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Drug Church's music is characterized by its eclectic blend of punk rock, post-hardcore, and alternative rock. Their sound has evolved over the years, moving from a raw and aggressive punk style to a more diverse and experimental approach. Lyrically, the band explores a wide range of themes, often
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sound. The lyrics to their songs focus mostly on social matters and tend to be dark and/or satirical. In a Q&A Session on the website of his other project Self Defense Family, Kindlon has stated that he has no pre-written lyrics for his bands and rather writes the songs' lyrics while in the
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was released in 2013 and was well received by music critics. The band's sophomore album, "Hit Your Head," released in 2015, continued to push the boundaries of their sound and featured lyrics that explored social and personal issues with a unique blend of wit and introspection.
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which demonstrated the band's willingness to experiment with different styles such as grunge while retaining their punk ethos. The album received praise for its introspective and honest lyrics, as well as its willingness to tackle complex themes.
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Completely different people write the instrument portion of the music. Leads to a very different feel, so, very different lyrics. Also, I write everything in the studio. So, there’s no bank of lyrics I pull from. This is made to order, not
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by the beginning of 2012. The band's original lineup included Patrick Kindlon, guitarist Nick Cogan, bassist Cory Galusha, and drummer Chris Villeneuve. Their debut EP,
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was announced on November 10, 2021 with the release of the singles "Miles of Fun" and "Detective Lieutenant", and was released on March 11, 2022 through
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delving into social and personal issues with a unique combination of humor and thoughtfulness.
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Drug Church started as a side project for singer Patrick Kindlon of
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Musically the band mixes hardcore punk in the style of bands like
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Patrick Kindlon performing with Drug Church in Denver. March 2023
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Albany, New York
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