The War On Drugs: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Maia Stern | November 1, 2021
In their Tiny Desk (home) concert, The War On Drugs gather in their packed studio in Burbank, CA to let us in on the fun and intricate inner workings of their craft. After opening the show with “I Don’t Live Here Anymore,” which shares the same title as their new album, frontman Adam Granduciel introduces the band and asks if anybody has a capo. Suddenly a very thoughtfully crafted tiny desk with drumsticks for legs (and topped with a tiny lamp too!) slowly lowers down into the space, delivering said capo. Granduciel smiles, and the group continues with three more tracks from the new record: “I Don’t Wanna Wait,” “Old Skin,” and “Change.”
Although the band’s big sound is fit to fill an arena, we’re lucky to get to hear it reverberating in this cozy setting. The War On Drugs’ fifth album, released Oct. 29, presents new songs that feel familiar and true to their sound. Originally based in Philadelphia, PA, the band’s members are now spread out across the country, but they came together to jam, demo, and ultimately record this album as a kindred unit.
The new songs are about reconnection, change, and uncertainty. This line from the title track resonates with me in the context of the daily unknown the pandemic has brought: “Time surrounds me like an ocean / My memories like waves / Is life just dying in slow motion / Or getting stronger everyday.” There’s beautiful tension and a lot of joy in these classic ballads.
SET LIST
"I Don't Live Here Anymore"
"I Don't Wanna Wait"
"Old Skin"
"Change"
MUSICIANS
Adam Granduciel: vocals, guitar
Dave Hartley: bass, backing vocals
Charlie Hall: drums
Anthony LaMarca: guitar, backing vocals
Robbie Bennett: keyboards
Jon Natchez: saxaphone, keyboards
CREDITS
Video: Cody William Smith, Danny Garfield
Audio: Austin Asvanonda
Director: Cody William Smith
Editor: Danny Garfield
Audio Mixing: Austin Asvanonda
Camera Operators: Paolo Arriola and Keith Pratt
Gaffer: Christopher Oh
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Maia Stern
Video Producer: Maia Stern
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Bobby Carter, Kara Frame, Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis
Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
#nprmusic #tinydesk #thewarondrugs

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[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

Incredibly beautiful mucin. Your poient vocals Many Thanks! ❤️

[@DB.KOOPER]

"Queerphobic"... delusional leftists confirmed.

[@SusanneJones-kx9wn]

His voice is perfect imperfection. The best, always makes me feel sad, hopeful, angry and every emotion.

[@RonaldPetrin]

Born in the shades of Dylan indeed.

[@brianshickey]

As I’m becoming a guitar guy, it’s odd watching Adam play Strats instead of his mandatory Jazzmaster. Those humbuckers definitely put out a heavier and an identifiable sound. He’s an amazing axe man.

[@Donny9876]

This band makes me feel alone and sad and scared and hopeful and comforted and loved all at the same time.

[@matteo6010]

Underrated comment, so bizarre how they manage this

[@helenesuss4606]

Sure are Pandora's box of a plethora of emotions, and they make you feel them all!

[@bennettdecker4788]

this is the type of music im always searching for smashing pumpkins 1979 does the same thing imo

[@pratikpalchaudhuri8058]

This sums it all up really. Spot on.

[@dddgoo2980]

Just simply amazing and so beautiful - what music is for!!

[@adamberg04]

This version of I Don’t Live Here Anymore is divine

[@pabhz19]

Old Skin too. This is just an amazing performance tbh

[@Carl0mat]

This whole gig is pushing my tears, greetings from Berlin 🎉

[@HerbieFortyNine]

I’m 72 and this might just be my favorite band ever.

[@carlosmonterrosa9258]

You know what’s good man

[@jamieholmes6087]

I bet you like 80's and 90's Dylan.

[@TheNigelfinley]

@@jamieholmes6087 If Dylan and Neil Young had a love child would have been Adam.

[@bigsuey]

Good choice

[@mellotron_scratch]

that is because you haven't discovered Cannibal Corpse

[@PabloHz]

Jesus Christ, this version of "I don't live here anymore" is just outstanding

[@johnwhalen5910]

THIS

[@scotgoram]

No need to bring Jesus in to it bro, just love the track ,because Jesus loves us all ,I know this to be true, because I moved on as the song describes, great lyrics, cool tune. 😎

[@UncleRicoOSU]

@@scotgorambut Jesus Christ it is good.

[@scotgoram]

@@UncleRicoOSU I made the comment because Pablo used the lords name as a cuss word, which is not a good idea 🤔. But yes Jesus is Good, excellent in fact 👏

[@bigtoelittlefinger6133]

u think sherlock 😂

[@nico5589bop178]

anybody else listen to this every single day?

[@aisthpaoitht]

Yes

[@gamermonsters6623]

Io

[@jonebm]

Yup. Just started. Pure magic.

[@richardgrayson3463]

Fifth time tonight

[@richardgrayson3463]

😮can’t get enough of it

[@TheGideon1981]

i walked into our local vinyl shop a few years ago. On display was a record by the War On Drugs. I am hiphiop head and a music fan, picked that album up simply based on the owners advice; "You love music, you'll love this" . Took it home and dropped the needle and the first song was Under The Pressure. Havent looked back since.

[@Pushpin06]

You gotta try "Alt-J - An awesome wave" and "Radiohead - OK Computer" too, awesome albums!

[@Twod1980]

We all know what he meant by 'you love music' and the war on drugs encapsulate that

[@MrFoo-xf9gf]

That's almost exactly the same that happened to me with Kashmir's Citilites Album. Magic for me.

[@nathanvine1892]

What a great love story.

[@cozmo525]

@@Pushpin06 An Awesome Wave...oh myyy lord! Im 38, heard all the greatest albums in this past/pre genre...but that album alone, transports me to another world. I like a lot of their new stuff, but AAW is just perfect! Edited to say I miss Gwil, and JOE, get on a diet dude!

[@jas_bataille]

They should honestly just record a complete album live with this exact set-up and engineer at this point because... HOLYSHIT

[@davidh7126]

I don't wanna wait is better than album version

[@anthonydevitt3206]

Sgo 🍿☕🦆🥤 jo ann

[@lukao6114]

Their albums are bunch of fuzz noise on top of a drum machine beat. This is pure perfection

[@Zer0Spinn]

I agree, everytime I introduce someone to this band I use this video and I gotta mention that it is live cause it sounds mindblowingly crisp. God bless the engineer haha

[@KarmaTSVb]

One of a few bands who continue to grow, and are better equally great if not better live, where they really shine.

[@jmcs95]

Their songs could make me walk all night long through the streets of a city with no name aimlessly. Pure magic, pure feelings. One of the best bands of our time

[@thearchivist250]

Much like Frank Drebin in Police Squad

[@lukecatledge8376]

Good vibes Jose

[@ATLTraveler]

Cringe alert.

[@phorner1983]

They are good for your health. Ive done quite a few 5k runs that have turned into 7k runs cos I didn't want the music in my headphones to stop

[@helenesuss4606]

My dad used to call that galavanting!

[@cervelbro]

The War on Rugs

[@stephanmajander2751]

Must be the best comment ever!

[@obriaind]

I tapis what you did there.

[@chipandpotatoandareno2434]

bravo!

[@pattato3981]

holy GEAR Batman. These guys are living in Tone Heaven

[@BarronVonSchnoot]

That’s called compensating.

[@Etat7]

@@BarronVonSchnoot Or alternatively, it's called never giving up on music in a 30-40 year career. Continually and progressively pushing your sound and purchasing whatever you think might accompany that. All of the men in TWOD are incredibly versatile and talented musicians and the success this band is now receiving has eluded them for quite some time as individual artists.

[@deanroddey2881]

It's absolutely immaculate sounding.

[@tylerclaird]

@@BarronVonSchnoot your right brother drop the link to your tiny desk

[@ThaddeusThreadkill]

@@BarronVonSchnoot you would know

[@SarcastSempervirens]

I discovered TWOD during a taxi ride in the middle of a crazy work day, being late for a meeting, stuck in traffic, cars, horns, jams.. The driver was an older guy, about 70, casually tapping his finger on the wheel in the rythm of "An ocean in between the waves". I didn't even notice but I got kinda lulled into it, the noise and the stress of it all just fell back and I caught myself trying to figure out what I was listening to, so I asked him. The best discovery of a band ever. They made my day then and every time I've listened to them since.

[@DIGITAL7Media]

I am truly happy for all the people who haven't heard of this band yet and today is their first time. Their live stuff is always so flawless and clean. Enjoy!

[@willie_layer2828]

Totally agree. But I'm also jealous of them because they get to feel the wonderment of the discovery of an awesome band.

[@omahahaha]

That's basically me!

[@karmathegolden]

thanks

[@verityandstumclellan8585]

That's me. Wasn't expecting it to be like this.

[@jochemdegroot]

And it's me today. This band has instantly jolted me off into a timeless space of depth and wholeness I hadn't seen coming

[@AndrewMiller-wd5gm]

Wow this version of I Don’t Live Here Anymore is incredible…

[@slipintothebreaks]

Fingers crossed it gets released one day, would love to have it on Spotify.

[@pjpp549]

Beautifull versión

[@teddybruner9468]

Sounds like a lot like tougher than the rest by Springsteen

[@danielalzate8016]

I'm so in love with their sound... Spaces me out...

[@Carl0mat]

Its perfect… ❤

[@synowie_eteru]

0:00 - I Don't Live Here Anymore 5:14 - Band presentation 6:04 - I Don't Wanna Wait 11:25 - Old Skin 17:07 - Change Exquisite playing :)

[@Twod1980]

You missed 11:42 tiny desk takes a tumble 😂

[@c328i]

Thank you 🤙🏻

[@JoaoWNinin]

Thank you 2

[@_DaemonCleaner]

Cheers!

[@nicolaippolito1979]

thank you so much

[@Etat7]

I don't know how Tiny Desk does it. But every time, and I mean EVERY time an artists touches my soul tiny desk gets around to providing them a place to show their fans another side entirely. From Mac Miller, Ben Howard, Hozier to Flatbush Zombies and now even The War on Drugs? Incredible. Thank you all so much.

[@mrblobifier]

Amen

[@ichiville]

Don't forget Anderson Paak lol the most views!!!

[@maxryder995]

Avett Brothers

[@impulsecoupling]

It helps that the production quality and clarity is insanely amazing.

[@robadams6689]

Yeah this is an awesome platform. I have been introduced to much great music. Love the stripped down versions of great songs.

[@HerenBass]

Some bass players look like they were born to play bass in a cool, laid back and unassuming way, laying the perfect line to support the arrangement.

[@alientube1984]

Nice comment dude!

[@callum7081]

@@alientube1984great reply!

[@shanaliciastevenson1682]

I swear their music sounds like it’s just been sprinkled with some magical dust. Truly beautiful, I’m moved yet again.

[@adamaxis]

I love that they can have two or three different versions of their songs and I like them all equally.

[@robindeswart6109]

This is probably the best tiny desk concert that i’ve ever heard

[@patrickjoyce9633]

This version of I Don't Live Here Anymore sounds like an entirely different song and it's just as amazing as the studio version. I don't know how you guys do it.

[@jealet]

It got the same kind of feeling as the live Eyes To The Wind and I'm totally here for it

[@carlosmonterrosa9258]

They are amazing

[@rgv695]

First time listening to the lyrics fully. What a jewel

[@larsweiss]

@Minerales en rebaja Me too. I love this version. In my opinion, a little too much 80´ sound on the record

[@nicolasmueller_]

This version sounds a lot more like "Tougher Than the Rest" by Bruce Springsteen....

[@Kenwatamin]

The best band of our generation. Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@frankalbin8547]

Right behind Frightened Rabbit.

[@Brian_ON]

Agreed. Seen them in the barrowlands and nearly blew the roof off . 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@radscorpion8]

@@Brian_ON wait a minute. You both used the SAME WHITE FLAG!!!! Are you the same person

[@tednruth453]

​​@@radscorpion8Saint Andrew's / Saltire

[@muprock]

Huge respect to bands like this, who care so much about the sound.

[@muprock]

@Simon Mitchell Actually I'm not. My brother is a musician, however, and he taught me great appreciation for music. Are you a musician?

[@TheWindyBurrow]

This is what has been resonating in our cabin the past few weeks. TWOD's music speaks directly to our souls... There's no other way to describe it.

[@mammontustado9680]

What does the M in TWODM mean?

[@fungiformenow]

I could think of several other ways to describe it..

[@TheWindyBurrow]

@@fungiformenow yes of course, and much better ones for sure... But no need to describe it, when one can listen and *feel* it

[@TheWindyBurrow]

@@mammontustado9680 sorry, just a case of "Monday morning"... The M wasn't supposed to be there

[@johnfran3218]

When things were at their very worst: 2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid - repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy. Scientists will say it was a global illusion. Beware - Jesus will never walk in flesh again. After WW3 - rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist - the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way. Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet - will seem to rise from the dead - will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one. One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist. Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent. "Arab uprising will spark global unrest - Italy will trigger fall out." "Many events, including ecological upheavals, wars, the schism in My Church on Earth, the dictatorships in each of your nations - bound as one, at its very core - will all take place at the same time." The Book of Truth.

[@sagekujo]

Adam looks like that one music teacher all other teachers and faculty hate for being himself but he just genuinely wants what’s best for all the students. Rock on guys !

[@nicolasmoreira9743]

I have always loved how Adam's guitar works as an extension of his voice; the moment he stops singing, it just keeps going.

[@vervor]

so right - he phrases things very carefully - the entire song intertwines to work start to finish - my fav aspect of TWOD's writing.

[@Tom_Coppola]

This is probably one of the best sounding bands out there atm. Tone gods.

[@cdbrown30]

Absolutely right

[@cdbrown30]

Guitar amps look to be fender’s.

[@pablito1145]

Absolutely! I’ve seen them live two times and I can guarantee they’re among the best live acts available these days!!

[@helenesuss4606]

@@cdbrown30 watch Rig Rundown with Adam and his many amps! Serious dude and those amps, beautiful, and guitars, and I never cease to be amazed when I watch him play guitar! Or each and every member of this band. Just love these guys!

[@andrehb]

Goldtone.

[@shyamravindran6793]

Opening track is a big nod to Bob Dylan, he uses the words "creature void of form" from sshelter from the storm' and he reminisces dancing to "desolation row".....nice

[@gerardowilliams7935]

El talento creativo no tiene idioma, patria ni frontera, simplemente fluye y nos alcanza, muchas gracias, sigamos haciendo que la vida alcance.

[@TFOmar]

Buenas palabras bro, saludos :)

[@gestioinmobiliaria3398]

Grandes palabras, pedazo banda ♥️

[@KenSoHappyClegg]

I heard the drugs won the war on drugs

[@marcoidee]

Bendiciones hermanos

[@homesanto]

Amén

[@misterknightowlsguitarrant6984]

These guys are a miracle… all these old retro tones yet they’ve actually managed to make something original and new. Great songwriting and performances too.

[@Meltedcheese567]

Okay calm down lol. It's okay, but a miracle? It sounds like bob dylan singing bruce springsteen lyrics with synths.

[@tedschappert4114]

This band is the light in the dark. See you in Amsterdam.

[@willie_layer2828]

TWOD is, without a doubt, the greatest band today.

[@helenesuss4606]

Yes I remember you!

[@emersongalvao2898]

agree, totally... the masters of harmonies and melodies.

[@willie_layer2828]

@@helenesuss4606 from where?

[@helenesuss4606]

@@willie_layer2828 from these TWoD comments

[@willie_layer2828]

@@helenesuss4606 my bad. You got me ☺️.

[@lotijuay]

0:00 "I Don't Live Here Anymore" 6:05 "I Don't Wanna Wait" 11:33 "Old Skin" 17:12 "Change"

[@camilledeveyrinas8165]

thank you !

[@adriansanchez28]

my hero

[@elcanaldefivs]

This post needs to be on the top of the list!

[@rob7360]

Bump

[@martynkellett7261]

Ive been listening to music all my life. This is THE best band i think ive ever heard. You flick all the right switches, hit every possible emotion and sound like nothing ive ever found - but have always been searching for. Man, what a band. Thank you.

[@callum7081]

Music for the soul

[@bulosqoqish1970]

One of the best rock bands EVER to be put together. Note how they sound the same "unplugged" as on a produced album. It's a very mature, polished sound. Keep up the great work, guys... the whole world is listening!

[@theholyfather1]

I was driving home one evening around 2014 & a song came on the radio (Red eyes) & I couldn’t believe what I was listening to , Ive been hooked since ! The new album is fantastic

[@felphero]

Honestly, this notion we have that a live band can sound identical to the album is just impossible, and that's from a sheer logical sense. For example; guitar recording. About 99% of bands double track guitars, meaning they record once send it to the left side, then record it again send it to the right, that produces a stereo effect. Sometimes bands even do that 4 times. Basically what I am saying is that we shouldn't expect to get the same sound as in studio, that's not what live playing is about, I mean, it kinda is but it's also about you seeing the musicians, feeling the good vibe etc. Sorry I did my master's degree on that very topic, and I just wanted to babble about it I guess

[@adamcisco2601]

@@felphero not impossible, and no need for a master's degree on that subject when it's pretty much common sense.

[@jacksparrow7618]

I’m doing ketamine treatment for anxiety and depression, and TWOD gets me through every session and it’s incredible

[@timbirch-jones9012]

Dave Hartley so good on bass, and now...backing vocals! Awesome.

[@actionjacksondan]

immediately apparent that these guys are legit musicians with crazy attention to tones and layering sounds. So glad to have just discovered them.

[@masonbhunter2]

This mix sounds better than the record to my ears. Anyone else? I love the studio version but this just feels...better?

[@rod1404]

It's amazing how live recording evolved in the last 10 years or so.

[@claudiacarrilloc5053]

I’m always loving their live renditions more!

[@michaelrosquist9965]

I find their live recordings far superior to their studio versions, if the production is in capable hands

[@Zacchus]

Live is always better with good musicians.

[@willie_layer2828]

Mason, I sometimes find songs that sound better live, e.g., Stairway To Heaven. And listening to TWOD here, I agree. These sound better than the studio album versions.

[@BarneyDavey]

Where have I been? First time listener and I'm blown away. Another gem unearthed for me by NPR. Many thanks to all for this one.

[@mind_drips]

Better late than never, I found them back in 2017 when A Deeper Understanding came out... I listen to them everyday now

[@adamsensenig5750]

Check out their record Lost In the Dream. Incredible.

[@andriomaquenzi1]

Welcome aboard!!!

[@AH-vr1ix]

welcome brother, spread the word ;)

[@jtb1649]

was lucky to have seen them . they are extremely underrated. sound great live as well.

[@tomsarrels8980]

Something about their new album resonates very deep with me. I think it’s their best release.

[@adamsensenig5750]

Lost In the Dream is by far my favorite.

[@nicolaidollerup589]

@@adamsensenig5750 Lost in the Dream is probably the best album of the teens. It's In Rainbows levels. It's such a great album, every single song on it.

[@EJLLoven]

@@adamsensenig5750 agree!

[@roeldekeu]

Big compliments to the sound engineers. This recording sounds actually much better than the album.

[@zenbenstudios1992]

A little attitude on the vocals actually sounds really cool here

[@Builder281]

Imagine watching this 10 years from now. It’s bring back memories of how much Covid threw us all for a loop. The make shift home studio and sound guy with a mask on in the background. Can’t wait to see this live. Thankful for this band.

[@bretkindell6887]

Adam is one smooth cat..diggin everything about this band..and the new album is fire..anyone else giving them a thumbs up high ?

[@hanreality.7266]

Yep, 22,000 others

[@mcor1]

KEXP's Lost In The Dream session has long been my favorite TWOD studio performance. Today that changed. Amazing.

[@Rudds505]

That KEXP session is top, top class. This is brilliant too. Great music.

[@hestonblumenthal4263]

Which KEXP session though? Lost in the Dream era or A Deeper Understanding?

[@ishyaboy]

@@hestonblumenthal4263 wipe the clotted cream from your eyes and read it again Heston.

[@michaelrosquist9965]

That KEXP is the best, its out of this world well produced, but this is good also

[@mudiusp6050]

Walking to the pier a week or so ago at the end of Under The Pressure I had an ecstatic moment. The puffy clouds countering the bright blue sky, the softness of the ocean waves on either side of me and the sound. And the sound. It was a true moment of pureness, oneness and complete peacefulness. I was charged and full-filled.

[@twally87]

he's starting to improvise the vocal delivery with different arrangements these last few years; one of my favorite approaches in live performance. I don't find it especially interesting to just try and replicate the studio album performance. Justin Vernon has this mastered, too. Love this band and their new album.

[@Al-iv8su]

He channels some 90s Dylan here alot. I like it.

[@uri674]

halfway reading this and I thought "Justin Vernon does this too" and was pleasantly surprised by the end of the comment!

[@joshuareid3778]

Andy Hull from Manchester Orchestra is also great at this

[@jealet]

The backvocals from Dave and Anthony are so great

[@DesignerFromMars]

It wouldn’t be the War On Drugs if they didn’t take a song to a different place from the album version like they did with “I don’t live here anymore”. I just didn’t think it would happen the very first time they play it live. Love this band so much.

[@dkes53]

I love this version of IDLHA so much.

[@user-sr9qe2zl9w]

I LOVE how restrained the piano riff is in this version. In the album it is front and center, but it's earned in this version.

[@adele1759]

What a stunningly, amazingly wonderful performance. And huge credit due to the sound engineer at Tiny Desk.

[@hestonblumenthal4263]

I love how they were all cracking up when the tiny desk fell at 11:42 😂

[@spacenerd9499]

It feels like growing up. I swear their music is a walk through unproduced John Hughes films. Timeless and nostalgic, it makes you feel in the best ways

[@intrepidbun5002]

read Douglas Coupland

[@elryangoslingdelosfeos]

I had never heard this version of "I Don't Live here anymore" and I can say with certainty that it is more beautiful now, that piano and those arrangements, my god, what a beautiful version.

[@VivekAyer]

This must be a new definition of "Tiny Desk Home" where home looks like a professional recording studio with infinite supply of vintage gear. Not jealous in the slightest :)

[@danielczepl3457]

This is a flawless live set. The music is so good it’s almost spiritual.

[@protyay]

Good lord this mix is a work of high art. That vocal treatment makes me smile ear to ear. Fantastic music done total justice by brilliant production!

[@WaterTimeLapse]

What a great band! Such perfection and musical freedom at the same time.

[@lccrlethbridge7102]

Heard them last nite @Edmonton Folk Music Festival...August 5th 2022. Best live band I have heard...I am 75 and was at Woodstock 1969...and seen a lot since...

[@la_ki]

You guys are my lifetime discovery, thank you for making such brilliant music.

[@moonlightsupernova]

This band just gets better as time goes on. Direct and immaculate.

[@LuisJimenezV]

Immaculate. Flawless. Clean.

[@jungbonault320]

No doubt, the album of the year. Worths years waiting

[@guitardog]

As a former Philly boy, I am so impressed with their immersive sound. They just keep getting better and better. Can’t wait to see them next year! 🔥🎸🔥

[@muntsy5043]

Great show tonight!

[@mikecito1717]

Spinaltap Stonehenge capo delivery. Brilliance

[@random14u2]

I'd never heard of these guys till today. What an amazing band! The lead singer sounds like a mixture of Tom Petty anf Bob Dylan.

[@barringtoncross1414]

Me too! I just chanced on them and found they're just what I needed.

[@danb2947]

Lol I just found this, shared it with my wife and said this has a tom petty and dylan vibe

[@WuChouin]

I hear Springsteen when I listen to wod.

[@truman4956]

Love the band, but the lead singer sounds more like Bryan Adams to me

[@jayhawkfan1013]

I hear Springsteen and Phil Collins (especially the album version of "I Don't Wanna Wait")

[@beto8568]

Been waiting for this album to drop since June. Words can’t explain how much this music means to me

[@vaistinu]

+1

[@Williamk492]

The world needs this music now.

[@tiagomarques7517]

This version of "i don't live here anymore" is even better than the album version to me!! Amazing amazing live performance!!

[@losangulos]

And its not saturated!!! Bravo!

[@KenDavis761]

I didn't like the album version, but this one was killer.

[@lesscoreusapoint]

I WISH this was the album version, it’s incredible

[@kagillogly]

I have a massive "Music Crush" on Adam G and the War on Drugs!!! One of my fave bands.

[@abaneyone]

Their "Tiny Desk" is creative.

[@cathiemarvellous]

It's a teeny tiny desk

[@lizardoors23]

@@cathiemarvellous young teeny tiny desk

[@jjs443]

Killed me!🤣

[@MrWaldocide]

Oh, that's what that was. lol

[@pennywise8157]

"I Don't Wanna Wait" - the best Talk Talk song of the last 30 years.

[@prominadetrekker]

Live drugs continue to sound as dreamy and sharp as recorded drugs, with iterative flairs -- fantastico boys!

[@BladeDoomer86]

I'm very late to the WOD game, but I'm glad i'm part of this community now... Their music feels like a ''safe haven'' kind of vibe, where one can just be in touch with our hearts without judgment ;)

[@sarahmccorkle4949]

Bruce Hornsby vibes too

[@mickdaley4444]

We're all just walkin' through this darkness on our own. Perfect understated lyric for these times.

[@PazContigo]

"We're all just walking through this darkness on our own" ...only united by the brilliance of their music! Thanks for this gift guys!

[@geekychick131]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE FOR YEARS. THANK YOU.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Most underrated band in the world, real talent, great new album. See you in London in April 2022.

[@stevoptown]

What a treat on a Monday morning. Thanks NPR!

[@jabbadamma73]

And what a treat on a tuesday evening (we're tucked up right beneath the North Pole, takes time for the Internet to percolate out here) here in Norway!

[@peterruymann9841]

Feeling this version of I don't live here more - every day listen. One of my favorite songs all time. Thank you WOD!

[@audiotherapy3345]

I keep coming back to this. It’s like balm for the soul. Stellar performance from all, but Dave Hartley’s bass lines and supporting vocals really shine thru in this performance. Vibes for days……..

[@cyrilbailey2632]

Ce groupe a un son qui prend aux tripes, j'ai connu beaucoup de bons groupes depuis 64 mais eux je les ai découvert récemment et je ne m'en lasse pas , aucun déchet dans tous leurs titres 💓💓💓

[@ChadwickRider]

Man, this is so good and it makes me so happy. I have been a fan of The War on Drugs for a really long time, over a decade. Their album "Wagonwheel Blues" was recommended by Pitchfork years ago and that's when I got hooked. But the progression from album to album, the music becoming more dynamic... weaving in more piano, etc... it just has a very nostalgic feel to it. It pulls at your heart strings and it's clear there is a deeper understanding. It's beautiful to watch the progression, and Adam is a good modest person who deserves us as fans.

[@sirdouglas2010]

Their lyrics are so ethereal and yet they have that powerful wall of sound. I love it.

[@joepoz88]

First the album, already live versions to accomodate them. Just so lovely. You're the gift that keeps on giving.

[@marcovneerbos]

This is a monument to good music and sound engineers. Incredible performance! Easy top 5 of all NPR Tiny Desk concerts.

[@glyphmedia]

I have a spattering of all time favourite songs that I’ve added over a period of many years. Since finding TWOD I’ve added a handful of theirs that really touch my soul. Two of the most prominent are the live versions of An Ocean Inbetween The Waves and Under The Pressure. The latest album is great too and right now Harmonia’s Dream is playing on repeat.

[@MaartenHooijmans]

A man of culture I see haha!

[@hipchicagal2111]

Very cool! Thank you for your input on your favorites. I recently discovered them, and will check out the tunes you mentioned. 😊

[@CG89119]

The ones on the live album?

[@carlosmonterrosa9258]

Feel ya

[@JMF0303]

Same here. I would add Eyes to the Wind to the list of favorites. Like the other songs from Lost in the Dream, it is better live (e.g., on Live Drugs or Lowlands 2018).

[@leonmooney8082]

This is absolutely breathtaking.. Best band on the planet.

[@d.j.cantelli8074]

The sound quality of this recording and all the instruments is incredible and the performance is impeccable.

[@tracycarty3423]

This band is just immense! ❤ Beautiful music x

[@revol40]

Just what I needed while drinking my coffee and watching the sunrise.

[@myrcm9]

This band definitely saved my life during the pandemic… they made me feel safe and calm 💜I’m pretty excited because I will see them for the first time!

[@niklasdahl4455]

This is beyond amazing! I just love that we get more backing vocals from Dave, adds another level of depth.

[@projectmoon13]

This is one of my favorite performances on the planet. This is magic of the highest order. Thank you NPR!

[@eatmoremusic3650]

Love TWoD, best driving music ever. Great set

[@johnwillards6837]

Adam be groovin'...it's almost as if he's reliving the story behind each song that he performs

[@edgarchavez9637]

Wow! It sounds like them played all this songs live for years, no mistake, so close to perfection. What a musicians. Also a very big applause for the recording engineers and the mixers, clean and impressive sounds. Cant wait to hear them live. Great music on a very cheesy musical mainstream era.

[@harbourvioletmusic5330]

I can't even describe WHAT it is, but The War on Drugs just capture me over and over again

[@СергейБеляев-г7э]

Услышал эту группу .... Как новую планету открыл . ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНО ! БРАВО !

[@hargism249]

That capo skit was one of the funniest things I've ever seen!

[@marktracy2577]

These guys are riding the wave of rock n roll So so good!!!