Widespread Panic - Dirty Side Down

180-gram double LP

On Dirty Side Down, Widespread finally learned that it is possible to have two distinct personas: one in the studio and another in concert. The concentration on songwriting here is evident from the first moments of the opening track, "Saint Ex." Complex melodic structures, dynamics, classic rock textures and harmonic balance are exemplified as acoustic and electric instruments interweave seamlessly in a dreamy intro before a Latin percussion groove-laden vibe takes hold thanks to the hand drumming of Domingo S. Ortiz and bassist Dave Schools.

 

1. Saint Ex

2. North

3. Dirty Side Down

4. This Cruel Thing

5. Visiting Day

6. Clinic Cynic

7. St. Louis

8. Shut Up and Drive

9. True To My Nature

10. When You Coming Home

11. Jaded Tourist

12. Cotton Was King

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