The early 80s were exciting times for those with a taste for American west coast rock. Several aspiring new acts appeared in the space of a few months who were obviously indebted to the late 60s, but managed to offer something refreshingly vital in the process. The Dream Syndicate's self-titled debut EP and the follow-up The Days Of Wine And Roses (recorded in September 1982), more than justified the attention that the "Paisley Underground" bands were attracting. Comprising songwriter Steve Wynn (b. 21 February 1960, Los Angeles, California, USA; guitar/vocals), Karl Precoda (guitar), Kendra Smith (bass) and Dennis Duck (drums), the band chose their finest song, "Tell Me When It's Over", for their first UK single, issued on Rough Trade Records in late 1983. A contract with A&M Records followed, and Medicine Show appeared in 1984. Like their debut, there was a definite acknowledgement of the influence of both Lou Reed and Neil Young.

Listen to The Dream Syndicate at Finetune.

• (2008)  Medicine Show
• (2006)  Ghost Stories
• (2006)  The Complete Live At Raji's
• (2005)  The Days Of Wine And Roses
• (1982)  Day of Wine and Roses

• That's What You Always Say
• Halloween
• Tell Me When It's Over
• The Days Of Wine And Roses
• Season Of The Witch

• R.E.M.
• Neil Young
• Bob Dylan
• Smashing Pumpkins
• Yo La Tengo
• Husker Du
• The Clash
• Television
• Sonic Youth
• Pavement
• Tom Waits
• Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
• The Velvet Underground
• New Order
• Concrete Blonde
• The Go-Betweens
• Talking Heads
• David Bowie
• The Pixies
• Patti Smith

• krackerjack
• m4z23
• cronadigallina
• dvand5
• kongrosian
• ideogen