A Deeper Understanding
The War on Drugs · 2017
66 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal guitar melodies intertwine with expansive soundscapes, creating a reflective atmosphere that invites deep listening.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective soundscapes for deep listening
- slow-burning emotional exploration
- gradual build to cathartic release
- for late-night introspection
- immersive journey through expansive melodies
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, catchy tracks
- seek immediate high-energy payoff
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 25, 2017, 'A Deeper Understanding' is The War on Drugs' fourth studio album and marks their first release after the acclaimed 'Lost in the Dream' (2014). By this point, the band had solidified their reputation for blending classic rock influences with modern sensibilities, showcasing their evolution into a more polished sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kurt Vile· Real Estate· The National
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Up All Night 6:23
- 2 Pain 5:30
- 3 Holding On 5:50
- 4 Strangest Thing 6:41
- 5 Knocked Down 3:59
- 6 Nothing to Find 6:10
- 7 Thinking of a Place 11:10
- 8 In Chains 7:20
- 9 Clean Living 6:28
- 10 You Don’t Have to Go 6:42
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