The War on Drugs - 4 Song Set (Recorded Live for World Cafe)

The War on Drugs perform live for a World Cafe At Home Session with contributing host, Stephen Kallao. Recorded in October 2021. Set List: I Don’t Live Here Anymore; Change; Old Skin; I Don’t Wanna Wait.
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[@nicok5630]

Best rock band in the world right now.

[@cplcummins]

Fact..

[@Uptight_2]

Exactly!

[@geol1936]

Right behind Wilco. Both awesome live.

[@dawnpatrol700]

Yes no argument. This is the Zeppelin or whatever of this generation

[@sylvester9959]

Yes they are the best now..

[@RETbuzz]

Me 70 years old, totally flabbergasted by this band. Probably the musical revalation of the 2000's. Buy the albums people !!

[@ReedHarrison]

"I don't wanna wait" should win a Grammy . One of the best songs ever written.

[@gav240z]

I'm glad I'm not the only 1, I keep wondering why this song isn't better known. I've had it on repeat all week. haha.

[@ReedHarrison]

@@gav240z what a fantastic sound they make. Love this band

[@elryangoslingdelosfeos]

rolon

[@jamesstilwell26]

Pyramid - when that piano kicks in, goose bumps

[@gerddimcfairies5785]

My nephew said this weekend : auntie you have to listen to ‘’the War on Drugs’’ you’ll love it! My nephew is a smart cookie 🥰

[@Strik9]

That's beyond precious 😍 😮😂😂😂

[@richardmaher7707]

Rock Lives in this band

[@leogomez4529]

It's amazing how TWOD keeps getting better as a band. This album is pure gold! The melodies are sharper, the sound is steady, and the guitar waves are beautifully intertwined with the bass, drums, piano, synth. Great album & phenomenal band!

[@nickmurray9151]

Agree 100% - best album of the year by far imo.

[@wmp3346]

Looking forward to Jan 27 at the Met. Mask up and vax up people

[@drksengupta]

@@wmp3346 will be there too. Should be an awesome show.

[@colinmurphy3478]

Lost in the Dream was a better album. This one is still solid though.

[@macaroon147]

It's more produced and fits more suitably into their ideal genre. But to the cost of their authenticity, their music used to have. I finally accepted that the magic from Lost In the Dream will be something from the past. But the fact that they made an album as perfectly beautiful as that is enough for me. Its sound was universal, unlike their new work which seems to have a clear direction, as if formulated by an algorithm,

[@DandanGallagher]

I've been obsessed with 2-chord songs for a while now and I came to realize that most of the songs that draw my interest lately are 2-chord songs like 'I Don't Live Here Anymore'. I think it tells a lot about a band, producer and songwriter that they can elevate a 2-chord harmony to so many different heights, opening up sonic landscapes with a non-stop infectious groove that just makes you feel like you're on a never-ending trip to paradise. You can begin your journey discovering 2-chord songs with 'Dreams' by Fleetwood Mac and 'Horse With No Name' by America. Of course there are hundreds of classic songs with 2 chords but it's always a pleasant surprise when you find new modern bands that can build up on that and expand. The War on Drugs did it perfectly with 'I Don't Live Here Anymore'. If you know more addictive 2-chord songs, please, let me know.

[@gabrielchastain5241]

I’m crying haven’t heard great sounds in so long long time

[@jprmac1]

Backing singers really add to the sound

[@briandyer42]

0:04 I Don't Live Here Anymore 6:00 Change 12:28 Old Skin 17:26 I Don't Wanna Wait

[@ReedHarrison]

I just discovered this band 3 days ago. I'm totally obsessed !!!!The Sound quality that this band is creating is beautiful. Best band I've heard in years. ❤️❤️🎸 Loving that solid bass line, tight drums, and meditative keyboard sounds

[@kennethpackard9528]

All these musicians are incredible. I never get tired of watching Charlie on his drum kit. I hope you guy's win your second best rock album Grammy...you deserve it.

[@eleanorion4860]

Agreed! you are exactly right !!

[@rtrout57]

I Don't think it was elligable this year. But, there should be an exception in this case as it might be forgotten next year.

[@austintrousdale2397]

@@rtrout57 How come? Their single, “I don’t live here anymore” should nab a nomination at least. Grammy’s aren’t the be-all, end-all of course, but to fortify their legitimacy, the academy should occasionally nominate serious artists.

[@terrikirschenzaft4353]

I absolutely agree, esp the Grammy part, aren't they excellent, they just grow on you

[@terenceoneill3075]

@@austintrousdale2397 Fuck the Grammies. I Don't Live Here Anymore is such a masterpiece anyone can tell. Who needs an award.

[@sieglindeschobel9457]

Rock vom feinsten, alles stimmt, derzeit eine der besten Bands der Welt

[@niclaslindfors9562]

The crush began in 2015 and now the love is 7 years old and growing! Almost every day I have TWOD as background music at work, loving it all the day!

[@lumiere930]

I don't wanna wait is an absolute bop

[@marceltiel7919]

The guitar sounds and the relaxed song structure have a glorious 80-ies feel over it....never heard this before and glad I just did.

[@tylercollis2787]

Happy 1 year to this video. Still as great.

[@MichaelLeam]

To make this even better, they have an REM Life's Rich Pageant poster in the background 👏

[@dknox21]

"were all just walking through this darkness on our own" .... powerful! That part of the chorus with the ladies is right-on!

[@Strik9]

Yea, the lyrics to there stuff is awesome!!!

[@debranelson1987]

Just now discovering this band by watching a performance on Austin City Limits on PBS channel weekend of Jan. 28th/29th. Their sound is mesmerizing.

[@pedrozee78]

Utterly incredible! Best band around.

[@DesignerFromMars]

They’re called The War on Drugs and still I’m addicted to them.

[@quark6766]

Can`t stop listening to this, especially change. It`s perfect.

[@pauld205]

The mix on this session is impeccable. Album quality recording. Man, modern tech....

[@babermac]

if only the actual album mix was this good, am I right?

[@jonx76]

One of the greatest bands I have ever listened to. Long life to these amazing musicians!

[@EdAwelo]

Having a cup of coffee and listening to The War on Drugs... Life is made of tiny awesome moments like this. Thank you! Love from México!

[@brettsambrook]

The album is superb. This performance takes the songs to another level.

[@chasebader3907]

Literally one of the best recorded videos I've ever heard. Every member has such incredible tones and kudos to whoever mixed this. Unreal band

[@jeremysette3657]

Some great engineers behind the incredible mix, indeed!

[@fross1203]

Agrred

[@cplcummins]

If this song doesn't get the TWOD over with the masses I give up.. belter.. let the masses have their asap and eat it..

[@paulkubic786]

21’s Top Band, melodic, with a wall of sound! Grammy, again??

[@joemasson6251]

This is the same the same exact feeling I had in 1977, when I walked into band class early, and Led Zeppelin IV was on a turntable, and I listened and fell in love with music. It felt like I knew what music was supposed to be. A certain clarity, a certain recognition of beauty. The War on Drugs exemplify sonic existential perfection that escapes my description. Can't explain it, just feel it. Thanks guys.

[@charleselliott9036]

Travelling from Australia to watch these guys in Dallas TX on 23rd Jan - can’t wait. Best band in the world right now!

[@AdelphaFreya]

I honestly cannot stop watching this, absolutely mind blowing production and the tones are flawless. ❤️

[@jghotier167]

Adam is having fun on this one and enjoying it you can tell. Another incredible album from start to finish 👌 Did anyone notice that after Adam sang “…and we went to see Bob Dylan, we danced to Desolation Row” that he sang the next line like Bob Dylan?! So cool 😎

[@Iluvbisquits]

And before that was the line "A creature void of form"...

[@richardjslade]

Nasal factor increased by 200%, well spotted

[@andrewthompso]

Yes!!! That was awesome! Thanks for pointing it out!

[@Twod1980]

And does a little smile after 😆

[@jghotier167]

@@Twod1980 love it

[@minaguta4147]

It is mind-blowing how good this band is. 🤯

[@NomahLovesYah]

Charlie’s smile at 21:40…priceless. So great to see this band in action again!

[@Twod1980]

I am happy when Charlie is happy 😊

[@TheLordsofMidlothianRVA]

Dude, that smile says it all. So good.

[@4ND1Y3P35]

True that! He enjoys beating that ride so much! and the song of course! such a Tom Petty feel to it. Love it!

[@bballing68]

If "in chains" and "eyes to the wind" got together and had a baby...this would be its offspring. Perfectly healthy adorable. Best I've heard them sound ever!

[@n88neight33]

Our daughter, 1 now, loves this set. No joke. She loves being in my arms and watching this, especially during the last song with the backup singers (which is phenomenal)

[@4ND1Y3P35]

Who are they? I have only seen them here. They are amazing, my kids love this set too!

[@frankalbin8547]

Good parenting.

[@deniselailasiroen]

That drum sound.. just wow

[@Musicman9492]

That bass tone is equally as enviable. It's the best kind of compressed and almost overdriven, but also clear and thick. A+

[@AH-vr1ix]

5:20 Anyone else notice? How the last few notes sound like the guitar is saying: "I don't live here anymore"

[@MrFoo-xf9gf]

My first twod concert in Wiesbaden yesterday after two fucked up years. Almost 24 hours later still feeling the vibes. Amazing band.

[@alundeere6202]

These guys…….OMG WOW the best. Beautiful wall of sound. Can’t get enough.

[@travisthornton1792]

Full-on Dylan impression at 1:50! Nice.

[@saintjabroni]

lol

[@Twod1980]

🤣🤣🤣

[@seamonkey000001]

Full on Dylan impressions for the last 5 years lol. Still great band though.

[@djstarsign]

@@seamonkey000001 ten years at least

[@maryb2587]

I could listen to these four songs forever.

[@DesignerFromMars]

Charlie Hall has the job of my dreams but I hope he keeps that seat forever.

[@benjif1380]

This is beautiful music. Very uplifting when times can seem can seem so dark.

[@leephelps1381]

I think one of the things I like most about a lot of their songs is they start out basic and slow, build it up and finish with some form high energy. It can be a big finish with a guitar break or a piano outro that brings it all together. Just an awesome band. Glad I get to see them twice this year in my home state of NC.

[@exactsame]

Absolutely gorgeous Just what this world needs right now

[@XoXo475]

That was perfection from beginning to end.

[@JoeyJanuaryVidsswe]

I'm new to this band and im blown away, first of all the drummer sounds like a metronome, amazing :) And the second track just hit me like a truck, so beautiful, with heavenly guitarparts that i could listen to repeat for a few hours...in fact...i have been :)

[@AH-vr1ix]

4:30 21:24 Those beautiful choir voices in the background..

[@4ND1Y3P35]

anybody knows who are those girls? They are not in the credits. They are amazing!

[@williamking1766]

This is music for adults. Don't recommend it for children, they will not understand without tutelage, good stuff!!!! Drummer is a hoot, and the rest of the band who have been there a while getting to rise together is very cool. Deep, thoughtful lyrics and all around very enjoyable listening. Thumbs way up!

[@kylegriffin3778]

This cut of Change needs to be its own video. The mix checks every single audio nerd box. This is amazing.

[@helenesuss4606]

Awww this song is Heaven, an audiophile’s Paradise!

[@ThisIsEssKah]

I love the sound of this band. As a musician I have so much respect and admiration for their growth musically as a collective.

[@Austin_99162]

They are great, they seem to get better and better and every song becomes a part of you once you've heard it- how special is that

[@chillyfly]

Got goosebumps listening to this! I went to see them live last night in Lisbon, just stunning! Technically perfect, beautiful vocals, just mesmerising! And Charlie was hugely entertaining on the drums... We only went there to see this band, but Adam kept saying "Coming up next, The Strokes!" I wonder if they realised how many people were there just to see them, and didn't really care about who was coming on after their set... Can't wait to see them again somewhere, planning a trip just around it!

[@danielnogueira6365]

this audio version is better than the tiny desk

[@robertoni]

Agree!

[@AleksandarGospic]

Absolutely! I Don’t Live Here Anymore is also better here, more energetic and closer to the album plus with backing vocals

[@Birdman_in_CLE]

The rhythm section is so tight in this performance. Charlie is locked in like Charlie Watts, and David's simple yet complex bass lines keep everything moving. A great base for the layers upon layers of sonic goodness on top.

[@travelbuddy3132]

I got tickets for this great band. They are the best of the best.

[@arnakaful]

Simply the best band in the world. They take music to a mystical level and awaken feelings never before experienced. Thanks guys for your work!!!!!

[@michellewilkes5801]

Yeah it's bizarre I've never had this kind of experience

[@michellewilkes5801]

Only discovered them yesterday and oh my God I think they sound a lot like Tom Petty and several ways but they're fucking amazing over the top the just amazing

[@paulkubic786]

The mix here is amazing, it is live! Who is ‘coaster’ .? The sound is scary good, as is the band! Revealing the complexity of outstanding modern sound! However you still need the root cause- TWOD!!

[@8ackbiter434]

@@paulkubic786 I saw them live in Birmingham, UK in April, and the sound quality that night was also superb. As was the entire staging of the gig. A truly memorable concert.

[@sarahvanriemsdijk9776]

Another example of the genius of Adam and the master craftsmen who make up TWOD. The very best in the biz,

[@zachboothe6405]

Every track is just so uplifting and Adam's vocals sound better every record!

[@Brian_Boru]

Just saw these fellas in Edinburgh. Superb live band. Loved every minute.

[@Ewan1980]

Gutted i missed them

[@dawnpatrol700]

I'm usually not loyal to bands, because when you have albums as good as a Deeper Understanding, it's difficult to follow up. They've not only followed it up, but equalled it. I'm in love with this album. Old Skin, Harmonias Dream, Wasted, I'm having love affairs with these songs

[@derekscott2192]

Absolutely the best.

[@guillrponce9243]

Interesting to see the different approaches of same song and location, Tiny Desk so subtle, and this one so powerful, wow, the the close up shot from him everytime he sings "i dont live here anymore.."

[@TheCriticalSigma]

0.24 Charlie Hall's expression as he lays it down ❤️🔥 Epic set by all musicians involved! Peace 🤘

[@hestonblumenthal4263]

Love the piano solo on Change. This version really makes me think of Bruce Hornsby

[@helenesuss4606]

Absolutely!! Robbie Bennett from about last 3rd to end. Spectacular!

[@neilcarlson661]

🤔, thought the same! Riveting gentle section 👌

[@mikewilliams9053]

Adam and his band are unbelievably great! Quality and emotion. Everyone needs to listen to this. Awesome!!

[@jessicac.j]

I’ve never been so excited to see any other live show then them! The War On Drugs carriers so many pieces of my soul through their music. This album is no exception. I will never forget the exact place I was at when I first heard An Ocean In Between The Waves. The same goes for I Don’t Live Here Anymore. Thanks for making these incredible songs 🎶

[@kristianplattenmann]

Omg. 100%. especially for Ocean in between the waves :)

[@joannehack7588]

Lord have mercy!!! Love you guys and gal

[@chrismoore5054]

Roots Rock I once heard this described as. Stripping it back to simple beautiful riffs, layered together. There is not a wasted or extra note with this band. The #1 streamed band for me for the last 3 years by a mile.

[@brokenbuffalo5608]

holy fucking shit everything sounds perfect... dream tones

[@paulkubic786]

Great writing, vocals, and or course magnificent tone, live!, sound is amazing, real professionals!!

[@bunnysamples5428]

I “wasn’t born the wrong way” BUT, I know Great music when I hear it ❣️❣️❣️

[@kevincurtin3184]

After some relistening of these newest songs, I don’t wanna wait is such a gem. Adam is singing more and more out front-I think you heard the vocal leap forward on the previous album, where he really settled in to his vocal style. Now he and the band sound better than ever. Will be my first band to see live in the aftertimes, when they hit New England.

[@seewhathappensracinguk2331]

This Should be Realised as a four track single

[@davidjones8657]

Just discovered these guys a few months back. I’m hooked. ✌️

[@middleforkfilms]

15:57 life’s rich pageant REM poster! 👍🙂🙂

[@jeppeandersen3216]

The heart and soul you guys put into your music! Absolutely in love with The War On Drugs 😍 “Change” is the one I’ve been listening to the most and this live version of it is incredible!

[@jghotier167]

Change is one of mine too 🙌 right up there w/ Old Skin, Harmonia’s Dream and Occasional Rain for me (for right now) But the whole record is👌

[@joshoakes8100]

The production is mind blowing.

[@KLHfivetwo]

Love how loud the bass is here

[@kennybee99]

it is Magical- all lyrics i can relate to- stumbled onto this after seeing craig finn as their guest- live concert- Love this entire band

[@Qaddosh]

Pure musical brilliance. Keep it up, guys. You have something real special here.

[@AleksandarGospic]

Absolutely amazing performance! TWOD is by far my favorite modern band outside of metal, they touch my soul like no other pop/rock band of this millennia, feelings of nostalgia in over drive

[@phillgirezzigiatyllemarkon4285]

La escuche recien por radio doble nueve de Lima, excelente grupo un sonido ochentero , ojala vengan a Perú.....

[@jamesm.howard5336]

I Don't Wanna Wait... WOW. Even Better Live.

[@bananagumboot87]

Oh 100%

[@Ernest-pc9qk]

These guys, this band is just unbelievable. So many littke hooks in all their songs. I fiest discovered them in 2016 i have not been able to put them down since

[@ccapron22]

This is a perfect performance

[@nombelapf]

La mejor banda del momento ¡Que no decaiga la inspiración! ¡Viva The War on Drugs!

[@brockhopkins8408]

Hope they bring this version of Change on the road…that outro is wondrous

[@bigc2nyce]

I love this band ! Everything they do , blows me away. every-time.

[@geno121]

When those drums come pounding in on Old Skin, yes!

[@sweetman714]

This version is a million times better than tiny desk. No idea what changed but it just sounds so much better.

[@robvansteijn9324]

Totally underrated band in the Netherlands, unbelievable...

[@guydeniel4074]

En France aussi, je n'arrive pas à trouver de CD

[@lawfullyawful]

Sounds great. Adam looks like he's having fun playing the songs 🤟

[@seamonkey000001]

Crazy how this only has 4K views. This band is great.

[@dumangui]

147k countin

[@ReedHarrison]

It's got 233,000 as of now🙂

[@soniasurija8880]

My fav band & I absolutely love the new album 👏👏

[@Uptight_2]

I am in love with this bands music. My favorite song is I don't live here anymore.

[@captaingoodtimes9403]

Most beautiful guitar solo. Ever.

[@marcosquintana53]

Ojala vengan por Argentina, hay gente que queremos verlos y oirlos en directo. Alta banda TWOD.

[@howardquinton4285]

I first heard WOD on the winter of 2022 Austin City Limits broadcast. Every instrument is in its own place with an amazing transition from one song to the next in what was an incredible power set. I have worked FOH, studio, and broadcast shows as a mix engineer and would love to have a band such as WOD at my fingertips live. I would love to have that ACL show to purchase. Researching WOD history I can see why they are so good. They are known and loved all over the world.