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We Need Medicine

The Fratellis · 2013

44 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop · indie rock

A vibrant mix of alternative rock and blues, laced with catchy hooks and a sense of gritty nostalgia.

We Need Medicine is an album by The Fratellis, released in 2013. A vibrant mix of alternative rock and blues, laced with catchy hooks and a sense of gritty nostalgia. 'We Need Medicine' received positive reviews from various music publications, highlighting its catchy melodies and solid songwriting. The album reached number 6 on the UK Albums Chart, reaffirming The Fratellis' place in the indie rock landscape after their earlier successes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does We Need Medicine sound like?

A vibrant mix of alternative rock and blues, laced with catchy hooks and a sense of gritty nostalgia. Rooted in alternative rock and indie pop.

What makes We Need Medicine by The Fratellis notable?

'We Need Medicine' received positive reviews from various music publications, highlighting its catchy melodies and solid songwriting. The album reached number 6 on the UK Albums Chart, reaffirming The Fratellis' place in the indie rock landscape after their earlier successes. Released in January 2013, 'We Need Medicine' is The Fratellis' fourth studio album, following their 2008 release 'Here We Stand.' At this point in their career, the band was attempting a comeback after a hiatus, and this album marked their return to the music scene with a more matured sound while still retaining their signature energetic style.

How many songs are on We Need Medicine?

We Need Medicine has 11 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·44:58

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

  • 1 Halloween Blues Standout 3:16
  • 2 This Old Ghost Town 3:40
  • 3 She's Not Gone Yet but She's Leaving 3:50
  • 4 Seven Nights Seven Days Standout 3:25
  • 5 Shotgun Shoes 4:24
  • 6 Whisky Saga 3:10
  • 7 This Is Not the End of the World 4:00
  • 8 Jeannie Nitro 4:19
  • 9 We Need Medicine Standout 4:00
  • 10 Rock 'n' Roll Will Break Your Heart 5:21
  • 11 Until She Saves My Soul 5:33

Release Date

January 1, 2013

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

44 min 58 sec