The War on Drugs "Comin' Through"

The first song by War on Drugs was this one  right here..."Comin' Through". It is still, by far, my favorite song by the band. The swelling sound that surrounds the instruments was an early glimpse into what the band would soon become.

Started by Adam Granduciel and Kurt Vile (who left after the first full length "Wagonwheel Blues), the band took has developed into an "ambient", cavernous arena band that sounds bigger and more omnipresent than any other band.

"Comin' Through" was off an early EP called "Future Weather", a small collection of songs that blended folk rock with the beginnings of the band's establishing arena sound. "Future Weather" was the sneak peak into what the band would eventually become. And to be honest, I wish they had stuck with this sound. Their follow up full length album "Slave Ambient", to me was the peak of their career. It blended the blatant "ambient" tones with their folky perfection. But from there the band seemed to remain in that vein and never seemed to venture further. This is of course my opinion, and I'm against the masses on this one, because their last couple of albums have been critically acclaimed and met with high regards.

Regardless, "Comin' Through", to me, is a perfect starting point to introduce yourself. The prevalent acoustic guitar that fronts the staple drum machine is so ear-hooking I could listen to it alone. And of course Adam's vocals have that unique trebly croon that hooks you from the beginning.

Give it a shot and by all means check out their new stuff. But "Comin' Through" is where it's at. I'm tellin you!


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