and that spontaneity seems lost. The whole ends up feeling a bit too sanitized and clean for my taste.

..(.

Great chill album from front to back

My first thought I hear when an album claims to be able to synthesize so many different musical influences at once is that it's going to be really unfocused and lack any real direction. This album is the exception to that rule. It's able to take so many diverse influences and still sound like something completely unique. I can hear a lot of Springsteen, Tyler Petty, and Neil Young in here but it also sounds like very much their own idea. I don't know if it does anything new or innovative in its own right but I give it a lot of credit for making it sound like you just listened to an entire decade of rock music in an hour.

Great

I expected a more wild or exotic album from how absolutely ludicrous and pretentious the band describes themselves. The album was alright but nothing special. Prog rock influence but eh

It’s not for me

I liked it, it was good

A lot of nice songs

Started off as a dull razorlight and just got worse from there. Low 2.

Pretty boring.

Pretty good stuff. Nice and relaxing easy listening.

Sounds... fine. But doesn't do anything for me.

I've always had mixed feelings about the War on Drugs. I've always dug their vibe, but it's somewhat one-dimensional. Each album seems to present a prominent leitmotif that is repeated ad infinitum across songs that run just a little too long. But the soundscapes presented remain lovely; I always say their stuff feels like curling up in a ray of sun. It's perfect for background listening, but is a little less engaging when focused. It feels a little like a dream, really, making for a fitting album title. I may have given this album 3 stars, were it my first listen, but this album has been with me since it released in my early years of university, and whether it has grown on me or whether I'm nostalgic, I couldn't give this less than 4 stars.

First album not to finish. Seems like some potential, but was very meh

Really chill album that has enough variety between tracks to create a dynamic experience.

I would argue this band could use the influence of drugs instead of waging war on them. This was an hour of boring, repetitive fluff. Shitty version of Ryan Adams with a Bob Dylan impersonator singing mixed with some soundscape noises.

The Haunting Idle is right up my alley, and the rest of the second half is also better than first

its cute

Really slow and boring. It felt a bit self-important which I can’t stand. I mean this in the rudest way possible, but it sounds like a forgettable 80s movie soundtrack.

felt long! quite melodic though, and a great voice. just dragged on

I’ve heard of this band, but I had never listened to any of their stuff. I could definitely listen to it again, although I wouldn’t run out and buy the album.

under the pressure is a 5 star track on a 3 star album

aaA really good album, I like the textures and the lyrics.

Love the soundscapes created. Very soothing and ethereal musical settings. Searching, yet uplifting lyrics… very captivating even on a first listen.

Cross between Sigur Ros and Wilco.

Low key great album

Life is too short to spend it listening to these loooong and mostly boring songs.

Poor Man's Dylan. No really memorable songs.

Interesting - loved some tracks

Released in 2014, this wasn't quite what I expected. This had a Bob Dylan feel (minus the voice). Overall it was meh.

This album starts off with a dollar store Don Henley and ends with dollar store Arcade Fire. I’ll give them an additional star for proving they can actually change the drums since they were exactly the same for the bulk of this album.

This album feels like it is specifically targeted to people with drug addictions to help pull them out of that dark place. While I can thankfully say that I can't relate, I can feel the power of the message nonetheless. Typically I wouldn't enjoy an album this depressing but it is simultaneously peaceful and uplifting.

That was very good, I enjoyed

Loved An Ocean In Between the Waves. Sitting in a big chair wrapped in a blanket, drinking tea and watching the rain kinda mood. Guitars are great, like the piano as well - his voice gives me early Bryan Adams vibes.

Me gustaron. Pensé que sería rock más pesado, pero es muy suave y tranquilo. Muy reflexivo.

Interesting...mostly non-lyrical...everything kind of sounded the same to me. It was ok.

2/5. I think it needed more atmosphere.

This album is aiming for a certain type of atmosphere and does it well. One of the better modern indie picks, all in all

Tråkigt!

Honestly, this has a great chill vibe. Absolutely would put this on in the background and go about my business, whether it's chores, socializing, or just snuggling up with a book. There are lyrics, but they are just sounds. Essentially not much different from the occassional guitar lick.

I’ve never heard of this band before. Red Eye was my favorite track, but I overall enjoyed this album. The Haunting Idle was beautiful and also a favorite track. The overall album has a very low key, relaxed atmosphere. I would definitely listen again. Has hints of Dylan and Petty, two artists whose work I really enjoy, so no surprise I really liked this album. 5 for me

Glad to see the ambient sleep genre being represented

to have such a killer name but be so milquetoast musically. could i write poetry to this? n

This album could be used to calibrate the machine that determines the exact middle of the road.

Waste of a great band name.

I used to listen to this album during my sad stoner era in college. It is wonderful for that sort of thing.

Just having a brilliant time of it in the last little while. I love everything about this album. It wears its influences really clearly, with The Boss and even Bob very easy to spot throughout. Musically, it's just got a lovely vibe to it that's ambient but never dull. I'd totally forgotten about this album, but looking back I'd rated it as my number one album of 2014 (yes, keeping those rankings to hand is totally normal, yes). Misses out because while it's great, it's not particularly original, so can only get as close to a five as the system will let me get, without giving it the top marks.

It was fine just a bit boring to me.

TWOD is weird. I both like them AND think they’re making boring mid-80s rock, a la Don Henley or Richard Marx or something.

These are good finds, but it’s so hard to know if they influenced other bands, or were influenced by them. This sounded like a lot of other indie rock bands. Good, but probably won’t replace Arcade Fire in my rotation.

I liked the song Suffering a lot because I was in the middle of a big think when it came on and I was like woah this song fits perfectly. But then once I was done with the think all the songs blended together. I got ahead of myself.

Super !

Dreamy. Quiet. Listen to it while wrapped in a blanket reading a book & falling asleep to the rain.

Tom Petty already exists

I would listen to this if it was only a track or two. But 10 tracks were a bit too much and a bit too melancholic and samey for me.

Pleasant surprise. 3.5/5

- Olli Schulz hat bei Fest&Flauschig so häufig von The War On Drugs geschwärmt und ich habe mir immer mal vorgenommen reinzuhören, weil alles was er beschrieben hat tendeziell meinen Geschmack trifft. Habe es wie so oft dann aber nie gemacht. Bis heute. - Also ich würd mal sagen Olli hat nicht zu viel versprochen. - Richtig cooler, unaufgeregter, melancholisch-entspannter Indie-Rock - Ich fühle mich zeitweise an Tom Petty erinnert. Teilweise an Sam Fender. Manchmal soagr an Ben Howard. - Mir gefallen diese leicht psychedelisch wirkenden Flanger-Gitarren super gut, passen extrem zu dem vibe - Die Instrumentierung ist super minimalistisch und es passt einfach wie die Faust auf Auge - Tontechnisch klingt auch alles absolut top! - Habe das Album wirklich extrem gerne gehört und werde die Jungs ab jetzt ganz sicher regelmäßig hören. - Witziger Funfact, dass Kurt Vile bis 2009 Gitarre in der Band gespielt hat. Den Typen liebe ich auch einfach und ich sehe da durchaus gewisse Parallelen. - Hab zwar damit gerechnet, dass ich das mögen werde, aber dass es mich so abholt, hätte ich nicht gedacht. War kurz davor 4,5 (aufgerundet auf 5) zu geben, aber hintenraus hab ich den Sprung dann doch leider nicht mehr geschafft. Rating: sehr gute 4,25/5

- ich hab den namen War on Drugs schon sooo häufig gehört mich aber mit denen nie beschäftigt. leider! - Fand ich ultra geil. Gibt mir Sam Fender und Bruce Springsteen Vibes. Schön melancholisch und schwer, geht trotzdem ins Ohr und durch seine Stringenz streckenweise sogar ein wenig hypnotisierend. 4,25/5 - Tolle Riffs schöne

Modern Springsteen

Really good. Saved the first 5 songs. Definitely a mellow album but delivers on basically every song.

Liked everything about it (except the name of the band). The War On Drugs was a stupid idea back in the 80s and it’s nearly as bad for a band name. But the album is solid, all songs listenable, no fillers. Red Eyes and Eyes To The Wind are stand outs. Echoing guitar riffs and lyrics are catchy. Will look into more of their offering. (3.2*s)

Some of these songs sounded familiar but I couldn't tell if they just sounded like something else or I've actually heard them before. I did like how a few of the songs build over time but a few of them are also too long so it cancels out. The singers voice goes with the music nicely and I like the fast song/slow song combo throughout. Nothing super memorable but nothing bad either. I enjoyed it and could hear more by them. Terrible band name though.

The war on drugs is a losing battle but this album gets a win. I definitely felt lost in a dream, especially during the end sequences on much of the songs. I get influences of Neil Young and Dylan. It's a slow burn and wouldn't necessarily play any songs individually again but a good project album for the band.

I've only been exposed to a minimal amount of The War on Drugs. They definitely have a sound that carries through the entire album. I like the melodic psychedelic musicality. I can see this as good background music for a variety of scenarios. Might inspire me to check out more of their stuff. Supposed to see them live next week. 2.8 stars

Love this record, great wide-screen indie rock

Pretty depressing, but I love to put it on when I'm feeling down and tired from work. Certainly a 4-star album if I've ever heard one.

Disappointed in this. I liked the first 2 tracks from radio play, but the rest is all the same. I get the nostalgia 80's vibe it's got going, but wanted more to happen.

I would have liked some drugs for this album, it was chill and atmospheric . Lots of vibes, definitely would have been nice to listen to from a bean bag with a lava lamp rather then on the central line I’d never heard anything from the band before but I did loose interest a bit during the middle and can’t really remember anything from it

No lo terminé de escuchar, me aburrió un poco. La tapa del álbum es engañosa, resulta ser un 80s rock pop revival, parecía algo más oscuro y experimental.

Irgendwie interessant und ich glaube, der Künstler will ausdruckstark sein. Atmosphärischer Rock? Aber es hat mich nicht gepackt. Gerade so 3.

3.8 - As far as indie rock goes, this record leans more as straight-up mainstream rock, sounding something like a dreamier, subtler version of Bruce Springsteen or Arcade Fire. My only real gripe is how the record begins — at 9 minutes, “Under the Pressure” is a nice pop track that could’ve been chopped down to a smart 3 minutes.

i discovered this album at 14 and life changed forever

Solid, Dylan-esque

duran demasiado las canciones

Under the pressure - excellent opening track. I like the 8'52" duration. Immediately sounded like the Waterboys. Red Eyes - vocals remind me of Springsteen, yet soft music. Good track Suffering - bit too slow and boring An Ocean... - too mainstream pop Disappearing - interesting enough Eyes to the Wind - very Waterboys. Not a bad thing Burning - best track

This is soothing, but VERY repetitive

I’m hearing Roxy…Eno…and others through out this album. I could listen to this album as the last music of the day.

Such a wonderful dreamy vibe. I’ll be checking out more of their stuff

Amazing Indie masterpiece. Reminds me a lot of Kurt Vile, but more indie and rock based.

Before listening: I've heard of these guys. One of their songs popped up on shuffle once and I did like it. Kinda like a soft, pop, rock sound. There was a guitar solo in it, I believe, and they're rare in music nowadays. I didn't listen to the album although I probably should have. Are they Australian? After listening: Lifeless. With each song I felt nothing, kinda like new Coldplay or new Maroon 5. Everything sounded the same and none of it was interesting. I think this was released in 2014 which, if I recall, music was shit. Fucking Passion Pit, Imagine Dragons, One Republic etc. were everywhere. Turns out they're Americans.

Oh, this album is just so disappointing... Don't get me wrong. It's not terrible (hence the 2 stars). The lyrics are pretty thought-provoking, and the sound is high-quality (particularly where synths are involved - mixing is fun and immersive). Some of the tracks are pretty good on account of their catchiness, including Red Eyes and Lost In The Dream. The primary mistake made by The War On Drugs is a failure to deliver anything exciting, energetic, or (sonically) volatile. Nearly every track sounds exactly the same for the entire 7 minutes, and at least half of the tracks bear the additional burden of sounding identical to each other. This isn't helped by the fact that the drumming is extremely standard and uninteresting (one-a-two-a-three-a-four-a- throughout every song). The vocals aren't anything particularly interesting either. They're perhaps Dylan- or Petty-esque, especially in the title track, but this only accentuates the difference between those bands and The War On Drugs in terms of how good the rest of the music is. Oof. The album also fails to justify the long track runtime on all of their longer songs. In general, these songs drag quite a lot, increasing the length of what should've been a 40-minute album (or less, if you remove the duplicate tracks) to roughly an hour. If the band was trying to create a slew of "epics", a la In The Court Of The Crimson King, they didn't succeed. Key tracks: Under The Pressure, Red Eyes, Lost In The Dream

Technically excellent, but not really my style.

Pretty dull at points, but enough hints of Dylan, Springsteen, and some of the better 90s indie, that it didn't annoy me much. I think they were pretty popular with the critics and reviewers at the time, but there's no great evidence for why on this record. In level and (a little) in style, it prompts me to think of what an American Badly Drawn Boy would be like

Rock, 2014 -> 3

I thought I'd hate it but it turns out it's like the indie rock I never listened to when i was 15. It's dreaminess makes it feel nostalgic but about 20 minutes in I felt the songs getting a little same-y. I definitely feel the many 2 star reviews for this one. Disappearing is a deliciously 80s styled song, the slow driving drums and guitars are very Blue Nile, and the bassline is sort of Karn-ian. I like the transition between the haunting idle and burning, I just wish the two songs were a tad shorter. This album feels like it would've been a fantastic 30 minute or so EP rather than a medicore hour long album.

on the better half of 2010s indie pop but not by much. It appears to be going for a melancholic or nostalgic tone but is simply did not work as being interesting to me. I also dont know what it is about modern vocal performances but few are in any way distinguishing so this sounds like any other indie pop artist. The arrangement was alright i guess but it is so unmemorable that i say that for sure. Anyway. Please male indie artists, stop trying to be Bob Dylan, even he struggled making that work.

Great! Found myself enjoying a lot of this even if some of it sounds similar to each other Favorite Tracks: Red Eyes, Burning

I like the music but the vocals weren’t doing it for me.

The songs are about 6-7 minutes long each, which is longer than what I usually like. I also feel like there were a lot of instrumental parts of the song which was nice, but I usually am a lyrics person so I was a bit taken aback but I still really liked it!

I can see why people like this, but it's not for me

I had liked a couple of songs of theirs in the past but this was soooo beige. It all sounded the same! Not at all engaging

Hmm, I find the War On Drugs weird. I like them in theory, I think his voice is really cool and some of the guitar is sweet, but it all feels a little deflated for some reason. This album was good but it fells like someone is rocking out but in the room next door. Their song I Don't Live Here Anymore (not this album) is incredible and I love it but then when I go to listen to the rest of their stuff like this album I just feel it's a little blah. But I still enjoyed it.

A pleasant mix of Simon and Springsteen. Too long.

Beautiful album, easy to listen to.

Great sound, really chill

I like this album, it's a steady listen and definitely is on the stereo from time to time when i'm in the right lo-fi mood.

Enjoyed listening to this album

Meh

Adam Granducial writes one song, but he does it to perfection on Lost In The Dream. A definite highlight of the 2010s and a clear example of artists having a terrible time and creating something beautiful.

You don't come to The War On Drugs for variation. You come to them for brilliance. That's exactly what Lost In the Dream delivers.

What's that Lassie? A Don Henley soundalike me lacking Don's way with a hook has fallen down a well? Shall we just leave him there? Other choices they could have from 2014 to name just a few: Sharon Van Etten (broadly similar but can write a tune), Sleaford Mods, Run the Jewels, Scott Walker & Sunn O))), etc

Takes me back to college, I found this album pretty late (2017ish) but it was definitely influential. I don’t know if I would’ve been as receptive to it when it had come out. Will be interesting to listen again after several years. I still love the ambiance and the ethereal textures. Combined with the looped drums and trance inducing bass make for some great music to get lost to. The overall structures of the song holds everything together from getting to out there. Some of these songs do the 80's soft rock thing way better than anything from the actual 80's. So much fun.

this shouldn't be on the list. nothing for me here

Well crafted, albeit a bit forgettable. I enjoyed particular parts of songs, but never the entirety of them. I guess that's bound to happen with the longer songs. Fav songs: - Red Eyes

boring.

This album has a good sound, well composed, very easy to listen too. First time really sitting down to listen their music.

Under The Pressure – 4.5 Red Eyes – 4.5 Suffering – 4 An Ocean In Between The Waves – 4 Disappearing – 4 Eyes To the Wind – 4 The Haunting Idle – 4 Burning – 4.5 Lost In The Dream – 4 In Reverse – 4.5 Average – 4.2 Took a while for me to enjoy this one but becomes quite nice and psychedelic-sounding after a while 👍 Requires patience tho

The best 80s album of 2014. It was good, very reminiscent of 80s era new wave and radio rock.

very similar to Young the Giant. I can't really make out what the vocalist is saying because of all that echo. Total miss for me. I didn't have the attention span to sit through more than a few tracks. I'm declaring war on the war on drugs.

Lost my review. Heartland rock with a most atmospheric approach, making for a beautifully charming album.

Unreal and dreamy.

I've been meaning to check out The War on Drugs, specifically this album, considering the fact that this is one of the most renowned indie rock albums of the 2010s. This is a deeply intimate album, with an infectious melancholic aura that absorbed me on my first listen. It's a soft listen, and the longer songs feel like these hypnotic voids of endless thought, sadness, and yearning. Just listen to the repetitive outro of the song "Disappearing". While not the most interesting vocalist by any means, Granduciel's a great writer, beautifully capturing the gloomier elements of nostalgia on quite a few of these songs. With that said, I still think I'm conflicted with this album. Having listened to it front to back, it still feels like something's missing. Maybe it's because I feel like all these songs follow a similar sonic pattern, instrumentally they're composed of the same set of airy and gorgeous sounds. The album has a few more "upbeat" tracks, where the drums are driving the song and those tend to be my favorites. I specifically like the songs "Red Eyes", "In Reverse" and "Eyes to the Wind" for that reason, they feel like great standalone indie rock epics. The more meandering, slow-burner tracks, while still enjoyable, I can't see myself revisiting very often. I'd say that applies to most of the final leg of this album except the closer. I think the closer is the best song here, with some clear Bob Dylan influences, the songwriting here showcases a stagnant sense of one's existence in the presence of isolation. It's like the mixture of growing past a lost relationship all the while still grappling with the fact that you're growing past it. I think while I enjoyed my first listen of this album, especially the start of it, I don't see myself coming back to it very often. The writing and atmosphere here are top-notch, but when it comes to the songs, most of them didn't stick with me. The songs that do land though hit the mark and are near perfect, and I'll be revisiting my favorite songs here for a long time.

4+

Goede Indie muziek, niks mis mee, maar blaast me niet omver.

listened to again dreamy and somehow americana

It was okay and I liked the vibe, but nothing too memorable. I would guess being the drummer for this band is no fun with the same beat throughout every song. Favourite Songs: "Under the Pressure", "An Ocean in Between the Waves" and "The Haunting Idle"

That poor drummer playing the same beat over and over song to song. I found this really boring but can see why people like the vibe. Zzzzz

I thought I was in for a slog getting through this jammy modern version of what sounds like dylan-esque jammy rock. But it started to grow on me! Really love the long atmospheric instrumental passages. Very chill listen.

This album delivers engaging, lengthy tracks in a laid-back style, avoiding monotony. It's an immersive, pleasant listen, that I would come back to in the future.

A great mesh of modern and 80s rock/pop. Singer is like Bob Dylan if Bob Dylan was good. Enjoyed the faster paced songs a lot more than the slower ones. Overall super solid album that flowed very nicely. 8/10

Good

C- Under The Pressure 2 Red Eyes 2 Suffering 2 An Ocean In Between The Waves 2 Disappearing 2 Eyes To The Wind 2 The Haunting Idle 2 Burning 2 Lost In The Dream 2 In Reverse 3 Exceptionally boring. Not bad, per se, but boring.

Indie rock, psychedelic rock. Precioso.

Cracking album. Well worth sticking with and then it'll be hooked into your brain.

Amazing. Love this album.

It reminds me of Pink Floyd's The Division Bell with more folk inspiration.

Day85 - not what i was expecting. sounds a lot like ryan adams to me.this is a good album

Not my tempo or voice. I’m not sue if I just heard any music at all.

Een beetje de REM van de jaren 2010: je herkent het direct, het is sfeervol en lijkt ergens over te gaan maar je hebt geen idee wat. En alle nummers lijken op elkaar. Maar goed, REM gaf ik ook een 4.

Ik heb het al vaker getypt. Een live-album is valsspelen. Het is vaak een best-of. Al begrijp ik hem in dit geval wel. Het grote publiek kent de bent juist van de single die van dit album afkomt. Bij een live-album ben ik al snel wat sneller vergevingsgezind. Nog een reden waarom een live-album valsspelen is. Maar eerlijk is eerlijk. Er valt weinig te vergeven. Het is een kwalitatief sterk optreden. Het rockt zeker. Ik mis vooral wat uitschieters. Maar aan de andere kant zit er ook geen dip in. Ik zou het album niet snel een tweede keer opzetten. Normaal geef ik dan niet meer dan drie sterren. Maar dat voelt niet goed in dit geval. Er zit een afstand tussen andere platen die een 3 scoren. Een 3,5 verdienen ze toch minimaal.

Dit album stond eigenlijk al een tijdje op mijn lijstje om eens te gaan luisteren. Ik verwacht een soort dromerige en bezwerende postrock, in de goede zin vh woord. Under the Pressure en Red Eyes zijn de 'hitjes', de nummers die regelmatig op de radio voorbij komen. De rest van de nummers klinkt wel een beetje hetzelfde, het is redelijk rustige en dromerige rock, alhoewel het dus niet per se langzaam is. De drums (of beats, want hier zit een computertje bij) houden er regelmatig het tempo in. De synth-achtige gitaar zorgt voor de sfeer. Het heeft daarmee wel iets weg van the Cure ook. De stem geeft dat extra dromerige eraan. Lost in the Dream is een zeer pakkende titel voor wat je voorgeschoteld krijgt. Het is een mooi geheel en je kan er prima in wegdromen, zonder dat het slaapverwekkend is. Het is ook wel wat ik ervan had verwacht, de hitjes kennende. Prima luisterplaatje.

One of the best rock album of the 2010's. Instant classic and incredible production.

Again, meh

I definitely heard the bob dylan influence and thought of kurt vile before even reading the wiki. I agree with the idea that they merge a lot of rock genres. Some really beautiful songs.

Kind of a modern Police/Paul Simon vibe. Really into it.

Such a vibe!

A great background album. The jams were repetitive.

Never heard of them but now love them!

The War on Drugs' 2014 album "Lost In The Dream" stands as a hallmark of contemporary rock, blending elements of Americana, indie, and shoegaze into a mesmerizing sonic landscape. With its poignant lyrics, meticulous production, and captivating melodies, the album has garnered widespread critical acclaim and has left an indelible mark on modern music. In this review, we'll delve into the various aspects of the album, including its lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, while also exploring its strengths and weaknesses. Lyrics: At its core, "Lost In The Dream" is an introspective journey through frontman Adam Granduciel's psyche, grappling with themes of isolation, longing, and existential angst. The lyrics are poetic yet deeply personal, evoking a sense of vulnerability and emotional rawness. Tracks like "Under the Pressure" and "Eyes to the Wind" paint vivid portraits of inner turmoil and the relentless passage of time, while "Red Eyes" and "An Ocean in Between the Waves" explore the yearning for connection amidst a world fraught with uncertainty. Pros: Poetic and introspective lyrics that resonate on a deeply emotional level. Skillful storytelling that invites listeners into the protagonist's inner world. Universal themes of longing and introspection that offer a sense of relatability. Cons: Some may find the lyrics overly cryptic or abstract, making them difficult to decipher on initial listens. Limited thematic diversity, with many songs centering around similar motifs of isolation and longing. Music: Musically, "Lost In The Dream" is a tour de force, blending elements of rock, folk, and electronic music to create a rich tapestry of sound. The album's expansive arrangements and lush instrumentation create a sense of grandeur and cinematic scope, drawing listeners into its atmospheric embrace. Granduciel's intricate guitar work, coupled with the band's dynamic rhythm section and dreamy synthesizers, form the backbone of the album's sonic landscape. Pros: Masterful musicianship and attention to detail, with each instrument serving a distinct purpose within the mix. Dynamic song structures that ebb and flow, building tension and release with expert precision. Seamless integration of electronic and organic elements, creating a sound that feels both timeless and contemporary. Cons: Some may find the album's length (clocking in at over 60 minutes) to be excessive, potentially diluting the impact of individual tracks. Occasional moments of sonic clutter, where layers of instrumentation compete for attention, detracting from the overall clarity of the mix. Production: The production on "Lost In The Dream" is nothing short of immaculate, with Granduciel and co-producer Jeff Zeigler crafting a sonically rich and immersive listening experience. From the shimmering guitars to the pulsating synths, every element is meticulously arranged and mixed to perfection, resulting in a sound that is both expansive and intimate. The album's production strikes a delicate balance between polish and grit, capturing the raw energy of the band's live performances while still retaining a sense of studio sophistication. Pros: Crisp, detailed production that highlights the nuances of each instrument and vocal performance. Seamless integration of analog and digital recording techniques, resulting in a warm and inviting sonic palette. Layered textures and sonic depth that reward repeated listens, revealing new intricacies with each spin. Cons: Some purists may lament the album's polished sheen, longing for a more lo-fi or raw aesthetic. The dense production can occasionally feel overwhelming, especially on tracks with multiple layers of instrumentation. Themes: Thematically, "Lost In The Dream" is a meditation on the human condition, exploring the complexities of identity, memory, and existential dread. The album's protagonist grapples with feelings of alienation and disconnection, searching for meaning in a world that seems increasingly fragmented and surreal. Themes of nostalgia and longing permeate the album, as the protagonist wrestles with the ghosts of his past and struggles to find his place in an uncertain future. Pros: Thought-provoking themes that invite listeners to reflect on their own experiences of longing and loss. Nuanced exploration of memory and nostalgia, with recurring motifs that lend the album a sense of cohesion and depth. Universal appeal, with themes that resonate across age, gender, and cultural boundaries. Cons: Some may find the album's existential musings to be overly melancholic or pessimistic, lacking in moments of hope or redemption. The thematic focus on introspection and longing may limit the album's accessibility for listeners seeking more lighthearted or escapist fare. Influence: "Lost In The Dream" has had a profound influence on the indie rock landscape, inspiring a new generation of artists with its bold sonic experimentation and introspective lyricism. The album's lush production and widescreen soundscapes have become touchstones for bands seeking to push the boundaries of the genre, while its themes of longing and existential angst continue to resonate with listeners around the world. From its innovative blending of genres to its uncompromising artistic vision, "Lost In The Dream" stands as a testament to the power of music to transcend boundaries and touch the soul. Pros: Pioneering influence on the indie rock genre, inspiring countless bands to explore new sonic territories and lyrical themes. Enduring legacy, with the album continuing to attract new listeners and garner critical acclaim years after its release. Cultural impact, with "Lost In The Dream" cementing The War on Drugs' status as one of the most important and influential bands of the 21st century. Cons: Some may argue that the album's influence has led to an oversaturation of similar-sounding bands within the indie rock scene, diluting its originality and impact. The pressure to live up to the album's legacy may overshadow subsequent releases from The War on Drugs, making it difficult for the band to evolve creatively without alienating fans. Conclusion: In conclusion, "Lost In The Dream" is a modern masterpiece that transcends genre conventions and speaks to the universal human experience. With its poetic lyrics, lush production, and innovative musical arrangements, the album offers a mesmerizing journey through the depths of the soul. While it may not be without its flaws, its profound emotional resonance and enduring influence more than outweigh any minor criticisms. In an era marked by uncertainty and disconnection, "Lost In The Dream" stands as a beacon of hope and artistic integrity, reminding us of the transformative power of music to heal, inspire, and ultimately, connect us to one another.

als das album damals erschien und die singles an allerlei ecken mit indie-vorliebe zu hören war, spülte sich der sound dermaßen weich durch meine gehörgange, dass wenig hängen blieben. heute fallen mir neben einigen guten songs insbesondere zu beginn (under pressure, disappearing) vor allen dingen die referenzen an die ausufernder rockkapellen voriger jahrzehnte deutlicher auf. big band als indie rock habe ich aber bei calexico, arcade fire und anderen in weitaus spannender in erinnerung.

Ganz nett und tut nicht weh

Literally disappeared into the background while I was working. Not bad, but certainly not good enough to be on a list like this. 2.4.

I feel like they were just trying way too hard to create a sound and vibe. I rarely say this, but the drums are killing this album for me.

Perfection 🎸

When it first started playing, I thought it was yet more 90's-ish blah rock. But sticking with it, they do have some really good songs and production. Saving for further listening.

Great album. Slow paced, relaxing. Great when driving

reminds me of that song by espin a little. Decent background but not my type of music. 2

Really like this band. Nice mellow background tunes

Reminds me of "the killers". In a good way.

What a great surprise. Very chill I enjoyed it enough to his other albums. Rounding up to 5 4.5/5

Background music, can't really pick up on anything significant.

I liked it

It's hard for me to explain but I feel like the vocals don't match the production on each song. Regardless this album is too one-dimensional. I feel like if I heard this at 18 I would've really liked it, but my music taste is different now.

Chill rock.

Ah great. Love this and it's great to have another album from the last.. Wait. This is from 2014? Oh god, I've lost another ten years of my life. 4.5 🌟 for the album, 1 🌟 for the accelerating passage of time.

good stuff. they sure do love that don henley “boys of summer” drum beat

Class

I don't hate it, I don't love it. The thing I kept thinking was "This is jam band music for people who love The National"

need to give another listen. dylan and springsteen vibes with modern approach on this.

What can I say about this, is it original? No, is it great? Again no. But it is nice to listen to and that is important. So 4 stars.

Sounds like an album made in the 70's. Pretty boring overall.

All bangers except 5 9 10 weren't quite up there

besser als erwartet aber immer noch bissl fad

Took me a few tries to get thru this album, but on the successful attempt, I was grooving to Red Eyes. Not totally sure where to place this in terms of genre - it's accessible and varied, but not the most distinctive.

Almost big-red-chaired it when the vocal first came in. Stuck with it and… it was ok. I’ll probably never listen again.

Indie rock, psychedelic rock. Precioso.

fine if not massively exciting

Like beige in musical form

I already liked The War On Drugs, knew some of these songs but never listened to the full album. Some great tracks on it

On the one hand, I’m a fan of these guys. Their brand of dreamy, cinematic, Springsteen-meets-Dylan heartland rock can be exactly what my ears need, sometimes. Their catalogue peaks around the 1:48 mark in Red Eyes - sublime stuff. On the other hand, the songs don’t half go on a bit. 3 / 3.5

man this pretty good if you ask me

This is a good album

Red eyes Suffering An Ocean In Between the Waves Eyes to the wind Burning Musically a good album. Great for if you just wanna chill and vibe. I found nothing wrong with it personally

Dreamy and soft but nothing groundbreaking. Good background music

It sounds like driving off into the sunset, I love it

Mellow and easy to listen to.

Genau deswegen bin ich hier ... absolut lohnenswerte Neuentdeckung für mich! (5/5)

4/5

This is one of my top 10 albums ever.

Fun listen. I can get why people think it's boring and it is a little long but all in all, a solid album.

No accounting for taste (even of reviewers…or especially). Drone.

Too long and monotonous for its own good. Their sound in itself is fine for two songs or so, being a combination '60s folk rock vocals and instrumentals that sound a bit like The Killers. The problem is that nearly every song sounds the same, which is an issue when the record pushes one hour. It also feels too reliant on its older musical influences, because barely anything of value was added by the indie sound. An indie-Americana record sounds great in theory, but this was not a very strong or varied application of it. Red Eyes was a good song, but everything else was pretty bland.

Вроде сначала и понравилось, но вторая половина альбома слабее как по мне. До 4 немного не дотянули.

Had to listen a second time as it didn't register, fairly more.

1st

Loving the first two songs, they sound very familiar but I can't quite place them. I am pleasantly surprised!!

Monotonous, depressing, sounded as if recorded in a tunnel.

Good stuff. Super mellow.

Some songs great, some boring. At the 3 stars (with some goodwill)

Solid album, some dark lyrics with solid riffs.

Bardzo ładne

This album hits me hard. Makes me feel like I’m floating in an endless void of darkness. Best with headphones and the volume turned up.

I’m very particular when it comes to slower songs/artists but this surprised me, big fan of most tracks and their instrumentals. Still seem to struggle with this rating system with it only being out of 5 so will have to round the high 3 to a 4

Underrated band, can hear the Dylan influence in the frontmans vocals and the instrumental solos are magnificent

First time I’ve listened to one of their albums and it won’t be the last. Full album synced together nicely. Standouts were and ocean in between the waves and disappearing. 3.5/5

3.5 Very very nice background noise. A lot more uplifting than I anticipated which was nice. Can’t say it really stuck with me emotionally, but it was very pleasant to have on as I was doing some writing. Some great songs in here though.

this one's alright! some pretty mellow indie rock tunes. but nothing else to it. i ended up taking a nap directly after listening to it... maybe it was because i was sleepy and the chilled out stuff only encouraged that.