Jericho

The Band’s Jericho is a 1993 comeback album that arrived sixteen years after Islands and marked the group’s return without Robbie Robertson and after Richard Manuel’s death. The remaining original members, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Garth Hudson, were joined by later touring members, giving the album the feel of a rebuilt version of The Band rather than a direct continuation of their classic lineup. Because Robertson had been the group’s main songwriter, Jericho relies heavily on covers and outside material, including songs by Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Muddy Waters.

Musically, the album reconnects with The Band’s familiar blend of rock, folk, country, blues, and Americana. Songs like “Remedy,” “Blind Willie McTell,” “Atlantic City,” and “The Caves of Jericho” show the group leaning into earthy arrangements, weathered vocals, and a relaxed but soulful ensemble sound. While Jericho does not carry the same historical weight as their late-1960s and early-1970s albums, it is a warm and respectable late-career record that captures much of the group’s communal spirit.