The launch of their third studio album "Medicine" saw Dave Woodcock & the Dead Comedians play to a very appreciative audience at Sheffield's Redhouse recently. Having pre-ordered the album I already had the download a week in advance but was still excited to recieve the CD as it came signed by Dave along with a note of thanks.
As with previous albums Dave's influences from punk, folk and americana are very much in evidence, this time with a much stronger punk edge along with a healthy dose of bluesy rock 'n' roll. But far from being a collection of brash cries of rebellion this is a series of well crafted songs delivered with forceful passion by a group of excellent musicians.
Picking my favourite tracks is proving impossible as different ones stand out with every play. At this moment though they are "Thirty Three", "At The Pharmacy", "Open Door" and "The Saints".
You can preview "Medicine" before buying on Bandcamp or if you're in the Sheffield area get along to see Dave Woodcock & the Dead Comedians live at Shakespeare's on April 18th and pick up a copy there.
