Prince Valium

This album and band is years old and it's still one of my faves. Fantastic album by an epic Supergroup that I wish made more than just one album.Medication is fronted by Whitfield Crane of Ugly Kid Joe and is darkly delicious with crunchy riffs. If you love metal with melody and plenty of heaviness you'll love this gem.

What do you get when you cross members of Ugly Kid Joe/Soulfly/Machine Head you get Medication! !! Buy if you like moody dark music!!!!

this is my total honest an unbiased review.Firstly i have listened to the album from start to finish about 12 times now. Some songs didn't need that many listens to sink in, but some of them did.Album kicks off with 'loaded gun', this song has pep, it's got a punchy chorus and Whit sings the verse in a monotone style, the chorus sounds much deeper and is similar to Keith Caputo [river runs red era]. I like this song a lot, it's passionate, infectious and it's a great way to start the album. It swiftly moves onto the second song; 'nothing left', which is one of the lighter, easier to listen to songs on the album. Again, Whit's voice is the forefront, and the guitar work is noticable but not spectacular. As usual Whit changes his singing style each an every song [almost every song]. I do like 'nothing left', it's very melodic and i couldn't compare it to anything else i've heard even tho it's not groundbreakingly different! Track 3 is 'something new', which also appeared on the Medication EP. This time they have re recorded it, [which i think is for the better]. If you don't know the song, it's an absolute corker, it's moody and slow, but has a great hook, huge MTV potential - this song goes to 11. Track 4 is 'walk away', Whit bursts out into song straight off, no big guitar intro's or anything, If you're familiar with Stone Temple Pilots around 1996 era [tiny music], Whit's voice sounds so much like Weiland, even the melody is in STP style, the guitars are energetic and appropriate. Track 5 takes us to 'no direction', again this also appeared on the Medication EP and yes this has been re done too, I wasn't so sure about the EP version, but this recording I much prefer, slightly 'stonerish' takes a little longer to digest than the previous songs, neat lyrics too - I think folks will love this song or loathe it. Track 6 is 'underground', this has to be the golden nugget Medication have put out so far, it's an absolute diamond of a song, it starts with a clever but simple chord sequence an a eatheral tune that Whit sings over it. If you listen to the lyrics it's basically Whit reflecting over a friends death [Keanu Reeves girl friend who died in a car crash]. This song will leave you in awe.'false idol' is next and this is where the album takes a different turn, from here on the rest of the songs are much moodier and heavier, to me this is more *metal*. 'false idol' is okay tho, it takes more of your patience but slowly you'll unravel a liking for this track. The thing that annoy's me is Whit sings a little more dramatically, he doesn't need to do that, his natural voice is soulful an more than adequate to put out feeling. Track 8; 'Xanax' is a great, again it's slow and heavyish, but the guitar sounds and subtle lead parts are excellent, very classic rock without the cliches obviously. I like the song, I did on first listen. I can see me listening to this for years and years. Track 9; 'superpop' doesn't grab me, it's slow and heavy, but doesn't offer anything, there's no lyric or riff that pulls me in, and like most of the album the drumming has no clever fills to remember or 'air drum' to. The remainder of the last 3 songs are similar to 'superpop', - 'now and again' and 'end of ends' i'm not keen on, i do hear potential in the track 11 'prince valium', it's a slow burner, but serves a purpose, this i can sense will grow on the listener more and more...So, it's a solid, strong and sometimes eclectic album. It has some massive mtv potential and to me, if the band can stick out and remain determined i could see the same sort of success as 'system of a down'. I can see MH fans enjoying it, an i can see UKJ fans enjoying, you just have to enter with an open mind.Enjoy

Let me clear this up now. Anyone buying this album expecting Machine Head part 2 is going to hate this album. Everyone else, please proceed. Most of this album is awesome, with great heaviness and one of the best softer songs I've ever heard("Underground"). It is a bit lighter than the self-titled EP, and there are a couple songs that aren't too great, but the good stuff on here more than makes up for it. Just buy the album and hear it for yourself. Can't wait to hear Logan's new band, Stereo Black. Medication R.I.P.

Scott Ian perfectly described this album with those three words. This is quite possibly the best album I've bought all year. Fresh sound from a great new band. Whit's vocals shine throughout the album's 13 tracks. "Loaded Gun" hits you quick and is followed by "Nothing Left," which sounds like an outtake from LoA's 'Soul Searching Sun.' "False Idol," "Super Pop," and "Now & Again" are my other personal favorites. The brightest spot on the album is a little slow number titled "Underground." Amazing track with a great lyrical delivery by Whit. If you're looking for something new to listen to, check out this record! It'll blow you away.

When i first heard Logan Mader was in a new band I was excited. His previous work with Machine Head was nothing short of incredible. This album is no exception. Its pretty much phenomenal all the way through. While i didnt care for any of his previous bands, Whit's vocals also really shine especially in songs like "underground" and "something new". This album isnt overly heavy but it does have great melodies and wonderful songs. If your tired of all the nu-metal junk taking over the airwaves then i'd suggest you pick this album up you wont be disappointed.

I just saw these guys on the 24th in Allentown PA with Coal Chamber and the show was amazing, they put on such a great show and i picked up there CD and bought a shirt, they have a great new sound that you just have to hear....pick this CD up, it has been in my CD players for 2 days strait now and i havent even begun to tire of it...Great Great band!

If you want to hear great emotionnal music, just put yours ears on this cd. It's heavy, intelligent and deep. Whit Crane's lyrics are really darker than UKJ. The music sound really melodic and heavy. Medication's is not a clone or something. I can't stop listening to this album! exellent from the beginning to the end!

Certainly angry and angsty, a change for Whit Crane, but just proves that the guy is a rock/metal all-rounder! My only complaint is the valium on the front cover is a photograph and not real, I could do with some right now.

Ottimo venditore e prodotto in splendido stato

bon du metal pas trop aggressif gentil comme tout ca passe tranquille!!!c'est pas du death ni du black !!!!avec la voix du chanteur du groupe ugly kid joe!!!