Medicine Show

SHAKIN APOSTLES have brewed up quite the concoction with their latest offering, "Medicine Show". This carnival of sound is like stumbling into a surreal circus tent where psychedelic folk meets Dixieland jazz, and the ringmaster is a tambourine-wielding shaman. The album opens with "Snake Oil Serenade", a rollicking romp through a landscape of twangy guitars and raucous horns. Lead vocalist Reverend Mojo's gravelly howl evokes images of a dusty, Wild West saloon, while the band's infectious energy is enough to get even the most stoic listener tapping their toes. Tracks like "Voodoo Rodeo" and "Moonshine Monsoon" continue to showcase SHAKIN APOSTLES' ability to blend genres with reckless abandon. The band effortlessly transitions from foot-stomping hoedowns to ethereal ballads, all while maintaining a sense of whimsy and unpredictability. It's clear that SHAKIN APOSTLES are not afraid to take risks, both musically and lyrically. "Medicine Show" is a wild ride that will leave you feeling simultaneously exhilarated and slightly disoriented, but isn't that the mark of a truly great album? So grab your top hat and join the Medicine Show – SHAKIN APOSTLES are here to cure what ails you, one raucous tune at a time.