Blanche - If We Cant Trust The Doctors

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Album Review: If We Can't Trust The Doctors by Blanche (2005) Alright, let’s get into this mess of an album that somehow nails it anyway. Blanche’s If We Can’t Trust The Doctors is like a rusty old truck with a busted tailpipe—it shouldn’t work, but damn if it doesn’t haul ass when you hit the gas. This thing straddles so many genres—Alt-Country, Folk Rock, Americana, Indie Rock—you name it, they’ve crammed it in there. And yeah, maybe that sounds like chaos on paper, but trust me, it works. First off, let’s talk about “Someday.” Holy crap, this track hits hard right outta the gate. It’s got Tracee Mae Miller’s vocals slicing through like a knife while Dan John Miller lays down some serious fiddle magic. You know those songs where you’re just kinda vibing and then BAM—it punches you in the gut? That’s “Someday.” The lyrics feel raw, almost unfinished, like somebody ripped them straight outta a diary. Maybe that’s why it sticks with ya. Plus, the way the banjo pops up here and there? Genius. Feels like someone sneaking whiskey sips at church. Then there’s “Who’s To Say,” which gets repeated more times than I care to count across the album (seriously, what’s up with all the versions?), but the original cut slaps. It’s one part folk ballad, two parts existential crisis, and all heartbreak. David Feeny’s production gives it this warm, fuzzy vibe, even though the subject matter is anything but cozy. Warren Defever throws his weight around too, layering drums and steel guitar in ways that make your ears perk up. By the time Lisa ‘Jaybird’ Jannon kicks in on percussion, it’s clear this ain’t no sleepy campfire singalong—it’s a full-blown emotional beatdown. What really sells this record, though, is how lived-in everything feels. From Patch Boyle’s autoharp twang to Feeny pulling double duty on piano and clarinet, every note breathes authenticity. Even the mastering job by Fred Kevorkian has this gritty edge, like it was recorded live in somebody’s barn instead of a studio. And props to Jun Pino for the photography; the cover art looks like something you’d find buried under a pile of thrift store records—a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. But let’s not sugarcoat it—this album ain’t perfect. Some tracks drag their feet (cough “Wayfaring Stranger” cough), and having three different mixes of the same song can feel overkill. Still, when it clicks, it REALLY clicks. There’s a scrappy charm to If We Can’t Trust The Doctors, like these guys didn’t give a damn about trends or radio play—they just wanted to tell their story. So yeah, it’s messy, flawed, and occasionally brilliant. Kinda like life itself. Funny enough, as much as this album leans into nostalgia, listening to it now feels... weirdly futuristic. Like, imagine blasting this from a jukebox on Mars or something. Wouldn’t shock me one bit. Final verdict? If you dig music that fights back, grab this sucker pronto. Just don’t blame me when it haunts your dreams. Rating: 8/10

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Garbage Picker3:30
Superstition3:32
Another Lost Summer3:46
Someday5:10
Someday...2:11
Who's to Say...04:25
So Long Cruel World4:50
(Preamble)0:28
Jack on Fire4:42
(Hidden Track) Running With The Devil
Bluebird2:47
The Hopeless Waltz4:5
Wayfaring Stranger2:52
Who's To Say...4:25
Preamble0:28
(Intro)0:28
Do You Trust Me?3:45
Who's to Say4:25
Runnin' With The Devil2:27
Jack On Fire4:41
Who's To Say4:25

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Catalog Numbers

  • MAMA-010
  • V2CP 209
  • VJCD146

Labels

  • Cass Records
  • V2
  • Loose Music
  • Loose
  • Cass Records, V2 Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Digipak
  • Promo

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Cass Records
Copyright (c)Cass Records
Record CompanyNippon Columbia Co., Ltd.

Credits

RoleCredit
ArtworkTracee Miller
BanjoPatch Boyle
AutoharpPatch Boyle
BassTracee Mae Miller
VocalsTracee Mae Miller
DesignKevin Carrico
DrumsLisa 'Jaybird' Jannon
GuitarDan John Miller
FiddleDan John Miller
LayoutEd Mullen
Mastered ByFred Kevorkian
Mixed ByDavid Feeny (tracks: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8 to 11), Warren Defever (tracks: 3, 4, 7, 12)
Photography ByJun Pino
ProducerBrendan Benson (tracks: 2, 5), David Feeny (tracks: 2, 5, 6, 8, 9), Warn Defever (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 7, 10 to 12)
Recorded ByBrendan Benson (tracks: 2, 5), David Feeny (tracks: 2, 5, 6, 8, 9), Warn Defever (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 7, 10 to 12)
Steel GuitarFeeny
Backing VocalsFeeny
PianoFeeny
MelodicaFeeny
ClarinetFeeny
OtherFeeny
Written-ByDan John Miller (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 7, 9, 10)
Artwork ByKevin Carrico
TechnicianFeeny
PhotographyJun Pino
SongwriterDan John Miller (tracks: 1 to 7, 8, 9, 12)

Notes

  • Tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 10-12 recorded at Brown Rice
  • Tracks 2, 5 recorded at Grand Studio
  • Tracks 6, 8, 9 recorded at the Tempermill
  • Tracks 3, 4, 7, 12 mixed at Brown Rice
  • Tracks 1, 2, 5, 6, 8 to 10, 11 mixed at the Tempermill
  • ℗ & © 2004 Blanche . Cass Records
  • Track 12 contains a "hidden" cover of Van Halen's "Runnin' With Devil" with slightly altered lyrics. (An added refrain of "But Jesus is calling me home".) It starts at 2m 43s, after 30s of silence. Total length of the track is 5:10
  • Original release non V2 version, no barcode, 2-panel digipak with credit booklet.
  • Only Disc, Without Cover.
  • (p)2004 Blanche under exclusive license to V2 Records, Inc. (c)2004 Blanche under exclusive license to V2 Records, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.
  • Catalog # matches sequence for Cass Records, but V2 appears on the spine, back cover and CD.
  • Tracks 3, 4, 7 mixed at Brown Rice.
  • Tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 10 to 12 recorded at Brown Rice
  • This album is dedicated to Michael Francis Miller.
  • All songs Garbage Picking Music (BMI), except 8 Bug Music (BMI).
  • (P) 2004 Vinyl Junkie t/a Loose Music
  • (C) 2004 Vinyl Junkie t/a Loose Music
  • The copyright in this sound recording is under license from Blanche to Vinyl Junkie t/a Loose Music.
  • Barcode: 5029432004627

Barcodes

  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LM21
  • Matrix / Runout: AF-A0-304084-SC1 KOP001-105GM CDM8299 blanche
  • Barcode (Text): 6 38812 72212 6
  • Barcode: 638812722126

About Blanche

Hail from Detroit, band members: Dan John Miller (guitar, vocals) Tracee Mae Miller (bass, vocals) Feeny (ie David Feeny) (pedal steel, dobro, organ, piano) Little Jack Lawrence (banjo, autoharp, bass) now with The Raconteurs Lisa 'jaybird' Jannon (drums) Patch Boyle (banjo) no longer in the band

Members

  • David Feeny
  • Jack Lawrence
  • Dan John Miller
  • Tracee Mae Miller
  • Patch Boyle
  • Lisa Jaybird Jannon

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *If We Can't Trust The Doctors* by Blanche is like a musical patchwork quilt. It blends so many genres and styles—alt-country, folk rock, Americana, you name it—that it feels like a journey through different worlds in one record. What makes it even cooler? Nearly all the songs were written by Dan John Miller, who also played guitar and fiddle. And get this—Feeny, one of the producers, didn’t just stick to producing. He jumped in on steel guitar, piano, backing vocals, and even clarinet! Oh, and there’s a hidden track at the end called “Running With The Devil.” Little surprises like that make the album feel alive, like it’s got secrets waiting for you to find them.

Comments

crazylob
2025-03-14
Clearly taking most of its cues from early hillbilly and Southern gospel recordings, Blanche produced an Americana album that feels mostly authentic, with the lyrics rarely drifting into post-modern pretension.