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Future Weather

The War on Drugs · 2010

28 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock

A sprawling blend of heartland rock and atmospheric soundscapes that evoke nostalgia and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflections on past
  • short bursts of emotional release
  • early morning introspective journeys
  • gradual build towards climax

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, sprawling albums
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2010, 'Future Weather' marked The War on Drugs' debut album after their earlier EP 'Wagonwheel Blues'. At this stage in their career, the band was still carving out their identity within the alternative rock scene, experimenting with layered instrumentation and lyrical depth. This album laid the groundwork for their subsequent rise to prominence.
Stylistic neighbors
Kurt Vile· Real Estate· The National

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Come to the City #14 0:54
  • 2 Baby Missiles 3:29
  • 3 Comin' Through 3:22
  • 4 A Pile of Tires 3:51
  • 5 Comin' Around 0:55
  • 6 Brothers 5:13
  • 7 Missiles Reprise 2:19
  • 8 The History of Plastic 8:02

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