"Medicine" is a song by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, released on their eponymous album (2010). It is the lead single, was originally intended as the name of the album, and was promoted as such in numerous interviews and early reviews,[1][2] but the album title was changed shortly after the replacement of producer T Bone Burnett in favor of Dave Matthews Band producer, Mark Batson.[3][4]
| "Medicine" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals | ||||
| from the album Grace Potter and the Nocturnals | ||||
| Released | 2010 | |||
| Recorded | May 2010 in Hollywood, California | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 4:06 | |||
| Label | Hollywood | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Grace Potter, Matt Burr, Scott Tournet | |||
| Producer(s) | Mark Batson | |||
| Grace Potter and the Nocturnals singles chronology | ||||
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Meaning
editPotter has said of the song, "Matt and Scott came up with the music for 'Medicine'—the drum roll and that killer guitar hook—months before I came up with the lyrics or the vocal melody. It gets across the emotion of somebody trying to steal your man away and then fighting for what's yours, getting back to a place where you're in control. I picture my adversary as a young Stevie Nicks, but with long black hair, who shows up, woos everybody and freaks me out, until I realize there is something I can do—then I step up and make my own magic. It's my favorite song to perform. That and 'Paris' are the sexiest, feistiest and the most fun of anything we've ever done."[5][6]
Personnel
editAdapted credits from the booklet.[7]
- Grace Potter – lead vocals, Hammond organ
- Scott Tournet – lead guitar, loops, vocals
- Benny Yurco – rhythm guitar
- Catherine Popper – bass guitar
- Matt Burr – drums, percussion
Release and reception
edit"Medicine" was released in the US as a single on December 14, 2010, and December 28, 2010 in the UK.[8] The song has been very well received by critics and fans alike, becoming a regular song at every show the band performs. WRBC, a Maine-based music magazine said of "Medicine", "The single 'Medicine' represents some of the best elements of Ms. Potter's revamped sound, most notably her songwriting and thumping classic rock guitar lines."[9][10] The song has received heavy radio play in Vermont and Maine, being "a regular request" according to the rock stations 102.9 WBLM,[11] and Rock 93.9 FM The Valleys Rock Station.[12]
Music video
editOn September 15, 2010, on their official Myspace page, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals announced they were filming "Medicine" as the second music video for the album, for release in December 2010.[13]
Track versions
edit- "Medicine" (LP version) (4:06) on Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
References
edit- ^ "An Interview with Grace Potter at Bonnaroo 2009". Weekly Dave Speak. Archived from the original on 14 February 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ "Grace Potter New Album Info". Brooklyn Vegan. Archived from the original on 22 March 2010. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ "T Bone Burnett Out Mark Batson In". Weekly Dave Speak. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ "Evolution Of Grace Potter and The Nocturnals debut". Avexa. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ "Interview with Ms.Grace Potter". Jam Base. Archived from the original on 29 June 2009. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Grace Potter talks new Album". This Is Somewhere. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (booklet). Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. Hollywood. 2010. D000283202.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Noctunals Announce Single release". Grace Potter Official Website. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ "Review:Grace Potter and The Nocturnals". Weekly Dave Speak. Archived from the original on 25 August 2010. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Evolution Of Grace Potter and The Nocturnals debut". WRBC. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ "Pirate radio requests". Maine's Classic and Contemporary Rock Station. Archived from the original on 9 March 2010. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ "Medicine a Local Hit". WMXR. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ "Next Grace Potter Video". Ray Ban. Archived from the original on 23 October 2010. Retrieved 22 October 2009.