LP – Standard Edition Black Vinyl (2025 Reissue).
Alongside an expansive 4xCD box set, collecting 42 Dream Syndicate tracks that span rare live recordings, radio sessions, rehearsals, demos, and previously unreleased material from 1983 to 1984, 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.
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.
