The Drums - Portamento
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Album Review
Release date: 27 September 2011
Album Review: The Drums - 'Portamento'
Channelling self-pity into sweet, jangly pop
The sleeve of The Drums ’ second album is a family photo of a young Jonathan Pierce standing next to a middle-aged woman, probably his gran. His eyes are photoshopped red, and above his head (which sports the exact same haircut he has today), a wall-mounted crucifix hangs ominously. He may as well have scribbled “ I’ve got issues ” across his face. Or have drawn a little Jesus on the...
- Aug 30, 2011
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The Drums - Portamento Lyrics
The Drums - Book Of Revelation Lyrics
Oh let it begin
Let it begin
Let it begin
The Drums - Days Lyrics
And now days go by
And i never needed you
And now days go by
And i never needed you
The Drums - What You Were Lyrics
They said
You were a mystery
I know
You can't fool me
The Drums - Money Lyrics
Before I die
I'd like to do something nice
Take my hand
And I'll take you for a ride
The Drums - How It Ended Lyrics
Those days when I would sit around with you
Oh, there's nothing like it
And even when my heart was black and blue
Oh, there's nothing like it






















