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What comes next for The War on Drugs?
The War on Drugs have released their first new single, ‘Who’s That’, as they prepare to follow up 2021’s *I Don’t Live Here Anymore*. Adam Granduciel says the next album is complete, ending a five-year gap and raising expectations for how the band’s music will speak to a changed world.
The article looks back at how the band’s releases have coincided with periods of upheaval, while noting that Granduciel has not set out to make overtly political music. Their 2021 album took three years to make across seven studios and received strong critical praise; ‘Harmonia’s Dream’ was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 2023 Grammys. The piece suggests the new record may again resonate beyond Granduciel’s personal experiences.
In short
- The next War on Drugs album is complete.
- ‘Who’s That’ is the first single from the new era.
- The band’s music has often resonated during unsettled times.
Explained simply
The War on Drugs are an American rock band led by singer, songwriter and guitarist Adam Granduciel. Their albums are known for expansive arrangements and reflective lyrics, and the band’s 2021 record, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, was widely praised by critics.
The group’s earlier releases arrived during periods of wider change, leading some listeners to connect their music with events beyond Granduciel’s personal life. He has not set out to make overtly political songs, but the band’s work can still take on broader meaning for listeners.
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