The War on Drugs is set to release another live album, Live Drugs Again, on September 13, following their previous live record, Live Drugs, by about four years. The band has already shared a live version of “Burning” from Lost in the Dream as a preview of the upcoming album.
Recording and Evolution
Recorded on tour between February 2022 and December 2023, Live Drugs Again captures the band’s growth and evolution as a live act. Frontman Adam Granduciel expressed that the album showcases how their songs have transformed from the studio to stages worldwide, preserving some of their most cherished live moments.
New Cover and Tour
In addition to their upcoming album, The War on Drugs recently released a cover of Tom Petty’s “You Wreck Me” for the soundtrack of Apple TV+’s Bad Monkey. Fans can also catch the band on their co-headlining Zen Diagram Tour with the National starting on September 12, where they will perform tracks from their latest studio album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, among others.
FAQs
Q: When is The War on Drugs releasing their new live album?
A: The band is set to release Live Drugs Again on September 13.
Q: What is the first preview track from the upcoming album?
A: The first preview track is a live rendition of “Burning” from Lost in the Dream.
Q: What other recent release has The War on Drugs shared?
A: The band recently released a cover of Tom Petty’s “You Wreck Me” for the Bad Monkey soundtrack.
Q: When does The War on Drugs’ co-headlining tour with the National begin?
A: The Zen Diagram Tour kicks off on September 12.
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