Medications - Your Favorite People All in One Place

This 3 piece from Washington, DC consists of members of the now defunct band Faraquet. After the Faraquet breakup two of the founding members created Medications and while the sound is very similar, the new third wheel does add some new elements into the mix. A mere 6 months since the release of their Medications EP, they have returned with their first full length. While the music on this album does sound a lot like Faraquet and the Medications EP, the quirky time signatures and awkward vocal lines are quickly becoming a thing of the past, the songwriting maintains that same dry, yet clever feel, but it seems the band is slowly trying to forge a new identity. You can clearly hear the influence of early rock bands like Led Zeppelin, both on the production, and the songwriting, with drumming that is very evocative of Bonzo and very thin, vintage guitar tones. The album has a very raw and uncut feel to it. Your Favorite People All in One Place may not be a bold step into uncharted territory, but there's nothing wrong with a slow evolution. The music is solid and the band still appeals to their core fans while managing to remain fresh and interesting. Dischord. 2005.