Whoa! This Idles Song Is Kinda Awesome.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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[@Mal3ficarum]

I really enjoyed your review, so to speak. Look forward to more IDLES reactions....and the sweat.

[@AIJB91]

I had the pleasure of DJing with Joe Talbot and he is as genuine as it gets. He's always been an advocate for "love" and even at the end of his DJ set as we said our farewells he put both his hands on either side of my face and said the most sincere thank you and goodbye i think i've ever received. Just a genuinely lovely lovely man.

[@samclayton7958]

They are one of the most important bands around at the moment and THE best live band on the planet.

[@juliahiiri9713]

I saw them live last summer and they became my favourite band there and then! It was insanely good!

[@joeboonmusic4004]

Them, Big Thief and QOTSA for me, for sure.

[@De_liebste_un_beste_Mensch]

Yeah, but they're playing bigges venues now which kinda sucks

[@noneessential5711]

Young fathers, in my opinion are better live

[@daveholland6231]

Quite. AIL❤

[@andrewlowery6030]

IDLES always make you feel something, and it's brilliant that you can't always put your finger on it. This will inspire some of the most intense dancing the world has even witnessed. Been finishing every sentence with a sinister "...and the sweat!!!" since it came out.

[@ECCENTRICERIC69]

So to speak!

[@tomasa-m5643]

Aggressive Dancing. Violent movement. Compulsive. Infectious. Dogmatic rhythm. I love it.

[@ohffsnoway]

I love Joe and IDLES - the music resonates with my soul, .the lyrics are the perfect, just the right ratio of rage, humour, vulnerability, sensuality, power. If I was 30 years younger I'd have been in the mosh pits right in front of the stage instead of sitting at the back. The first time I saw them live, my heart almost exploded - especially with the lyrics, I was so proud that this was the music she was listening to. As you said, Justin, Joe exudes both menace & humour - epitomising joy as an act of resistance. As a cranky old lady, I am all for this type of rage, and I'm ready to see the establishment burn to ashes. This is the type of music that saved my life in the 80s and now it gives me hope for the future. Joe's raw emotion - he speaks on stage about his losses and his grief - I wept as he spoke about losing his mother. We need more men speaking openly about feelings, and processing in a healthy way, we are losing too many men to "toxic masculinity" - that rage needs to be redirected to focus on the source.

[@somethingsomewhere13]

From one cranky old lady to another - the mosh pit is still ours :) See you in there sometime!

[@somethingsomewhere13]

(and IDLES were the band that got me back feeling like I could belong there again, also very emotive for me)

[@clairycontrary1658]

This comment is everything! ❤

[@lizbullen6279]

I was up front at The Eden Sessions,a few years ago,bruised and battered ,59 years young…got hugs after the gig from the young ones surrounded,with apologies for squishing me lol Going to see these guys again in July at Cardiff Castle,I’m 62 now,see you up front 💕🎵💕

[@gmantramp404]

@@lizbullen6279 Ruts were better 👍👍

[@benwaller1617]

IDLES gigs are insane! Never been in a mosh pit quite like one of their's before

[@alloallo1977]

You should go to Metal gig mosh pit if you love them so much....and you will see idles mosh pit is a tea party. P.S - Metal crowds been doing them for decades before the bourgeoisie glasto labour commies hijacked them

[@joy-jr7dg]

Is it like a warm hug? Just wondering

[@benwaller1617]

@@joy-jr7dg Hmmm, more like a really hot bear hug

[@clairycontrary1658]

​@@benwaller1617And the sweat

[@jessie778899]

​@joy-jr7dg it's unbelievably intense.. And don't leave.. You'll never get back in again!

[@danfish300]

This song is so addictive, been blasting it at work and watching peeps shaking to it. That bass line hits me right in the nuts

[@PrognostiVader]

This song isn’t just my jam, it’s my muthafucking Polaner All-Fruit.

[@MK-up1qt]

Not sure what that means

[@doju4166]

@@MK-up1qtI think he likes it

[@lubetester]

Please pass the jelly

[@MikeydeLaraCovers]

I love how you’ve become a source of new music for me. So grateful!

[@MariaFrancesca]

Let me just say how much I appreciate you leaving all mistakes and accidents in the videos. Always lures a smile out of me 🙂 Just don't lose an eye!!!

[@VaughnDingus]

I had never heard them before and now I’m completely in love and working my way through their albums. Thank you for sharing this. Their performance of Samaritans on Jools Holland’s show was moving.

[@bliss1979]

Check out the full set from The Basement (available on here).

[@combover71]

June will make you cry.

[@elliecorson9458]

It’s the background lyric during the chorus that hits me really hard - “collide us while we work it out”. Whatever you’re going through, let’s dance through it; we might as well.

[@barmouthbridge8772]

Love what you do. this type of analysis of new stuff has grown on me hugely. it helps that clearly you have the beans for the toast.

[@LizzieBridge]

I went to see Idles this summer in Halifax and I am more obsessed than ever before. They are unbelievable live. I’m amazed you didn’t pick up how Joe rolled the R on the word pirouette. I love it.

[@struebz]

Idles are one of my favourite bands of recent years. So good. And so good live, one of the best gigs I’ve been too

[@alloallo1977]

Probably 1 of 5 gigs you've ever attended in your whole life recommended by NME.

[@philipusher4282]

Awesome 2 hour live concert a couple of weeks ago. Something for everyone, my 20 year old son loved it and so did the rest of the audience who were 40 -50 plus. Idles come across as genuine guys. I am at the older end of their audience spectrum and can hear their Fall influence. Saw them a couple of years ago at a festival and the roadie was tuning up using the bassline from "Blindness". I knew I was in for a great concert, and wasn't disappointed.

[@thetubekrawler2876]

Idles are a music genre of their own. It’s crazy and scary and joyous. Watching them play at Rock ‘n’ Roll hotel in D.C. was intense. Joe was supercharged that night, what a show.

[@HannahRichardson-f3f]

What you didn’t touch on is the superb creative mix with LCD Soundsystem, I would love to know how that brilliant collaboration came. After seeing the Idles tiny desk performance and hearing MTT 420 RR I knew they were brilliant both at song writing and performance but collaborations like this take them to a whole new level. I love this song and it definitely makes you dance.

[@missrachael1709]

Absolutely.

[@brianthornber3319]

Idles and LCD Soundsystem toured together last summer, and I would assume that's how the collaboration came about.

[@gman3164]

They always somehow manage to create anxiety in a guitar riff but also beauty and sing along songs. Joe has proper old skool stage presence and I can’t wait till they tour the UK again, or might have to save up and see them in Europe this year.

[@gman3164]

Fucking UK tour ……get in ya bastard ! Tickets secured for Glasgow

[@Ines.L.]

Love the IDLES and can’t wait to see them live next year.

[@helenrobinson8894]

I absolutely love them. Their music gets you in the gut. You sit up and take notice of anything Idles do. I agree this is simplistic yet every single beat of it and word holds you. It's mesmerising. It holds you in its doom laden mesmerising rhythmic grip ❤❤❤

[@danielbecker5735]

They are redefining EXCELLENCE. Such a fantastic band.

[@guy8029]

Yes! The crossover I was waiting for. Fantastic band, and fantastic bloke reacting!

[@rometherevenant8749]

Love this song. Edit: holy shit Justin used and read my comment, what an honor!

[@dizzroc1151]

IDLES is nothing but feelings that you cant put your finger on lol one of the best bands out there right now

[@jamesbrennan7355]

They embody rage, anger, love, passion and oppression. Its not that hard to put ya finger on ya own emotions.

[@piperfuriosa]

IDLES is one of my favorite bands, so I'm excited to see your reaction!

[@stephenhensley5631]

Thanks for all the groups you've turned me on to Justin. Including The Darkness .

[@SteezieB]

You absolutely have to see the Idles live!!!

[@kung-fuzombie7056]

Justin you articulate some hard to express feelings when listening to this band. Love that you referenced Mark E Smith and The Fall, I’ve noticed that big time but this is the first time someone else mention it. Thanks for this man!

[@demoneIephant]

Colossus is my favourite, but I love Idles so much!

[@jasonadams3521]

Can't wait to see idles live this November ❤

[@MrNippertboy]

Love these vids justin, especially ones for bands like idles, sleaford mods and soft play, banging

[@tracyopera5401]

Kept thinking about The Fall. I like.

[@kiltysalter2966]

Yeeeeeeeeaaah fuck yeah. Like I needed a reason to put Idles back in the bar playlist…and the sweat.

[@WarrenLeggatt]

I think there is just something about the simplicity of the music that is just so raw. It is like the whole band took their inspiration from the bassist from the Pixies.... the less is more feel.

[@garethmcrae668]

Such a great live band- Barrowlands last year was one of my favourite gigs (until The Darkness on 11 Dec. obvs. 😊) The mosh pit was too beer slick but the beautiful crowd made space and helped this old fella up, with recovered specs and we danced on. And the sweat!

[@vanessaviolet74]

Would love to see IDLES live. Their music has so much power and energy and the deep bass on this is incredible. I played 'A Hymn' to death last year and I see myself soing the same with 'Dancer'. Amazing 🖤

[@martymcfly5528]

They're insane live. Being at the front of the pit for 'Colossus' is one of the most intense music experiences I've ever had.

[@magickmarck]

And the sweat

[@DavyManners]

God I’ve been listening to this song nonstop lol. I can’t get enough.

[@michelleduncan3911]

Just purchased my ticket for the Liverpool show w/ VIP! I'm coming from Florida, so if anyone can offer recommendations on places to check out in Liverpool can you share please? I'm so excited, it will be my first time in the UK and I want to turn up 🥰🥳🥳🥳 for my 44th birthday in 2024! Thanks Justin can't wait to meet you!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Wow!! Amazing. Thanks so much Michelle, hope you have fun! Yes, anyone who sees this, give Michelle some tips.

[@badabing82]

Liverpool is a cool city... Albert Docks is nice,plenty of restaurants on Bold Street,The British Music Experience is a great museum,The Baltic Market area is cool also and the people are very friendly too

[@michelleduncan3911]

@badabing82 Thank you so much for the recommendations! I'm looking forward to hearing Liverpoolian accents and going to these places. Thanks for the help! 😊

[@bunker123sugar]

'He might be addressing a sandwich at this point'....I'm still laughing!

[@RosieHarp]

Me likey 👍Another new band for me. Thanks Mr H.

[@Aries_Alpha]

I just discoverd this a few weeks ago through a friend, they have never been on my radar but this is amazing.

[@shessassy]

I saw IDLES a couple of months ago in a very air-conditioned venue, and yep, Joe is for sure keen to sweat! He mentioned it often. One of the most visceral shows I've seen/felt.

[@NinStardust]

Like a cross between Electric 6’s ‘Dance Commander’, Thumpasaurus’s ‘I’m Pissed’ and The Killer’s ‘Human’. In other words, brilliant! And as two of the three aforementioned songs are aggressive dance tracks, I’d say yes. It’s absolutely possible to be a menacing dance song! 🕺👹💃

[@Rocksarum]

I think I'm going to arrange a playlist called "menacing dance bangers"🤣😉

[@NinStardust]

@@Rocksarum ​​⁠ YES! Please make it public & tag me if you do! 🙏🏻 There’s got to be some Nanowar of Steel in there too! 😂 🦅🤓…💖

[@Rocksarum]

@@NinStardust I take note too from that suggest 🗒🖋 gimme some time please😂 🦅🤓...❤️

[@NinStardust]

@@Rocksarum Oh! Billy Idol’s ‘Dancing With Myself’ and Fall Out Boy’s ‘Dance Dance’ too… I might end up making this playlist too, it sounds amazing 😂

[@dave-jk6en]

Brilliant song! Idles rule! Justin, not sure if you’ve heard of the band Yard Act? If not, think you’d like them, they’re awesome

[@popstar1964]

Yes!

[@markpriss]

Idles is like one of VERY few new bands in the past 10 years that made me feel like it's still possible to be original. Joe is such unique vocalist. It's personality through and through. And I normally don't like when singers have that heavy British accent when they sing but Joe owns it and totally makes it work. Their album Crawler (2021) was the album of the year for me.

[@rockivassalino9276]

Yes it is possible to be funny and menacing. I find myself hilarious and others apparently find me menacing. I was on my best behavior when I met you guys, however. Now I’m gonna go listen to this song on repeat until at least November.

[@MettleHurlant]

I heard this yesterday and I love it. It’s got energy and danger to it. We need this right now.

[@fnordianslippers]

I am learning to love Idles now. I do like Pop Pop Pop. Great tune.

[@Patriiiiick]

They're all really good showmen.

[@aaroncromwell]

Love IDLES. Glad we're on the same page.

[@drstephaniemitrano]

In a very different genre but with the spirit of dancing so we can handle a sh*tty world: check out Stromae « Alors on danse » contrast of lyrics (in French ;o) talking about life (debts, divorce, pain etc.) and light dancy chorus - felt like a release of all the down energy …

[@Daaaaavy]

🇧🇪

[@TheGhostOfThomasPaine]

Intense is how I describe them. Everyone in this band was meant to be right where they are. Joe is amazing I'm seeing them in New Orleans in June. Can't wait!!

[@craigtaylor9049]

Justin, all their songs are kinda awesome!

[@sheydoll]

It's so so good!! I love all of their stuff ❤️❤️

[@evaarnardottir9109]

Okay i know I'm totally off topic here but Justin! I just got the news that you'll be playing at Bergenfest in Bergen Norway next summer with The Darkness 😮 And best thing is my ultimate favorite Norwegian band Kaizers Orchestra ( btw you need to check them out they're beyond awesome) are playing the same night so ofcourse I have a ticket 🎟️ in advance because I love Kaizers so much and now I get The Darkness as well WTF 😅 I can't wait ( well I know I have too but hey it's okay😅) The summer of 2024 will be the most epic summer in Bergen town ever ! And I'm sooooooo here for it 🥰❤️

[@markthespark6240]

Oh great one!! What are you doing to me!!! Blue and green should never be seen, without something in between!!

[@WahPopWah]

"I'm a daaaancAH" just put me in mind of "weekendAH, weekendAH", Flowered Up. Earworm.

[@apl2606]

I love Idles so much. And Dancer is such a banger.

[@shaunyboyz4296]

This Video is the best ever well done... Also Justin I love you...

[@evilsanta7424]

All is love and love is all.

[@Avlarrr1988]

I never find myself disappointed by IDLES

[@jamied4766]

Every IDLES sonf is amazing. Best band going.

[@mikemonopoli120]

It's IDLES of course you're supposed to dance with it!! ❤

[@Thewisemonkee]

Super chilled and wonderfully informative Mr Hawkins. 🎉🎉

[@charlotteandavril]

Alllll idles songs are awesome

[@shiftybat7318]

Hair's coming in nicely, my shaggy mate. There seems to be a movement of these pushy speak-singing narrative songs reminiscent of Sleaford Mods and Electric Six and dare I say Gunther. It was scratching at the back of my brain when I realized it reminds me of Iggy Pop's much slept-on Run Like a Villain from the album Zombie Birdhouse. Lovely.

[@mperezmcfinn2511]

Run Like a Villain? Damn, that's a deep cut.

[@andrewlowery6030]

Do you thing the song was inspired by someone touching Joe's tra-la-la?...And the sweat!!!

[@shiftybat7318]

@@andrewlowery6030 His ding ding dong?!

[@juliehartley3652]

Yes it is awesome - and I'm so happy. I have listened to this song BEFORE you review it. (That does not happen much). I know the song already and the video is funny. Thanks for reviewing it though because I like the Idles, they are great.

[@gallolocoparisien]

I love this band

[@shanebhuj]

I love the sweat...so to speak. if you haven't seen them live then do it.

[@loopyloo1091]

Idles my hoovering the living room music at full blast.👍🏻

[@burtbackattack]

Best band in the UK imo. Love Idles.

[@musictrajectory]

Great song, sure to be on song of the year lists

[@JohnnyF71]

Joy As An Act Of Resistance is one of the best albums of all time imho

[@3589546]

good reaction. Thanks

[@JordanPeacock]

Sleaford Mods + The Fall: yup, nailed it

[@Acewhip]

It's like Motörhead and Interpol had a baby...

[@ShonnDaylee]

Good call with the Sleaford Mods comparison. This song does give off their vibes, for sure. Speaking of SM, you should definitely check out the track they did with Orbital, "Dirty Rat". I'd love to see what you think of it.

[@lionelfoster5739]

I found the comparison rather amusing considering idles and sleaford mods had a fairly public beef with one another, even being referenced in a number of songs by both bands

[@MariaFrancesca]

Haven't read the comments yet, so I'm probably not the first to mention that it reminds me of the B52s.

[@LoFiSiYT]

Loooooove this song!!!

[@patreetz]

Have you ever heard of the French-Canadian band The Box? His voice reminds me of the lead singer's. Very distinctive.

[@thebogzilla]

Love for you to check Idles song, Gift Horse, it's so friggin great!

[@mscot]

It's not "kinda" awesome. It's absolutely awesome. I can't wait for the new Idles and Yard Act albums to come out.

[@isabeau82]

Intense is the word.

[@rhiannonliddell]

Please do the rest of tangk x

[@Mialamorena1]

Fantastic! October 18 was when you guys were in New York and helped me celebrate my birthday! Thinking of scooping up one of those last tix for London in March!! I'll be sleeping in the airport!!😆😆😆😆 Thanks for this! My ears are ringing!!!

[@clivemortimore8203]

"An' someone just asked me if the group would wear suits" The Clash....Garageland. It is a great track and video.

[@Jemono]

Aggressive Positivity.

[@V0lk]

Idles are awesome!

[@marcia7115]

Love Idles. Getting Talking Heads vibes ❤

[@bradhogan646]

The image of Idles in the thumbnail makes me think they’re covering Oh Yeah by Yello. 🎶the moon is beautiful🎶

[@ryanblack1551]

What a band, Think its "Cocoa butter" running down the neck... And the sweat

[@xylogreen]

That verse is spot on!

[@wendelynmusic]

They look like Action movie bad guys and the song is so aggressive and fun

[@MsCruisein]

Wherever I hear the word "nihilism" my brain goes to Eyehategod. Do you know Mike IX Williams? He describes his voice as "spoiled milk."

[@NapalmChamp]

"My focus is on the COCOA butter running down your neck - And the sweat"

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

Addressing a vegan sandwich then 😆

[@NinStardust]

@@ZuzuTheLemon For some reason I heard that lyric with a comma like a shopping list. 📝 Cocoa, ✍️ butter, ✍️ sweat running down your neck… ✍️📝 😂😂😂

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

@@NinStardust you don't get that at Lidl 😂

[@AcidicDelusion]

Idles are fookin top. Proper band

[@joshuabush2569]

Been listening to this one a lot, big IDLES fan... They are all pretty local to where I live.