The 2007 album "Drums and Guns" saw Low incorporating more prominent electronic elements and a harsher, more angular sound into their signature slowcore arrangements. The lyrics, particularly on the title track, addressed themes of war and political turmoil with a stark directness.
- The album was produced by JD Foster, who had previously worked with artists like Mark Lanegan and Lucinda Williams.
- "Drums and Guns" was released on the independent label Chair Kickers Union, founded by members of the band Morphine.
- The song "Take Town" was featured in the critically acclaimed 2008 film 'The Wackness'.
Low is a slowcore band from Duluth, Minnesota, known for their minimalist arrangements and often somber atmosphere. "Drums and Guns" was released in the middle of their career, after a period of experimentation with more dissonant sounds and before they shifted towards a more polished production style on later albums.
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