Album: Medicine Show by The Dream Syndicate (1984)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: ANTI‐
Format: Album

Description: "Medicine Show" is the second album by The Dream Syndicate, released in 1984 on the A&M label
The Dream Syndicate left Slash Records, a small company that released the band's first album The Days of Wine and Roses (1982), and signed a new contract with major publisher A&M. Medicine Show was produced by producer Sandy Pearlman, who had earlier worked with Blue Öyster Cult and The Clash.
In 2010 Universal Music Special Markets reissued the album including 5 extra tracks recorded live for broadcast at the Aragon, Chicago, Il., July 7th, 1984.

Artist Background: The Dream Syndicate is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California, active from 1981 to 1989. The band is associated with the Paisley Underground music movement; of the bands in that movement, according to the Los Angeles Times, it "rocked with the highest degree of unbridled passion and conviction". Though never commercially successful it met with considerable acclaim, especially for its songwriting and guitar playing. Bandleader Steve Wynn brought the band back together f... Part of the Los Angeles, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Los Angeles, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 1980s, Album, ANTI‐

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"Medicine Show" is the second album by The Dream Syndicate, released in 1984 on the A&M label
The Dream Syndicate left Slash Records, a small company that released the band's first album The Days of Wine and Roses (1982), and signed a new contract with major publisher A&M. Medicine Show was produced by producer Sandy Pearlman, who had earlier worked with Blue Öyster Cult and The Clash.
In 2010 Universal Music Special Markets reissued the album including 5 extra tracks recorded live for broadcast at the Aragon, Chicago, Il., July 7th, 1984.

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