The War On Drugs live in concert.
ON TOUR

The War On Drugs

254
critic concert reviews
rock

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
%
Based on 
254
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
78
%
Based on 
18
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

Real Live Certified badge for artists with consistent, high quality live performances and broad critical acclaim.

Critic Consensus

Based on 254 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that The War On Drugs is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. The War On Drugs concert reviews describe live shows and performances as mesmerising, easygoing, powerful, emotive, dynamic, pleasing, and effortless.

ON TOUR

Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico (October 10); Parque Fundidora, Monterrey, Mexico (October 12)

Latest Release

Live Drugs Again (13 September 2024)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Philadelphia, United States (2005 - present)
Bio
The War on Drugs is an American indie rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Band member Adam Granduciel (born Adam Granofsky in Dover, Massachusetts) moved from Oakland, California to Philadelphia in 2003, where he met Kurt Vile and began playing music with him.
Has Performed With
White Laces, Weird Dreams, Caveman, Califone, Amen Dunes, Spoon

Critic Concert Reviews

Boston.com (USA)

September 15, 2024
%
On Saturday at the Xfinity Center, The National showed how to make being a bummer into a life-affirming experience.

WhyNow (UK)

July 15, 2024
100
%
The War On Drugs brought their ethereal rock sound to life at The Royal Albert Hall, captivating fans with a mix of classic tracks and stunning visuals.

Scenestr (Australia)

December 12, 2023
%
As the sun dips below the horizon, welcoming a cool breeze that lowers the temperature to 'just bearable', Brisbane has put on a weather-charm offensive for Americans The War On Drugs and Spoon's concert at The Riverstage (9 December).

The Music (Australia)

December 10, 2023
%
"Next time it’s going to be a completely different scene – bench pressing amps, alcohol free, just protein shakes."

The AU Review (Australia)

December 6, 2023
90
%
The War on Drugs at their very best at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Rolling Stone (Australia)

December 4, 2023
%
Rock fans of all ages flocked to Auckland's Spark Arena for a dreamy double bill on Saturday

The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

December 3, 2023
%
The War On Drugs headlined a big night in that also included Spoon and Indigo Sparke. The 13th Floor was there to catch all the action.

Past critic reviews published in

eGigs (UK)

Image Credit

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