MTT 420 RR | IDLES | From The Basement

Check out IDLES' "MTT 420 RR", from the album Crawler, recorded live for From The Basement.
Listen to the audio-only version of this episode exclusively on the From the Basement station on Sonos Radio.
Read an exclusive interview with IDLES and Nigel Godrich on WePresent we.tl/wepresentidles
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[@Kaisersozze]

Sound engineering here is fantastic.

[@GreasyWop]

its nigel godrichs show it better be haha

[@reptigre]

The Heavyweight Champion: Joe Talbot

[@danhunter8638]

He deffo is in full Warrior 🪖 mode here!

[@Ernitrrz]

Fuckin right hands hit like a car crash.

[@Leiskater]

This is maybe the first song in my Life that I listen to everyday for weeks now. Maybe its not the intention of the song but the whole arc and the lyrics paints a portrait of the feeling when you are maybe addicted or in generally bad circumstances “It was february I was cold and I was high” and you say fuck this I am gonna change and you know you are going to because you want to live and not waste away but you also know its gonna be a storm and this is where the expressiveness of Joe’s voice really shines will this storm be a violent joy or something that I should fear it feels like something beyond good or bad but nonetheless monumental and unavoidable it’s gonna be the life you finally choose to live instead of inertia or fear. Also love the kind of anti climactic ending right before the storm comes also the music is exceptionally good. Maybe others feel differently but this is my read.

[@ManuModolon]

👏👏👏👏

[@nathjcaldeira]

this is so true tho

[@wes_m]

For me, the lyric "Are you ready for the storm?" alludes to the experience, or circumstance, of losing our loved ones. With that being said, lyrics are a subjective thing, so there's no 'right' or 'wrong' interpretation IMO.

[@paulgibson7162]

Wonderful mate, well said x

[@Shway34]

Well said mate

[@biipolaar]

This song is such a blast.

[@JStack]

Idk why but after hearing “are you ready for the storm,” for the 120th time, I really realized I wasn’t. Not a literal tornado or weather event, but the storm of life. I’m not doomed to not be ready, im just not ready right now. 7 days in a row of self improvement and hardening now without backsliding. Largely due to a realization from this song.

[@ollyflashman]

and this comment just made me realise the same thing. fuck i’ve got a long way to go

[@MrGerasimos13]

In our life, clarity comes in waves. We have choices. One is to dive under, the other is to swim above it. Tried both, failed twice. Maybe we 'll find another way as we grow.

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

Such a cinematic vibe to their performance. Done right, that phrase could serve as a backdrop during some sort of montage where a character descends into a fit of rage and eventual self-destruction.

[@jeangold8789]

you must rise and conquer in trancendental ruthlessness, then you´ll see the divine purpose in the impulse towards selfdestruction

[@axkuhn7116]

in hardening, do not forget to cherish softness.

[@Amnesiac1]

We fuck*ng need an IDLES album produced by Nigel Godrich. We need it.

[@tite93]

Or Steve Albini

[@davidbrooks4845]

now we’re getting one

[@stellablu425]

Ask and ye shall receive.

[@Amnesiac1]

@@stellablu425 I didn’t even remember this comment! I saw the collab coming a year ago Lol the new album is magical 🔥

[@FelixHureau]

That comment aged well

[@michaelhall5429]

This song is dark. Went looking for chords and found out what is was named after, then I re-read the lyrics. Good lord. Quite beautifully unpleasant.

[@ingenPersson]

this is the Putin's song

[@gorg4141]

this song gives me chills it’s so good

[@ireneclaro5538]

❤

[@gkekrt]

It's so good makes me wanna cry

[@normanmuller9457]

i cried alot

[@ingenPersson]

This is Putin's song

[@ingenPersson]

nuclear storm

[@dg4f__]

Massive Attack: Angel vibes in the beginning. Love it.

[@thewanderingone679]

how they all get so into it, delivering such a masterpiece, then just end it with "aight yeah that's set" really gets to me

[@smithtasticness]

Loved this song from the moment it dropped, this version is perfect too. Probably my favourite song of all time ATM..

[@joey-iz3td]

I should quit drinking maybe

[@viviana7916]

Hahaha...me too..🥲

[@RealLopeor]

Crying over my whiskey while listen. Happy and sad at the same time.

[@victoriastockman1023]

I don’t think there is a better band right now than these guys. Just saw in Brooklyn. Amazing.

[@hanadelajoy]

This is incredible. Love how they are all holding it so delicately as it grows. Also how much they enjoy playing together. The vocal is impeccable. Love IDLES. Only heard them last year for the first time and been making up for it since.

[@Libbydoh]

First time with good earphones. I cannot believe the ominous ambience of this song. Phenomonal band.

[@shootsbraw]

Massive tribute 😉

[@shootsbraw]

What?! NO... Massive Attack - Teardrop!

[@kareemvernon1733]

@@shootsbraw it’s angel. Such a good tune

[@dropbearjd8986]

Real music requires REAL EMOTION THESE BOYS GOT THAT IN SPADES ♠️ 🙌🙏❤️🎶

[@toriwoods9800]

What an incredible band.

[@jhonbaptist1845]

Best song for me right now.

[@ingenPersson]

Putin asking: are you ready for nuclear storm

[@patrickyeager7994]

My daughter just had a head a collision she is alive ,but this song Really brings on the life questions, for day to day are we really ready.

[@patrickyeager7994]

Her attitude is extremely good for the life adventure she is on now .

[@MaquiladoraIII]

To paraphrase Harry Bosch, you're either all in or not in at all.

[@idontknowwhatmynameshouldb1535]

The way those guitars come in! Beautiful

[@RebeccaInconi]

che meraviglia... li adoro nel profondo

[@ironmet5821]

I'm trying painfully to put the pieces of my head back together after this shovel in the forehead ... what a track ...

[@angelceballos9385]

This is such a fckn great opener for the album and any set. I hope you'll play it at Corona Capital the next November. Can't wait to see you again, my lads!! 🖤

[@aaronfilies613]

This is absolutely incredible and one of the best live performances I have scene this decade! BIG UPS from South Africa!

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

Incredible band

[@ingenPersson]

good guys

[@Tomalyo]

Love this. Discovered this few months ago and I keep coming back to that tune ❤

[@fractalspace2892]

This needs a warning label before listening. Powerful stuff!

[@toriwoods9800]

Could this possibly be the best front man ever to exist? I think so Joe ❤️❤️

[@hughiedavies6069]

Listening in February not quite ready for the storm 😃

[@pawezarnotal1382]

Intro is straight from massive attacks angel

[@ECCENTRICERIC69]

Tribute to their fellow Bristolians!

[@URITHEMACHINE]

this is great man, thank you

[@omeramaneoldugubilinmeyen2403]

Perfect voice

[@arnoldPaucarTito]

stunning.

[@mardyjane7664]

This is superb. Amazing.

[@libertad5457]

This is just a perfect piece of music. Since I discovered it, I've just been addicted to it. It can join my favorite song in life: "A day in the life" by the Beatles. Thanks, it was unexpected in 2022!

[@33roses]

Can’t love this enough-so creative.

[@Sailordude9980]

I cant get these guys out of my head 😊❤

[@Nofunca_06]

This is perfect

[@fabricelecoq1312]

This interpretation is amazing, better than the version of the album, you kill me guys ....

[@zibertoldi]

I love this so much!!!! Beautiful, beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤ IDLES ❤️🌹

[@smilingbudha7414]

surreal...what a piece

[@Tugboat_City]

I'm listening to this in February.

[@destaklemm6456]

love adding new songs in with holiday classics ! Idols 🎶❄️🕯

[@rockermerol]

My favorite band

[@MikaelVoldaren]

The song and the way Joe put so much heaviness in this performance is for the basement or for us. Who knows

[@spoonman4573]

First time hearing this, I'm into them.

[@karlh2814]

What a fucking band . Beautiful

[@Andreiiiiiioooooshellllll]

love it

Hermosa y poderosa canción en todos los aspectos. De esas canciones que te penetran con grande energía para vislumbrar la vida. Gracias, Idles.

[@davidgeraghty5015]

Love this song and ballroom, they should into more slow songs, amazing

[@anthonysouthard5572]

Agreed.

[@Kolonavkolo]

Це чудово!!!

[@carromacumba]

Brilliant 🔥💎🔥

[@marlonhernandez3059]

Que rolona

[@gediminaskezutis4069]

Yes,im ready

[@ingenPersson]

are you sure?))

[@marcolanzilotto7718]

This is not a such fuking song but an experience!

[@yankeeclipper28]

Wow, just wow

[@lupiwildlife3887]

Spettacolo di emozioni

[@stillstring9671]

Это очень сильно! Восторг!

[@Ocidad]

Better than the studio/Album version... legendary mix!!

[@aldomontiel6000]

this song is on another level

[@AlessioMiglietta]

Spettacolare

[@toriwoods9800]

This tune......❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anonymofilms639]

Soy fan . Aguante chile

[@danimoroni16]

Una obra de arte❤

[@BassistBreakdown]

How did they come up with this? Vocals are perfect

[@ingenPersson]

The best ever

[@beirutfan]

this song made me a believer

[@ireneclaro5538]

❤❤❤ ohhhh.... WOW♥️♥️♥️

[@caluroldan8767]

Amazing ❤️

[@ingenPersson]

Good guys

[@ragsonlysolostracci1237]

Ma la gente non s'è resa conto di sta performance secondo me Assurdo

[@fotoni0s]

So Portishead song! Amazing!

[@ingenPersson]

portishehead?

[@fotoni0s]

@@ingenPersson for some reason it reminds mysterons

[@ECCENTRICERIC69]

@@fotoni0s Try Angel. ... Massive Attack.

[@thebuddhapestsband1]

Honest music it captures reality

[@marcoalla4931]

An autobiographical song I see myself a lot in this black ballad sweetness, loneliness depression, are you ready for the storm? You better be!🖤

[@rianncom2n]

This has major "Angel" vibes, from Massive Attack

[@Ernitrrz]

Jam this shit at work faithfully.

[@chinyachinnu]

beutiful

[@faunoram]

Fuckin beautiful !!

[@ralleschlafke9565]

So endgeil! 🫠

[@DanHunterSportsWriter]

Joe Talbot is the Tom Hardy of rock!!

[@bigbigbed]

The tension building up...

[@charlottelave2939]

💪❤️🎙️

[@the_80skid]

*How fcuking good is this song????* 👌🖤

[@shortnus]

iDLE FOR WORLD MUSIC AWARD

[@geliasr2562]

This is Massive Atack!

[@stick_wick]

Checking in from 🇺🇲

[@nickyoung6570]

I'm A Fan

[@tobiasabeer]

2_5_21 - electric blanket. I wasn't ready.

[@gaTckuu]

Joe has got a cool strong voice!!!

[@rey8318]

It remind me of angel by massive attack and redness moon by Fantasmes

[@theoderrez4791]

massive attacked

[@danhunter8638]

Most fans will know but for those that dont, Joe's singing about a horrific incident that actually took place!

[@alpauk]

fuckin' heart!\

[@bandiee]

Are you ready for the storm?

[@babyshaker8932]

Go Melbourne !

[@pablucho693]

Máaaaaaaaaaaaama