Wood
Widespread Panic · 2012
110 min · 20 tracks · Southern rock
A vibrant blend of Southern rock and jam band improvisation, infused with heartfelt storytelling and soulful instrumentation.
Why this album works
'Wood' debuted at number 25 on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting the band’s sustained popularity. It received generally positive reviews from critics, many praising its musicianship and cohesiveness, further solidifying Widespread Panic's status as stalwarts of the Southern rock genre.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks soulful instrumentation for reflective moments for long road trips
- Context
- By the time 'Wood' was released in 2012, Widespread Panic was well established as a leading act in the jam band scene, having formed in 1986. This album followed their successful live album 'Dirty Side Down' (2010) and marked a continuation of their exploration into more complex arrangements and lyrical depth, demonstrating their evolution over nearly three decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Cher· Bruce Springsteen· Prince· Alanis Morissette· Bon Jovi· Cyndi Lauper· Bob Dylan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Ballad of John and Yoko 4:12
- 2 Mercy Standout 7:31
- 3 Imitation Leather Shoes 5:43
- 4 Clinic Cynic 4:46
- 5 Tall Boy 7:04
- 6 Many Rivers to Cross 4:53
- 7 Good Morning Little School Girl Standout 8:42
- 8 Pickin' Up the Pieces 6:19
- 9 Ain't Life Grand 4:41
Disc 2
- 1 St. Louis 4:24
- 2 Time Waits 3:44
- 3 Sell Sell 5:23
- 4 Tail Dragger 5:19
- 5 Tickle the Truth 5:32
- 6 Fixin' to Die 6:44
- 7 Climb to Safety Standout 6:11
- 8 Counting Train Cars 3:32
- 9 C. Brown 5:57
- 10 Blight 4:59
- 11 End of the Show 4:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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