The War On Drugs

eeriepadave

Attaway77 said:

Liking this album (Lost in the Dream). It's like Don Henley and My Morning Jacket met up at an arcade in the 80's, went back to his garage to play some tunes together and Bruce Springsteen stopped by to help out with a couple songs. Good stuff.

thank you! I was trying to remember/think of the "80's" music that they reminded me and couldn't ) Don Henley was it.

vant0037

Just got a new turntable last night, and have been dying to play their last two albums. Sounded fantastic.

ALSO...we were kicking around driving to Madison for the 9/20 show (before they play MPLS), and boom! They added a second MPLS show (first is sold out). Can't wait...

llessuR

vant0037 said:

Just got a new turntable last night, and have been dying to play their last two albums. Sounded fantastic.

ALSO...we were kicking around driving to Madison for the 9/20 show (before they play MPLS), and boom! They added a second MPLS show (first is sold out). Can't wait...

Nice!

samjam

Can't wait to see them in Detroit on the 16th!

lolobugg

man, I can't believe I haven't bought the new record yet....
I have seen these guys like 5 times since 2009. excellent show
they even recorded some of "Slave Ambient" right down the street from my house.

can't wait til October for the show. looks like they are moving up in to larger venues...
to anyone who has seen them recently... are they drawing a "different" crowd nowadays?

eeriepadave

hopefully they'll play their hometown soon again. Wish i discovered them a little earlier.

63schoefflin

They will be back Dave. So many Philly bands making big moves right now.... Can't beat it.

qontheboard

Anyone have an extra pair for the show in Toronto this coming Monday? I really want to go to this show!

q

eeriepadave

63schoefflin said:

They will be back Dave. So many Philly bands making big moves right now.... Can't beat it.

They actually played a "secret" show last night at Johnny Brenda's X( )
and Kurt Vile played with them on a few songs

http://www.johnnybrendas.com/event/685597-war-on-drugs-philadelphia/

llessuR

It still remains my album of the year. Here is my review if anyone is interested: audiohammock.com/warondrugs.php

May 30th

llessuR said:

It still remains my album of the year. Here is my review if anyone is interested: audiohammock.com/warondrugs.php

great review. i read it months ago and have been checking your site ever since. keep up the good work buddy.

samjam

What a friggin show last night...they are the real deal. Nothing but positives about yesterday, we were so very impressed.

llessuR

samjam said:

What a friggin show last night...they are the real deal. Nothing but positives about yesterday, we were so very impressed.

Awesome! I really dig their drummer and Adam is such a smart ass in the funniest way possible at live shows with his banter. Glad you had a good time.

vant0037

In the words of Neil..."tonight's the night..."

TWoD at First Ave night 1!

May 30th

My second copy of lost in the dream vinyl is arriving tomorrow. I'm keeping it sealed for when I outplay my first copy

vant0037

What a show.

Here's the set (I got the setlist, haha):

(The Haunting Idle)
In Reverse
Under The Pressure
Baby Missiles
An Ocean In Between The Waves
Disappearing
Best Night
Arms Like Boulders
Burning
Lost In The Dream
Red Eyes
Eyes To The Wind
Suffering
Born In Time (Dylan cover)
Come To The City


Originally, they had Buenos Aires Beach and Brothers closing out the set, but they ad libber at the end. Great show, great energy.

FYI for you vinyl heads, they're selling a limited edition purple Lost In The Dream" LP. $35!

llessuR

Great setlist. I really enjoy some of the older stuff too.
Here's an excellent article about Adam and the making of the new album from Pitchfork.

musicismylife78

is Adam a huge fan of the 90's and grunge music? He looks like he's from another era, from the early 90's or something and never left. He's old enough that the grunge era would have been formative on him. He looks like Ed in 94/95 or something.

lolobugg

musicismylife78 said:

is Adam a huge fan of the 90's and grunge music? He looks like he's from another era, from the early 90's or something and never left. He's old enough that the grunge era would have been formative on him. He looks like Ed in 94/95 or something.

I have a picture on my phone that I took of them back at a show in 2010. He looks like Billy Corgan circa 1991. all long hair, vintage clothes and slouched over the guitar.

lolobugg

wow. went to the show last night. totally different band than the last time I saw them. this was about a 1100 seat venue and it was packed. last time I saw them was at a small club. Adam even gave a shout out to that club. they must've played it 5 times over the years.

I was surprised by how popular they have become- but I see why. adam is full on rock star now. no longer hiding behind keyboards but out front shredding. i'll say it again. reminds me of early pumpkins, not so much the music but the energy.

great show, glad I went

missed out on the limited edition vinyl- oh well

vant0037

lolobugg said:

wow. went to the show last night. totally different band than the last time I saw them. this was about a 1100 seat venue and it was packed. last time I saw them was at a small club. Adam even gave a shout out to that club. they must've played it 5 times over the years.

I was surprised by how popular they have become- but I see why. adam is full on rock star now. no longer hiding behind keyboards but out front shredding. i'll say it again. reminds me of early pumpkins, not so much the music but the energy.

great show, glad I went

missed out on the limited edition vinyl- oh well

Awesome. LITD translates so well live.

lolobugg

vant0037 said:

lolobugg said:

wow. went to the show last night. totally different band than the last time I saw them. this was about a 1100 seat venue and it was packed. last time I saw them was at a small club. Adam even gave a shout out to that club. they must've played it 5 times over the years.

I was surprised by how popular they have become- but I see why. adam is full on rock star now. no longer hiding behind keyboards but out front shredding. i'll say it again. reminds me of early pumpkins, not so much the music but the energy.

great show, glad I went

missed out on the limited edition vinyl- oh well

Awesome. LITD translates so well live.

It sure does... I have to admit I haven't even heard it yet
was gonna buy it last night
85% of the show was LITD and it was awesome
Tangled Up in Blue was AMAZING
rare that I enjoy a show that much without being familiar with the tunes...
I have a question for ya...
how do all these people hear new music now?
it was almost sold out and I was surprised
I am so out of touch with how music reaches people nowadays

The Juggler

play your hometown goddammnit!

lolobugg

The Juggler said:

play your hometown goddammnit!

I thought we were about to get Batman.
when was the last time they played Philly?

The Juggler

lolobugg said:

The Juggler said:

play your hometown goddammnit!

I thought we were about to get Batman.
when was the last time they played Philly?

well they played a secret show a month ago....secret shows do me no good though. haha

lolobugg

The Juggler said:

lolobugg said:

The Juggler said:

play your hometown goddammnit!

I thought we were about to get Batman.
when was the last time they played Philly?

well they played a secret show a month ago....secret shows do me no good though. haha

They are probably too big to play the Theater of Living Arts, but that would be a cool venue.

clayton12

Just saw the band last night for the first time in Atlanta. Great show! Played for about an hour and forty minutes, which was a perfect length. Was blown away at how good of a guitarist Adam is. Was a true sight to see.

The Juggler

lolobugg said:

The Juggler said:

lolobugg said:

The Juggler said:

play your hometown goddammnit!

I thought we were about to get Batman.
when was the last time they played Philly?

well they played a secret show a month ago....secret shows do me no good though. haha

They are probably too big to play the Theater of Living Arts, but that would be a cool venue.

electric factory - that would be cool.

eeriepadave

The Juggler said:

lolobugg said:

The Juggler said:

lolobugg said:

The Juggler said:

play your hometown goddammnit!

I thought we were about to get Batman.
when was the last time they played Philly?

well they played a secret show a month ago....secret shows do me no good though. haha

They are probably too big to play the Theater of Living Arts, but that would be a cool venue.

electric factory - that would be cool.

I would say the best venue for them is the Union Transfer which was the last time they played here besides the secret show.

vant0037

On Conan right now! Playing "Burning"...so fucking good...