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• Artist: Mark Lanegan
• Album: Bubblegum
• Label: Beggars
• Year of Release: 2004
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• Reviewed by: dscanland on 2004-09-23

The transformation back to a rock band has begun. Many of you will remember The Screaming Trees. Mark Lanegan was the frontman and since their demise (and even during for that matter) he has been putting out quality solo albums. They have all been quite different than the grunge output of the Screaming Trees. Bubblegum is the follow-up to his first EP for Beggars Banquet, a switch from Sub Pop, his label since his solo debut. And I don't know what it is about Lanegan albums. They are intoxicating for me but after I have listened to them, I have no lyrics or melodies in my head. Like one of my favorite tracks on Bubblegum is "Morning Glory Wine" that is more hypnotic than anything. There isn't a big hook in it, like I usually like to see. Another one that is slightly more in the rock arena is "Head". Yes, that is PJ Harvey on "Hit The City" and "Come To Me", two amazing duets that mark high points of the album. Their voices go together better than her and Nick Cave. The track "Methamphetamine Blues" is fucking hot too with help from Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri. Other collaborations include Ween, Izzy Stradlin and Duff McKagan. Bubblegum is a little bit of a return to the rock side of things than the rootsy albums he has been putting out. Lanegan's stint with Queens of the Stone Age is sure to blame. It ends up being a nice mix of blues and rock. Mark Lanegan has got a damn sexy voice too.

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