From: Jessica Linker [email protected] Subject: The War On Drugs' A Deeper Understanding Nominated for Best Rock Album Grammy Award Date: November 28, 2017 at 11:47 AM To: [email protected] November 28, 2017 For Immediate Release THE WAR ON DRUGS RECEIVE BEST ROCK ALBUM GRAMMY AWARD NOMINATION FOR A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING The War On Drugs fourth full-length album, A Deeper Understanding, was nominated for Best Rock Album for the 2018 GRAMMY Awards this morning. This is the first GRAMMY nomination for the Philadelphia sextet. Released this past August via Atlantic Records, A Deeper Understanding was produced by bandleader Adam Granduciel and recorded in New York and Los Angeles with engineer Shawn Everett (Alabama Shakes, Weezer). It’s a “band record” in the noblest sense featuring bassist Dave Hartley, keyboardist Robbie Bennett, drummer Charlie Hall and multi-instrumentalists Anthony LaMarca and Jon Natchez. Watch The War On Drugs perform “Thinking Of A Place” and “Holding On” at AFAS Live in Amsterdam (Nov. 2017) - https://youtu.be/x3puV_Op_Kk “…the best American ‘rock’ band of this decade; it is certainly the one that makes the genre feel most alive.” — New Yorker "one of the best rock albums in years." -- SPIN "a twilight world in which to lose yourself.” -- Pitchfork “the most exquisitely well-produced rock album you’ll hear this year.” — Slate "the sound of a modern, low-key guitar hero who knows just when to lay back, and when to let rip.” — Rolling Stone — Rolling Stone O!icial Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Hi-res press images For more information, contact: Jessica Linker | Pitch Perfect PR – [email protected], 773-271-6844 Copyright © 2017 Pitch Perfect PR, All rights reserved. You are receiving this so we can keep you informed of Pitch Perfect PR client activities. Pitch Perfect PR 1738 W. Summerdale Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 Add us to your address book You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.