What makes Medicinals by Timber Timbre notable?

Medicinals received critical acclaim upon its release, establishing Timber Timbre as a notable act within the Canadian indie music scene. The album's track 'Werewolf' later gained wider recognition after being featured in various media, including television shows, enhancing the band's visibility and contributing to their cult following. Released in 2007, Medicinals is Timber Timbre's second album, following their self-titled debut. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound and gaining attention for their distinctive aesthetic that combined folk with elements of blues and experimental music.

How many songs are on Medicinals?

Medicinals has 10 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Medicinals

Timber Timbre · 2007

32 min · 10 tracks · folk music

A haunting blend of spectral folk melodies and dark, atmospheric soundscapes that evoke a sense of eerie introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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There Is a Cure — This track encapsulates the album’s exploration of themes around healing and suffering, showcasing the band's ability to blend melancholic lyrics with captivating melodies.
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Werewolf — As one of the standout tracks, 'Werewolf' combines haunting imagery with a mesmerizing arrangement, effectively illustrating Timber Timbre's signature sound that mesmerizes listeners.
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Devil’s Dress — This song features intricate guitar work and evocative lyrics that present a stark narrative tension, epitomizing the album's darker undertones.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

Medicinals showcases unique songwriting and atmospheric production, establishing Timber Timbre's distinct sound.

What we noticed

The album opens with a slow, haunting melody that sets a dark tone, maintaining a consistent atmospheric quality throughout.
Tracks often feature sparse instrumentation, allowing the vocals to dominate and create an eerie sense of intimacy.
Several songs incorporate unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more fluid arrangements.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Window Talk 0:48
2 There Is a Cure 4:32
3 Devil’s Dress 3:48
4 Like a Mountain 2:25
5 Beat the Dead Horse 4:52
6 Under Your Spell 3:26
7 It Comes Back to Haunt Us 3:32
8 Werewolf 2:29
9 Oh Messiah 2:44
10 Patron Saint Hunter 3:24

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