Philadelphia's The War on Drugs released their sophomore album Slave Ambient August 15th, to follow up their successful 2008 debut Wagonwheel Blues. When listening to both albums, it makes sense that the bands major influences derive from Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and My Bloody Valentine, especially when you hear the distinct voice of frontman Adam Granduciel. Though I hadn't truly listened to the album until a recent road trip; the road trip enabled me to really take in its full effects as it cut the trip in half. It's rare that I can really listen to an album from start to finish, but Slave Ambient is without a doubt now one of those albums.
