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The War on Drugs — An Ocean In Between The Waves
Album: Lost in the Dream
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7.6

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Released: 2014
Length: 7:10
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Run away, I'm a travellin' man
Been working every day
I watch you as you hesitate
Walking through the rain

I bet against the company again
Been trying to redefine
Everything that I know and love
Gotta know you're mine, yeah

Feel the way that the wild wind blows through the room
Like a nail gun through the heart
That just don't beat the same anymore
That might as well be gone

I'm in my finest hour
Can I be more than just a fool?
It always gets so hard to seem bright
Before the moon

Far away ma, there's a black sun risin' overhead
There's a moon through the midnight rain
How can I surround myself in time and time again?
How can I be free?

Just wanna lay in the moonlight
See the light shine in, see you in the outline
It never gets too dark to find
Anybody at anytime

I'm at the darkened hillside
And there's a haze right between the trees
And I can barely see you
You're like an ocean in between the waves
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A brilliant case study of how to make a song both energetic and gentle! 
Posted 1 week ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
 klaasstap wrote:

Every song the same routine. Nothing really happens in this music. It could be used as elevator music. I don't know why people are crazy about it.



I'd like to be in those elevators.  
Posted 2 months ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
 undo_silence wrote:

I'm in love with his band. I can hear Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Roxy Music, Dire Straits, Bruce Springsteen .... they are awesome! Thanks RP for introducing this band to me. 



I was trying to think of who the singer reminded me of, and the vocals remind me of Mark Knopfler on songs like Sultan of Swing.
Posted 2 months ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
Still a head-turner after 10 years... 

9 
Posted 3 months ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 MattP wrote:
The "wooo!" gets me *every* time!  Lovin' this song...


That "woo" takes the song to 11.
Posted 4 months ago by dave3ld    [ Reply ]
I found this band (and sooo many others) through listening to Radio Paradise. Love it!
Posted 7 months ago by peeky    [ Reply ]
RP made me discover W.O.D. to my delight. For what ever reason,  the band brings tears to my eyes. Can't help it. My wife hasn't said anything, yet. Love her, love them.
Posted 1 year ago by impopovich51    [ Reply ]
Saw then recently,  outdoor venue, warm summers evening, they played this and it sounded fantastic.
Posted 1 year ago by ne1    [ Reply ]
I cannot explain the source of the happiness that overwhelms me listening to The War on Drugs
Posted 1 year ago by amjadtaleb    [ Reply ]
Yo tambien agradezco a RP dar a conocer bandas de esta calidad. F.-/$&-k the algorithm
Posted 1 year ago by sergioso    [ Reply ]
 Pound33 wrote:

The War on Drugs is one of numerous bands that I never paid attention to but thanks to RP have come to realize sound really good to me.  This song in particular is most excellent and gets an 8 from this desk denizen.



Seconded!
Posted 1 year ago by slugore    [ Reply ]
Love love love it.  One of the best songs of the 2010's.
Posted 1 year ago by divis    [ Reply ]
There still is power in rock...Bravo
Posted 1 year ago by zivko    [ Reply ]
suena de maravilla...
cada vez descubro nuevos grupos... 
muy buena calidad de sonido
Posted 2 years ago by Ordet    [ Reply ]
The War on Drugs is one of numerous bands that I never paid attention to but thanks to RP have come to realize sound really good to me.  This song in particular is most excellent and gets an 8 from this desk denizen.
Posted 2 years ago by Pound33    [ Reply ]
Cool late 80s Mister Mister kinda vibe....
Posted 2 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
its my music...
Posted 2 years ago by christiniou    [ Reply ]
This song is the worst. Just kidding, it is the best. 10/10
Posted 2 years ago by wanderinglevel    [ Reply ]
 edan61 wrote:

I friggin love this group.  Never get tired of hearing them.  Thanks Bill!

 

Eloquently phrased! Whenever one of their songs comes around it puts things right.
Posted 2 years ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
 struzi wrote:

this track is really good, imo it has much more life than all the other "the war on drugs" tracks.


I can't speak to much of their other material but this one seems to have the pleasant undercurrent of Brian Eno in places.
Posted 2 years ago by xanda    [ Reply ]
this track is really good, imo it has much more life than all the other "the war on drugs" tracks.
Posted 2 years ago by struzi    [ Reply ]
 spitzbart wrote:




Short and sweet agree with you :-)

Posted 2 years ago by NE14_paradise    [ Reply ]
Every time my mind wants to wander with this, the drumming pulls me back.
Posted 2 years ago by waleed    [ Reply ]
 dandueck07 wrote:

Another reason I LOVE Radio Paradise.  I can't stand the endless repetition of schlock on commercial radio stations.  If it weren't for Bill and Rebecca's wonderful eclectic mix, I would still be listening to music that came out before 1980, and not even be aware that there are great bands like The War on Drugs that are currently producing music I really enjoy.  

For those of you who listen without contributing because, after all, commercial radio is "free," please reconsider.  IT'S NOT!
Commercials actually DO work - they're the product of millions of dollars of research spent by companies on what stimulates people to buy stuff they didn't think they needed or wanted.  SO instead of rewarding those companies for giving you crappy music, why not use some of the money you're saving to pay the people who are actually giving you great music that you can play all day / week long without hearing the same song twice!  IT'S A GREAT BARGAIN!!!



Posted 2 years ago by spitzbart    [ Reply ]
This would be fabulous with a decent drummer.  Or even a real one...
Posted 2 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Truly among one of the best bands that I discovered in the last few years.

Posted 2 years ago by joshbaker607    [ Reply ]
Nancy Reagan's house band...
Posted 2 years ago by jef    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:

Good tune, but not great!


Good point! 
Posted 2 years ago by filipdan004    [ Reply ]
Enorme proximité avec l'esprit de Rebel,  Alain Bashung (1981), comme un écho de l'un à l'autre.
Posted 2 years ago by P2A    [ Reply ]
Anyone who likes this song should listen to the live version on "Live Drugs".

Also, fun fact... The studio version is called "An Ocean In Between The Waves", and the live version on Live Drugs is "An Ocean Between The Waves" (no "in").
Posted 2 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:
"Down the Shore"! ...what exit? ...82?
 
Good guess, but no, exit 4
Posted 2 years ago by weedyjoe    [ Reply ]
This song is growing on me! I just upped my rating!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 weedyjoe wrote:

I listen to it every time I ride down the shore.  I love the bass and drums.  And the guitar solo.  And the ending chord progression.



"Down the Shore"! ...what exit? ...82?
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Great driving song. Saw them few years back in Singapore and they put on a fine shindig
Posted 2 years ago by Pioneer_Sing    [ Reply ]
 Deni123 wrote:

radio paradise made me love this band. thanks!




I see Radio Paradise is doing all sorts of magic ..... x
Posted 2 years ago by Quetzal    [ Reply ]
Definitely the best way to be doing war if you must i suppose
Posted 3 years ago by springof63    [ Reply ]
Good tune, but not great!
Posted 3 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I have tried to like this song. I never heard of them before hearing it on RP, several times. ...maybe it will grow on me.
Posted 3 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
I don't know how RP sources their songs, but the version at KEXP is so much better. I wish RP would switch over to that version.
Posted 3 years ago by deyab    [ Reply ]
 klaasstap wrote:

Every song the same routine. Nothing really happens in this music. It could be used as elevator music. I don't know why people are crazy about it.

depends on what you do in elevators...

Posted 3 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 klaasstap wrote:
Every song the same routine. Nothing really happens in this music. It could be used as elevator music. I don't know why people are crazy about it.
 
I listen to it every time I ride down the shore.  I love the bass and drums.  And the guitar solo.  And the ending chord progression.
Posted 3 years ago by weedyjoe    [ Reply ]
Every song the same routine. Nothing really happens in this music. It could be used as elevator music. I don't know why people are crazy about it.
Posted 3 years ago by klaasstap    [ Reply ]
 bdwhitepm wrote:

Are they any good live?  More energetic more Jam-ing?  anyone know?




Check them out on YouTube, you'll find a bunch of great moments among all the recorded live sessions.
Posted 3 years ago by BobbyCat    [ Reply ]
Are they any good live?  More energetic more Jam-ing?  anyone know?
Posted 3 years ago by bdwhitepm    [ Reply ]
One of the most exciting bands in a while,✌️
Posted 3 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
 orthomd wrote:

Does anyone else hear some Bob Dylan?



My first impression was: Dire Straits crush with Hendrix. But TWOD are of thier own, that is, original.  
Posted 3 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]

"Whoo!!!" 
Posted 3 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 MA wrote:

Why do I like this song? There is noting it it that strikes me as outstanding, barely mediocre. But I still like it. Very irritating.



Because it's a wonderful love song upon a metronome heart.
Posted 3 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
Why do I like this song? There is noting it it that strikes me as outstanding, barely mediocre. But I still like it. Very irritating.
Posted 3 years ago by MA    [ Reply ]
 dandueck07 wrote:

Another reason I LOVE Radio Paradise.  I can't stand the endless repetition of schlock on commercial radio stations.  If it weren't for Bill and Rebecca's wonderful eclectic mix, I would still be listening to music that came out before 1980, and not even be aware that there are great bands like The War on Drugs that are currently producing music I really enjoy.  

For those of you who listen without contributing because, after all, commercial radio is "free," please reconsider.  IT'S NOT!
Commercials actually DO work - they're the product of millions of dollars of research spent by companies on what stimulates people to buy stuff they didn't think they needed or wanted.  SO instead of rewarding those companies for giving you crappy music, why not use some of the money you're saving to pay the people who are actually giving you great music that you can play all day / week long without hearing the same song twice!  IT'S A GREAT BARGAIN!!!


I chipped in a few bucks an hour after discovering RP just last week.   Great service.  
Posted 3 years ago by bigbwash1    [ Reply ]
fairly new listening to this group and they get better, like wine.
Posted 3 years ago by aneal300    [ Reply ]
 Oxen1morale wrote:
He sings like Dylan
 
But his voice is so much less annoying ;-)
Posted 3 years ago by PinkSo    [ Reply ]
I love all the love this band creates here on RP.  
Posted 3 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
 dandueck07 wrote:
Another reason I LOVE Radio Paradise.  I can't stand the endless repetition of schlock on commercial radio stations.  If it weren't for Bill and Rebecca's wonderful eclectic mix, I would still be listening to music that came out before 1980, and not even be aware that there are great bands like The War on Drugs that are currently producing music I really enjoy.  

For those of you who listen without contributing because, after all, commercial radio is "free," please reconsider.  IT'S NOT!
Commercials actually DO work - they're the product of millions of dollars of research spent by companies on what stimulates people to buy stuff they didn't think they needed or wanted.  SO instead of rewarding those companies for giving you crappy music, why not use some of the money you're saving to pay the people who are actually giving you great music that you can play all day / week long without hearing the same song twice!  IT'S A GREAT BARGAIN!!!
 

Point well made about Radio Paradise being a great bargain. As you say, commercial radio isn't free. Support those radio stations (and other entities) that support their communities.
Posted 3 years ago by reallylost    [ Reply ]
Another reason I LOVE Radio Paradise.  I can't stand the endless repetition of schlock on commercial radio stations.  If it weren't for Bill and Rebecca's wonderful eclectic mix, I would still be listening to music that came out before 1980, and not even be aware that there are great bands like The War on Drugs that are currently producing music I really enjoy.  

For those of you who listen without contributing because, after all, commercial radio is "free," please reconsider.  IT'S NOT!
Commercials actually DO work - they're the product of millions of dollars of research spent by companies on what stimulates people to buy stuff they didn't think they needed or wanted.  SO instead of rewarding those companies for giving you crappy music, why not use some of the money you're saving to pay the people who are actually giving you great music that you can play all day / week long without hearing the same song twice!  IT'S A GREAT BARGAIN!!!
Posted 3 years ago by dandueck07    [ Reply ]
 opaceo wrote:



agkagk wrote:Every time I hear "War on Drugs" I'm disappointed..........by the song that follows.



gmichaelt wrote:


Unless it's "Another Brick in the Wall" -- which it is , on this occasion.

 

And a month later the same transition ... what are the chances? Apparently pretty high if you recycle blocks of programming. 
 
I'll take that transition. Recycling can be good. 
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]



agkagk wrote:Every time I hear "War on Drugs" I'm disappointed..........by the song that follows.



gmichaelt wrote:


Unless it's "Another Brick in the Wall" -- which it is , on this occasion.

 

And a month later the same transition ... what are the chances? Apparently pretty high if you recycle blocks of programming. 
Posted 4 years ago by opaceo    [ Reply ]
 adz68 wrote:
I love this band and this track in particular!
 
Yes, but still a dumb name for a band.
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
I love this band and this track in particular!
Posted 4 years ago by adz68    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP for introducing me to this amazing band!
Posted 4 years ago by user8013    [ Reply ]
 Triquel67 wrote:

I've enjoyed this group on RP, and am glad to hear new stuff I wouldn't otherwise hear
 
Agreed. I've put off buying their music, but just going to have to do it.... I want to hear the rest of the recording.
Posted 4 years ago by all_ears    [ Reply ]
 Stetsonman wrote:
what is it with this band?

what exactly is their stance on drugs?

personally  I wish they'd take a whole shed load, then either write some good tunes or roll their eyes up into their skulls and OD
 
that's a really unduly harsh thing to say over a song you don't like

what is it with the internet inviting people to just say horrible crap they'd not say in public out loud? is it, 'I'm essentially anonymous so I can be rude if I want to?

I've enjoyed this group on RP, and am glad to hear new stuff I wouldn't otherwise hear
Posted 4 years ago by Triquel67    [ Reply ]
 Stetsonman wrote:
what is it with this band?

what exactly is their stance on drugs?

personally  I wish they'd take a whole shed load, then either write some good tunes or roll their eyes up into their skulls and OD
 
If you were aiming for humor, you missed. 
Posted 4 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
what is it with this band?

what exactly is their stance on drugs?

personally  I wish they'd take a whole shed load, then either write some good tunes or roll their eyes up into their skulls and OD
Posted 4 years ago by Stetsonman    [ Reply ]
 orthomd wrote:
Does anyone else hear some Bob Dylan?
 
Kind of? but he is articulate in vocalization and lyrics are understandable!
Posted 4 years ago by mjbaumann    [ Reply ]
He sings like Dylan
Posted 4 years ago by Oxen1morale    [ Reply ]
They sound like they could have been produced by Eno. That being one of the highest compliments . Love this. It feels so good. Puts that warm smile in you.
Posted 4 years ago by Oxen1morale    [ Reply ]
 agkagk wrote:
Every time I hear "War on Drugs" I'm disappointed..........by the song that follows.
 

Unless it's "Another Brick in the Wall" -- which it is , on this occasion.
Posted 4 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
Like most these others, this station introduced me to WOD and for that I am grateful.
Posted 4 years ago by jimlandwehr2582    [ Reply ]
A previously unexplored band for me. Thanks RP.
Posted 4 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
As many here...Thanks Radio Paradise... always introducing some really nice bands...as this one!
Posted 4 years ago by Matiaz    [ Reply ]
Anyone else start singing A-ha's Take on Me after the drums in the intro?
Posted 4 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
I'm upping this to a 9
Posted 4 years ago by Oldfastbowler    [ Reply ]
All the great music is worth every penny I give to support it!!!! Thanks RP!
Posted 4 years ago by Xstar    [ Reply ]
Heard the first bar. Thought this was about to play:

The Sugababes - About You Now
Posted 4 years ago by rhyfelgar    [ Reply ]
 orthomd wrote:
Does anyone else hear some Bob Dylan?
 

Sorry, I don’t hear Mr Bob but it’s a pretty good song all the same
Posted 4 years ago by cbhutchinson50    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear "War on Drugs" I'm disappointed..........by the song that follows.
Posted 4 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
 orthomd wrote:
Does anyone else hear some Bob Dylan?
 
Absolutely. But better.
Posted 4 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 t0m5k1 wrote:
Another band I discovered here.
Love it
 
Exactly...
Posted 4 years ago by Vero_Luxemburg    [ Reply ]
Does anyone else hear some Bob Dylan?
Posted 4 years ago by orthomd    [ Reply ]
 edan61 wrote:
I friggin love this group.  Never get tired of hearing them.  Thanks Bill!
 

Yep, every time I hear something by them here, I like it.
Posted 4 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
FUCKING 10!!!
Posted 4 years ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
Don't get me wrong, I love these guys.

That said, the drum pattern and tempo seems very much the same on every track. Not bad at all but as a bassist I'm looking for a bit more depth from the rhythm section.

Just sayin' ...
Posted 4 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
Love the groove and the way the pace and tension builds.
Wish they'd found a way to wind it down rather than just pulling the plug.
Also still struggling with the lyrics.
So it remains an 8.
Posted 4 years ago by RobN    [ Reply ]
This song is perfect on a long run.
Posted 4 years ago by ksschapp    [ Reply ]
Damn these guys are good.
Posted 4 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 iloveradio wrote:
Thank you RP for all the music you provide in it’s variety. The BEST streaming quality of any source.
 

I Agree Totaly
Posted 4 years ago by vicmicric    [ Reply ]
This is one of the my favourite guitar solo's ever! So much so I made it my ring tone. My dilemma now is i never answer my phone. 
Posted 4 years ago by bluecharm71    [ Reply ]
 zinzarin wrote:

I couldn't agree more.  Everything from them is just fantastic.  They do Roxy Music 100% better than Roxy Music ever did.
 
  I wouldn't have made that connection.  The music from these guys is more like "roots" or "heartland" rock/folk (e.g.: Dylan, Petty, Mellencamp) - straight, 4/4 rhythm with little or no syncopation.  Roxy Music's material was generally more "cosmopolitan"  or elaborate to me, especially their arrangements.   However, I can hear how this music is similar to that mellow sound that Roxy Music had in their later, "easy-listening" years.  Everyone can hear different things of course.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
A magical band. Most have to add in the entire freakin' orchestra to even get close to TWOD's build-up abilities.
Posted 5 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
 sonymagellan wrote:
Super, cette musique apaise l´esprit et donne  vraiment envie d´aller balader en vélo.
 
...et en bécane dans le no man's land, wowwww 
Posted 5 years ago by rick83390    [ Reply ]
I'm always dreaming with this song , high performance, great artists, glad to meet them!     let's ride!!!!!!
Posted 5 years ago by rick83390    [ Reply ]
 edan61 wrote:
I friggin love this group.  Never get tired of hearing them.  Thanks Bill!
 
I couldn't agree more.  Everything from them is just fantastic.  They do Roxy Music 100% better than Roxy Music ever did.
Posted 5 years ago by zinzarin    [ Reply ]
Great band, great hooks, great melodies.  Absolutely nothing not to like.
Posted 5 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
This track is a clinic on how to build suspense in a song.  Absolutely masterful.
Posted 5 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
Waves appreciate the Ocean.
Posted 5 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
If you will ever get a chance, watch them live! I saw TWOD in Hamburg / Germany in a middle sized Club about a year ago, what an outstanding performance was that? RP made me becoming a fan, thx thx thx!

 
Posted 5 years ago by h2chris    [ Reply ]
Man, is not giving this one a 10 like the hardest thing to do. Like the last chapter of the last Harry Potter, just saving the 10 for a later need. 
Posted 5 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
Summer time driving music.  It does not get better than this.
Posted 5 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 MattP wrote:
The "wooo!" gets me *every* time!  Lovin' this song...
 

Yeah, never ever heard such "wooo" before; it incredibly original!!
Posted 5 years ago by 123heyaho!    [ Reply ]
Can somebody please give him a new drum machine for the next album...? Please.....?
Posted 5 years ago by 123heyaho!    [ Reply ]
Super, cette musique apaise l´esprit et donne  vraiment envie d´aller balader en vélo.
Posted 5 years ago by sonymagellan    [ Reply ]
Another band I discovered here.
Love it
Posted 5 years ago by t0m5k1    [ Reply ]
Overplayed!
Posted 5 years ago by faderbruce    [ Reply ]
Thanks, RP, for introducing me to a band I never knew, and now truly love.  My donation of support comes with a big THANK YOU for that
Posted 5 years ago by amoreena    [ Reply ]
Bumped from 8 to 9. Rockin’ for the road!
Posted 5 years ago by ri_shelton    [ Reply ]
The "wooo!" gets me *every* time!  Lovin' this song...
Posted 5 years ago by MattP    [ Reply ]
Etcetera etcetera
Posted 5 years ago by klaasstap    [ Reply ]
I friggin love this group.  Never get tired of hearing them.  Thanks Bill!
Posted 5 years ago by edan61    [ Reply ]
Thank you RP for all the music you provide in it’s variety. The BEST streaming quality of any source.
Posted 5 years ago by iloveradio    [ Reply ]
 nickmetalx3317 wrote:

This is the band I like listening to when I'm reading.
 
You listen to rock music while reading?   And I thought that's what folks used Classical or Jazz for....to each their own...and Long Live RP!!

Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 gregmu8370 wrote:
This is getting better each time I hear it
I totally agree.  My concert of the year for 2018.   Lord Huron is 2019’s.   

Posted 5 years ago by agd3    [ Reply ]
Saw them last night at the O2, London. Terrific!
Posted 5 years ago by DavidHunter    [ Reply ]
love this band! thanks again RP ... as the saying goes on here .... LONG LIVE RP !!
Posted 5 years ago by pontfarrer    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
extremely cheezy '80s style drum machinery
 

Even if it's "live" drums it doesn't make a lot of difference; they seem to have pretty much the same beat in every song, sometimes different tempos, minimal fills and cymbals.  Nice guitar work though, kind of dreamy sounding.
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 gregmu8370 wrote:
This is getting better each time I hear it

I agree... I really like their sound...

Posted 6 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
This is getting better each time I hear it
Posted 6 years ago by gregmu8370    [ Reply ]
Did not know TWOD before RP.  Now I own their entire output.
Posted 6 years ago by Retrograde-orbit    [ Reply ]
Kick ass guitar work.
Posted 6 years ago by tcseeley    [ Reply ]
Live version from KEXP is even better.
Posted 6 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]