NOVELISTS - Lost Cause (Official Music Video)

[@minimoogle3335]

that outro solo.. Flo is just damn good in creating melodic lines..

[@SteveJaye84]

It's perfect

[@funnyperson4027]

So true

[@malibu7227]

"Lost Cause" Was it all just a dream or Was it just the price to pay? Now I'm left here to pray in silence And You got what you wanted I search for meaning When all I used to do was dreaming Disconsolate, mourning a loss Lonesome at best Run away But I can never escape From the pain in my brain This fucking misery I need a reason for who we are I need to breath, throughout the war I lost faith in myself again I lost faith in myself again Just breath in Just breath in And bury me And bury me Just pretend Just pretend And run away And run away I'm slowly shutting down and I can't deny, that all I do is losing control You know I can't keep going on, this shit is taking its toll But I can never escape But I can never escape But I can never escape System failure I need a reason for who we are I need to breath, throughout the war I lost faith in myself again I lost faith in myself again...

[@ForestGoddard]

Ok I was NOT expecting such a heavy breakdown there lol damn

[@somnathupadhya2392]

Me neither haha such a bomb track !

[@Mr.Be93]

Matteo's voice was what made Novelists what it was, just as the lead guitar makes it so incredible. Let's see if the new vocalists catches on. I'm not a fan right now but who knows. Matteo just had more soul in his voice. This guy, although good, just sounds too generic. No disrespect meant.

[@zM00Nx]

Yeah dude This is a pop song with a savage breakdown.

[@Ishyraya]

@@zM00Nx Yes, sadly, this is actually a pop song. The breakdown saved it.

[@romyresidentoriginal]

same ! but it was fuckin awesome

[@zopQQ]

Just a reminder to bring this version back to Spotify since my last comment about it got deleted.

[@tylermartinmusic]

I fell in love with ALAZKA and then Kassim left and I was heartbroken... Then shortly after, I fell in love with Novelists and Matteo left. Once again I was heartbroken... the fact Tobias from ALAZKA is now with Novelists is so bittersweet. Kind of poetic honestly.

[@thekiminthenorth504]

Please don't fall in love with this Novelists 🥺

[@Itheeric]

I'm out of the loop. Did Alazka break up?

[@purplefizz32]

Sal3m for me now! I go where the soulful vocals go.

[@mutatednut]

Now Tobias left 😂

[@nathanielsmith4110]

No idea what you’re all complaining about. This is dope.

[@drummerAVA]

Lots of people confuse quality for genericism... 🤷‍♂️ If the chorus is strong, it’s “too pop”, if the rhythms are just cruising and doing their job, it’s “not heavy enough”... if the lead guy holds back in a tasteful way, it’s “not technical enough”... Like man, being a great musician is about knowing when to jump in and out, and when to simplify, to better benefit the song as a whole. Not just ramming your musical chops down listeners’ throats. I don’t get the hate either... lol. Lots of solid songwriting, musicality, and cool experimental touches here... progressive structure... it’s good stuff.

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

@@drummerAVA amen

[@SSkrtCobain]

@@drummerAVA perfectly said.

[@loganwelty7094]

@@drummerAVA couldn’t have said it better myself

[@adamjensen_2027]

Just whiny people that can't appreciate anything

[@Windcutter_Flora]

Wasn't a fan of the vocals initially, after a few days of listening, I must have listened to this song hundreds of times. Super good. Really grew on me.

[@vilgaxrecords]

I am in love wit this song

[@heatranlux]

Quite the opposite for me, they don't have what i liked in previous albums anymore sort of

[@Wrong_Hand_Drive]

Go check out ALAZKA. Tobias is their screamer as well.

[@SuperEngita]

The hype is real, very happy for Tobias and Novelists! Look forward to listening and jamming this!

[@malibu7227]

How nice it is to hear Tobi sing with such passion, greetings from Venezuela

[@py16667]

Love this song, Tobi’s range is crazy, Camille definitely does it justice too

[@kitsuchimashiteru8360]

I loved Alazka, and I loved Matteo's voice. The mix of both with Tobias in Novelists makes me happy. I can understand why people are nostalgic or confused by Tobias singing, but trust me lads: Give him a chance, he won't disappoint you. He's an absolute monster when it comes to vocals, and from what I'm used from him, that's totally different from what he usually do. Let them try new things, let them bloom in their new sound, and you will see why Tobias was the best choice. Beside that, Florestan, Amael and Nicolas, you have exceed my expectations, cheers to you lads ! I'm looking forward your next album !

[@mr_KLOB]

For some reason I knew that even when Matteo left, this band would still be producing amazing stuff. I was not mistaken.

[@CallOfTheVoid06]

wait when did he left Novelists?

[@mr_KLOB]

@@CallOfTheVoid06 April

[@GlRTHBR00KS]

Probably because they’re talented musicians and their success was not all because of Matteo? Lmao what is this comment...

[@CallOfTheVoid06]

@@mr_KLOB oh yeah, when I saw your reply I checked their FB page and saw their post about Matteo leaving Novelists and they're good with it and I also stomped upon his new band Salem.

[@jorgesebastian1262]

Idk, the novelist from 5 years ago are the best ones, this is just like another band totally different

[@secondsolstice8695]

I was expecting new Novelists and got new Burning down Alaska instead... It's a good thing I guess, but I need to get used to it a bit, the signature Novelists sound is kind of missing to me. Still a banger don't get me wrong and class solo as usual.

[@FadingTheDay]

My thougth exactly. Not a bad song, but not really what I hoped to hear from then. I miss the earlier, more technical stuff, but I guess they moved on from that.

[@idiot_city5444]

The only thing thats like them at all is the ending solo. Rest of it sounds like sold out trash, they use to write such creative stuff too such a shame

[@aninfinitemindofmusicandreams]

@@idiot_city5444 I didn't wanna say it, but this sounds like one of the dime a dozen new metalcore/risecore bands you find these days aside from the cool solo at the end. Still, great musicians they'll always be and the new vocalist is doing well, but I dunno, I already miss Souvenirs and Noir era Novelists. Last album was pretty good too. But who knows, maybe they got more technical songs stored up outside the singles

[@secondsolstice8695]

​@@aninfinitemindofmusicandreamsYeah even in their latest album singles like Head Rush and Somebody else they never let go of the technical riffs right from the very start... so this one really hits different but as I said it's still a great song to me and who knows what's ahead. I actually loved Burning down alaska years ago

[@ChrisMortall]

@@Lu_No9x Are you awake? The creativity/commercial shift can be heard from a mile away. Support that and watch all the bands you came to love drop off and go radio friendly. How do you like their new single? Right.

[@Jarczenko]

Please give us the option to get that mix version in high quality I will pay for it

[@yannickvs2978]

This song literally took me straight to 2021. I'm literally blown away by this.

[@chrizszx]

I keep coming back to this song because it is a masterpiece

[@aryella5291]

bring back this version or ill cry

[@101starrboy]

I was gutted when Alazka broke up. Like my heart was torn to pieces, to shreds. But this is good, Tobias is still killing it! This is such a good song!

[@teion.]

These comments are a painful reminder of how shitty the metal community can be. This is my introduction to this band and I'm absolutely blown away. The song is fantastic in terms of mixing, structure, tone, vocals, emotion, etc., yet half of the comments here are some backhanded remark about how this song would've been "so much better with the previous vocalist." I understand that change can be hard for people, but have some respect. Imagine how hard it would be to replace a lead vocalist, and how hard it would be for a band that has to reinvent itself after losing its vocalist. And despite all of that, they come out with an airtight banger. This community really has to learn how to just respect and enjoy this amazing music without throwing a temper tantrum any time a song comes out that isn't exactly how you thought it would sound.

[@Shard.11]

I think most of the people are unhappy because we got Alazka instead of Novelists, when the title of the song clearly says Novelists FR. Any kind of feedback is good for a musician if you ask me.

[@ThereWhereWeAreNot]

Same. I've been listening to this song since the middle of December. I have no idea who Alaska is, what their former vocalist sounded like and what people actually complaining about. I'm not into metal and I know how hard it's to get into heavier music. This song is a gate to this world for newcomers and with this introduction they have so much credibility that they have no choice but to succeed

[@ruok3351]

You're overthinking it. As a listener you're not obliged to simp for any band and just suck in everything they do no matter what. That's stupid. Because to my ears and others as well, the old vocalist simply had a much better voice and their previous songs also felt stronger than this. Now I'm hoping their new album will change my mind but atm I don't like the direction they're going. If it turns out to be disappointing then I will simply stop looking forward to their new material. It's still the music that counts.

[@goodkrypollo1706]

The original vocalist brought a certain art style to the music. He brought a sort of of ambience. Sounds totally different now.

[@deans-rewind2882]

Honestly a ton of fans were unhappy with the last release which shocked me as it was super good. Some people just can’t be pleased. Shame. As with the new replacement Tobias brings something great, I was a big fan of Alazka and was torn at the news that they broke up. But good things do happen and good it was. He is a great replacement. Although I do wish Matteo would have stayed. He is doing amazing things with his new project and am glad he is happy.

[@brizio_sch]

The solo is the most tasteful I’ve heard in a loooong while! Overall, one of the best songs of 2020. CHANGE MY MIND

[@allexis356]

Def was my favorite song all of 2020

[@hououinkyouma4923]

This mix is so much better than the one on Spotify.

[@emanuelbroszko9567]

the same here! Much, much more!

[@Voidspine_]

Dude, literally!

[@frigi2286]

For real

[@bryanbarker245]

@@emanuelbroszko9567iii

[@SamuelJ]

THANK YOU

[@Zenith_US]

So glad Tobi found a new home, absolutely loved Alazka and this will definitely at least fill the void left by Alazka breaking up. 💜

[@alexo2303]

I still miss Kassim tho.

[@Zenith_US]

@@alexo2303 I 100% agree

[@arzakconnel]

Ok. Well, this is kinda different. I can't say I don't feel like Matt's voice is missing on this one, cause it was the thing that made Novelists sound different from other metalcore bands TO ME. Now don't get me wrong, I absolutely love this version of the band too, and I look forward to hearing from them. It's just that I'm a bit nostalgic I guess lol

[@digrz]

Exactly same feeling here...

[@Mistaloverlover]

@@digrz Same here. The note Matt's voice has given to the band was breathtaking. Now it will be hard for me as a fan of their music to get along with the new vibe. But I will give it a try!

[@madmax551]

Exactly same here. Its not the novelist i know and love but Il try and see it as a new thing

[@hcaz5818]

It's because it's missing those catchy ass techy riffs

[@ayushtripathi1519]

Saaaame. Its like he took a part of novelist away with him when he left.

[@ashanetrevin]

i dont wanna categorise this song to any genre.this is perfect.imo

[@heinrichaguila8760]

Tobias' clean voice is so good!

[@malibu7227]

Deserves a minimum million views

[@Matheus-ne5sl]

Dude, Florestan never disappoints me!

[@michael1460]

It is not a stretch at all to state that Flo is the most underrated soloist of all time. His outro's are phenomenal!

[@carsonnewcomer8995]

sYsTeM fAiL 💪😲

[@DustyGlandon]

Lyrics: Was it all just a dream or was it just the price to pay? Now I'm left here to pray (in silence) and you got what you wanted. I search for meaning when all I used to do was dreaming. Disconsolate. Mourning a loss. Lonesome at best. Run away, but I can never escape from the pain in my brain.. This fucking misery. I need a reason for who we are. I need to breathe. Throughout the war I lost faith in myself again. I lost faith in myself again. Just breath in and bury me. Just pretend and run away. I'm slowly shutting down. I can't deny that all I do is losing control. You know I can't keep going on. This shit is taking its toll, but I can never escape. Fuck. But I can never escape. System failure. I need a reason for who we are. I need to breathe. Throughout the war I lost faith in myself again. I lost faith in myself again.

[@CamdenSmith333]

Okay, this is incredible.

[@malibu7227]

I'm nostalgic for Alazka, but this is the best that could happen

[@ColeVickSheepShearer]

What would be equally good is that goode ole novelists sound we will likely never hear again. Where's our light the torch, Matteo. They are named Salem. Just saiyan

[@yuripavlov2761]

You hatin?

[@ColeVickSheepShearer]

@@yuripavlov2761 kinda. But not really. Matteo got kadinja's guitarist. Kinda ended the whole hate train.

[@purplefizz32]

@@ColeVickSheepShearer Correction: Sal3m (5 singles released till Apr 2021). Still within the Arise Empire, sounding the same! Novelists FR will get a completely new fanbase now! Hope you guys don't phase yourselves out organically like RED & Mark Tremonti did.

[@ColeVickSheepShearer]

@@purplefizz32 5? I know love is a wonderful lie,1 divise,2 fucking easy,3 walking on water,4 cant remember 5 off my head

[@NP-jz2nz]

this song is very good but i need more novelists style riffs

[@JEsterCW]

same

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

@Lee McDabney he does though lmao

[@HaveSomeClarity]

Easily the best song from 2020. Incredible.

[@JackWalkerAssault]

This has grown on me so much. I honestly like this better than the last album. I can't wait to hear more !

[@lorumerthgaming]

this is INCRWDIBLE HELLO!?!

[@gabrielvazquez1691]

They blended Novelist and Alazka perfectly

[@larsohlendorf8558]

I think the new singer really matches the band. The cleans are so Novelists and so are of course the epic guitars. True Djentlemen! Crazy Band. 😍

[@bobwilderbeast18]

So I too “miss” novelists original sound, BUT GUYS bands evolve and grow. That’s the whole point. I love this new sound just like I love the “old” one. They are both unique and beautiful in their own ways and wanting them to mimic Matt’s energy would make their music fake. No one can replace Matt, but the energy here is the start of something amazing.

[@nanithefk866]

By evolve you mean become generic. It's not growth if its backwards, they devolved.

[@quietri0t]

Never understood why taking another exit equals growth or progress for bands. That song isn't Novelists and every fan has the right to complain and turn around. That's the fate of an artist. Find fans, lose fans.

[@ooppsEmily42]

Absolutely fantastic. Tobias is a great addition.

[@dmitryponomarev3052]

Amazing. Just amazing. I have been a fan of this band before, and truth be told, i was really upset about a loss of the previous vocalist. But this guy proved himself as an amazing singer. Powerful, appeals to emotions, good transition. You people need to respect a good music and effort that they obviously have put in. To the band; Keep up a good work, i will be waiting for more of your stuff. Thank you.

[@ParanormalAttack]

HUGEEEEEEE!!!

[@alentigana]

TOBIAS !!!!!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@greysilence7941]

WHY THEE HECK COULD. THEY NOT HAVEE THIS KIND OF PRODUCTION WITH MATT!!!!!!!!! GRRRRRRRR CRISP AS F UNEXPECTED BREAKDOWN FILTYYY!!!!!!!!

[@disclosureproductions]

WOW! Just amazing! The song is sooo cool! I was scared with Matteo departure, but with Tobias and this song I'm confiant for Novelists' future! And what about the video! It's crazy! I love the atmospheres, the lights, the colors! Welldone guys!

[@bassmaniac9]

Metal meets EDM and Chillstep ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Nam3lessd]

3:08 - 3:48 Theres just something about cars we as humans seem to feel comfortable enough to have some of our lowest moments in. I know I have and this video captures it perfectly

[@fornikator]

Too lit mafia sent me here. Truly a diamond in the rough. 🔥🔥🔥

[@SteveJaye84]

Coming back to say that solo has been stuck in my head on repeat like every 45 minutes since its debut. Crazy good solo.

[@ailwen6854]

Ça fait tellement plaisir de voir un groupe français sortir un chef d'œuvre de metalcore 😍🤘

[@MrTobyHughes]

Such a fkn amazing album/ep whatever you want to call it, and absolutely gutted we won't get another. Tobias is a beast, it was a great match. Such a shame it didn't work out. Also don't understand why he got such a hard time from the fans, I've been on board since Noir and though he was a perfect fit, all be it a different direction

[@adamjensen_2027]

This song and this band is very unique. I mean, I heard a lot of metal in my day and nothing has ever come close to this band right here. I love their style and there is not one song by them I didn't like. So awesome!

[@ROCK_NEWS]

NICE \m/

[@AkaDarkCezar]

Не думал что следишь за Alazka и Novelist)

[@ROCK_NEWS]

@@AkaDarkCezar слежу и даже люблю

[@AkaDarkCezar]

@@ROCK_NEWS почему новостей не видно тогда за них?))

[@adorethered]

As a guitarist myself. THANK YOU for that soulful solo!!!! THAT BEING SAID this entire song was incredible!!! The vocals the mix, the drums the bass the rhythm guitar the synths everything. New fan!

[@OG-PranksterCat]

Where the hell did this mix go? I miss it in my library 😢

[@eriksuzuki]

that chorus into solo is ridiculous....

[@Rob_Ethereal]

This has some Alazka vibes , I love it

[@ericcollins2018]

Killer album. Thank you Novelists FR.

[@malibu7227]

I'm looking forward to hearing Tobi with the boys

[@AnimosityXL]

The comments of every single song nowadays. No one can just enjoy music or the artists and what they are conveying. This is beautiful. In the worst way. Absolutely a gem.

[@brainnotfound337]

With all due respect to Mattéo & Charlie, this is PEAK Novelists! Holy sh*t!

[@Reapr_Jay]

If you’re complaining.about this you’re just a baby who can’t move on. This is amazing🔥

[@ryuiti9886]

This song exceeded my expectations. Tobias was a great choice of vocalist

[@gabrielvazquez1691]

Let’s hope this is just the first of many things to come.

[@JalimRabeikkkkk]

Ainda sinto falta dos vocais melancólicos do Matteo,mas esse cara é muito bom também

[@ryuiti9886]

@@JalimRabeikkkkk Sim, o Matteo é maravilhoso. Tobias tinha a banda Alazka.

[@edwinflames]

This chorus is so good it brings me to tears.

[@GarrettJimmy]

This is one of the best songs I've ever heard

[@eriksuzuki]

goosebumps....

[@chavasobreyra]

yo this is my first time hearing novelists and this song is so sick! playing it on repeat!

[@nuttasit896]

🤘❤️ From Thailand🇹🇭

[@TheSinlessAssassin]

Holy shit that brutal part came out of nowhere! I thought this whole song was just gonna have that emotional epic journey feel it started with, but nope, no emotional epic journey is complete without some brutal darkness.

[@SteveJaye84]

Does that solo give anyone else goosebumps? Damn

[@kimberllynramos9752]

I really love this! Tobias is a great vocalist, I'm excited for more songs. ❤️

[@soydevapp]

Yeaaaaaaaaah, that one solo!!!! Amazing!!!!

[@Jarczenko]

I like this mix more than spotify etc one

[@Niglo_pointu]

La France, représente 🇫🇷🇫🇷💪🏻💪🏻 Continuez comme ça les gars, on n'est derrière vous, vous gérez !

[@BernhardBernard]

I knew you guys would drop something amazing but holy hell!!! This surpassed all expectations... Out of this world!

[@TheMrElPato]

Those car shots are so gd DOPE

[@papadonkey]

Ok, I was soo sad when I heard that ALAZKA was disbanding. But this makes me happy again!

[@yelonasable]

Say what?

[@josephblack4640]

i actually gonna ask if that was Tobias thanks for answering my question.

[@JuanCruzFabi]

ALAZKA broke up????

[@yelonasable]

@@JuanCruzFabi yep

[@JuanCruzFabi]

@@yelonasable That's breaks my heart

[@robertocarlosnakamurarosal6507]

Best guitar solo!!!

[@brandonralphs9280]

I actually really like this song. It doesn’t sound like Novelists, though. Not bad, just different

[@05acoyn]

Nail on the head, I don't think they could of found a better replacement but matteo is just very unique they had a vibe

[@Jwhip21]

Alazka was phenomenal

[@benjaminstewart4051]

to be frank, it sounds like alazka.

[@Jwhip21]

@@benjaminstewart4051 definitely starts that way for sure.

[@tristanknittle353]

The guitar also gave me alazka vibes at the end.

[@samaelclearwatercrucigerus4249]

This band is badass. Bring it !

[@DQPlvl1000]

GIVE ME THE ALBUMMMMMMMMMMMM ! MY BODY IS READY.

[@drumsno]

I thought it was just a single only

[@Warnerchild]

Still cant get over how good this song is

[@yuki1304]

Already listened 50 times 😂 It's just perfect!

[@carsonnewcomer8995]

I absolutely freaking love this

[@venividivici4607]

I‘ve been listening to Novelists since the beginning and imo this is their best song 🔥. I am literally crying

[@ruok3351]

Lol no.

[@venividivici4607]

Ruok Yeah, but that's your opinion and not mine.

[@Ecstas345]

Great song indeed but I wouldn't consider it their best, majority of the songs in Souvenir and Noir are better, but as you said, different opinions.

[@venividivici4607]

3 years later … still great 😁

[@cheezbucket]

That breakdown is NASTY. It gave me goosebumps. That’s rare. I can’t wait for more.

[@derground9973]

it amazing song !!! on repeat

[@BSH3796]

Amazing song! Catchy Chorus! Heavy!

[@CoreCommunity]

Sounds so good 🔥

[@tialipongen4827]

Can't wait for the full album. ❤️ You guys are killing it, and I think we're gonna have a very good 10/10 rated album too.. so sick!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@timo9748]

Love this song! Definitely one of my favourites from novelists. The Spotify version used to sound like this but sounds way different now though, worse in my opinion

[@jadielmajor]

Yo I thought I was the only one that noticed it

[@robert3568]

One of my favourites too. It really saddens me that this version isn't on spotify... please bring it back. Cuz the one on spotify now is indeed worse

[@seanobyrne2238]

The new version of this they recorded for their upcoming album sounds terrible. Way different in my opinion. Bring this version back!

tre film at it again, absolutely stunning!

[@RafaeruC]

maybe its unfair to say that, but i'm digging this more than the old stuff.

[@nashkepler2220]

I’d have to agree

[@Ecstas345]

I disagree, their old sound had an awesome vibe plus, Matteo's vocals are just too fucking great, this is still good tho and I'm looking to what they'll put out in the future.

[@gamingwithgeekwares4416]

I like this waaaaay more I didn't like novelist at all before this not to say I thought they were bad just not my thing I much prefer this sound and can't wait for more

[@Ecstas345]

@@gamingwithgeekwares4416 I don't know, for me personally their sound was a lot more unique, lyrical wise and instrumentation wise their previous materials were more solid in my opinion(tracks like the light the fire, Heal the Wound, Echoes, Ouroboros, Antares,Head Rush and etc were really amazing) but well, to each their own.

[@mathieutroidl8473]

This is good but terrorist is a step back in my opinion but it’s still quality shit in the end

[@PsychoChargedWolf]

This is f***ing epic, I love the breakdown and the choruses are dreamy as hell, not to mention the solo is amazing. I love the new sound, the vocalist and the disgusting heavy parts. Can’t wait for the future of Novelists.

[@AMOproductions100]

What happened to this version of the mix? The spotify version is not as good. Did you guys have copyright issues with the electronic riff?

[@simbaIism]

This is the new novelists. I'm so hype for an album. Most anticipated release for me next to soen.

[@LANDMVRKS]

Where's NOVEMVRKS ?

[@nicola94240]

I need to exporter les basses fadoli, but I have not le temps :(

[@LANDMVRKS]

@@nicola94240 😂😂😂😂

[@TheFallenSith]

Over here!

[@banjoravioli7185]

@@nicola94240 I think you devrais find le temps because nous voulons really entendre les new chansons :)

[@IngviMcFly]

Novalazka, I like novelists, alazka and landmarks, all of them

[@rodrigorionhemofagus155]

OOOHH MY GOOOOOD!!! THIS SONG IS AMAZIIIING!!!!!!!

[@kevindelaire7526]

I didnt even know Matteo left😭 I absolutely loved his singing. But this new guy doesn't disappoint♥️

[@johnathanshaffer6496]

He started new band called Sal3m

[@testingmyaudioaddiction3452]

Tobias is still in music! Thank goodness, because his scream is so good!