We Need Medicine cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • nostalgic vibes for road trips
  • catchy hooks for group listening
  • gritty stories with heart
  • for casual gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer minimalistic soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
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.
Stylistic neighbors
The Raconteurs· Arctic Monkeys· The Hives

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Halloween Blues 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 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 4:00
  • 10 Rock 'n' Roll Will Break Your Heart 5:21
  • 11 Until She Saves My Soul 5:33

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