the war on drugs-lost in the dream

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Crispy

#20
Mar 21, 2014, 10:24 AM
Fantastic! I sure wish they were coming close enough to me to go see them this go-round, but maybe they'll have another set of shows later this year when they get back from Europe.
"...it's gonna be great -- I mean me coming back with the band and playing all those hits again"

oistheone

#21
Mar 21, 2014, 10:51 AM
JUST what I wanted to hear, awesome report Murph! I am absolutely loving this new record, now I've got to dive into the older shit in time for the show! Sounds like this is going to be an absolutely kickass tour.

APR

#22
Mar 21, 2014, 09:40 PM
That's a pretty stellar review Murph.    I'm looking forward to checking them out.

spence

#23
Mar 21, 2014, 10:34 PM
This is what I love about this forum, finding great new music.  Over the last couple years I've been turned on to some good stuff (Phosphorescent, Kurt Vile, Jason Isbell) and other times I listen to the suggestions because I respect what you've recommended in the past, but it doesn't catch on for me (Beck).  This one is a home run for me.  I listened to it on Spotify on repeat for two days and bought the album today at my local record store.
It's fantastic, and it's probably something I never would have heard if it wasn't for this forum, so thanks everyone!

parkervb

#24
Mar 22, 2014, 09:57 AM
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 21, 2014, 10:51 AM
JUST what I wanted to hear, awesome report Murph! I am absolutely loving this new record, now I've got to dive into the older shit in time for the show! Sounds like this is going to be an absolutely kickass tour.

There are some good live videos on YouTube from the recent Philly show

http://youtu.be/S0Ukg0706pI

I've been diving full on into this band. Had listened to Kurt Vile a good bit but never got to this band. 
Don't you ever turn it off

GO4IT

#25
Mar 22, 2014, 10:51 AM
Has anyone checked out the quality of the vinyl pressing?

dmooney99

#26
Mar 22, 2014, 06:17 PM
just picked up the album.  will give it a listen to soon.  Probably should have seen them when they were in their hometown, philly, the other night  :embarrassed:

dmooney99

#27
Mar 24, 2014, 05:50 PM
Quote from: dmooney99 on Mar 22, 2014, 06:17 PM
just picked up the album.  will give it a listen to soon.  Probably should have seen them when they were in their hometown, philly, the other night  :embarrassed:

listened to it the other day.  I liked it a lot.  Only listened to it once so can't really give a real good opinion yet.   

johnnYYac

#28
Mar 24, 2014, 08:34 PM
The fact that my heart's beating is all the proof you need.

GO4IT

#29
Mar 24, 2014, 09:33 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Mar 24, 2014, 08:34 PM
I've got the vinyl coming...

In the meantime

http://www.nyctaper.com/2014/03/the-war-on-drugs-march-19-2014-bowery-ballroom-flacmp3streaming/
Nice download, jYac! Thanks for sharing.
After listening for a few minutes, quickly ordered my tix for their 9:30 Club show.  I'm pretty sure it will sell out.

LBSUNFLWR

#30
Mar 26, 2014, 10:32 AM
the last song is my favorite.
I like this album more and more with each listen.

jaye

#31
Mar 27, 2014, 02:14 PM
Quote from: GO4IT on Mar 24, 2014, 09:33 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Mar 24, 2014, 08:34 PM
I've got the vinyl coming...

In the meantime

http://www.nyctaper.com/2014/03/the-war-on-drugs-march-19-2014-bowery-ballroom-flacmp3streaming/
Nice download, jYac! Thanks for sharing.
After listening for a few minutes, quickly ordered my tix for their 9:30 Club show.  I'm pretty sure it will sell out.

Thanks JY!  Both shows in SF are sold out and the $15 tickets are going for $80 on craigslist.   I'm almost considering it....next time they'll be in a much bigger venue. 

Crispy

#32
Mar 28, 2014, 09:29 AM
I finally got my vinyl copy, played the first record, which sounded great, and then I get to side three and it sounds like my turntable's motor is going wonky -- I take a look, and the tonearm is weaving back and forth because the record was pressed off-center! And it's just side 3, side 4 is fine, but still, I'll be returning it and getting a new one. BOOOO!
"...it's gonna be great -- I mean me coming back with the band and playing all those hits again"

Hawkeye

#33
Mar 28, 2014, 03:10 PM
Uh oh...just received my vinyl today...got Slave Ambient too...hope I don't have the same issue...still on side one...sounds GREAT so far!  Love this album.
We could.

Crispy

#34
Mar 28, 2014, 04:03 PM
Quote from: Hawkeye on Mar 28, 2014, 03:10 PM
Uh oh...just received my vinyl today...got Slave Ambient too...hope I don't have the same issue...still on side one...sounds GREAT so far!  Love this album.

I've been wondering if others wouldn't be affected, like is that something that can happens as a fluke to a single record? I would think it was a registration issue that would cause the whole batch to be off center, but I'm not exactly clear on the process.

Don't forget to switch to 45 rpm when you put on Slave Ambient -- the guys who just featured The War on Drugs on their vinyl show on our local public radio did that when they played Your Love Is Calling My Name, and they didn't realize it until the vocals came in.  :grin:
"...it's gonna be great -- I mean me coming back with the band and playing all those hits again"

Ob1jacobe

#35
Mar 28, 2014, 04:13 PM
pressing is great on my copy.  This album is just getting better for me.  Current favorite tracks  are

- An Ocean Between the Waves
- Eyes to the Wind
- Lost in the Dream (hear so much tom petty in this one)

GO4IT

#36
Mar 29, 2014, 08:02 PM
I couldn't hold out until the 9:30 Club show to buy the vinyl so I pulled the trigger last night on Amazon - nice thing is that you get the MP3s right away to keep you going until the real goods arrive.  If this is a good pressing, it is going to be an amazing album on vinyl.

headhunter

#37
Mar 29, 2014, 10:54 PM
Bought the vinyl today.  Love it from the 1st listen.

Thanks to all for the recommendations.
was some shakin' and some record playin'

Fully

#38
Mar 30, 2014, 12:09 PM
I am completely in love with this album as well.

Hawkeye

#39
Apr 01, 2014, 01:58 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Mar 28, 2014, 04:03 PM
Quote from: Hawkeye on Mar 28, 2014, 03:10 PM
Uh oh...just received my vinyl today...got Slave Ambient too...hope I don't have the same issue...still on side one...sounds GREAT so far!  Love this album.

I've been wondering if others wouldn't be affected, like is that something that can happens as a fluke to a single record? I would think it was a registration issue that would cause the whole batch to be off center, but I'm not exactly clear on the process.

Don't forget to switch to 45 rpm when you put on Slave Ambient -- the guys who just featured The War on Drugs on their vinyl show on our local public radio did that when they played Your Love Is Calling My Name, and they didn't realize it until the vocals came in.  :grin:

Haha!  Yeah I noticed right before I dropped the needle.  Annoying on my table because you have to take the platter off and move the belt...whine, whine.  Lost in the Dream was a flawless copy.  Slave Ambient had an incorrect label on it and a few smudges that won't wipe off, but don't seem to affect playback.  Not sure if I'm going to ask for another copy or not.  I mean I can just write "Side A" on the copy with the bad label...LP1 had two side B labels...still undecided.  Would any of you ask for a new copy or just let it be?
We could.
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