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Medicine (Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors album)

Medicine
Studio album by
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
ReleasedJanuary 27, 2015 (2015-01-27)
GenreAmericana, alternative rock, folk rock
Length43:50
LabelMagnolia
ProducerDrew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Joe Pisapia
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors chronology
Good Light
(2013) 		Medicine
(2015) 		Souvenir
(2017)

Medicine is the seventh studio album by Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, released on January 27, 2015 on Magnolia Music. 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

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Contactmusic.com[1]
Cross Rhythms[2]
Glide Magazine[3]
Indie Vision Music[4]
Jesus Freak Hideout[5]
Paste7.8/10[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 listing

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All tracks are written by Drew Holcomb except for track No. 4, where he is a co-writer with Ian Fitchuk

No.TitleLength
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

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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

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  1. ^ a b Buxton-Cook, Ruth (January 20, 2015). "Drew Holcomb and The Neighbours - Medicine Album Review". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  2. ^ Cummings, Tony (September 21, 2015). "Review: Medicine – Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  3. ^ Jacobs, Brittanee (January 27, 2015). "Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors- Medicine (ALBUM REVIEW)". Glide Magazine. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Peronto, Anthony (February 16, 2015). "Drew Holcomb And The Neighbors – Medicine". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Caldwell, Alex "Tincan" (January 25, 2015). "Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, "Medicine" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Saunders, Hilary (January 27, 2015). "Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors: Medicine Review". Paste. Archived from the original on February 27, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  7. ^ "Drew Holcomb Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  8. ^ "Drew Holcomb Chart History (Top Americana/Folk Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  9. ^ "Drew Holcomb Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  10. ^ "Drew Holcomb Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2015.