The original album returns as a standalone LP, all via Down There Records (distributed by Fire Records).
In 1982, The Dream Syndicate started their own record company, Down There Records, to release their self-titled four-song twelve-inch EP, which included the first versions of ‘When You Smile’ and ‘That’s What You Always Say’. They went on to sign with Slash for The Days of Wine and Roses, followed by A&M for the Medicine Show album. After years, the band has earned the right to reissue Medicine Show as a 42-song, 4xCD set featuring 29 unreleased recordings from the 1983 to 1984 era. For this special occasion, The Dream Syndicate are resurrecting their Down There label, which will be distributed by Fire Records.
Medicine Show has always been a controversial album, even before it was recorded. The indie rock darlings became the first Paisley Underground band to sign to a major label, hire a mainstream rock producer, change bass players, and spend months recording the album - after having banged out their previous one, The Days of Wine and Roses, in mere hours.
 
Like many psychologically complex albums, Medicine Show took time to truly settle into listeners’ minds. It’s long overdue, but it has finally arrived.          
 
“A punk/noir magnum opus” ???? Uncut.
“Powerful” MOJO.
“Outstanding” AllMusic.
"Raw, urgent and vital" Wire .
“The Dream Syndicate struck a precarious balance of order and chaos that remains exciting and combustible.”  Pitchfork.
Label
Down There Records / Fire Records
Genre
Alternative LP - SIDE A
Still Holding On To You
Daddy's Girl
Burn
The Medicine Show
Bullet With My Name On It
LP - SIDE B
Armed With An Empty Gun
John Coltrane Stereo Blues
Merrittville

SOUTHBOUND