Reviews (page 11 of 14)
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.
Loved it!
Yeah, I thought this was cool!
Harmless enough and fine as background music but not particularly memorable. Hints of Jackson Browne and Wallflowers but pretty forgettable the minute the album was over.
This started off okay, with the first track reminding me a bit of VU, but it quickly morphed into Dire Straits for millenials. Completely unnecessary.
Lost in the Dream is the third studio album from the indie rock band The War On Drugs. The songs on the album tell stories about loneliness and depression that Adam Grandeciel experienced while touring. The band is heavily influenced by Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and Tom Petty, and their work has tracks that could have come from any of these artists. Grandeciel has a distinct, expressive voice, and his songs contain vivid expressions of the experiences of his life.
This pairs well with Starbucks. I fucking hate Starbucks.
Seems perfect for just vibin. Little gripe is that the songs are very long (generally a good thing) and sometimes feel like they don't really go to something. Also missing maybe a bit of variety. Notes: - There's Bari Sax and tons of Reverb/Delay - Singing feels a bit "Bob Dylan"-esque - "Under The Preasure" really opens up to the end - "Suffering" starts of a bit more clear/minimalistic - "An Ocean Between The Waves" also start a little clearer and has good buildup - "Disappearing" surprise harmonica, when it widens up and great e-piano sound - "Eyes to the Wind" interresting opening - "The Hunting Idle" to "Burning" sealess transition and buildup continues - "In Reverse" Ending rounds up the album pretty well
Solid Album.
This album is very relaxing to listen to. Pleasant sounds.
very psychedelic rock. good experience from start to finish. fav track: Eyes To The Wind
This was a new one for me and man, have I been missing War on Drugs! Great album with wonderful lyrics. I really like Adam’s voice and vocals. One of a Dylan-Petty hybrid but also all his own. Highly recommend this album if you like Tom Petty, Avett Brothers, or Noah Kahan.
Absolutely brilliant. This came up he same week I’d realised it had been a while since I put this on. Love the band and this is their best album.
inoffensively beige
Fantastic album. Even if he's copying Bob Dylan's vocal style.
Never heard of this band, but they are nice to just have on. While listening to them I heard little bits and sprinkles of so many other artists like Tom Petty and Bob Dylan to The Killers, U2 and beyond. There were probably a dozen times I was reminded of something else for just a second to get a nice sense of comfort then kept on enjoying the jams and discovering something great. It probably helped that I'm just in a good mood overall, but this is definitely a band I'll be coming back to. As I was listening tonight, I just had it on while cooking and stuff so I don't know specific tracks much towards the end, but I liked most of what I heard. Probably should be a 5 tbh Favorite track: "Red Eyes" 4.4/5
A couple tracks threw me back to my uni days. Nostalgia done right, it lives in the vocals. But it stops there, same old harmonies. I was expecting more from the songs I didn't know. Wish they'd experiment.
All albums are apparently 3 stars
Average American rock, although I now understand why that one Killers tune is so different in style
This was quite good, easy to listen to, and very chill, easy to work to.
I did not know anything on this album or artist going in. I was pleasantly surprised here. They touch on a lot of different sounds on this album. "Burning" and "In Reverse" stood out for me as well as "Red Eyes". This is a great one for playing in the background while I'm working. I will definitely give this another listen.
Got really bored around halfway through but finished. Realized I had listened to this before and bailed halfway through that time. If you like the atmospheric guitar work, check out William Tyler (you don't have to suffer through Dylan/Petty-ish vocals because there are no vocals).
I was already a fan of the band and this album is another stellar contribution to their discography.
2/23/24. Perhaps need to listen to this album again but didn’t expect a Spaceman 3 like experience. Instrumental driven and spacey vocals, mostly enjoyed it.
Goed album, af en toe een beetje saai. Niet echt vernieuwend
Needed a long time to like them but after every platform making me listen, I really do 😅
Rock, indie, pop, americana, mid, male, keys, delay on drums, BruceSpringsteen overflow, dreamy tunes, sounds all the same. Solid sunday morning music, not bad, but not mine.
Sounds like Dire Straits
They sound like they're trying to be Springsteen so bad but end up just being Sting. I'm not sure why they felt the need to extend each song past 7 or 8 minutes but it was a total snoozefest.
8/10
Every song sounded similar. Flashes of Bob Dylan and JCM.
Reminds me of Tom petty.. I don’t like Tom petty
it is a cool sound and I enjoyed some tracks but is a bit slow paced and the songs can drag a little bit
Bryan Adams goes indie
sad rock album.
This was a new one for me. I wan’t sure what to expect going in, especially having so little prior knowledge. The album is really well recorded and the songs a vibrant reflection of where my mood wanted to be had it not been flipping a ream of papers to be grading and responding to the endless barrage of email which kind of blended the songs into one continuous flow. I am definitely going to relisten tonight when I can void out the world and take it in.
I want to like this album more than I actually do. I’ve definitely listened to it before. I guess this is just one of those albums that doesn’t quite do it for me.
This album is a very nice surprise. I had not previously heard of the album or artist, but I like it a lot. It is atmospheric and uplifting. I will come back to this.
Sounds like Bob Dylan with laid-back Dire Straits as backing band. Love it!
I like the group and all. Still maybe a little bit too homogeneous music with barely any difference from song to song and album to album
It's like if Tom Petty and the heartbreaker's made an album in the style of death cab for cutie. I'll probably listen to them again
Je sais que j'ai déjà écouté ce groupe mais cet album m'a pas spécialement plu ou déplu. Des fois ça m'a rappelé U2 2.5?
I confidently told my wife to play this album during our game of scrabble this afternoon. Promising ‘you’ll love this’. She switched to ‘her choice’ before the end of track 1. 4.4
This isn't anything unique. It's rather like a dull version of Tom Petty.
dynamically boring and unimaginative Significant 41/131 Liked 20/131 Added 5/131 NNN
Die Inspiration durch Springsteen, Neil Young etc. merkt man. Angenehm zu hören.
This album was not very good. So many bands that should've been here in place of this wet blanket of an album.
While listening to this album I just am imagining the puffs of smoke at the music festival. Very mellow vibes, invokes summer and modern day Americana.
Electric Dylan in a chilled out Traveling Williburys. It's a vibe album as I feel you lose the plot every couple songs. Difficult to differentiate at the lowest points but pretty stellar at their peaks.
It has some nice tracks, but overall, I don't understand why this is on 1001? Also, a little repetitive.
Another just fine album.
Not a fan of this band. Boring to me. No soul.
Like a more ambient modern Dire Straits. Love it.
Liked this one a lot. Listen again
Liked the sound of this. I could listen to it some more.
Wasn't really feeling it, I just think there's more interesting stuff of the same genre and era
Second song "red eyes" sounds familiar but I don't think I've heard this album. The rest had a similar, nice enough vibe but nothing really stood out. I didn't add any songs to my library. I didn't write home. Would give it a 2.5 if I could, but I'm glass-half-full so 3.
Lost in the Dream by The War on Drugs attempts to channel the spirit of 80s rock but falls short due to excessively long songs, derivative sound reminiscent of Chris Rea, and a vocal delivery that feels forced in its attempt to emulate Bob Dylan. While there are moments of interest in its production, the album's shortcomings outweigh its strengths, making it a mixed listening experience overall. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 1 STAND OUT TRACK - Red Eyes
I actually love this album personally so i'm givining it a 5 stars. Can listen to it again and again tbh even though it is a bit repetitive. Always thought he was doing a bit of a bob dylan voice but its grown on me and i love him now. Slave Ambient was also a great album
Banger, a little slow sometimes
Them songs were lengthyyyy
Misread the name and accidentally listened to the band “WAR” while on drugs
Great album - production and musicianship
11/10 perfect amazing if bob dylan and springsteen had a lovechild this would be it
Many of the songs were quite good. Good thinks so too
Decent album.
4,3
Nice
Man they really nailed it on this one. It felt like being lost in a dream that I didn’t want to wake up from. It’s like they captured that moment between the force that pulls a wave up and the one that brings it crashing down, then somehow stretched it into an hour.
I enjoyed this well enough. You could have told me that this was U2 in the late 80’s and that would have been pretty believable. Yet, I doubt I will revisit this one too often
Bon Iver on speed
Listened to it while coding and it kinda blended in to the background. So... OK?
This is one of those Legendary Indie Vibe Albums that I could never get into, probably because it sounds too much like a 00s band trying to record an 80s Don Henley album. (Also, there was one song that I skipped and then the next song started and it sounded literally exactly the same.)
This reminded me of a band from the 90s, Hothouse Flowers? But with less energy. Irish band if I recall. I preferred HHF.
Fine for background music
Dire Straits vibes. Except for "Burning," which is 100% a Bruce Springsteen song.
Surprisingly good album. I nice listen this morning in the office.
Eh.
Songs seemed like chill vibes but these songs were like 2 minutes too long for me to get into them. Maybe another day
Solid album for the most part. Really easy to listen while working. Album flowed pretty well too. Only downside is that no songs really stuck out to me
Cool lul vibe or whateva
Just not very interesting to me.
There’s something very 80s about all this. Springsteenesque in parts. It’s ok, nothing I would choose to listen to in my own time but it’s alright background music while I’m working
I do really enjoy war on drugs but it does all sound very similar.
Il y a un aspect vraiment dreamy qui est très agréable dans plusieurs chansons. Les mélanges d'influences sont vraiment intéressantes. Mais à un certain point l'album s'épuise un peu. 7/10
unoffensive listening
Generally liked the album but long synth passages were disturbing so I skipped them
Very chill and great background music for twilight or a drive.
Never heard of this group. Interesting music, I enjoyed listening.
good album not in love though
Modern day classic, I love this album. Every songs is brilliant, it holds great memories for me as a few of the songs were on a playlist me and my friend listened to on a few US roadtrips.
One of my favorites of our generation. Classic rock vibes. Some of the greatest rock songs from our generation
It's okay. I get why people like it, but I wouldn't listen again. For me, songs seemed too long and a bit boring. Fave song 'Eyes to the Wind'. 2/5
Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs. Pretentious, songs go on too long, description of it us utter waffle and I loved it. It's moody but I felt quite cool listening to it. I can picture driving down route 66 at sunset listening to this. I want to own this
Beautiful album
Bob Dylan vibes. Not bad, not my favorite.
First listen. Dreamy indie rock. I like it.
Pretty songs, didn’t find it particularly interesting
easy listening 👍
Just ok for me
It was not that bad, but i expected something deeper.
This is way too Bruce Springsteen adult contemporary for me in songwriting, singing and instrumentation, except it was recorded more recently.
One of the best albums of the 2010s. Terrific guitar work even though it's not a shredder album. Solid musicianship throughout. Songs are well crafted and have the perfect balance of ambience and noise. This one's a keeper.
Background music and not in the cool Muzak way
Really awesome listen and the perfect fit for the cold, snowy day we were having. Added to favorites on Spotify and bought the vinyl for some more cold nights.
I'm into it. The lead singers voice is almost like Bob Dylan. I like the sound and the general chill vibe. Never heard them before, might go listen to other albums and put them in my mix.
This album shimmers and shines. I don’t know how to describe it sonically. It just makes me feel a sense of calm and wistful. It’s ephemeral in one way and fulfilling in another. I love it.
pretty standard tbf
U2 and Killers vibes on an indie rock record, it’s representative of the time period
Oh, I see. Apart from not living in the US, I'm right in the demographic target group for this. On the other hand, I'm not so easily duped and would have to be in a special mood to not be mostly bored by it. And, as Bob Springsteen continues to push his lush but smelly blanket on me - I'm good, dude! - annoyed even. 2.5, let's make it a 3, because I don't exactly hate it.
ohhh, a modern album.
Eh, I don’t have a lot to say. It’s meh but not terrible.
I remember being in high school hearing this album for the first time! Good times
Don't know why I've never heard of these guys.They were good back then...gotta be great by now ...see'em live
You know? It's fine. I like the sound better than the older stuff, but it's mostly just a different flavor of fades-into-the-background.
Liked Under the Pressure, and I might want to learn some of the guitar from An Ocean in Between the Waves
War on Drugs - Lost in the Dream This album is a good representation of the Americana movement. With all albums that came out in the last decade, it's hard to truly see how an album that new should be a must listen. This album is good, but I don't think it is ground breaking or setting the music world on fire. To me there are better bands that I'd pick over this album/artist: Avett Brothers, Jason Isbell, to name a couple. This album is fine, but I don't know if it's really something everyone should hear before they die. 3/5
its good if you like the war on drugs. I have tried and appreciate them, even paid money to see them live, i just am not really a fan.
Pues no sé. Es un disco que está bien por momentos, pero que en general da la sensación de que le falta algo
I had never heard of this band. I enjoyed this album so much that I went on to listen to most of their albums. I just wish the singer wasn't trying so hard to sound like Dylan, of all people.
I enjoyed this album. He's got a great voice and many of the songs are "easy listening". I added a couple of the songs to one of my playlists. I'd rate this up at 4.5 if we had that option
Great album. Perfect to listen to it at home on a winter Saturday.
Listened a bit but wanted a little more ambient and a little less meh
Awesome album. Really good vibes. Vocal was muddy but it almost worked as if it were just another instrument in an instrumental album. good stuff
like good kinda like sweater weather vibes?? update: it’s definitely indie/mitski type
The War on Drugs are one of my favorite bands and this is the album that got me into them. 10/10 desert island album for me
I like the vibe Songs for playlist: Red Eyes Suffering
Clean sound reminiscent of Al Stewart to me. Easy to listen to, good best, could listen to while driving, chilling erc
So good
I probably shouldn’t have read some reviews before listening, but I did. “Underwhelming”, “I’ve never understood the hype”, ultimately one dimensional”, “fairly uninspiring”…. Uh oh. Especially worrisome we’re several comments about the drumming being the same across the album. The problem with that is that once it is mentioned, you can’t help but notice. And once you notice, it is hard to ignore. Like quite a few albums I’d heard through this project, it’s not bad. But neither is it especially good. Certainly not “must hear”. Solidly in the OK but no interest in hearing again. A good bit of this is downright lethargic. And most of the songs go on and on without adding anything. Over 1/2 the songs are 6+ minutes (we’ll 5:55+), all would be better if truncated by at least a minute. I’m not against longer songs, just longer songs with no reason. And the band name is just more evidence that all the good band names were gone by the year 2000. 3/5, but barely.
Pleasant
Boring Not a huge fan
The songs are really good but they are super long and I honestly got bored after a while. They’d be good background music.
Never heard these guys before but I'm actually really liking the sound. That was pretty good but only 3 stars.
I can understand the appeal but for me it's stuck in an awkward middle zone where it's not rocking enough to make it entertaining, nor is it moody enough to make it past the surface level. Kurt Vile would go on to make a better version of this.
Sounds like Bruce Springsteen, but with reverb.
The blend between americana and dream pop is a very great idea, works well, but I just can't engage to those songs and I don't know why. Too repetitively mellow? Pleasant listen, tho.
Amazing album
I liked this quite a bit at first, but it started to drag about halfway through. Ultimately I think it’s a bit too long and the songs aren’t distinct enough. I was also surprised to find it reminded me of Seal in some places, particularly during Disappearing
This album throws a bit of everything at the wall but doesn’t really do anything particularly well. It has a pleasant sound from mixing together their influences (everything from New Wave to Ambient to Classic Rock) but ultimately doesn’t make much of a mark as a whole for me. I would normally put War On Drugs a step above most other newer Indie acts (gotta give props for the Philly rep and the fact they started with Kurt Vile in the group) but ultimately this is right in the midrange of sounding nice but not being essential.
This one was rough. Bad arcade fire, boring, and dated. I did not need this
God this album is good. The blend between vocals and instrumental is perfect. The instrumental parts of the album are gold. I love the vibe that it's giving off. Did not expect to like it as much as I did
Relaxing and mild
was pretty chill. I like it :3
Nice sound, but not overwhelming and will probably age. Not my cup of tea. More of the same.
Great listen. Loved the beat.
The only thing more boring than Springsteen is a Springsteen knock off. The songs are all dull and never go anywhere.
Why are these songs so long
I was listening intently for any signs of Spacemen 3 and found none whatsoever. So that was a bit sad, but the album was fine I guess in parts, a bit dull in others. It plays out like something Tom Petty might have recorded, or even Bob Dylan in an electric phase. There's one track near the end which is more like Bruce Springsteen, and that was a definite low point for me, lots of "hey"s and generally incredibly cringe. I was half expecting it to suddenly morph into "Dancing in the Dark". It might have been a 4 star album in places, but the derivative nature let it down a bit I feel, so 3 stars from me.
Depressing
Not my fav
This album sounds like if Don Henley, Tom Petty, and Bob Dylan got together and did a collaboration, this would be the result. It's modern indie rock with those 80's-90's flairs. Really solid. I enjoyed this album so much, I explored some more of The War on Drugs' catalog, and haven't heard a bad song yet! Favourite songs: Red Eyes, Eyes to the Wind, Lost in the Dream, Under the Pressure, In Reverse, An Ocean I Between the Waves, Burning, Disappearing Least favourite songs: The Haunting Idle 5/5
Easy enough to listen to, but I found it pretty dull and derivative.
Songs had promise but felt incomplete; they just wandered off instead of being developed and fulfilled. Singer needs to stop trying to sound like Bob Dylan. Lots of potential - I really liked a lot of the music, it just never got to where it wanted to go.
Like that there are a lot of instrumental only sections of music in the album
Couple of songs with good rhythms, but the percussion becomes repetitive over time. Lyrics hard to understand, but maybe that's the point of the album. It was dream-like, I didn't give it a deep listen.
Mostly forgettable outside of a couple of standout songs in Suffering and Eyes To The Wind, I was not impressed by this album. Oftentimes, it felt as though the structures of the songs simply weren’t enough to warrant the typical 5 minute plus runtimes. The instrumentals would trudge along using the same beat with little to no dynamics for measure upon measure. It appears to take strong influences from Tom Petty and Bob Dylan, but despite their unenthusiastic efforts, this band isn’t nearly as interesting as either. I will say, for background or road trip music, you could do worse. However, on the whole, it’s just not worth the time for critical listening. Meh. 3.5/10
Decent 8/10
I got a bit if an 80's throw back from this one and it was just middle of the road ok at that.
This was a cool sounding album,you can really tell it’s a newer album y the sleeker production,I was vibing to it at times but it’s really not my thing.
Slow, straight, and peaceful. Kind of a monotone album so no track really stands out but the overall feeling is nice.
Teilweise hörbar - aber in weiten Teilen nicht mein Geschmack.
It's all a bit dad-rock, gentle fist pump while sipping a cup of tea for me. Since others have pointed out the drums thing, it's really bothering me. It must be the most dull band to play in as a drummer. Even though there's plenty of layers of sound to the whole thing it still somehow feels really anaemic. And it's just so bloody boring, christ.
the instrumental on disappearing i feel like i'm ascending. overall i liked this album a lot, but tbh a lot of the songs blended together and they were so long. sorry i think i have a tiktok attention span now unfortunately
This album is a dreamy ride into the sunset.
A solid, nice, alternative rock record
Pretty solid album. It was consistent throughout, started and ended well. My faves were Under The Pressure and The Haunting Idle.
I remember this coming out and there being a lot of hype, but it never clicked with me. Listening again I kinda feel the same, it's hard to find anything bad about it really, but also hard to pick out anything it's really good at. It's just solid rock music, needs more energy for me though.
Had been meaning to listen to this band for a while and I can see why friends like them. I liked the overall sound and vibe very much. Certain songs had a meandering style which I'm not a fan of, but a good album nonetheless. The Springsteen/ Dylan influences were clear as was some Phil Manzanera/ Mark Knopfler guitaring.
Derivative to the max, but I loved the 80s so it feels like an undiscovered gem. Favourite: Under The Pressure.
Had never heard of this band so was excited to listen to music that was completely new to me. On New Year’s Day too! A new discovery that I’ll come back to, I reckon. Swirly ambient guitar sounds. I hesitate to be that old timer who says how reminiscent new music is of past music but it does Listen to again - Suffering
Dreamy. Nice album
Hard to rate. On the one hand it all sounds the same, on the other the way it all sounds is super chill.
Never listened to them before but really enjoyed this!!
Love this album, had it in the standard rotation for years. Great music to dream off to. I do often tend to zone out as the album progresses.
Great
Outstanding! I didn't really know who they were. I know Kurt Vile and see he left the band early on.
Olen kuunnellut tätä paljon opiskelun ja työn taustamusiikkina - siihen loistavaa. Pelkiltään kuunneltuna supertylsää. Paitsi että alku on lupaava: Under the pressure ja Red eyes, hyviä eikä vain junnausta. Kitaraan on yks kuvio ja rytmiin/rumpuihin vielä vähemmän. Tunnelma on kyl kiva
Saavat silloin tällöin musiikillisen idean tai kehittävät grooven, jonka tahtiin Jaggerkin voisi heiluttaa persettään. Mutta mitään biiseistä ei tarvitse kuunnella loppuun, sillä puolivälin jälkeen tietää, ettei niissä ole tulossa mitään uutta. Ja jos tulee, vika ei ole kuulijassa.
Generic. Nothing memorable on here at all. It wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t good.
Boring. This band seem to think swaddling entirely mid indie rock in swatches of reverb and synth washes equals an interesting listening experience. About the only thing I liked was hearing the singer, in real time, calibrating how much Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen or Bob Seger he wants in the mix. Just a tasteful soupçon here and there, sweet listener!
This is such a cool name for a band, and such a disappointing one for a band that sounds like this. I don't hate it, but it totally reminds me of that one non-folksy Ryan Adams album, except he's a better singer. (I think? Do I care?) But, man, this would be such a killer name for a hardcore band...
not bad, but not my pair of shoes.
Giving up on this one. I tried listening many times and just couldn’t get into it
boring
Didn’t care for it
I had to google \"The War On Drugs is Bob Dylan meets Bruce Springsteen\" and sure enough I get: \"The War on Drugs still sounds like Bob Dylan fronting the Heartbreakers while playing Bruce Springsteen songs with an epic Pink Floyd quality. As mentioned above, the influences are obvious.\" Very accurate! Sounds like something I'd love... but there's something about it that's just not sticking for me... there's like a try-hard unauthentic bland quality to it. It's like slightly watered down mix of those bands. I wish the drums were better, the vocals more passionate. Still, giving it a 4... 3.5 rounded up maybe. It might grow on me, I just wish I liked it more immediately. I think it’s mostly the vocals that seem cheesy.
It was ehhhh. Felt like one really long song.
Surprisingly not as annoying I would be afraid it can be compared to bands that sounds/sounded similar.
Inoffensive but very boring.
A fairly boring album that didn’t have any real high points for me. While I can hear what they’re doing and why people might enjoy it. It just isn’t for me.
Great album, have listened to it a million times before, and will probably listen a million more.
A rich sound suffused with energy, melodic and varied in timbre but still rooted in a pretty down-to-earth style. I'm surprised I've never heard of this band before, what a pleasure to hear them now. Eyes to the Wind is a *fantastic* track.
Great album, balances sounds grand and intimate, retro and new, joyful.and melancholy, all at the same time.
Another of those bands that people seem to have huge admiration for, but I totally fail to understand why. Springsteenesque Americana that has been passed through a pale-and-interesting Instagram filter does nothing for me. Having said that, I enjoyed this a bit more than I expected.
Eh
His voice reminds me of Bob Dylan.. I really enjoyed this.. very mellow kinda shoegazing vibe.
Some really good Americana vibes. I do have a love/hate relationship with vocalists in this genre, as I often feel like they sing in a way that hurts the quality of the music. For the most part, though, this avoids the poor quality sound. This is just a really good Americana album. Maybe the best I've ever heard in this genre? But there's not really much competition for "Best of Americana".
Quel ennui... Il y a toujours à peu près 20 secondes où on se dit que ça pourrait être sympa, puis on se dit qu'en fait nan c'est la même chanson qu'avant et que cela va être la même chose pendant beaucoup trop longtemps comme un grand verre d'eau tiède dilué. Alors pourquoi par "Red eyes" pour garder un écantillon représentatif, mais je passe mon chemin.
Nice dreamy indie vibe.The guitar especially screams indie. I like it even though I'm yet to form a more profound opinion.
Left no lasting impressions.
Thoughts before listening: One of my favorite albums of the past decade. It sounds like 80s roots rock ala Dire Straits or Tom Petty with great guitar work. Basically the epitome of dad rock...so in other words right up my alley. Review: This is an album where a few songs are so good that it doesn't really matter if all the tracks aren't on that same level. In this case Under the Pressure, Red Eyes, and An Ocean Between the Waves are 3 of the best rock songs released in my adult years. I absolutely love them. I have long been obsessed with a KEXP radio performance they did around the release of this album where the DJ got emotional while they played these songs. Its just such a perfect throwback sound to 80s style rock, but with a guitar approach that makes it feel new and vital. That being said, this is not a 5-star album to me. There are a lot of long, slower paced songs that tend to drag at places. These are well written songs with nice melodies and interesting guitar work, but they just don't have the same effect as the bangers.
Before listening to this album I knew not much of the band except their name and some fame in the indie rock scene. After listening to 'Lost in The Dream' I'm again very happy for this project that let me find albums like this. This is a very good album that shouldn't be classified as indie rock anymore. We don't have your usual guy v-nick shirt guys here but something that leans more into the areas of psychedlia and shoegaze without being one of these overlong, meandering albums. The musical vastness of these songs actually mean something here and gives the lyrics room to breathe. I will check out more of this band, especially these later albums!
I've listened to this album several times in the past - most recently before I saw them live last summer - and I find each song mysterious in its own way. The songs develop and pulse even as they sound very even and straightforward and almost conventional in other ways. The drumming (often reminiscent of Dancing in the Dark) isn't something I usually like, but there is so much kaleidoscoping sound on top that it keeps it surprising and interesting. Rewards repeated listening.
Just okay.
such a dreamy, 'fuzzy bruce springsteen' vibe. Been revisiting this one often since it came out.
They have never been on my radar but wow I really, really liked this album. Prime indie rock. Made me a fan.
I’ve always liked Red Eye. It’s a nice sound but every song kind of sounds the same.
Heavy influences of Springstein in there. A definite Bob Dylan impression in the vocals here and there. Channeled them pretty good though.
4/5
12/5. More white dudes
Passionately unremarkable music that somehow manages to leave the impression of crying in one's sleep.
All around pretty chill music
good LORD this was a long album
Great album for reading or homework!
This album is REALLY good, I enjoyed just about every song. My only complaint is they can drag on for a bit too long
Ja fantastisch man
Ja echt wel heel verrassend. Groot fan
20/100 Based on this scale: 1 star - 0 to 19 2 stars - 20 to 39 3 stars - 40 to 59 4 stars - 60 to 79 5 stars - 80 to 100 This starts off sounding like a tribute to Tom Petty. Then, it gets more boring.
Music to drive with
Autumnal and nostalgic, this album wears it's influences unabashedly and unironically. In 2014 being a rock band is like wearing a vintage shirt, it's inevitably a self-consciously retro enterprise whose success/failure is predicated on having good taste and knowing how to make old stuff fit. So this isn't the most original album you'll ever hear, but they have great taste in what vintage rock elements they borrow and a knack for arranging them all into something that's warm and cozy and fits perfectly. The guitar playing is simple, melodic, and totally effective, focusing on tone and texture over fireworks, it's echoey and washes in and out, sometimes fuzzy or all phaser warble and tremolo tremble, sometimes bright and clear and cutting. His voice isn't spectacular but sits just right in the mix; hoarse mumbly and shy but very affecting, it flits in and out of the layers of keys, synths, sax and guitar. They build tension and energy slowly through repetition of basic chord progressions, lead riffs and drum-machine sounding rhythms that becomes trance-like, peaking and deflating and going again.
Does the 80s Springsteen, Americana thing quite nicely, the overt homage in the sound being what makes this good to listen to. Having said that, a razor could’ve been taken to a fair few songs, which would’ve made this album tighter and more focused overall. Still, for once, ‘Lost In The Dream’ is an Indie album that I don’t despise.
I really like the atmospheric vibes on this album. I think it makes it stand out quite a bit as an indie rock album. It gives me like 80s vibes but with that dream pop tinge. The songwriting doesn't really captivate me as much as I wished though. Rating: 7.9/10
Strong 80's sound. They don't move the ball down the field musically, but it's fine for listening. Solid 3.
It was OK as background music. Probably wouldn't listen again