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The War on Drugs

Indie Rock Band From Philadelphia; Known for Singles Like "Baby Missiles"

Indie Rock Band From Philadelphia; Known for Singles Like "Baby Missiles"

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The War on Drugs Biography

Philadelphia’s The War on Drugs reside at the blurred edges of American music: overexposing studio limitations, piling tape upon tape to maximum density, and then — with each song — they pull off the scaffolding to reveal what sticks, keeping only what’s absolutely necessary and dig into what sounds like the best kind of fucked up. As on their 2008 debut, "Wagonwheel Blues," central member Adam Granduciel takes small moments occurring over multiple tapes and multiple song versions, and puts every last drop of trust in his own keen instinct of momentum.

That’s not to overshadow the sharp, personal songwriting at play here. There are certainly cues taken from our very best American bards (Dylan, Petty, Springsteen). Yet, The War on Drugs are wise enough to also implode those cues or send themselves into outer space when the moment calls for it. The driving organ riff that pushes “Baby Missiles,” from the band’s 2010 epic EP "Future Weather," may well be inspired by a fever dream of Springsteen rather than any particular song in his catalogue. And the endless layers of guitar melody and atmospherics of “Comin’ Through,” also from "Future Weather," rather than add weight to the vessel, only work to fill its sails with warmer and warmer winds.

In March 2014, the band released "Lost in the Dream" to universal acclaim.

The War on Drugs Videos

  • The War On Drugs - "Baby Missiles" (Official Video) - YouTube
  • The War on Drugs - "Red Eyes" (Official Video) - YouTube

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The War on Drugs is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book The War on Drugs for your event is available upon request. The War on Drugs generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Neon Trees, Franz Ferdinand, Cold War Kids, The Killers and The Wallflowers. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling The War on Drugs for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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