Alternative Medicine by Dr. Strangely Strange
Nearly three decades after their original run, Dr Strangely Strange emerged from the mists of time with "Alternative Medicine" in 1997, proving that some forms of musical madness age like fine wine. The album reunited the core members of the band, bringing their distinctive blend of Celtic psychedelia and whimsical storytelling into a new era without losing the charmingly odd spirit that made them cult favorites in the first place. While many reunion albums try to recapture past glories, "Alternative Medicine" instead feels like picking up a conversation with an old friend who's grown more interesting with age. The album maintains the group's trademark mix of traditional folk elements and psychedelic exploration, but with added layers of maturity and musical sophistication earned through decades of individual artistic pursuits. It stands as proof that Dr. Strangely Strange's peculiar musical prescriptions remained just as potent in the 1990s as they were in their 1960s heyday.
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Credits
• Ivan Pawle – Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harmonium, Hammond organ, vocals, backing vocals, liner notes, keyboards
• Tim Booth (2) – Acoustic guitar, vocals, artwork
• Mary Greene – Backing vocals
• Aine Whelan – Backing vocals
• TJM Tutty – Bass, acoustic guitar, vocals
• Bruno Staehelin – Drums, percussion, engineer, mixed by
• Nick Pugh – Engineer
• Joe Thoma – Fiddle, viola, photography
• Davy McFarlane – Harmonica
• Robyn Robbins – Mastered by
• Con Kelleher – Photography
• Joe McKeever – Photography
• Tim Goulding – Piano, Hammond organ, vocals, backing vocals, tin whistle, photography, whistling, keyboards
• Paul Scully – Producer, mixed by
• Chris Brady (8) – Technician
Dr. Strangely Strange, pioneers of Irish psychedelic folk, charmed the world with classics like Kip of the Serenes and Heavy Petting. Now, they’re back with Anti-Inflammatory, their first album in decades, arriving April 2025. Filled with wit, warmth, and their signature quirky charm, it’s a must-listen for fans old and new.