The Drums Almost Split Up 'Two Weeks Ago'

Posted on Jul 6th 2011 10:30AM by Chris Cope
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The Drums have announced the name of their forthcoming second album -- but revealed they nearly broke up whilst making it.

As previously reported by Spinner, the band had already faced a period of uncertainty after guitarist Adam Kessler left in September last year, which had left them feeling understandably "devastated."

And now, speaking to French website dirrtymusic.com (via NME), singer Jonathan Pierce has revealed that they almost split up "two weeks ago" -- but he claims the tribulations have conversely had a positive effect on the album, which will be called 'Portamento'.

He said, "We have faced trials. The guitarist [Adam Kessler] left, there were a lot of shouting matches. Two weeks ago, we came very close to splitting. But that has nourished the album, I think."

Pierce also conceded that their debut album was a little "naive", but he reckons the New York band are much better placed ahead of the release of their sophomore album.

He added, "Now we have an audience, we are taking into consideration the fact that we will be heard. That wasn't the case at the time of the first record. I can't see myself writing another song about the ocean or the beach. That's why we've called the new album 'Portamento' -- it signifies going from one point to another."

Watch the Video for the Drum's 'Forever & Ever Amen'

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