Angels & Airwaves - Mercenaries (Audio)
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- Опубліковано 8 гру 2014
- From the album The Dream Walker
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Tom's vocals are just fucking perfect!
Best of this album, who else agrees?
one of the best ever written by brother Delonge
Aye aye
Yea. My favorite
all the tracks on TDW have a unique flavor. The disease is my favorite not for a specific verse but that chorus man just epic
The album itself is a damn bop,!!
Ava is so criminally underrated, every track in this album is straight banger!!!
props to Ilan and his sick drumming/song writing skills
This is my favorite song on the album. That chorus.....
Yeah it's a truly terrific killer chorus! =) When it first Hits it just takes the tune to the next level... =)
Not heard brilliance like this since boxcar
Anomaly , Mercenaries and Tunnels are the best ... Kiss with a spell is growing on me
+Mohamed Abdelkader Hamdi Tremors is great too
Kiss with a spell is good
3:59 idk why but I just love the way "lonely cove" is said in the background
Lol, I was thinking the same thing!
the last chorus is such a bomb
Reminds me of Not Now, but this song is amazing. You can tell that Tom wrote this one all on his own, in terms of lyrics and guitar rhythm. Its just amazing.
This and Tunnels is just..........I'm speechless
Reminds me of hallucinations at the beginning
He wrote it with Ilan. Ilan sang some parts of it too but it got cut off
Thank you based Delonge for this offering.
Confirmed
Based Delonge, Calling Based Delonge #frenchtrainstation
06livefast what is based DeLonge? lol
Trey Morrow the word based was popularised by an internet rapper named Lil b the based god. He arguably set more trends and styles for modern rap music than any other artist and even has his own memes. the term itself basically means to be free, cool, and be yourself.
***** nah
Absolutely brilliant.
Takes me to the Boxcar era
the best song of the album, apart tunnels.
Yet another AvA track I wasn't too sure about - but after listening to it, and the rest of The Dream Walker 9-10 times, you really appreciate it and get sucked in, and happy to listen to it a further 500 + times. Viva AvA - Please please keep up the amazing work Angels And Airwaves. :)
AvA Forever !
This song is so Box Car Racer
And I'm so okay with that.
self therapy.(I'm changing this name very soon. it's a joke.)
Fuuuuuk.... this is AMAZING... I love it when the drums kick in when he says "ghosts"!!!
I love this song. Probably my favourite on this album. It has such strong influence from Boxcar Racer and the untiled Blink album. So good. So much more original than many of the songs on Love II.
SO good, so glad they saved it till the album released, tunnels and this are my fav, took me three listens to absolutely love it!
00:00 to 53:00 Amazing space! Sounds perfect!!
@1:30 ear rape
FUCKING AWESOME. I was a bit hesitant about this album after the two Love releases left me a bit underwhelmed. This record is a breath of fresh air, and this is probably the best song Tom has written in a decade.
Yeah, think there was a lot going on with Love... Perhaps a slight lack of focus that sorta detracted from the reception/etc... What with the underwriting/unconventional release and the genesis of the Blink-182 resurrection, think thee was perhaps some distraction... It's funny though, I've seen several comments accusing Love II specifically of being where things bent a bit, however while admittedly I didn't get the chance to listen to it in it's entirety[Lost Regular Computer access after Love was release, but before Love II... :P] I thought the Singles were fairly solid. Not necessarily incredible, but catchy. The Surrender Remix AVA officially released via UA-cam is actually amazing...
But no yeah, this album's actually quite exciting. Feels like they've clearly recaptured their inspiration. Which I wish some of the more obnoxious Blink fans would just learn to appreciate. Most people that like AVA/Box Car/Plus 44/etc are obviously also Blink fans as it's what spawned these projects, however the reality is these projects were spawned by the need of the artists within Blink to channel inspiration that they couldn't necessarily explore within Blink. Like Blink's relationship with each other seems pretty healthy right now, what more can you really ask for. The record'll be a lot better if it's allowed to occur organically, and I honestly kind of pity the ppl that can't enjoy this album just 'cause it's not Blink. Their loss I guess... Right? :P
[[Sorry I liked your comment and wanted to respond, the second paragraph is more a response to a lot of other comments I've seen on the new vids, and isn't particularly directed at you... :P =) ]]
The drummer ilan rubin contributed an awful lot to this album too dont forget. His multi instrumental contribution often goes unnoticed. Tom himself admits hes a limited musician. Rubin should get more credit!! Without him, this album wouldnt be as great!
I want to amend my comment a bit, I definitely read comments from ppl who didn't care for Love II, however I've since heard Love II and have to disagree with them, I find it a stronger release than the first part. They're of course entitled to their opinions and I can see how it could take ahile to appreciate Love II, however it's got some solid tracks. Saturday Love is fantastic and The Relevator rules too... lol :P
I wonder if Tom's been taking singing lessons? His voice sounds a bit different, in a good way, more reliable. It sounds like he's learned to hold onto the notes better than before and he sings more from his stomach now. I think you can hear it on "Anomaly" and his solo-song "The Invisible Parade" aswell. Always been a fan of his different vocal performances in the studio, even though he has his ups- and downs live. Anyways, I like it!
Ilan probably teached him hah :) I'm sure he probably knew how but its still awesome.
How can you say he changed his voice? Ava hasnt played live after this album yet. A studio can cover up and change toms voice to his liking in any way.
+suicidesilence4444 Regardless, he's been using a slightly different style lately. Compare Mercenaries (TDW, 2014) to Anxiety (Love 2, 2011), or An Endless Summer (Demos, 2015) to Wishing Well (Neighborhoods, 2011). Post-processing aside, he clearly has made a conscious effort to switch things up vocally, and it (in my biased opinion) sounds much nicer.
It actually made me wonder if he featured someone on this song
There's less edge in his articulation and more clear notes coming through. The best comparison between his old and new vocal technique would be WDNTW vs the WDNTW Acoustic EP
That riff in the background of the verses is so boxcar/untitled album era blink. Fuck i love it!
Tom is such a genius at writing massive choruses
Best song on the album in my objective, internet opinion.
I only came here to say that this is by far my favourite track, not only on this album but my favourite Angels track to date! This is the most progressive album that they've put out. I enjoyed the previous albums, yes, and it's weird without the other guys, but this is my favourite AvA.
The best son of AVA I think... Almost, the most powerfull
finally, i found my favorite song. this song make me remind of Atom Willard. :(
Tom writes the coolest rifts
Angels and Airwaves has such beautiful music! Love your work Tom. The band is great
The best song of the entire album
Perfect!
imagine it was a blink song, how great it is travis in drum, mark bass and backing vocal
The demo version is basically a blink song; rawer production, more guitar driven, less synths, and a second singer; the ending even sounds similar to Feeling This’ ending
YOU DIDN'T NEED TO COUNT ME OUT!
I feel as if this song should be on WDNTW... Dope song
The best one, by far...
people are saying this would've come out better if done with blink... when actually it wouldn't have come out at all. Ilan threw in every good element that people love in this song, the harmonies, the melody, heck it probably was his idea to give it a faster tempo. without him it would've been standard AVA with more aggressive lyrics (kinda). with blink it would've been a completely, completely different song. so, you know, enjoy it for what it is and stop wondering what it would sound like with Mark and Travis. Tom 'blink-ed' an AVA song (Disaster) and not a lot of people really liked it.
OMG THANK YOU! Blink182's obviously fantastic, but a lot of Blink fans get so childish w/ the spawned bands. I remember when they reunited Plus 44's stuff got absolutely ASSAULTED with douchey comments about how the band was over[which so stupid, because DUH AVA's going no where and there are another two whole guys in the band. Ended up actually apparently possibly being right, but not because of the bad Blink math those goofs were using.]... The History cements in stone AVA's necessary for Tom as Blink wasn't fulfilling him creatively anymore, it's absurd to think that 'cause Blink reconciled and is active once more that that's all irrelevant. Ppl pushing for nothing but Blink records need to settle down and learn to appreciate what they get. AVA's clearly incredibly inspired right now. That renders good music. Why not enjoy that. And Let Blink make the record on their terms. Look at the frosty reception Neighbourhoods got. How is that not a cautionary tale to everyone you can't force a good record. Not that I'm saying Neighbourhoods is necessarily poor quality, it's just that a lot of the obnoxious fans pushing so hard for new material are so...
Like honestly those ppl are technically lucky Tom's interested in doing new Blink material period[Not because he's more vital to the project than Mark or Travis, but just because he is a crucial component and they can't really do it without him[vice versa obviously implied]]. He could refuse and say his hearts not in it. If that were the case there wouldn't be anything wrong with it. Blink could just exist the way SOAD currently does. Which I don't think is wrong. I think it's commendable serjtankian doesn't want to make a uninspired record merely to appease the masses[and/or those seeking to profit off it]. Forced Records don't work. I think it's sad people are actively trying to not enjoy this music because it goes against their Blink agenda... =/ Their loss though I guess... Right? =/ lol :P
Disaster is a blink 182 song not an Ava song
Carter Benton read again bruh
That guy's right you meant "AVA'd a blink song"
Id rather say this is how it sounds when mark hoppus blinkd Ava, the magic happens when they imprint eachother.
this is the best song on the album next to kiss with a spell and tremors!
The intro reminds of the beginning of Asthenia off blink-182 self titled album hah :)
I wasn’t sure if the new record was going to evoke feelings like the previous ones have, but I was wrong. When listening to Tremors, Mercenaries, Kiss With A Spell and Tunnels in sequence, they indeed evoke emotion, and feelings I once buried and forgotten. Seems stupid to let music resurrect dead feelings, but they’re a part of your personal evolution and ascension of the soul. For me, I speak how I feel through songs, which is to say, not always understood to those who can say how they feel through mere words.
Tremors reminds me of the excitement I had with a previous love - life felt different, I saw things differently. While I was blinded by how I felt, I knew she wasn’t good for me, but I didn’t care, I was on a ride to the unknown since I felt you never really know where opportunities will take you unless you try.
Mercenaries/Kiss With A Spell brings to light the battle I fought with both my emotions and the lack there of on her part, trying to make a means to an end with what we had. My heart was a ghost stuck on that lonely cove, and wherever I seemed to go, I left a bit of that sorrow that I was feeling as it begun to wither. She really didn’t need to count me out, but she did and I refused to give up - initially. In the end I was unable to say it, be it out loud or to myself, that it indeed, was over. That first kiss was rapture laced with a spell of thorns.
Tunnels remind me of how I felt dead when it all fell apart, like it was all a bad dream. I wanted nothing more but to pull her close, but it was too late, as my heart was already gone and I was drowning in a river of sorrow. Wherever I went, I felt like I was chasing after her, but going nowhere fast, while leaving a wake of destruction. I eventually put those feelings to rest and begun my ascension from the bottom.
These songs just seem so powerful when listened to together (and individually), but that’s what I love about AVA, they bring out raw emotion, and even paint surreal pictures in my mind of things you cannot see with your own eyes. It totally sounds stupid saying this aloud, but as a fan, I thought I’d share.
This new album is so good!!
You sound so fresh Tom and like your old voice it's back, I loved this song
I can hear that Blink guitar riff 😊👌😎
More like Boxcar Racer riff :D
The fucking lyrics are incredible.
Cannot believe people rate i empire and love above this masterpiece
2023 ACTIVO DESDE ARGENTINA
It's like a blend between Ghost on the Dancefloor and When I Was Young
second best song on the album, right next to it is tunnels
Thats such a great song. Tom you are awesome.
he does it again, love
Amazing!
Beautiful music! *-* , come to São Paulo/Brazil Tom! I admire you, love AvA
Yesssss this cd fucking rules planet earth
Que álbum tan bueno, uno de mis grupos favoritos.
this song is just incredible, nearly 1000 plays id guess from myself
this could be easily on the new blink 182 album with mark singin the pre-chous
I can see why you say that, however to be honest, can't that basically be said about the majority of AVA/Plus 44/etc. tracks? All think Blink-182 spawned bands still sorta share some of the sound that made Blink what it is... Personally I think every song ends up being released by the right project as thee's obviously a reason that they chose to do so. Furthermore this song sounds very AVA to me... :P
However If you're just saying this is the sound/tone you're hoping for in the next album... Than yeah, that'll make a solid record... :P
Really sounds like boxcar racer :))
Amazing ! I think it's the best song of the album ! :)
Yeah, this sounds that it could have been a blink song. It sounds awesome and I think we can expect a more rocky sound like this on the new blink album compared to Neighborhoods.
AVA ftw 🙌
For sure
Amazing album!
I think the reason tom left blink,is evidently that he seems to have given up the positive change the world attitude making real music again. This album is evidence for it. And I think he left because he was offended that his ava dreams failed because of blinks higher status despite blink being a non positive band mostly.
Thats also why I think they Will reunite
+Jagger Davidson But after 2005 blink said they were out indefinitely, and they reunited in 2008.
+Fidgety Rock I think it was more so the fact that blink is known for more immature vocals, antics etc. and Tom has simply outgrown that phase. AVA is more serious of a band, no doubt. :/ This is coming from a blink fan by the way.
You are so off its not even close to the reason. How is AVA a failure? They arent mainstream but the best music isnt. Tom had alot of ideas that he wanted to do that mark and travis didnt want to be a part of. Therefore, Tom left to start a more meaningful, more complex band.
+Jason Lee Haha I see what you did there
The Chorus sounds like a Yellowcard song, like some others songs of the record
Sois los numero 1
Wonderful.
Fantastic!!!
Punk rock old school!
the sound like box car racer :D
Holy shit this good!! Chills.
Who else thought he said, “And they left behind a bit of sorrow”
Amazing.
This should've been a Blink song
Kata Mario Teguh, Super Sekali!
una de las mejores canciones del disco tremenda cancion tom de longe , si este esel preliminar de lo que viene con blink añadan a travis sera una locura ese disco
😭😭😭
The intro reminds me of the great Gig in the Sky
2022, still does it
Best one!
I think that this is a great cd, but No Need to Whisper is their best cd
I like this cd, but I think blink 182 could make a way better cd even with tom's new style if they just spent a couple months together like they did for the blink 182 self titled album
Thats what they're doing starting January. They're renting a house and making an album in it early next year.
Fiqih Trihanda Fiqih Trihanda I can't find the exact article but it was in one of the interviews for AVA. Here's one that's jsut a general update about blink though... www.altpress.com/news/entry/tom_delonge_says_blink_182_have_found_a_partner_to_release_their_new_album
Fiqih Trihanda In the interview he said something along the lines of "We found the house we're going to record in and we'll be meeting mid january to start writing songs"
The thing is there needs to be that inspiration jomm tomm... Like this album's clearly very inspired, unsurprisingly as Tom's always been extremely passionate about AVA.. So Passionate that it sorta indirectly tore Blink-182 apart circa a decade ago... I think fans of Blink and it's spawn bands need to just try and appreciate the music as it comes. Really it's technically lucky Blink reconciled at all. I'd much rather have them making music they're passionate about, and not music they feel forced to create, as the feeling of forced almost never sounds good... :P I'd just recommend patience though. Sounds like it's happening pretty soon off of Adam Barnard&Fiqih Trihanda's exchange. Everyone wants the next Blink release to be good right. So obviously it should be on their terms and no one else's. You can force art or inspiration. In the mean time I suggest enjoying the music that is being put out though. Personally I adored Plus 44, but it's not like I'm going to root against/begrudge every Blink album that comes before the possibly permanently shelved second Plus record... That'd be petty and ridiculous. AVA's never going away though and it's ignorant of any Blink fan to think otherwise, the bands' history cements that fact SO HARD. So might as well enjoy the ride, right? :P lol =)
one time in 2014 i fell down on the floor and I hit my head while I sang this number
One of my fav
Nice song
I love mercenaries
Excellente
Genius!
Angels and Airwaves en please come to Chile
come to curacao angels and airwaves /\\//\ come do a few shows here and aruba looking to book for next year when our album comes out from Sin berguensa and he who sees
Tom: " you didn't need to count me ouuutt."
When the final push is a little late, I got some time!
Amazing
Came here after toms insta post
Was kinda neglectful of this one tbh before that
THE BEST YES
Delonge is a musical God!
Nice find.
awesome
L 🌙 V E
The chorus…
Do you have to have iTunes to download this album? What happened to releasing hard copies in stores?
tom has its own record company now i dont think they put money into hard copy anymore maybe in the future when they are sure how big the fan base is if you let a company create hard copies now and it wont sell you lose alot money !
The only hard copy you can get is Vinyl.
You can get hard copies in some of the exclusive packages on the website.
Benjamin V the hard copy comes blank, they give you the digital download and you can burn it to the cd they give you.
The future.
It's a bomb
Dare me to carry out!
FINALY!
Box car racer is back! /\\//\ \m/
Note how te "m" is like two AA.