Good Morning!
Today we’re listening to The War on Drugs’ “Under The Pressure.”
Philadelphia-based The War On Drugs can be hard to categorize.
Are they a rock band? Kinda.
Ambient? I guess so.
Are they good? Ab-so-lutely.
The band formed in 2005 when Kurt Vile and Adam Granduciel started playing together. Vile left to focus on his solo career, but the band kept rolling. In fact, Granduciel went out on the road with Vile as part of his backing band, The Violators.
In the meantime, War has released multiple albums, including 2014’s Lost in the Dream. “Under The Pressure” is the opening track on the album. There are radio-edit versions of this out there, but I’m intentionally sharing this longer, live version, as it shows how talented the band truly is.
Getting their layered, nuanced sound right in a live setting is no easy feat.
Make yourself a cup of coffee, and throw this one on. It’ll be a great start to your morning.
Take note of drummer Charlie Hall’s intensity. Looking like Ted Lasso’s older, cooler brother, he’s giving 120% here. May we all have that kind of energy.
Sound up & Sound off:
“Under The Pressure” | Lost In the Dream, 2014
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Thanks for being here,
Kevin—
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"Looking like Ted Lasso’s older, cooler brother, he’s giving 120% here. May we all have that kind of energy." 😂
I do love this band, though — great rec for today. Thanks Kevin!
Absolutely love it! presume it's ok to share ? or I could share via your blog? would be more cool