Album: Wagonwheel Blues by The War on Drugs (2008)
Genre: Indie | Style: Folk | Mood: Gentle
Record Label: Secretly Canadian
Format: Album

Description: Wagonwheel Blues is the debut album by American indie rock band The War on Drugs, released on June 19, 2008 on Secretly Canadian. Primarily a collaboration between founding members Adam Granduciel and Kurt Vile, it is the only studio album to feature contributions from drummer Kyle Lloyd.

Artist Background: The War on Drugs is an American indie rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in 2005. The band consists of Adam Granduciel (vocals, guitar), David Hartley (bass), Robbie Bennett (keyboards), Charlie Hall (drums), Jon Natchez (saxophone) and Anthony LaMarca (guitar). Founded by close collaborators Granduciel and Kurt Vile, The War on Drugs released their debut studio album, Wagonwheel Blues, in 2008. Vile departed shortly after its release to focus on his solo career. The band's sec... Part of the Philadelphia, USA  music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Part of the Philadelphia, USA  music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Indie, Folk, Gentle, 2000s, Album, Secretly Canadian

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Wagonwheel Blues is the debut album by American indie rock band The War on Drugs, released on June 19, 2008 on Secretly Canadian. Primarily a collaboration between founding members Adam Granduciel and Kurt Vile, it is the only studio album to feature contributions from drummer Kyle Lloyd.

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