Indie pop band Lucius have an extensive list of collaborations, including appearances on The War on Drugs’ albums A Deeper Understanding (2017) and I Don't Live Here Anymore (2021). Now, Adam Granduciel is returning the favor by playing and singing on Lucius’ new single, “Old Tape.”
The band wrote this contribution:
We wrote ‘Old Tape’ while working on new music at Danny [Molad]’s studio in LA; we were discussing the loops we get stuck in, the rabbit holes our minds go down, even getting nerdy on epigenetics—the voices in our heads that might not be our own, and ultimately, how to quiet that noise and let it all go. We wanted to make something that was both driving and uplifting, and no one does it better than The War on Drugs… so after building a landscape, we called our dear friend, Adam, to see if he’d lend his beautiful vocals and guitar. He graciously and enthusiastically accepted and it really brought the track to life. Produced and mixed by our longtime bandmate Dan Molad.
Lucius with The War on Drugs
A highlight of Lucius' collaborations with The War on Drugs is the title track from their 2021 album I Don't Live Here Anymore.