Jericho (The Band album)

Jericho is the eighth studio album by Canadian-American rock group the Band. It was released on November 2, 1993, through Rhino Entertainment subsidiary Pyramid Records. It was the band's first studio album since Islands (1977) and their first since re-forming without guitarist and songwriter Robbie Robertson in 1983. Returning from the original lineup were Levon Helm (drums, mandolin and vocals), Rick Danko (bass, guitar and vocals), and Garth Hudson (organ, keyboards and horns), while pianist and vocalist Richard Manuel, who died in 1986, posthumously appears on one track. New to the group were drummer Randy Ciarlante, keyboardist Richard Bell, and guitarist Jim Weider. In addition to the core band lineup, many guest musicians and songwriters contributed to the album.

Jericho consists of new material written by both the original and new members of the band, contributions from outside songwriters, and covers of artists including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Muddy Waters. The album was released to positive reviews and was a steady seller, despite only peaking at number 166 on the Billboard 200. "Remedy" and a cover of Springsteen's "Atlantic City" were released as promotional singles to support the album, with the former reaching number 14 in Canada. Special praise has been directed at the band's ability to successfully proceed despite the absences of Robertson and Manuel, as well as their interpretations of "Atlantic City" and Dylan's "Blind Willie McTell". The Band would release the follow-up album High on the Hog in 1996.