The Buried Life

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Finally got my hands on this excellent follow-up to Medicine’s debut ‘Shot Forth Self Living’.

‘The Buried Life’ is a smorgasbord of noisy pop, teeth-rattling guitar squall, and Jesus and Mary Chain-like aural shenanigans. I honestly don’t get why they weren’t any bigger than they were. Hell, other than knowing their song on ‘The Crow’ soundtrack, I was clueless regarding them. These albums are incredible, and their new reunion record ‘To The Happy Few’ is no different.

I hear shoegaze mentioned when people speak of Medicine, and yeah it’s there I guess. But if I had to compare them to another band, I’d say they’re more of a noisier, harsher Olivia Tremor Control. Lots if psychedelic tendencies with experimental recordings and sounds. Of course, that would mean OTC sounds like Medicine as Medicine was out a few years before that Elephant 6 crew. But hey, what’s the difference? I found the correlation so we’ll leave it at that.

If you’re not familiar with Medicine, you should get acquainted.

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6 thoughts on “The Buried Life”

  1. You said J&MC … I’m surprised I didn’t immediately drop by. That’s like my Bat Signal! Obviously, I have to invite Medicine into my life, at least for a trial run if not permanent residence.

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      3. I see where you got the J&MC thing, but … damn … this has a lot more range, dynamic and musical, than the Reid brothers ever had. From jazzy piano to what has to be woodshop equipment.J&MC were all metal shop and heroin surf music. This is more.

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      4. It definitely is more. They’ve got the Reid’s penchant for buzz saw guitar, but really Medicine goes all over the place. If you’re interested, I could hook you up. Both albums are great. Plus, check out their track on The Crow soundtrack. They get some Cocteau Twins help.

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