Til the Medicine Takes

There are only a handful of bands who didn't start out in the '60s or '70s that I feel are worth listening too. Widespread Panic is among those few. That being said, this is one of those bands you have to see live. They never do themselves justice in the studio. This is definitely the exception. Got this as soon as it came out and to this day, I'm still sad when the music stops. I just don't want it to end. One of only 3 albums I consider to be flawless, along with Rusted Root's "When I Woke" and Paul McCartney's "Band on the Run".

this is good music but phish is much better

This is not necessarily the best collection of songs put on a studio album by WSP, but this album is a their masterpiece. I wouldn't change a thing from the soaring lead in from Suprise Valley to the bridge burning of All Time Low into the happy trails feel of Nobody's Loss. The band was never tighter and each member contributes, making this album the perfect studio distillation of a Panic show.

One of my very favorites. It took way too long for it, but I'm thrilled that it's finally available.

"Everyday" is the best Panic album despite having Angelina Jolie on the cover. This one is the next best studio album. Assuming someone who may have never had the opportunity to see Panic live is reading this, please take my advice and go see them the next time they come near you. There is no better live show out there, unless you get to see the reunited Pink Floyd, which will never happen. John Bell is the thinking person's lyricist, and their lead guitarist, Jimmy Herring, is, well, it's silly actually - go see for yourself how he tickles the strings with fingers moving ninety miles and hour. "Surprise Valley" is a great album opener, as well as a great show opener and Mr. Herman's organ on "Bear's Gone Fishin'" should get you moving. "Waker" is one of those Mike Houser songs that makes you miss him even more, especially when you think about what the song's about. Panic will never be the same as they were when Houser played the lingering lead; none of us ever will be. But life and the music go on and Panic reminds us of that, beautifully, especially when they're improvising on stage about a hundred or more days a year, constantly reinventing old jams. Bassist Dave Schools is one of the best if not the best rock and roll bass players out there and the percussion section with Todd Nance and Sonny Ortiz is tight tight tight. And, oh yeah, the crowd at a Panic show is slightly fun too. Thank you very much!

This is without a doubt my favorite Panic studio album and IMO their finest hour. The songs are a lot tighter than much of their previous studio work but this is not necessarily a bad thing; every song on this album is simply classic. My favorites include "Blue Indian", a jazzy JB ballad, and "Nobody's Loss" which has some nice vocal harmonies and simple but effective lyrics that remind me of the Dead. Other great tracks include the upbeat bluegrass of "Waker" and also "Chrismas Katie", which has an awesome Houser climax. "Dyin' Man", Climb to Safety" and "One Arm Steve" are all kick-a** rockers that burn from start to finish. Overall an awesome album and the perfect place for newbies to start.

This album is friggin perfect. There are no weak songs on it. Period. My favorite Panic song (Waker) is on this album. This is the album that got me hooked on the Panic.

This album and Don't Tell the Band are the albums that hooked me on WSP. Love this album and I will never stop listening to it.

IThe Flow Of This Record Is Incredable. Songs,Production,Mix Is very good classic

Great Album. Listen to it over and over again. Shows the ability of Panic musically.