Nation of Language - Sole Obsession [Official Music Video]
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- Опубліковано 7 бер 2023
- From the forthcoming album Strange Disciple. Released September 15th
Pre-order: ffm.to/nol-strange-disciple
Stream/Download Sole Obsession: ffm.to/sole-obsession
Ian Richard Devaney
Aidan Noell
Alex MacKay
Euan Lathrop as the Disciple
Directed by John MacKay
Producer: Siân Lathrop
DP: Cece Chan
1st AC: Haitao Zeng
2nd AC: Lily Nordheimer
Art Director: Astrid Terrazas
Editor: Patrick Drummond
Colorist: Zach Chalmers
Catering by Ian Salazar
Processed by Metro NY
Sole Obsession written by Nation of Language
Produced by Nick Millhiser
Mastered by Heba Kadry, NYC
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You promise not to run away
I promise not to overplay my card
Feign survival
I must stop limiting myself
You and your sensational soul
Slowly reframing our roles:
Empty idol, strange disciple
I float across the temple grounds
Three whole years from side to side
To only seek and never find
My sole obsession
Finally I feel it fading
Walk me home and walk away
Sole obsession
Suddenly a different shading
Walk me home and walk away
Too far along to operate
Don’t offer me this measured attention
End the cycle
I must stop limiting myself
You and your sensational soul
Ornamentation and all
Empty idol, strange disciple
My sole obsession
Finally I feel it fading
Walk me home and walk away
Sole obsession
Subtly I see it changing
Walk me home and walk away
Walk me home and walk away
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At 61 these guys are my happy ticket back to my early 20’s. Best band in decades😊 Looking forward to the London gig
I am 58 and I agree 😁
The Camden one in June? See you there!
I feel you, Sarah. They are steeped in OMD vibes, which was my own obsession for years. But NoL definitely have their own great character.
I just bought tickets for their final date in Toronto so I can finally welcome them in person as well as I already have my heart.
I was lucky enough to see them last year and just booked for Manchester again this year. You won't be disappointed as they were absolutely superb live.
@@phillipmanning4995 Yeah Ian's voice holds up really well!!
Reminds me so much of my childhood. Shades of Depeche Mode, Spandau Ballet and The Human League. I literally cannot stop listening to it! It's becoming my sole obsession! Thank you, Sirius XMU for introducing me to them.
Sounds like OMD to me
All of that and some Joy Division even. And the video is great too - as you say - becoming my 'sole obsession' song right now...
@@Handlemcdaniel I hear it too...and to me a touch of Joy Division. Great great song...we so need this...
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@@vonhenry7087Yeah I can hear some of both the Joy Division mainly comes through the echo effect used in the vocals.
Am I the only one who actually really felt YOUNGER (at least temporarily) while listening to this?
❤❤❤
Not at all. I'm 45 and this takes me back to the major synth bands of the 80's.
I was young in the 80s and I tell you this is more 80s than the 80s were....
New wave has been given a rebirth through Nation Of Language. Innovative, fresh and dance filled synths. They are mastering the craft with each new release. I wish they’d open for Depeche Mode.
And New Order!
And yet they have a sensibility all their own.
I'd take out a second mortgage on the house to see THAT show.
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At 53 I'm on clouds feeling 18 again listening to this song, Thank you for posting this.... I want to go back so bad ..
I came of age in the early 80s and this takes me right back there. Each song is a time machine. I so want to see them live!!
My college roommate in 1982 told me about this. Wonderful
Wonderful video ! I’m 54 and Nation of Language takes me to a happy place sometime around 1983 /87 where I used to hide from the outside world and listen to the Human League , New Order OMD Pet Shop Boys and all those sweet sounds of teen years
So true. Same here :)
I first heard to this back in March just before my dog of 17 years passed away. I listen to the lyrics in the context of providing my dog palliative care then coming to the decision to let him go, then dealing with the grief in the aftermath. The imagery at the end of the video is particularly fitting when the masked figure turns the record player off, disappears, and the group is left sitting in silence.
This song is on repeat ad infinitum. The tones, melodies, synth, bass, lyrics, vocals, THOSE MOVES! I can’t get enough. Nation of Language are one of the best bands to hit my ears. If you are ever in Belfast, consider me there. Ok that’s my gush over
Gush away friend - like many commenters I'm seeing I grew of age in the early 80s with music, and this hits just right, for all the reason you mentioned.
The hook on this song is amazing. And the sound is perfect, it’s like a cross between New Order and Tears for Fears.
One of my top songs of 2023, I am hearing hints of Alphaville, Ultravox, Thomas Dolby, New Order, and other synth-pop bands I loved from the 1980's. Another track off the album has a clear Depeche Mode riff, just a wealth of nods to the past synth-pop icons.
I was just thinking earlier today.. I hear some Thomas Dolby in there.....I love all of these bands that take that late 70s 80s inspiration and expand it into brand new killer shit.
Best band in the last 40 years!
u goddame rite
John Hughes would have most likely have used this song in one of his movies if he were still alive....he would have loved these guys....just a hunch!🤩🤘
66 years young got to see them twice last year Glasgow Sheffield both great gigs
Their songs just keep getting better. The religious imagery in the video intrigues me. I felt a wave of sadness as they walked down the railroad tracks and the disciple turned to the camera. Ian's voice is so expressive...
I know they’re from Brooklyn but I’m getting Scottish vibes here! Lol
This song competes with the best that the 80s gave us. AMAZING!!! Easily my favorite song this year
In about 2 months I'll be seeing Nation for my birthday with one of my best friends.
That first chorus after the spoken word section just blows me away.
As a teenager in the 80s my sister sent this to me to reminisce. This is one of the better new songs that sounds like my high school years. OMD Human League and a few others all mixed together awesome five stars
Thank you for the New Wave Revival and taking me back to my childhood and teenage years.. Sounds like Visage, Ultravox, Blancmange, Anything Box, Book of Love, I can go on.
This band takes me back to my adolescence. Happy to have lived in the 80s!! TKS for great song!!
The new wave's not dead
Arrrechisimoooo! Fan desde el primer día, saludos desde Venezuela 🇻🇪
56 year old Gen-Xer here. This is by far the best song on your album. But you already know it, don't you?
This is simply masterful. Song, video…it’s all great. Keep it up, NoL.
The best new band for me
Song gives me chills every time I hear it!
This is gorgeous! NOL keeps surprising me with such lush vocals mixed with etheric beats. And the video is stunning! Can't wait for the full album!
I already commented something similar to this on the video for The Grey Commute, but the visuals in this music video honestly feel like something straight out of the '80s, while also being somewhat modern-looking, which is kinda a great metaphor for their music.
Can't get enough of this amazing band!
Phenomenal. I find myself getting lost in their videos in a way that few other musicians replicate.
Yes, definitely channeling Depeche Mode. So very 80's Gen X . ⚡❣️
Walk me home and walk away.....
Thank you for continuing to save my life.
I'm 56 years old and this song makes me feel 19 all over again. I can't get enough of it is on replay❤❤❤❤
This video demonstrates that you can throw all the fancy digital algorithms at a music video you like, you can beat the original 80's-esque videography techniques - simple and effective
This song is an absolute masterpiece.
The moment I heard the first few seconds of this song I was instantly taken back to my summer weekend life in the 1980’s on Long Island. Clubbing at REDS, dancing, staying out until 4AM, coming home and laying in the lounge chair outside sunning myself while listening to WLIR or my Walkman. Sleeping all morning, then starting my afternoon and doing it all over again. I loved it!
Same! The Loop at Malibu, 007, Spize- this sound brings it all back.
I LOVE YOU - see you guys at the RECORD BAR in K.C. 10/20/23 = YAY ! ! ! !
I am 54 and lived the dream in Hawaii my for 36 years. I used to run around with a very small group of "alternative" kids. We weren't much liked s we were different. This band is takes me back. Every song is very well written lyrically, musically and to me, AMAZING. I so hope they gain more traction and get what they deserve! Can't wait to ss them live.
somebody watched violet and her week of wonders. love it
I dunno if there’s such thing as a perfect song, but if there is this is it, if not a close contender. The song standalone is amazing, brilliantly played and produced and dance-inducing. The song paired with the video is the greatest pairing. Every time I’m just left with the feeling I have to A) play it again B) dance to it C) get other people to dance to it with D) figure out how to dance like Ian. Big love ❤
New Wave lives, and this time, it's local (NYC). I get serious Sheffield vibes from this one.
My favorite city old souls. Thanks for being the soundtrack of my life.
I'm a child of the 80s so quite fussy. This is really good!
Nice OUTRO. Great looping effect
Their music is like a bag of the best pic n mix sweets. So many influences, but they've managed to turn it into something special of their own.
Another great song! Love it!
This is amazing. My favorite band just took a leap.
Ist's getting better and better! Love you!!!
I wish they would come to New Orleans for a show. Nobody seems to come to New Orleans anymore.
You guys just get better and better...😍
Love this
This band makes me excited about music.
I love your music. Thank you
Amazing song and video. Love it! Thank you so much!!
Thank you for composing another great song for us ❤️
We can't wait to do Ian's dance moves when we see you live!
My fave NoL video yet.❤ Reminds me of Stanley Kubrick.
Marvelous!
Fabulous new single! Looking forward to the tour
Love it ❤
Pure Art. Cinema and Music
i have obsession with this song ❤
reminds me of Trisoime 21
Brilliant track
awesome. keep them coming! I look forward to seeing you in utah this fall.
Greetings from South Africa. I just discovered Nation of Language yesterday and wow definitely one of the best bands to listen to at the moment. You make me wish for the awesome 80's back. We all want the 80's back.
As always, the BOMB !
Loving the dark & synth pop in this 🖤nice video too
Amazing
Sooooo gooood! 🎹🎹🎤🎤🎶🎶🔥🔥❤❤
Fantastic song and video !!
Love it! 😍
Love your sound, the way you sing. Pure. True. Greetings from Spain.
That bass is fresh… 🥰
Masterpiece
We've got a winner here!! Truly inspired and inspiring.
Wow this is absolutely amazing, well done guys 👍
amazing track 💥
Tanta tanta roba!!! Meravigliosa!!!!❤❤
This is just brilliant ❤❤❤❤ you guys are awesome. So looking forward to Camden in June 😍
LOVE you guys, had such a blast hanging out in Austin!
So so refreshing - fav new artist - thank you for making music that i can feel in my soul and heart!!!
My favorite band!!!
Superb! Period
Your dance moves break my heart
Love the new song!
They sound so much futuristic than the other bands around. They are the future! They get better and better and it's very exciting. If there are any other bands around with this wonderful kind of synth sound I'd really love to know, thanks!
80s sounds but futuristic... interesting!
Retroactive melancholy.
@@nickgermanic8505 Yazoo were the future once. This could be that same future.
My favorite band out there right now!
Love it
The album is going to be amazing if going by this tune 😃
Fantastic as always! See y’all in Toronto in December.
Lovely
beautiful
Sooooo beautiful. This brought me back to a feeling. Thank you 🙏
Stunning music video. They've done it again, folks.
What an achievement! Wow!
You guys are dangerously close to be called genius.
You’re simply too good ❤