THE THE - Some Days I Drink My Coffee By The Grave Of William Blake (Official Video)

[@RayQuinan]

Matt Johnson seems to have kept his mantle as one of the UK's finest Song-smiths. This is just magnificent. Long live The The.

[@theworldaccordingto4555]

Yep defo one of our greatest musical wordsmiths.

[@BrunoHenrique-jr1uj]

❤ that is a masterpiece GENIUS

[@BrunoHenrique-jr1uj]

His voice is like my Port Wine 🍷😂😂😂

[@bobharrison4711]

Never more a wordsmith than with new album.ENSOULMENT is a masterpiece par excellence and I was one of the luckiest people on the entire planet 30/09/2024... Manchester Apollo to see this wonderful ensemble of musicians.

[@atman3437]

Matt has returned in our hour of need.

[@philhollman1004]

Well said!

[@Flashdrums1]

I've been a fan since about 1981, now 58, this album makes me so happy, its been a long wait, but so worth it, glorious.

[@OffandOn13]

Glorius.

[@clivesnook7145]

So here's the weird thing @TheThe I read the lryics to 'Love Is Stronger Than Death' at my Father's funeral back in 1998 after he dropped down dead of a Cardiac at the age of 50 when I was in South America, and here we are many years later, after I used to (and still do) take a flask of coffee and a music mag (usually NME in the day) by his grave side and Some Days I Drink My Coffee By The Grave Of My Father....... Love it

[@antonioskoutsoyiannis6575]

Greece please begging

[@Stephen-ls8py]

Matt Johnson’s words are able to infuse subliminal thoughts to our solitary minds, enabling a structure of composure and acceptance of morals of life and death.

[@juliajessicadowning8293]

Ah it's like the song was made for you 😊xxx

[@davidwhaite3330]

Oasis,,,,My ARSE, This is brilliant cant wait for the new album the 3 singles off it are all excellent , The legend Matt and Co are BACK !!

[@juliajessicadowning8293]

Hahaha brilliant I so agree lol 🤣 they drive me crazy. The The are the best xxxx

[@bobharrison4711]

Ensoulment is one of the best albums EVER (in my opinion) and played live at Manchester Apollo recently was defo an unforgettable gig/day/event.

[@MarcoPapisca-b7q]

Welcome back, Matt, after so many years. We missed your lyrics + songs so much.

[@joshbaze3125]

I've been in love with this band for over 30 years, and I think this line-up is the best incarnation of The The yet. Amazing players who complement each other perfectly. Can't wait to hear the rest of this record. If 30 years of being a fan has taught me anything, it's that it's always worth the (the) wait...

[@atman3437]

They are the definite article (twice).

[@LovedayRobijn]

Earl Harvin, man! What a feckin legend.

[@samseibertband]

New to The The. Tell me more

[@bobharrison4711]

PLEASE listen to the whole album asap if you haven't done already.... it's an absolute masterpiece.

[@philrobinson9062]

24 years of waiting will end next Friday when our friendly local postie drops Ensoulment through the letterbox. Oasis reforming? Do me a favour, not fit to clean Matt's shoes. This is truly the musical event of this and several other years.

[@snooks7478]

Well said!

[@simoneoconnell4808]

Say it brother 😊

[@markboyle4241]

Much nicer guy than that pair as well.

[@nielskay3935]

I am lost for words and adjectives to describe how much I have been looking forward to this album - I was not disapointed. Real music, real lyrics and pure poetry .... Thank you The The - Thank you Matt!!

[@pafnucypaf4801]

Not You only one. This years autumn and Winrar is with Ensouled music. ;)

[@bobharrison4711]

Even the artwork is outstanding...this,for me,is a masterpiece well-worth waiting for.

[@jhoward78]

Fabulous. Brimming with nostalgia and sadness for where things have ended up. And a brilliantly original composition that I can’t get out of my head. The The are a real national treasure, we are so lucky that MJ (and Friends) are properly back.

[@jamessmith6179]

As a long time fan revelling in the poetic excellence of Matt Johnson, you have to accept that sometimes the stars align and their product is manifest. I am in awe.

[@WocPaul1]

So good to see Matt Johnson back. A haunting beautifully evocative song that stands there with the best he’s written. Thank you.

[@lemans3364]

I just flew to Dublin to see them. It was everything I hoped it would be 🥰

[@cmorrisx]

Lucky! Love Dublin

[@BeerElf66]

Seeing them tomorrow night. I can't concentrate on work now!

[@jeremymorrow9477]

Now we're talkin'. The first two singles were fine but this is top quality. Absolutely love this.

[@johannwolf1]

I want to say hello to the fellow fans... it's been a long lonely journey since the 80's, and nobody in (my) real life has ever heard of The The.... so it's nice to be in good company. I have considered Dusk one of the few perfect albums ever made... up there with Abby Road, Tapestry, Hunky Dory... less than ten in my list. This album is next level. Listening daily.... and trying to learn the chords.

[@bobharrison4711]

I never thought I'd say this but Ensoulment is possibly "even better than Dusk".

[@tbrownie5]

Can't wait to see #TheThe in Berlin, Chicago and Denver. #MattJohnson, your music has meant a lot to me for 40+ years. Thanks!!!

[@christos1973]

See you in Berlin 17/9!

[@rafpaw]

See you there!

[@bobharrison4711]

You're TRIPLE lucky. I only saw them at Manchester Apollo and the gig literally blew my mind..... absolutely fantastic.

[@frankcography9070]

Phenomenal album - such a beautiful, warm and rounded sound with poetic lyricism! The BEST!

[@michaeldean8653]

Love it, Matt (and the rest of The The). Thank you, from the bottom of my bleeding heart, for continuing to release new music that matters. Your music is significant and stands the test of the passage of time. Pretty sure I speak for The The fans the world over when I say thank you. My thirst is once again quenched (for now)...

[@mindbomb2000]

Absolutely fantastic. I wish I could garner more words, but I'm going to let it sink in for a few days.

[@craigkeegan1813]

This album is without doubt one of the best I've ever heard. It's simply fantastic.

[@richbox6301]

It's an instant classic. Cliché to say it worth the wait but genuinely quite remarkable for him to come back with this. It's been on repeat all month. Every track is exceptional.

[@bobharrison4711]

I couldn't agree more, every single track TOP drawer.

[@Stephen-ls8py]

My Adrenalin is curdling like cream waiting for this gig.

[@burles]

Omg. This is absolutely the weirdest thing to happen for a while. Today, I had a coffee sitting by William Blake’s grave in Bunhill Fields, up the road from where I live. He has a small stone, next to Daniel Defoe, they are next to one another, but separate from all the rest. There are seats right there. It’s a gorgeous space, so quiet, considering it’s in the City. How mad that this just popped up. I love The The, spent many a weekend off my head on assorted ‘sweets’ in the 80s n 90s listening to TT. The music now, is still as perfectly magical as the first time, and even better as I get older and wiser 🎉 (I was 17 in 1983)

[@theturtleproject]

so good to have you back in our lives, your music has always ranked in the top of my life charts , can't wait for the album

[@bobharrison4711]

Buy it as soon as you possibly can, it's absolutely brilliant.

[@theturtleproject]

@@bobharrison4711 got it on release day, and i agree it is fantastic, right up there with his best work

[@sanguinesea6954]

Oh my sweet Jesus. Matt is Back!!! Now that's a second coming. And what a song. Hooked after one listen. Legend. Made my day/week/year/decade ❤

[@verymanyhorses]

Little Bazza on fire! 🔥

[@henri-laurentchezeaud1484]

Thank you Matt for breaking the long silence. Music is softer but the words still kicks. All european gigs are sold out, I get consolation on KZbin. Matt, we love you in France, come to us please.

[@paulkerridge1746]

I’m thinking Matt’s voice had matured beautifully, with a real rounded warmth and the word smithing - well as you’d expect…

[@geoffyoung3012]

OMG...Beautiful

[@Zsklar]

Amazing song! Welcome back Matt Johnson and The The!!!

[@onshiplessoceans1675]

An unexpected yet somehow unsurprising masterpiece.

[@The_Timinator]

I'm an American, and when I was about 21, The Soul Mining came out, the "New Wave" was all over the Los Angeles Radio, a buddy that worked at Record Shop gave me that Cassette, still to this Day I listen to it at least once a Month ( although it's NOT the Cassette, just the digital version) , truly a timeless classic... ANYTHING Matt does, is worth a listen.. this song is awesomely simple AND complex... Morrisey, Marc Almond and perhaps even Robert Smith are up there with Matt, but he finds MANY musicians to work with and THAT sets him apart from the rest.

[@orwelles]

Just beautiful. I have no words...

[@thecolourofspring5972]

one of the most underrated artist out there.

[@meniboxleongtomx740]

Excelent!, almost I can smell the coffe and The graveyard's scent in my room!.

[@sagehopkins1]

Got my coffee and ready to drink up with the Healing Vibes of Matt and The The! :)

[@stevemurrell6167]

Wonderful song. So good to see new music from The The. What a band!

[@thomasrocket230]

Composition on point...lyrics push ocean wave ashore. Thanks again, Matt and crew.....sweet birds of truth captivate us again in awe....

[@blueboys26]

Love this - so lyrically relevant as usual Matt is a genius… ‘The agents of malice, provocateurs in disguise using slithers of truth to sell the biggest of lies..’

[@smcq7863]

Classic MJ .. Best thing The The's released since the 'comeback'.

[@bruh-ok5ks]

My english teacher introduced this song to us,, I absolutely love it

[@bobharrison4711]

Your English teacher is a wonderful person with extremely good taste,if you haven't listened to ENSOULMENT yet please do, the whole album has "blown my mind".

[@DrVlok]

Big love to you Matt my lifelong friend and comfort.

[@UncleDeadly1031]

Anyone else hear “House of the Rising Sun” at the core of this song? Knowing Johnson, this is most likely no oversight or accident. Obviously this song’s vocal melodies, bells, and overall vibe, etc. differentiate it so it’s no straight-uo copy. However, I’d say that there is an argument to be made that it’s essentially, at its core, a sort of hybrid cover/re-imagining of that song. For the record, this isn’t a cruticism and doesn’t lessen my enjoyment of the tune. I really dig it! And while there is definitely a list of Matt Johnson songs that I don’t dig, it’s a very short list. I just hadn’t seen any comments mention this and thought it might be interesting to see if anyone hears it and discuss the choice. Ultimately, though, I’m just happy to have a new The The album!!!

[@richbox6301]

It's like new national anthem for our times.... Excellent show in Wolverhampton last month. Album of the year for me.

[@ClockwiseCat]

This is stunning. WTF

[@geoffyoung3012]

Master-class in Song writing and performance...

[@mamaftantonella]

LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@apparelart4950]

One of my favourite bands of all time. This is superb. Matt Johnson song-smith indeed. Love his voice. Coming to Sydney next year. Can't wait.

[@bobullrich4795]

Fantastic! This is my most anticipated record and tour of the past 20 years.

[@simonmartin7506]

Well said!

[@bobharrison4711]

Well said and well worth the wait.

[@bwyd]

Fantastic song. Matt Johnson and band = geniuses

[@ObjectSubjectSound]

Lovely, pure magic, thanks so much!

[@josettemartin3993]

Excellent un pur plaisir

[@markheather4026]

My wife loved the the for years and we sore in Australia and now we all love them

[@hmfc2005]

Another masterpiece from Matt

[@jimshepherd2311]

Mesmerising in music and message. One of. My ancestors John lived near the home of William Blake at the time of the Chartists meeting in 1845 in Lambeth at the time of the Cholera outbreak that took his wife. I only discovered this years after studying Blakes works and visiting my late parents in Felpham who lived a few hundred yards from Blakes house when he lived in Sussex. DNA is more powerful than we realise.

[@jacquelinevdhimst2646]

Wat ontzettend mooi!!! Echt wauw!!! Dank jullie wel TheThe🤘🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🤘

[@mangauniversity]

Traveled from Tokyo to Sydney just to see them. Worth every yen!

[@skaterdavedownsouth]

Didn’t see this coming, yet it’s everything I hoped it could be and more! So glad I’ve lived to hear this.

[@nota8386]

Classic The The , can't wait for the LP.

[@bobharrison4711]

Buy it as soon as you can.... it's a masterpiece.

[@wexfordgirl1]

I just heard this as a sponsored video on YT. First time I have ever let one play to the end. This is one fantastic song. The lyrics are brilliant. New fan and subscriber. Thank you.

[@bobharrison4711]

The album ENSOULMENT is an absolute masterpiece.

[@TubeOClock]

Now this is pretty special.

[@angelsosa1397]

I was just trying to find great music released this year. My sole intention was to find great modern music. It was by accident I found yesterday, September 6th, that I found they had released music in the most recent time possible: That point in time I called "today" when I listened to it. "It's The The I dig their stuff!" A long story short version of how my mission was an overwhelming success.

[@penniesonoureyes3436]

Well, this is rather good!

[@tetstat]

One of the most honest lyricist ever up there with lennon marley and Strummer

[@Jez-Hero24]

Fan for years, at last some music by musicians with still something to say and not the shite thats been served to generations as muzic.

[@geoffyoung3012]

Cant wait for the concert in Brisbane Australia in November.... second row seats.... its gonna be AMAZING!!!

[@wayneatplay]

See Ya There Mate.

[@kentflynn1970]

I’m in row B as well. Very excited 😁

[@gunterzerbich8273]

What a beautiful song. The voice makes it unique

[@franckmenetrier4420]

Captivating

[@davidcoxon4710]

Beautiful song and great band. Hope to get to see them live soon. Brilliant song writer

[@Lord.Smith.the.first.]

Perfect Matt this is just what I needed today

[@getthoseskills4451]

Great lyrics

[@paulgardner-uy6fh]

Bloody brilliant can't wait for the new album

[@bobharrison4711]

ENSOULMENT is one of the best albums of all time(in my opinion).

[@WalterMitchell-o7k]

I would love to share Risin' above the need. Cheers. See ya in Denver. I must say I stood front row at Naked Self tour. Our minds were blown the first song.

[@filifolia]

Great song! ❤

[@MtgStar]

Incredible

[@ArturKazmierczak]

Flying from Warsaw, Poland to London to be at the concert. Just like some 20 years ago... High time for a concert in Poland!

[@RICCO29900]

same but ,Lausanne to Bruxelles 19 sept. Enjoy ;)

[@SherylOConnor-s4b]

Just saw the performance in Toronto. I have loved Matt since the 80s. New album doesn't disappoint and had a wonderful time at the show. Hearing Giant performed live was incredible.

[@lordjarvis]

Yes. Hell yes, very nice

[@A2X1]

Großartig. Und seine Stimme wird gefühlt immer besser!

[@simonmartin7506]

Stunning. Great that The The are back.

[@AustinLorentzen]

Outstandingness.

[@georgewatts5505]

Digging this! Really looking forward to seeing/hearing The The at the Tabernacle in Atlanta in Oct!

[@Smylexxia]

Beautiful and as moving as ever. Thank you Matt!

[@bobwardrop8483]

Wow.. That was brilliant. Is his voice getting better with age?

[@stoicboy64]

Love this!

[@The_Plain_Truth]

I can't believe I've just come across this band !!! WOW 👌

[@bobharrison4711]

Well discovered....not joking the back catalogue is AMAZING.

[@wastelandwanderer9221]

A master work

[@theresawheeler8173]

Needing more of thisssss

[@PaulKanev]

I missed you guys! Took you so long!

[@erisvafias2526]

Ooooo love it! ✨☕️✨

[@HenrikVindeby]

Wow...I look so much forward to the show in Copenhagen. Love the new stuff!

[@Thesecansaredefective]

Perfection

[@inouemilou]

Matt, I've been waiting for 24 years. Please come to Japan ！because we have many fans in Japan.

[@soniacha6381]

Wow I haven’t been moved this way in a LONG TIME !!!! 🖤🖤🖤🥀

[@alfbranch9739]

Sounds great

[@totomtomtomtomtom]

Amazing

[@mariafietta6864]

Simply great 🎉💜

[@daudder]

Great. Just great.

[@martymarts67]

Superb. Can't wait to see them at Ally Pally 😀

[@laurencebernard9485]

Merci, Thank You THE THE, I needed it!

[@laurencebernard9485]

Listening for more than 30 years, still big fan.

[@rolomuir8441]

luckily I came across this great band in 1983 with Soul Mining -been an avid fan all these years

[@Stephen-ls8py]

Same here. Listening to Soul Mining late at night in my bedroom at the age of 13. I still do.

[@stevet2773]

Did that last nite,57 now

[@thegreatjacecostolo3664]

WOW!