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The War On Drugs - I Don't Live Here Anymore (feat. Lucius)

Nov 3, 2021
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Improvised Song Origin

  • Adam Granduciel began the song "I Don't Live Here Anymore" by improvising on acoustic guitar while sitting in a nursing chair with his newborn son.
  • He captured the first demo quickly with a simple drum machine and one microphone to seize the spontaneous moment.
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Robby's Transformative Riff

  • Keyboardist Robby Bennett added a riff to the demo that transformed the song's direction and excited Adam.
  • This collaboration moment was pivotal and changed Adam's vision for the song.
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Building the Song in Studio

  • The band spent intense studio sessions in LA, slowly building the song with drums and piano far from the original demo vibe.
  • Drummer Eric Slick's unexpected drum hit became the foundation for the final song sound.
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