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The War on Drugs

The War on Drugs is an American indie rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in 2005. The band consists of Adam Granduciel (vocals, guitar), David Hartley (bass), Robbie Bennett (keyboards), Charlie Hall (drums), Jon Natchez (saxophone, keyboards) and Anthony LaMarca (guitar).

Founded by close collaborators Granduciel and Kurt Vile, The War on Drugs released their debut studio album, Wagonwheel Blues, in 2008. Vile departed shortly after its release to focus on his solo career. The band's second studio album Slave Ambient was released in 2011 to favorable reviews and extensive touring.

Written and recorded following extensive touring and a period of loneliness and depression for primary songwriter Granduciel, the band's third album, Lost in the Dream, was released in 2014 to widespread critical acclaim and increased exposure. Previous collaborator Charlie Hall joined the band as its full-time drummer during the recording process, with saxophonist Jon Natchez and additional guitarist Anthony LaMarca accompanying the band for its world tour.

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Genres rock indie rock alternative rock shoegaze classic rock
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Top release Lost in the Dream

Albums

  1. Wagonwheel Blues
    2008
  2. Slave Ambient
    2011
  3. 6.0
    Lost in the Dream
    2014
  4. 6.0
    A Deeper Understanding
    2017

Other releases

  1. Barrel of Batteries
    2008
  2. 2010-07-18: Daytrotter Studio, Rock Island, IL, USA
    2010
  3. Future Weather
    2010
  4. The Bowlegs Sessions
    2011
  5. Baby Missiles
    2011
  6. 2011-10-28: Daytrotter Studio, Rock Island, IL, USA
    2011
  7. Come to the City
    2011
  8. Best Night
    2012
  9. 2011-04-03: Webster Hall, New York, NY, USA
    2013
  10. Red Eyes
    2013
  11. Under the Pressure
    2014
  12. Burning
    2014
  13. Rough Drafts
    2014
  14. Eyes to the Wind
    2014
  15. An Ocean In Between The Waves
    2015
  16. Thinking of a Place
    2017
  17. Holding On
    2017
  18. Strangest Thing
    2017
  19. Pain
    2017
  20. Up All Night
    2017