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The Medicine Show
Rock · 2019 · 11 tracks · 42m

The Medicine Show

Melissa Etheridge

A high-voltage blend of heartland rock and bluesy grit. Etheridge's signature gravelly vocals lead a charge through themes of healing, advocacy, and raw resilience.

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It's Melissa Etheridge doing exactly what she does best: loud guitars, big feelings, and that unmistakable gravelly voice.

A resilient and fiery blend of personal reflection and outward-facing defiance.

The Medicine Show · vs · Melissa Etheridge
Social Commentary+2.3σ

The writing leans far further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 42m
01
The Medicine Show
2:27
02
Wild and Lonely
4:32
03
Shaking
3:05
04
Woman Like You
3:49
05
Faded by Design
3:38
06
I Know You
4:44
07
This Human Chain
3:51
08
Love Will Live
4:10
09
Here Comes the Pain
3:57
10
Suede
3:58
11
Last Hello
3:58
Moments Worth Waiting For
The explosive blues-rock riff that kicks off the title track, signaling a return to high-voltage form.
The vulnerable, stripped-back opening of 'Last Hello' that swells into a powerful tribute to resilience.
The rhythmic, percussive acoustic guitar breakdown in 'Faded by Design' that mirrors a heartbeat.
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