Song Wars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~~James~~ · 05-06-2014, 02:58 PM

Maybe I need to pick more even pairings. I really enjoy both of these songs and the albums that they come from. Red Eyes would probably edge my vote because I didn't think The War On Drugs had it in them to create such a gorgeous song - it's melancholy in that masterful way that only some of my musical heroes can normally capture. Other than this song though, The War On Drugs aren't that great and I tend to prefer Kurt Vile as a whole.
The War On Drugs 1
Kurt Vile 3

music_phantom13 · 05-06-2014, 06:13 PM

I agree with you James, in that I usually find War on Drugs to be pretty bland but this song gets my vote for that awesome melancholy. They've been playing it a ton on college radio here. I'm not really a fan of Kurt Vile either though.

War on Drugs - 2
Kurt Vile - 3

Charlemagne · 05-06-2014, 10:31 PM

I love Red Eyes and I love that War on Drugs album, I think I'm definitely more partial to that melancholia/dream-like quality of their music, Kurt Vile is okay, but his solo stuff never sticks with me after I listen to it.

War on Drugs - 3
Kurt Vile - 3

Rjinn · 05-07-2014, 03:19 AM

War on Drugs - 3
Kurt Vile - 4

Not really digging either but thought Kurt Vile is a little more striking.

bob. · 05-08-2014, 09:35 AM

having not heard either of these Before\....i'm kind of with Charlemagne.....tyo the point that i really want to look into War On Drugs...

War On Drugs 4
Kurt Vile 4

~~James~~ · 05-08-2014, 09:45 AM

Whoa, tiebreak! Next vote decides the winner!

Trollheart · 05-08-2014, 04:53 PM

I've just recently got into The War on Drug. Very impressed, so they get my vote!

Oig · 05-08-2014, 06:57 PM

I don't like Kurt Vile's voice and his way of singing, so my pointless vote goes to The War on Drugs.

War On Drugs 6
Kurt Vile 4

sidewinder · 05-08-2014, 06:59 PM

Missed the Built to Spill/Dinosaur Jr. battle but it looks like everyone voted correctly. Not sure about War On Drugs/Kurt Vile, that's definitely one of the weaker tracks on Kurt's latest album for me, and War On Drugs is not as strong in general, IMO. Either way looks like that's been decided.

Moss · 05-08-2014, 07:00 PM

Love War on drugs but love Vile more. But I guess I'm too late.

05-06-2014, 10:31 PM	#373 (permalink)
Charlemagne Say something vague Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,551	I love Red Eyes and I love that War on Drugs album, I think I'm definitely more partial to that melancholia/dream-like quality of their music, Kurt Vile is okay, but his solo stuff never sticks with me after I listen to it. War on Drugs - 3 Kurt Vile - 3 __________________ Charlemagne had eyes like a lover, but last winter there was weather and his eyes they iced right over. My Last.fm

05-07-2014, 03:19 AM	#374 (permalink)
Rjinn The Aerosol in your Soul Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 1,546	War on Drugs - 3 Kurt Vile - 4 Not really digging either but thought Kurt Vile is a little more striking. __________________ last.fm

05-08-2014, 09:35 AM	#375 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	having not heard either of these Before\....i'm kind of with Charlemagne.....tyo the point that i really want to look into War On Drugs... War On Drugs 4 Kurt Vile 4 __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

05-08-2014, 04:53 PM	#377 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	I've just recently got into The War on Drug. Very impressed, so they get my vote! __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

05-08-2014, 06:59 PM	#379 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Missed the Built to Spill/Dinosaur Jr. battle but it looks like everyone voted correctly. Not sure about War On Drugs/Kurt Vile, that's definitely one of the weaker tracks on Kurt's latest album for me, and War On Drugs is not as strong in general, IMO. Either way looks like that's been decided. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

05-06-2014, 02:58 PM	#371 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	Maybe I need to pick more even pairings. I really enjoy both of these songs and the albums that they come from. Red Eyes would probably edge my vote because I didn't think The War On Drugs had it in them to create such a gorgeous song - it's melancholy in that masterful way that only some of my musical heroes can normally capture. Other than this song though, The War On Drugs aren't that great and I tend to prefer Kurt Vile as a whole. The War On Drugs 1 Kurt Vile 3

05-06-2014, 06:13 PM	#372 (permalink)
music_phantom13 Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 942	I agree with you James, in that I usually find War on Drugs to be pretty bland but this song gets my vote for that awesome melancholy. They've been playing it a ton on college radio here. I'm not really a fan of Kurt Vile either though. War on Drugs - 2 Kurt Vile - 3

05-08-2014, 09:45 AM	#376 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	Whoa, tiebreak! Next vote decides the winner!

05-08-2014, 06:57 PM	#378 (permalink)
Oig Groupie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 18	I don't like Kurt Vile's voice and his way of singing, so my pointless vote goes to The War on Drugs. War On Drugs 6 Kurt Vile 4

05-08-2014, 07:00 PM	#380 (permalink)
Moss Scuttle Buttin' Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boulder Colorado Posts: 972	Love War on drugs but love Vile more. But I guess I'm too late.