Good Medicine Band - Spirit of the Sharecroppers (1997)

"Spirit Of The Sharecroppers" serves as a significant milestone in the late 1990s Austin alternative country scene. Originally performing as The Sharecroppers, the band rebranded as Good Medicine Band due to legal naming conflicts while maintaining their core Texas rural aesthetic. The album showcases a masterful blend of bluegrass, folk-rock, and traditional Americana, bolstered by a strong creative foundation featuring three principal songwriters and vocalists. Characterized by organic acoustic arrangements and profound lyrical themes exploring human connection and everyday struggles, the record earned critical acclaim. This release acted as a definitive launchpad for Nathan Hamilton’s solo career, establishing him as a poignant lyricist and a vital voice within the Americana genre.

Tracklist:
1-1 Good Medicine Band - Cotton Dresses [3:10]
1-2 Good Medicine Band - Mercantile Store [3:35]
1-3 Good Medicine Band - I Don't Wanna [3:24]
1-4 Good Medicine Band - One Train [4:44]
1-5 Good Medicine Band - Fallen Among Thieves [3:17]
1-6 Good Medicine Band - Storm Cellar [4:13]
1-7 Good Medicine Band - Shiverin' [3:27]
1-8 Good Medicine Band - Watertown [4:55]
1-9 Good Medicine Band - Hole of My Own [4:08]
1-10 Good Medicine Band - Stay On [5:08]
1-11 Good Medicine Band - Turtleback [1:57]
1-12 Good Medicine Band - Drifter [2:36]
1-13 Good Medicine Band - Better Way [3:50]
1-14 Good Medicine Band - Drum Jam [1:04]