If the River Was Whiskey
Spin Doctors · 2013
43 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A rootsy blend of blues-infused rock that captures the essence of storytelling and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- storytelling with emotional depth
- ideal for relaxed evenings
- inviting sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'If the River Was Whiskey' marked a significant return for Spin Doctors, their first studio album in over 16 years since 'You’ve Got to Believe in Something' (1996). This period saw the band reconnecting with their sound while exploring new musical territory, showcasing a maturity that had developed over their long career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blues Traveler· Counting Crows· Toad the Wet Sprocket
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Some Other Man Instead 4:35
- 2 If the River Was Whiskey 3:17
- 3 Sweetest Portion 4:02
- 4 Traction Blues 3:42
- 5 Scotch and Water Blues 5:16
- 6 About a Train 6:14
- 7 The Drop 4:40
- 8 Ben’s Looking Out the Window Blues 3:09
- 9 So Bad 5:56
- 10 What My Love? 2:32
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