Medicine (Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors album)
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| Studio album by Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors | ||||
| Released | January 27, 2015 | |||
| Genre | Americana, alternative rock, folk rock | |||
| Length | 43:50 | |||
| Label | Magnolia | |||
| Producer | Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, Joe Pisapia | |||
| Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors chronology | ||||
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Medicine is the seventh studio album by Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors. Magnolia Music released the project on January 27, 2015. Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors co-produced the album with Joe Pisapia. It is the successor to 2013's, Good Light. His wife and former band member, Ellie Holcomb, makes some appearances throughout the album.
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Contactmusic.com |   [1] |
| Cross Rhythms |  [2] |
| Glide Magazine | [3] |
| Indie Vision Music | [4] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [5] |
| Paste | 7.8/10[6] |
Specifying in a 7.8 out of ten review by Paste, Hilary Saunders recognizes, the album "combine[s] those experiences of pragmatism and idealism, crafting a brand of country-tinged folk pop that balances artistic integrity with measured commerciality."[6] Alex "Tincan" Caldwell, indicating in a four star review from Jesus Freak Hideout, realizes, the album has "these scrappy, down-home tunes might not be for everyone, but if you are up for some unvarnished, soulful songwriting at its best".[5] Anthony Peronto, highlighting in a five star review from Indie Vision Music, refers, "Medicine is the perfect remedy."[4] Writing for Contactmusic.com in a three out of five review, Ruth Buxton-Cook reports, the album "will certainly cure the monotony of life with its rich, sentimental vibe and smooth folksy rhythm."[1]
Track list
All songs written and composed by Drew Holcomb except for track No. 4, where he is a co-writer with Ian Fitchuk.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "American Beauty" | 2:38 |
| 2. | "Tightrope" | 3:58 |
| 3. | "Here We Go" | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Shine Like Lightning" | 3:17 |
| 5. | "Avalanche" | 5:25 |
| 6. | "Heartbreak" | 4:01 |
| 7. | "You'll Always Be My Girl" | 2:53 |
| 8. | "Sisters Brothers" | 3:16 |
| 9. | "The Last Thing We Do" | 3:26 |
| 10. | "Ain't Nobody Got It Easy" | 3:47 |
| 11. | "I've Got You" | 2:36 |
| 12. | "When It's All Said and Done" | 5:13 |
Total length: |
43:50 | |
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[7] | 47 |
| US Folk Albums (Billboard)[8] | 6 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[9] | 9 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[10] | 12 |
References
- 1 2 Buxton-Cook, Ruth (January 20, 2015). "Drew Holcomb and The Neighbours - Medicine Album Review". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ↑ Cummings, Tony (September 21, 2015). "Review: Medicine – Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ↑ Jacobs, Brittanee (January 27, 2015). "Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors- Medicine (ALBUM REVIEW)". Glide Magazine. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Peronto, Anthony (February 16, 2015). "Drew Holcomb And The Neighbors – Medicine". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Caldwell, Alex "Tincan" (January 25, 2015). "Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, "Medicine" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Saunders, Hilary (January 27, 2015). "Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors: Medicine Review". Paste. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Drew Holcomb – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Drew Holcomb. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Drew Holcomb – Chart history" Billboard Folk Albums for Drew Holcomb. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Drew Holcomb – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for Drew Holcomb. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Drew Holcomb – Chart history" Billboard Top Rock Albums for Drew Holcomb. Retrieved March 2, 2015.