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The War on Drugs
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With influences ranging from Dylan and CCR, to Suicide and Silver Apples, Adam Granduciel joins a distinct set of songwriters with his own brand of timeless musicianship. Ushering in a new golden era of polished, yet subcultural exploration, Adam’s voice and music have that unmistakable singularity that comes along only so often. This is not the canon rehashed, rather it is realized with a spirit of invention. This earnest playfulness is at the forefront of the listening experience. Layered with popping ecstatic guitars, with drums sitting firmly and a voice that is urgent and in control, it’s like “I’m On Fire”-era Springsteen with 80s singalong qualities while still being firmly planted in the present.
The War on Drugs started like many bands, primary songwriter Adam Granduciel and neighborly aesthete Kurt Vile were just hanging out and playing their guitars. With the addition of Kyle Lloyd, Charlie Hall, and Dave Hartley and some meandering guest musicians, the band congealed into the current outfit which has been playing out in Philadelphia with increased momentum.
-Secretely Canadian
The War on Drugs started like many bands, primary songwriter Adam Granduciel and neighborly aesthete Kurt Vile were just hanging out and playing their guitars. With the addition of Kyle Lloyd, Charlie Hall, and Dave Hartley and some meandering guest musicians, the band congealed into the current outfit which has been playing out in Philadelphia with increased momentum.
-Secretely Canadian
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Justusc wrote:
heard you guys on the velvet underground tribute album...great original stuff as well
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cashincheryl wrote:
how many times did i plan to listen to these guys...great band name...anyway here i am today, listening, and it is pretty great.
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premiumsqueezed wrote:
This is fantastic.
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shinsvark wrote:
make more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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chromechisel49 wrote:
Oh, and does anyone know where to find the Barrel of Batteries EP? it was free, but now it seems to have disappeared from the interwebs
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chromechisel49 wrote:
WHY HAVE THESE GUYS NOT EXPLODED IN POPULARITY YET? I am sincerely surprised.
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hicsuntdracones wrote:
New album plz
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Angelicalbeat wrote:
arms like boulders, one of my fav songs ever thank you war on drugs
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Jiffy_No0b wrote:
My ears thank you from the bottom of their drums.
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kevinmt wrote:
this band kicks my ass
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ehroo wrote:
wow, I thought they had way more plays than this! Guess they're not as popular as I thought.
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americanecho wrote:
beats a needle in the eye
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nephrons wrote:
I can feel this band in my knees, knees, knees.
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LONG-BRIT wrote:
amazing concert in Heineken Jazzaldia Festival...!!!
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Amoide wrote:
arms like boulders <3
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henri-Q wrote:
they're really really good.
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JamesTheThird wrote:
Hey just wanted to let you know that Philadelphia's Phrequency.com has a bunch of pictures from TNV's show in Philadelphia at Kung Fu Necktie with Kurt Vile and Reading Rainbow. Phrequency is a website devoted to reporting on anything andeverything music that happens in Philly, whether on a local or national level. http://www.phrequency.com/blog/Times_New_Viking_Kurt_Vile_Get_Noisy.html
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JamesTheThird wrote:
Hey if you feel like seeing these guys in hi-res glory check out their photo gallery of their show performing with psychedelic veteran Rodriguez here: http://www.phrequency.com/blog/Photos_Rodriguez_and_The_War_on_Drugs_.html Phrequency is a new music website for everything that goes on in Philadelphia. There are hundreds of photos, videos, interviews, reviews, and so much more! www.phrequency.com
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freecrystals wrote:
excellent band.
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aclearjob wrote:
great album. catchy, intelligent stuff.
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