Medicine Show

The Dream Syndicate

Medicine Show

RELEASED: January 01, 1984
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Still Holding on to You 3:39 2. Daddy’s Girl 3:02 3. Burn 5:34 4. Armed With an Empty Gun 3:56 5. Bullet With My Name on It 6:20 6. The Medicine Show 6:29 7. John Coltrane Stereo Blues 8:48 8. Merrittville 7:20
Historical Archive
Medicine Show, released in 1988, is the second studio album by The Dream Syndicate and is often regarded as a significant work in the alternative rock genre. The album showcases a blend of jangly guitars, driving rhythms, and introspective lyrics, which are characteristic of the band's sound. It captures the essence of the 1980s underground music scene and is noted for its influence on future alternative and indie rock bands. The album's themes explore disillusionment and searching for meaning, resonating with listeners and critics alike, solidifying The Dream Syndicate's place in music history.