The War On Drugs - Mind Games (John Lennon Cover)

The War On Drugs latest album sounds like a critical re-evaluation of that confusing period of the 1980's where all the greats fell in love with synthesizer beds, acoustic guitar and echo-y, tender adult contemporary ballads. But rather than revel in the cheesy sentimentality of the period, Adam Granduciel shows that the sound can be a springboard for honest reflection and some actually great music. Now, the group's extended their reach from the Springsteens and the Henlys to someone who was honestly probably heading in that very same direction, John Lennon. Read More »