The War On DrugsA Deeper Understanding

Label:

Atlantic – 561934-2

Format:

CD , Album

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Indie Rock

Tracklist

1 Up All Night
Baritone SaxophoneJon Natchez
BassDave Hartley*
Drums, PercussionCharlie Hall (7)
Synthesizer [ARP Odyssey]Michael Johnson (9)
Synthesizer [Prophet 12]Robbie Bennett
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Drum Machine [Linn Drum], Mellotron, Synthesizer [Yamaha CS-5], Piano, Organ [Hammond], Piano [Wurlitzer], SamplerAdam Granduciel
6:24
2 Pain
Backing VocalsJess Wolfe
Baritone SaxophoneJon Natchez
BassDave Hartley*
Drums, PercussionCharlie Hall (7)
Electric GuitarAnthony LaMarca
PianoRobbie Bennett
Vocals, Electric Guitar [Lead], Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Nashville], Vibraphone [Vibes], Synthesizer [Juno 106], Organ [E70], Piano, Celesta [Celeste]Adam Granduciel
5:31
3 Holding On
Bass, GlockenspielDave Hartley*
Drums, PercussionPatrick Berkery
Electric Guitar [Rhythm]Michael Bloch
Music ByBennett*
Piano, Celesta [Celeste]Robbie Bennett
Slide GuitarMeg Duffy
Synthesizer [Prophet 6], Synthesizer [Oberheim Expander]Max Hart
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, SynthesizerAdam Granduciel
5:51
4 Strangest Thing
Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Backing VocalsDave Hartley*
Drums, PercussionDarren Jesse*
Electric Guitar, Backing VocalsCharlie Hall (7)
Piano, Backing VocalsRobbie Bennett
Vocals, Electric Guitar [Lead], Acoustic Guitar, Piano [Wurlitzer], Synthesizer [Prophet 5], Synthesizer [ARP Solina], Synthesizer [Korg Trident], Piano, Bass, Harmonica, PercussionAdam Granduciel
6:41
5 Knocked Down
Acoustic GuitarCarter Tanton
Bass [Fretless]Dave Hartley*
DrumsAnthony LaMarca
Vocals, Piano [Wurlitzer], Piano, Mellotron, Vibraphone [Vibes], Synthesizer [PolyKorg], Electric GuitarAdam Granduciel
4:00
6 Nothing To Find
BassDave Hartley*
Drums, PercussionSterling Laws
Electric GuitarMichael Bloch
Vocals, Harmonica, Electric Guitar [Lead], Acoustic Guitar, Organ [Hammond], Synthesizer, DrumsAdam Granduciel
6:10
7 Thinking Of A Place
Acoustic GuitarAnthony LaMarca
Backing VocalsPaloma Gil
Bass [Fretless]Dave Hartley*
Drums, PercussionCharlie Hall (7)
Electric Guitar [Rhythm]Michael Bloch
Pedal Steel GuitarMax Hart
Synthesizer [Prophet 12]Robbie Bennett
Vocals, Harmonica, Electric Guitar [Lead], Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizer [Juno 60], Synthesizer [Juno 106], Piano [Wurlitzer], Piano, Organ [Vox Jaguar], Vibraphone [Vibes], Celesta [Celeste]Adam Granduciel
11:10
8 In Chains
Baritone SaxophoneJon Natchez
BassDave Hartley*
Drums, Vibraphone [Vibes]Charlie Hall (7)
Electric GuitarAnthony LaMarca
Electric Guitar, Voice [Amplified]Josh Kauffman*
PercussionPatrick Berkery
PianoRobbie Bennett
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizer [Juno 60], Synthesizer [ARP Solina], Piano, Organ, Loops [Tape], Drums, Percussion, HarmonicaAdam Granduciel
7:21
9 Clean Living
Baritone SaxophoneJon Natchez
Bass [Hofner]Dave Hartley*
Drums, PercussionPatrick Berkery
Electric GuitarMichael Bloch
PercussionParker Kindred
Piano [Rhodes], Celesta [Celeste], Organ [Hammond]Robbie Bennett
Slide GuitarMeg Duffy
Vocals, Piano, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizer [Prophet 5], Synthesizer [Juno 60], Organ [Vox], Synthesizer [ARP Solina], HarmonicaAdam Granduciel
6:28
10 You Don't Have To Go
Backing VocalsPaloma Gil
Baritone SaxophoneJon Natchez
Bass [Fretless]Dave Hartley*
Drums, PercussionOtto Ha
Electric GuitarJosh Kauffman*
PercussionCharlie Hall (7)
Piano, Organ [Baldwin]Robbie Bennett
Synthesizer [ARP Odyssey]Michael Johnson (9)
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano [Wurlitzer], Synthesizer [Prophet 5], HarmonicaAdam Granduciel
6:43

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Atlantic Recording Corporation
  • Copyright ©Atlantic Recording Corporation
  • Recorded AtSonora Recorders
  • Recorded AtBoulevard Recording Studios
  • Recorded AtEastwest Studios
  • Recorded AtUnited Recorders
  • Recorded AtShawn's Truckstop Studio
  • Recorded AtElectric Lady Studios
  • Recorded AtThump Recording Studio
  • Recorded AtRare Book Room
  • Recorded AtStrange Weather Studios
  • Recorded AtFuture-Past Studios
  • Recorded AtKawari Sound
  • Recorded AtUniform Recording
  • Recorded AtVox Recording Studios
  • Mastered AtSterling Sound
  • Designed AtSEEN
  • Published BySea Formation Music
  • Published BySon Of Saw Publishing
  • Glass Mastered AtTechnicolor, Olyphant, Pa

Credits

  • A&RSteve Ralbovsky
  • Art Direction, DesignRob Carmichael (2)
  • Engineer [Assistant]Will Delaney
  • ManagementAmi Kay Spishock
  • Management [Assisted By]Carolyne Klein
  • Mastered ByGreg Calbi
  • Photography ByDusdin Condren
  • Photography By [Center Booklet]Shawn Brackbill
  • Producer, Recorded By, Words By, Music By, Art DirectionAdam Granduciel
  • Recorded By [Additional]Nicolas Vernhes
  • Recorded By [Additional], Engineer [Assistant]Gabe Wax
  • Recorded By, Mixed ByShawn Everett

Notes

Digipak with 16-page booklet.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Scanned): 075678660634
  • Barcode (Printed): 0 75678 66063 4
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 3 561934-2 TEXT AG02
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 3 561934-2 TEXT AG01
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LT40
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Rights Society: BMI

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A Deeper Understanding (2×LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Coke Bottle Green, 12", EP, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Coke Bottle Green, CD, Album, Box Set, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition) Atlantic 562533-1 UK, Europe & US 2017
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A Deeper Understanding (2×LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Yellow/Orange) Atlantic 561934-1 US 2017

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