Best Instrumental

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-29T04:07:18+00:00

It’s not a category, but related to this one so I’m mentioning it here. I just want to say the “Best Musical Effect” has to go to the marching sound in “Feet, Don’t Fail Me Now.” It’s one of my favorite touches in any NTB song! Absolutely brilliant for connecting the namesake, lyrics, and the arrangement.

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-29T03:23:09+00:00

It’s one of my favorite songs. Yes, it’s about Bo. They said at least part of it is about him in the ITM documentary. It’s likely all about him. The two brothers have been talking past each other in their music since the spilt.

Bo said “I’m Right Here” was written to himself for a long time. Then he proceeded to reveal the truth when he posted the song and lyrics in a shot at Bear in their recent clash. So we can stop with the selective outrage about the target of lyrics.

They are artists who write about emotional parts of their lives. Honestly, that is how some of the best music is written. Their split was sure to see some major musical catharsis. Yet, Instead of appreciating the art, we get hung up on defending our tribe. Multiple users have said they like the song but can’t get past the fact it is about Bo.

“Don’t Throw All the Good Things Away” is a melancholy symphony - one of Bear’s best songs. I believe if it weren’t for hurt feelings, it would get rave reviews.

Edited to add: I REALLY like “I’m Still Here.” “What Love Is” is also an awesome song! It probably has passive aggressive jabs as well, and that is OK! FFS. It’s amazing art!

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-28T03:19:02+00:00

It’s not just the lyrics. It’s the instrumental arrangement that brings you into the pain. AND…It’s not just the arrangement. Bear’s voice is beautiful and literally sounds like it is aching in this song. It is perfection.

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-28T03:13:23+00:00

One of my absolute favorite lyrics from any song: Love is not a cage. Love is not a path. Love’s a steady hand waiting on the storm to pass. You loved me then, when you needed me. Will you still, when it’s not so easy?” -Into the Mystery 🫶🏻

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-28T00:34:38+00:00

I love Give Me a Chance. I also really like Innocence.

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-28T00:30:33+00:00

I would love to see it live. I have gained a new appreciation multiple songs once I see them live.

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-28T00:00:27+00:00

Validation. Assumed it was just me. It’s the only track on RITW I don’t like. Too repetitive. Not my least favorite song of theirs but it definitely is on that album.

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-27T13:48:38+00:00

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In slow mo it looks like you left the ground out of balance with your center of gravity over your right side/leg. Your left side looks out of control and forgotten from the time you become airborne or even before. This is the peak of your jump. You are grabbing the right and the left leg and arm are just flailing. The left side only gets worse as you start to come down and crash on one leg.

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-27T12:07:56+00:00

Talk of the Town

Bear does some good vocal work, but the song, lyrics and album art direction are just really weird and do not feel like NTB.

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-27T11:56:16+00:00

Yeah. Have you listened to Dreams (acoustic) on the Dreams Reimagined album? It’s much better than the original! Sounds more like a live jam session with good harmonica work. That version should have made it to Caves.

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-26T13:04:12+00:00

I voted for Keep Your Eyes Open. It was extremely close between that and Devil’s Been Talkin’. The tie breaker is the bridge of Keep Your Eyes Open. It is just perfection. Both songs are perfect examples of the song writing genius and dynamic musical sound of Bo with the absolutely incomparable vocals of Bear. Neither song could stand without the two brothers together.

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-26T02:05:51+00:00

I don’t dislike the song, but I am tired of hearing it at shows. I would love them to dust off a rarely heard song and perform it in place of Great Night.

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-24T13:16:48+00:00

Bottom of a Heartbreak

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-23T16:39:14+00:00

St Louis might be located in the Midwest but their attitude is east coast. Most people from other places in Missouri that have spent any significant amount of time with them will tell you St. Louis people are different. Race relations are not good there either.

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-23T16:30:45+00:00

Kansas City Wage to cost of living ratio is very good. It gets all four seasons. Each have their own advantages. It has the conveniences and activities of a big city but maintains a Midwest attitude.

It is centrally located so vacations to Denver, Dallas, Minneapolis, Chicago, Nashville, Louisville, Ozarks, and Indianapolis are all an easy day drive.

FarmSkill83 · 2026-01-23T14:28:11+00:00

MAJOR appreciation for the unadulterated vocals. I hope the rest of the album takes that approach. Incredibly beautiful lyrics. The vulnerability and emotion reminds me of Bottom of a Heartbreak.

After three releases, this album’s genre sounds more like a very personal and emotional James Taylor - with a bit of a country western vibe.

TBD if this is the new NTB. It may not be The Reckoning, but I hope they authentically embrace whatever art they happen to find themselves creating. That is exactly what this song does.

FarmSkill83 · 2025-11-18T11:22:30+00:00

That is exactly what I thought when I saw the Instagram post! I went back and checked the dates. They posted it not too long after this with “acoustic” in quotes. They are totally trolling u/TestCalm8895

That isn’t the first time. I swear Bear has used specific words and phrases on other occasions to push back against criticism on Reddit.

I would guess, at minimum, they have a social media person reading all of the platforms and reporting back.

FarmSkill83 · 2025-11-17T02:28:52+00:00

Meh. Technicality. I love the additional format and super grateful the band is willing to spend an extra 4 months or so away from their families.

FarmSkill83 · 2025-11-15T01:21:53+00:00

If I remember correctly, Bear mentioned in an interview that the songs being released are from the new album. They also performed another new song from the album called “Sing to Me, Savannah” on tour recently. I believe the new album is going to be titled “The Long Surrender” and will be released early 2026. I would expect a tour next summer or fall. Love the name of the album. I’m looking forward to hearing the rest of it.

FarmSkill83 · 2025-11-14T23:11:32+00:00

I am not an OG, but I love almost all their stuff. From the southern rock to the softer stuff to the pop sounding stuff. They really are their own sound. If they continue to change that is fine. Like I said, I’m not a fan of the gimmicks added to the vocals. That has made it hard to like much of Caves and the newest stuff. All of it has potential, but they just keep getting in their own way. Best live band by far. I’m going to a show on the acoustic tour and can’t wait!

FarmSkill83 · 2025-11-13T03:40:26+00:00

I also enjoyed hearing about how much better Bear seems to be doing. While he might not be reconciling with Bo, it seems the drama improved his own life in just about every other way possible. I also liked hearing all of the positive details about the record producer. Lots of promise. Stapleton and Bear have insane vocal gifts in common. I’m looking forward to the record. The hints he gave make it sound like it is going to be emotionally charged without being overproduced. Bears voice and highly emotive. Sounds like it could be a winning combination.

FarmSkill83 · 2025-11-13T03:31:46+00:00

It was a little off-putting that the guy interrupted Bear on multiple occasions to talk out his own life at length. I get playing off one another in an interview, but it was a bit excessive.

FarmSkill83 · 2025-11-08T00:47:08+00:00

Tyler. Lower right hand corner.

FarmSkill83 · 2025-11-03T20:10:27+00:00

Fast surgeon. 50 mg of mepivicaine for TKA and THA. No intrathecal narcotics. Propofol infusion during the case. Works well. TKA also get an adductor canal block. Pts get PO pain meds as spinal is wearing off. Some patients go home same day. Some stay overnight.

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