Mark Lanegan is an amazing man with an amazing story that I’m so grateful to have listened to, after reading his memoir, I learned of Bubblegum, and to me, I believe this to be by far one of the best albums I’ve listened to ever. It feels like Tom Waits little brother, one bearing a shotgun and pitching curveballs. The imagery of the album and its great lyrics bring you into the loaded world of Lanegan, and he ties you up with the beautiful composition of musicians. So many ... read more
Hand-crafted masterpiece of an album that shows the true vulnerability of a straight-(ish) white man. This album was masterly crafted by the best tools in the shed. It’s the best show of craftsmanship and the endurance and growth of a band that seems to create a great unique sound with every album produced. Depression should never be taken lightly, and it’s such a topic on this album that it makes one feel better about what they’re going through, it seems like clockwork at a ... read more
How do you write the most compelling concept to an album, and pummel relentless force into it? Delivering a kick to the gut that makes you double-back, fall over and absorb into the sounds. Songs for the Deaf, that’s what. This album seemed to pioneer a mainstream radio concept that I haven’t seen before this time (correct me if I’m wrong, please) and it’s such an incredible distribution of such great music. This album is loaded, more of drugs than emotions. It’s a ... read more