This is a new feature for Critical Condition. I often listen to an album or watch a movie that I haven’t listened to or watched in a while and will be reminded just how good it is. As I receive those reminders, I will document them on “Dust It Off” to urge the lovely people of the world to take it off the shelf and dust it off as well.
My first entry is for the 1996 Wallflower’s album Bringing Down the Horse, the most memorable album of an unfortunately forgotten band. The fact that the Wallflowers have gone relatively unnoticed while continuing to make good music since the release of Bringing Down the Horse is not one that I will explore… today.
What I will discuss is how downright majestic Bringing Down the Horse is. It also brings down the “sophomore slump" notion. The album starts off with a bang – the band’s signature song “One Headlight” - and keeps the momentum going. “6th Avenue Heartache” and “Three Marlenas” bring down the tempo, but keep you just as mesmerized. The tempo picks up again on “The Difference,” the most upbeat song on the record, just before taking a huge breath with the precious “Invisible City.” The rest of the album continues to alternate upbeat and laid back tracks, but never ceases to enchant. Bringing Down the Horse is also a great soundtrack for driving at night (FYI).
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