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| New 'The War On Drugs' single review
I really, really wanted to give this a review, but being a single it’s obviously unable to be added to the database. I’m aware of not written anything for a few weeks, so I'll get my arse in gear soon. This track is beautiful, really hope people that have liked their previous works dig it. Qualitatively a 4.5 ^ ^
http://pitchfork.com/news/73029-listen-to-the-war-on-drugs-new-song-thinking-of-a-place/ | | 1 |  | The War on Drugs
Wagonwheel Blues
Given how much I’ve grown to adore Lost In The Dream, the coming of a new The War On Drugs track read like a postcard from a travelling friend – a fleeting correspondence biding the time between two grander meetings. While never ones to try something radically different, ‘Thinking of a Place’ feels more or less like a continuation of the sound explored back in 2014; it may appear a touch more empyreal, by virtue of the synths partitioning each ‘movement’ and the closing passage’s seraphic notes, but at its core the self-assured pacing, warm heartland indie and Adam Granduciel’s wistful performance are still its fundamentals. | | 2 |  | The War on Drugs
Slave Ambient
Indeed, Granduciel sounds as good as ever, his peaceful delivery sitting perfectly with the still, dense atmosphere the guitars and synths develop. While staying stubbornly true to its slow/mid tempo and lack of bombast, The War on Drugs are able to keep the track feeling refreshed throughout its 11 minute run time by clever dissemination of lead duties between the instrumentalists and a controlled approach to improvisation around ideas. The simple melodies and licks which comprise most of the backing are unobtrusive yet beautiful, and any additional features - a guitar solo, traces of harmonica, choral notes - are complementary as opposed to ostentatious. As a result, the track develops organically, not feeling like 2 or 3 different pieces cobbled together for the sake of a lengthy piece. | | 3 |  | The War on Drugs
Lost in the Dream
Ultimately, however, it feels slightly wrong to surgically analyse the components of ‘Thinking of a Place’; the sum of its parts is a condensation of everything I love about Granduciel and co., wrapped up in a neat 11 minute package. Their brand of spacey indie rock, peppered with heartland and psychedelic influence isn’t exactly flashy, but it induces feelings in me like few, if any other artists manage to in such quantities – a warm dopamine hit that induces feelings of nostalgia, tinged with melancholy as though I become truly lost in a bygone moment. As the final verse peters out into swells, haze and finally silence, the fuzz in my heart and the tears glistening my eyes tell me that they’ve succeeded again. | |
Archelirion
04.21.17 | Writing a review for a single song is bloody hard. Hopefully we hear more from these guys soon, but for now, this is a lovely, lovely piece of music: http://pitchfork.com/news/73029-listen-to-the-war-on-drugs-new-song-thinking-of-a-place/ | theBoneyKing
04.21.17 | I adore the song. Nice writeup. | Satellite
04.21.17 | jeff sessions' favorite band | Archelirion
04.22.17 | Cheers Boney
Had to look up Jeff Sessions. Sounds like a... fun fella | Satellite
04.22.17 | he's essentially a less funny, more racist elmer fudd. if i didn't already, i'd smoke weed every day just to spite him.
been a while since i've listened to twod. i should re-visit them. | Archelirion
04.22.17 | I'd definitely say do so, though I would say that. Check this new track :] | butcherboy
04.22.17 | Really Lovely write-up.. though their shtick is getting a bit tiresome for me.. Slave ambient is top though.. | theBoneyKing
04.22.17 | Nice feature | Sunnyvale
04.22.17 | Jeff Session's favorite band... hahaha
But I'm excited to hear this, Lost In The Dream is probably my favorite album of the last five years. | Archelirion
04.22.17 | Thanks butcher! Slave Ambient is gorgeous, and when I eventually get round to buying it I'm sure it'll hit that 5 as well
Oh nice one on the feature, thanks! | Toad
04.22.17 | wow i missed these guys
nice write up :) | Archelirion
04.22.17 | Thanks my man :) | Sowing
04.22.17 | gonna have to hear this | Archelirion
04.22.17 | It's most reminiscent of (an extended) Eyes to the Wind on LITD I think, which iirc was your favourite? | Sowing
04.22.17 | OMG YES please don't be lying
Maybe I'll whip up a track review for this on Monday | Archelirion
04.22.17 | I don't think I'd be lying :L Hope you like it at any rate, and I'd be interested to read what you make of it | Sowing
04.22.17 | so excited now
heard this was coming out a while ago, thanks for the reminder | Sowing
04.22.17 | I just realized this was a track review of sorts in itself. Nice work! | theBoneyKing
04.22.17 | Just copped the 12 inch!!!!! | Gyromania
04.22.17 | Lost in the dream is boring as fuck. Slave ambient ftw |
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