White Lies

I haven't stumbled upon this thread yet, even after doing a quick search online, so I figured I'd just go ahead and start one myself.
http://www.whitelies.com/
http://www.myspace.com/whitelies

So, what do we think? Any thoughts? 🥳

Farewell to the Fairground is killer, and to los my Life is alright, but the rest is just mediocre

I actually really dig this album; it hits all my buttons. There are moments where it reminds me of Interpol and Editors. Nothing groundbreaking here, but they're solid enough for me. 😁

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They’re acting all high and mighty about Editors when they clearly think they’re somehow more interesting than Joy Division. :S :S

Nothing special.

In my opinion, to los my Life is easily one of the top five songs released this year. After hearing it, I had such high expectations for the album, but after two listens, the hype has totally fizzled out.

It’s depressive—exactly my style—but it feels a bit played out. It leans way too hard into that Joy Division and The Smiths vibe, and honestly, some of the lyrics can be pretty mindless..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YUyu...eature=related 😍

They also put together this incredible cover of a Kanye West track. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7v5f54u2lw

The vocalist has such a beautiful voice, and honestly, his charisma is just off the charts. 😍

I guess I expected more from the album after hearing the single. It’s fine, I suppose, but I wasn't exactly blown away.

Everything about it just feels like a pale imitation of Joy Division. 😬

I REALLY LOVE 🙂
Such an incredible voice. It’s captivating! The Price of Love and 🙂
are pure genius. The b-sides are fantastic too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlrIb9MtXO4 - this one is easily a top-tier track.

Beautiful. 😍

Man, what a voice. 😵 🙂

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78vtQQtaWFc oh man 🙂 I actually have goosebumps. 😍

White Lies - a Place to Hide - Live on Fearless Music 😍

I’ve completely fallen for them. 🤦 😍

They’re actually quite solid; it feels like we aren't being flooded by another endless wave of bands trying to mimic Editors anymore... 🙂

You talking about Joy Division? 😬

swiftmaker20 said:Are you talking about Joy Division? 😬

In all honesty, yes. It’s essentially a clone copying a clone of a clone. Now, clones aren't necessarily a bad thing, provided they actually have something worthwhile to contribute to the conversation. 😉

Look, it's just because you're the one admitting it, so you get a pass. 😬

Jimmy Kimmel Live - White Lies perform "Death" 😍

I saw them live recently in Chicago; they were actually opening for Coldplay. They weren't bad. I suppose they sound pretty good in a live setting, though they didn't particularly blow me away.

I’m such a sucker for White Lies. 🙂
I absolutely adore how incredibly handsome Harry is. ☕

And honestly, I really want to catch one of their concerts sometime, somewhere out there. 😛

Do you still have a soft spot for him and E. S. T.? 😍 🙂

brightridge59 I can't even begin to process what was just said there, honestly. It’s like someone tried to explain quantum physics using only emojis and broken crayons—just a total mess of an idea that somehow makes you feel like you're losing your grip on reality. You know that feeling when you're watching a rerun of some late-night talk show, like Jimmy Kimmel, and the joke is so painfully unfunny that you actually start questioning your own sense of humor? That’s exactly where my head is at right now. It's just one of those moments where you stare at the screen, blink a few times, and wonder if the world has collectively decided to stop making sense. It’s absurd, really, how we can just sit here and pretend this kind of logic holds any water when it’s clearly as flimsy as a cardboard umbrella in a hurricane.
I’m basically a total softie, just sitting here vibing to White Lies. 🙂

It’s not even just about that, though—you’re basically taking everything and blowing it way out of proportion, turning everyone else into a total pushover in the process. 😢

I swear, I am absolutely losing it over how incredibly hot Harry is. ☕

I’m still not quite there yet when it comes to those kinds of phases, honestly. I haven't really hit that stage of life where I can wrap my head around all that. 😁

Man, I’ve got this constant, nagging itch to just get out there and hit a concert, you know? Like, someday, somewhere, I just need to be lost in a crowd with a decent sound system and a drink in my hand. It’s one of those vague, wandering desires that stays in the back of my mind, like a song you can't quite whistle but you know the rhythm of. Just give me a stage, some loud music, and a reason to leave the house. 😛

And me. 👋

So, you’re telling me you’ve still got those feelings for him? Honestly, it’s like watching someone walk right back into a house they know is haunted, just because they liked the wallpaper. You can try to convince yourself you've moved on, but deep down, it’s pretty obvious you're still stuck on E. S. T. 😍 🙂

Nah. 😛 So, I’ve been spiraling down this rabbit hole lately, just thinking about the sheer weight of certain discographies, specifically when you look at E. S. T., Death, and to los my Life. It’s funny how music works, isn't it? One minute you're listening to something light, and the next, you're staring at a wall because a specific chord progression just absolutely wrecked your entire week. It’s like that feeling when you realize your favorite coffee shop moved three blocks away—suddenly, everything feels slightly off-kilter and much harder to navigate. You start questioning your routine, your choices, everything. That’s what these albums do to me. They aren't just collections of songs; they feel more like atmospheric shifts, like moving from a sunny afternoon in San Diego straight into a heavy, fog-drenched night in Seattle without any warning. There's this raw, almost uncomfortable honesty in the way those records hit, and honestly, sometimes I think I need that gut punch just to feel like I'm actually awake. 😍

unnamed is the third one on my list. ☕

The BlackRock track (which you won't find on the mastered version, much like how You still love him 😛 is missing).

I’ve been sharing these tracks everywhere like wildfire, though I haven't quite managed to win over a few of the more stubborn listeners just yet. 😢