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Release Date Friday 16th October 2026
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
The Drums’ ‘Portamento’ captures the band at their most direct and emotionally raw - a defining slice of early 2010s indie pop that blends jangling guitars with stark, introspective lyricism.
Released in September 2011, the album saw Jonny Pierce push beyond the breezy surf-pop of their debut into darker, more personal territory, giving Portamento a lasting resonance with fans.
Featuring standout tracks like ‘Money’, ‘What YouWere’ and ‘Days’, the record earned widespread critical acclaim and helped cement The Drums as one of the key voices of the era’s indie scene. Over time,‘Portamento’ has grown into a cult favourite, praised for its minimal production and emotional honesty.
Pressed on striking Red vinyl, this release offers a clean, faithful presentation of a modern indie classic
Tracklisting
A1. Book Of Revelation
A2. Days
A3. What You Were
A4. Money
A5. Hard To Love
A6. I Don't Know How To Love
B1. Searching For Heaven
B2. Please Don't Leave
B3. If He Likes It Let Him
Do It
B4. I Need A Doctor
B5. In The Cold
B6. How It Ended
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