Dust

ein bisschen zu köntry stimm, aber halt au na e psyc guitar amigs am inedüngle. wird aber chum namal ineschnäuge. darum 3 Staubkörnlis

Interesting, some solid rock suns and some interesting baroque influences

As soon as I saw another 90's album I gave a sigh and thought "Mr Imagination strikes again" First track started was a bit unsure but after that every track was better than the last. Some brilliant guitars and drumming. Vocal was the weak point

Eh, it was decent. Not keen on the vocal, was hoping for something a bit heavier. Dying Days really stood out though, I enjoyed that one. Then read that it featured Pearl Jam's guitarist. So, that figures. Some other good songs though not leaving me craving to hear more. It is very much suitable driving music and I happened to be driving when listening.

what is remarkable about this album? Nirvana’s popular but at least they actually sound grunge. “Dust” sounds like Screaming Trees shop for grunge clothing at Forever 21. their first track immediately lowered my expectations for the rest of the album. I did like their choice of percussion bookended within in the last track “Gospel Plow” - it provided a nice contrast to their own Seattle “grunge” sound and lyricism. the rest of the album remains blah.

Very pleasantly surprised by this album. A band I had never previously not heard of. Was put off initially by the grunge label given to them but on listening it was only mildly grungy. There were a lot more agreeable sounds throughout. Particularly liked the guitar play which appeared at points across the soundstage you were not expecting. Equally satisfying was I allowed the Spotify algorithm to do its work after the album ended. It produced a great series of songs it thought connected with Sugar. Bands like Screaming Trees, Mad Season and The Gutter Twins all featured. Again previously unknown to me but now copied into a playlist. 4/5 2/11/25

cant complain 3/5

I had mixed feelings on this one. It comes across a bit vanilla as far as grunge goes and I only really enjoyed one song the whole way through ("Witness"), but I also didn’t necessarily dislike anything here and there were some awesome instrumental bits in basically every song. Not sure if I’ll revisit Dust any time soon, but I wouldn’t mind coming back to it at some point to hear its high points again! Highlights: Halo of Ashes, Sworn and Broken, Witness, Traveler

3,5

Fine, just fine.

1001 Mediocre 90s Alt Albums to Listen to Before You Die. I enjoyed “Look At You” and “Traveler” but mostly I would just prefer to listen to Zeppelin or Dinosaur Jr instead.

This was alright. This band reminds me of one a friend would invite me to go see live. I’d say yes, but only because I needed something to do. The venue is some small little local joint full of college kids and middle aged people wishing they were still in college. When the band comes on I’m already pretty tired. They sound Ok. The jams are good…the guitarist can take the music far out(but not very far out), the singer stays in key and sticks to his own style. Each song has a definite beginning and ending, no real improvisation. Fairly cut and dry. I’m falling asleep hoping the end is near. The last song of the night starts and it’s pretty interesting. “Is this the same track from Bob Dylan’s first solo album? Yeah..I think it is” I think to myself as I enjoy where things are going. Then they go back into their trite over driven guitar solo and heavy drum fills. Bummer. How was the show you ask? Alright, I’d say. Alright show, but I’ll never listen to this band again. (Based on my review, one can deduce that I’ve never heard of this band before. Further post-listen research shows how they were “grunge rock pioneers” and while I do respect that, it does not change my rating of this particular album)

Yes me likey ! Very good

I thought this was really good. Interesting mix of typical grunge sounds with psychedelic elements. Solid melodies too. Favorite songs were All I Know, Dying Days, Witness, and Dime Western.

2.0

Gubbegrunge. Hvorfor har dette hatt påvirkning på musikkverden? Ondt Blod har flere streams enn dette søvnmidlet.

Pleasantly surprised by this one, pretty fun, although somewhat generic

# 598 : Dust Dust - Suprisingly solid grunge-pshych fusion. I didn’t expect much from Dust, but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. It starts off strong, dips a little toward the end, but manages to stay engaging throughout. A blend of light grunge and experimental psychedelic rock, it’s one of those 90s albums that sounds like a thousand others—but in a good way. I knew the name Screaming Trees, but couldn’t have named a single song before this. Now? I might even go back for another listen. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s well-crafted and has enough variation to keep things interesting. Best Track (if you must): All I Know – a standout that captures the album’s best qualities. Verdict: Surprisingly solid grunge-psych fusion. Not essential, but worth a spin. Closing thought: Not bad at all for a band I’d never listened to—sometimes the trees scream, and sometimes they sing.

Enjoyed this, I’d listen again

65

Some of it was okay some of it was annoying. 2.5/5

At first I thought it was just going to be too noisy for me but there were some good songs on here for sure. 2.5

Nice Album… I felt like I was at a cool venue enjoying the sounds. Wasn’t blown away just solid.

Maybe not one of the world's 1001 essential albums, but it's another album I had never heard but rather enjoyed. 90s grungy. A sitar. Huge QoTSA vibes.

Have enjoyed them since hearing them for the first time on the “Singles” soundtrack. Mark Lanegan has such a distinct voice. This is a great album that I listen to a lot.

Pretty average.

I've never heard of this band or album. After listening, I can say that it's fine but it's still not the unexpected and delightful masterpiece I am waiting for from this project. Anyway, yes this is fine. It has some cool riffs but then it veers into sounding very Britpop - so it fits right in on this list. I recognised Sworn and Broken when it came on, and I went "Oh, right, this song is the reason the album is on the list". It's not a very compelling reason, though, in my opinion.

pretty nice

Has vibes of a poor man's queen's of the stone age. The vocal isn't particularly strong. Not sure why it's on this list

Unremarkable.

I did not find this album interesting or enjoyable in any way. The sound and musical style was reminiscent of many bands that have done it better.

This should have been right up my alley, as I love 90s alternative music. I just found it to be ok. All I Know and Dying Days were both excellent songs. There were a few others that were alright. Nothing was terrible. But overall it was just an average album.

I had never heard of this band before but their songs are pretty good. Nice voice on the singer and a sound that I really like. I read that people put them in the grunge genre often but this is more metal than that to me. The album didn't really have a stand out song to me but its definitely an album I would play in the background while playing a game.

Alright album, didn’t mind listening to it

Good rock, slightly grunge - it's fine

Really enjoyed this, good mix of grunge with straight 90s rock, with a sort of indie vibe In places too. Always hesitant to give 5 stars but this hit on a good day. 4.5/5

I liked this and need to listen to it some more. 4/5

In a weird way this felt like it didn’t do anything crazy or unique but they did their style well which made it a great, mostly consistent listen. Honestly I feel like the feel of the album made it great with the blanket of fuzzy guitars in a a lot of the songs which is what I liked about Ash’s 1977 so much, this is quite a bit different though as it has a more grungy feel with some folky and bluesy influence which definitely gives it a unique blend of songs throughout but unfortunately doesn’t hook me as much when it diverges into a folk acoustic guitar song like traveller compared to the more heavy ones. It’s a good album though, favourites: All I know, Dying days, Make my mind, Witness and sworn and broken. Overall, 7.5/10 (just because I was in between a 7 and an 8).

I liked it but I can't help but feel skeptical this is their best album, coming so late in their run. However, it wasn't interesting enough for me to invest the time to dig into their discography. Maybe someday!

I guess I'd heard of Screaming Trees before, largely on their radio play for "Nearly lost you" (on an earlier album, "Sweet Oblivion", but I had no idea they were a Seattle band, and I'm not really sure why this project chose this particular album to highlight the band. It's seems like a fine album, but also a pretty forgettable foray into alt-rock; the best of the lot were probably "Look at you" and "Witness" (with a nod to "Dime Western" with its very Soundgarten-esque/Jesus-Christ-Superstar-sounding guitar lick), but even those selections feel a bit arbitrary. It's funny to read that they toured with Oasis; I wonder if that was just to make Oasis feel better about themselves?

Good album that was new to me. I especially liked "Look At You" but the entire album is solid.

Underrated greatness.

Super cool album, love the style

7.1/10 very nice

Nothing sticks. It's not horrendous but you can see the influence on those crappy grunge-lite bands that came after.

Another great band I somehow missed entirely during the 90s. Great sound, great album. 3+

Not bad, pretty listenable - but nothing to come back for.

Another band i know of but never listened to. What a great album.

Very good music, great melody and a very good voice

I liked this. I'd heard good things on the Screaming Trees, but had never checked out their music. Might have to check out other stuff in their catalog.

The music was good and the singing was ok. It just needed something to give it more excitement perhaps.

A very mid album. Not bad, but also just blends into the 90's rock. Nice to discover something new, but no business being on this list.

Way better than Pearl Jam

Pas ben ben intéressant. Ramassis de tout ce qui était poche (ou meilleur) dans les années 90s. 2.5 étoiles

Well, I guess it’s okay. I don’t love the vocalist and I’m not super excited by the instrumentals either. It’s not terrible, but definitely not something I would choose.

Huh, the song Dying Days has a fair amount of keyboard on it. Turns out it's Benmont Tench playing keyboards on this album. A honest to god Heartbreaker playing on a grunge band album? Holy crap. Call me impressed. Really enjoying this album a lot. Worth another listen for sure. Also, Josh Homme toured with ST when they were promoting this album. Kinda makes sense, him going from Kyuss to this and then moving on to Queens of the Stone Age. I can hear some ST influences now.

Nope, don't like it. not really at all..

Really great, and I can't believe I never got into them--such a nice mix of rock and psychedelic. Might rise, but a solid 4 for now.

Although I was aware of both the Trees and Lanegan prior to Dust, there’s no doubt that this was the album that got me into Lanegan. I bought it around the time of release based on the Kerrang! review as well as the hype sticker on the CD which said something along the lines of… The psychedelic rock classic that Soundgarden and Smashing Pumpkins always dreamed of making … as probably my fave 2 bands in ‘96, I had to hear this and whilst I largely didn’t agree with that particular assessment, I did fall in love with the brilliant, soulful, gospel quality of it all. Everyone is in superb form but the keys are the extra dimension here which elevates it to something really special, alongside some masterful production by George Drakoulias. Kerrang! subsequently named it their album of the year. It’s my fave Trees album and it’d be up there for my fave Lanegan album.

It’s not bad but not mind blowing

This wasn't bad, but it also didn't impress me, either. Hardly a reason to put this on the 1001 list. Honestly just generic rock music. 6/10.

All I Know is that this album is like a Dime Western.

Excellent new fine. Nirvana meets pop.

Ikke for mæ, men ikke så verst likevel, altså. Men heller ikke sånt som satte sæ i øran, så æ har allerede bare en vag idé om kordan det hørtes ut etter at æ hørte det i går.

No tienen nada de malo~ Pero lo escuché en 3 tandas y eso ya quiere decir que no me gustaron mucho. Tuvieron buenos momentos donde me hicieron sonreir, a ratos sonaban un poco más loquillos, a ratos muy a Pearl Jam. Algo en la voz del vocalista no me gustó. Y el organito super agudo de Sworn and Broken me hizo pensar en cambiar la canción. Es de esos discos que saldría rapidito de la lista si esta incluyera más bandas no-angloparlantes. Me da lata igual porque es el tipo de música que en general me gusta.

No bueno

ominous, emotional and loud.

All That's Gone Away 1001 Albums Generator 125 (09/24/2025) Screaming Trees are something of the forgotten brother of the Seattle grunge scene. They never reached the commercial or critical success of the genre's big four (Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam), but listening to their last studio album from before their breakup, Dust, it isn't obvious why. After a week of albums ranging from crummy to really shitty, I was fearful seeing an album and artist that I had never heard of. But luckily, Dust is really fucking good. It is grunge, but it's a very unique brand of it, incorporating really psychedelic elements into its sound. These elements are most prevalent in the opener, Halo of Ashes, as well as Traveler, which is the "chill" song of the album. This album starts really strong with the aforementioned Halo of Ashes, which features what sounds like a sitar or some other Indian sounding instrument. Dying Days has amazing guitar courtesy of Pearl Jam's Mike McCready. Sworn and Broken had my jaw on the floor with its synth solo that really stands out from the rest of the album in a very good way. While there is subtle synth throughout a lot of this album, Sworn and Broken is where that element really gets to shine. The only moment of weakness is the slow song, Traveler. A really pleasant surprise after a week of real stinkers. Really strong 4/5. Favs: Halo Of Ashes Dying Days Sworn And Broken Least Fav: Traveler

Never listened to screaming trees or mark lanegan really though am aware of him. First half of this felt very 90s in the vain of pearl jam, was really solid though, feel like the ST should get more airtime as it was just as good as the other bands of the time. The stoner rock/QOTSA sound was much more evident in the second half, both music and singing style. Again stood up in terms of quality and feels pretty influential for that sort of sound. Think I'd be a bigger fan if I'd heard this years ago but still thought it was great and should listen to more.

Quite enjoyed the first half, but didn't really get into the second half. Too mystical. The final song, Gospel Plow, is a real miss. Halo of Ashes and All I Know were the best of a pretty fine bunch. One of those where, not really sure why it is on the list, but it is fine to listen to. Solidly 2.5.

Not heard of screaming trees but it being listed as hard rock and grunge piqued my interest..... I don't think it is either though after listening! Was pretty bland and more soft rock I would say. Very mid 90s. At times it did remind me a little if qotsa, just not as good nor exciting in any way Very much 3

Heard of them but never once listened!! Halo of Ashes: I liked the sort of exotic indian music side of things. very interesting All I know: wow this song is lowkey fire af idk if i like the singer so much but i dont dislike it so who cares its a little Jesus Jones x Kurt Cobain

Funsies

Ganz cool, aber irgendwie auch nichts besonderes.

Really like this one. Good dynamics, sounds great. Though definitely influenced by the time, it doesn't feel stuck in the era some 30 years later. Couldn't turn this one off.

Very strong

Good album and good band name

Great band

I wanted to like it more.....Queens of the Stoneage is better :)

I never really listened to the Screaming Trees despite my love for 90s rock / grunge. This album was pretty easy listening. It swayed more to Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, or Sound Garden than that of Nirvana, Alice In Chains, or Melvin’s (yeah, I included the Melvin’s - sue me). This record in particular had a bit of a U2 feel to it as well. More so in vocal delivery and tonality. It’s not as raw as most grunge era albums are. This one came off quite, dare I say, polished. Not a perfect album but a rather enjoyable album that’s for sure. I’ll probably check other records by them out.

it was cool and funky

Awesome! 90’s rock

A couple of good songs

I did not know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised by this album. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I get that it is grunge adjacent and does not epitomize true grunge, but I found it eminently listenable. 3.5 stars rounded up to four.

Not bad. Nothing particularly stands out except for the ripoff of Hank Williams Jr's "A Country Boy Can Survive" in their song "Dying Days". I had to have heard this while I at university, but I don't remember. I can hear Beavis and Butthead ripping on this "this sounds like college music hehehe"

Not a bad listen. Reminded me of early-mid 90s rock.

Decent neo-psychedelic rock record that at times sounds vaguely reminiscent of late-period Echo and the Bunnymen (although with a distinctly American singer). It's at its best when it opens up and lets the arrangements breathe ("Halo Of Ashes", "Traveler") and at its worst when it slips into hard rock/grunge clichés ("Dying Days", "Witness"). Mark Lanegan's voice isn't all that distinctive in general but he sings with a fair amount of grace and subtlety on this album and does a good job of matching his tone to the material.

Early grunge that arguably gets improved on but you can hear a lot of the sounds that will the first half of the 90s

I've listened to a bit by this band. I liked this but I don't feel like it was that notable. Maybe worth another listen though.

Day 29 Was surprised to see this on here, listened to it loads back in the 90s but hadn’t heard it for years. An underrated gem 9/10 Highlights All I Know Dying Days Witness

Pretty good. I liked the instrumentals a little bit more than the singing, but it wasn't bad. Dying Days is a pretty solid track and the one I'll be remembering the most.

Wanna hear something grunge-adjacent that didn't get Nirvana and Pearl Jam's radio play? This is that. As a Canadian, this sounds a lot like early (Naveed-era) Our Lady Peace or I Mother Earth, which is fascinating because they had always seemed a bit anomalous in their weirdness. Right out of the gate, 'Halo of Ashes' is very interesting, melodically. The chordal choices and sitar-like sound of Gary Lee Conner's guitar give this a moderately Indian feel (probably much more generically than I'm able to identify with my limited understanding); the toms-heavy rhythm (Van Conner on drums) is distinctly not a standard rock beat but moves the song along perfectly with the groove built opposite Barrett Martin on bass (very melodic and wandering). Mark Lanegan's vocal work is unusually baritone for rock music (notably, his grunge contemporary Eddie Vedder is also a baritone) but smooth and laid-back and really centres the song. 'All I Know' follows it up with a more straightforward composition but indulges in lush, sustained chorus harmonies and some rad solo and fill work from Gary Conner that all combines for a grunge-y take on something that sounds quite Grateful Dead on the whole. This is distinctly a 90's record. The vocals and lyrics are intimate (close mic'ed), introspective and a little wordy and psychedelic, from time to time. If you wanted to make an argument for the quality of the decade, rock-wise, and avoid well-worn ruts like Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Tool and their ilk, I would start here. 'Look At You' builds from a fairly simple ballad feel (you can hear how this was written on an acoustic or on a piano) until its outro absolutely roars with propulsive drumming, a lovely, overdriven arpeggio part on guitar and a bass line that won't quit. Lanegan croons and the harmonies blend and it all feels like a triumph. 'Dying Days' is excellent. I thought 'Make My Mind' was just fine until it hit the guitar solo before the denouement and suddenly the final third was back to crystalline beauty. The Pacific sun shines through this music. The keys solo on 'Sworn and Broken' is both lovely and hilarious, somehow. This is it: their last recorded album. Just like the Beatles (Abbey Road), they went out at the height of their powers. Sometimes I listen to a pop album and I stretch my feelings to accommodate the competence and the craft of the thing -- I look at it from some perspective external to myself and I say, "yes, this is a 4/5 album -- very good mainstream pop." I don't need to pretend to be someone else to love this album: I gave this 5/5 after four tracks. It would've had to be abysmally boring in the second half to even drop to a 4. I can only wish that this had been more imitated. 5/5, more please. I'll give you the most self-centred and honest compliment that I can give: I'm a musician and I wish I sounded like this.

Unlike the Big four bands of the Grunge scene, Screaming trees clearly draws from the 80s alternative scene like REM and U2 making a more melody-centric Grunge sound. Best Songs: Halo of Ashes, Dying Days, Witness Worst Songs: Traveller Worst Songs: All I Know

It's alright. Decent enough but nothing stand out

Gear: ZMF Bokeh Artwork: 🛌🤡✏️ Production: 👊🫤👍 Music: 💔🎸🤷 Rating: 🌲🌳(🌴)/5

Guitar is the highlight in this album.

I’m 48 and grew up with Pearl Jam, Nirvana and Soundgarden. I knew very little of those grunge bands that came before them. Only discovered Screaming Trees in the last year and I love them, so this is a biased rating!

# In-Depth Review of Screaming Trees' *Dust* (1996) ## 🎵 Overview *Dust* is the seventh and final studio album by the American rock band Screaming Trees, released on June 25, 1996. Despite being part of the grunge movement, the album showcases a distinct evolution in the band's sound, blending **psychedelic rock**, **blues**, and **folk influences** with their signature hard-edged style . Produced by George Drakoulias, the album is often regarded as the band's most cohesive and mature work, even though it was their commercial swansong . --- ## 📝 Lyrics and Themes ### Lyrical Depth and Emotional Resonance The lyrics on *Dust*, primarily penned by vocalist **Mark Lanegan**, explore themes of **melancholy, loss, addiction, and existential reflection**. Lanegan's struggles with substance abuse and personal turmoil are palpable throughout the album, giving the songs a raw, confessional quality . Tracks like *Witness* and *Sworn and Broken* delve into spiritual crisis and emotional brokenness, with lines like *"I think I'm going to die"* and *"senseless, insane, and alone"* echoing Lanegan's inner battles . ### Narrative and Imagery The album employs rich, often dark imagery, drawing on **blues traditions** and **mythological references**. For example: - *Halo of Ashes* references death and resurrection with the line, *"I been a long time away, with one foot in the grave"* . - *Gospel Plow* incorporates elements of traditional spirituals, reflecting a search for redemption . - *Dying Days* mourns the loss of friends and the decline of the grunge era, likely alluding to the deaths of Kurt Cobain and other Seattle scene figures . --- ## 🎶 Music and Sound ### Musical Style and Instrumentation *Dust* marks a departure from the band's earlier punk and psychedelic influences, embracing a more **melodic and textured sound**. The album features: - **Eastern influences**, such as the use of sitar on *Halo of Ashes* and tablas on *Gospel Plow* . - **Blues-infused guitar work** by Gary Lee Conner, complemented by Barrett Martin's diverse percussion (e.g., congas, djembe) . - **Guest contributions**, including Pearl Jam's Mike McCready on the solo for *Dying Days* and Benmont Tench (Tom Petty's Heartbreakers) on keyboards . ### Standout Tracks 1. **All I Know**: The album's lead single combines catchy hooks with Lanegan's soulful vocals, reflecting on missed opportunities . 2. **Dying Days**: A powerful track with a blistering guitar solo and haunting lyrics about decay and loss . 3. **Gospel Plow**: An epic closer featuring tribal rhythms and a psychedelic outro, symbolizing a journey from darkness to light . --- ## 🎛 Production Quality ### Strengths - **George Drakoulias' production** lends the album a warm, organic feel, balancing the band's gritty roots with polished accessibility . - The **layering of instruments** (e.g., mellotron, strings, acoustic guitars) adds depth without overwhelming the songs . - **Andy Wallace's mixing** (known for his work on Nirvana's *Nevermind*) gives the album a crisp, modern sheen . ### Weaknesses - Some critics argue that the production **smooths out too many of the band's rough edges**, potentially diluting their raw energy . - The **eclectic instrumentation** (e.g., sitar, tablas) may feel forced or overly experimental to some listeners . --- ## 🌌 Themes and Influence ### Themes *Dust* revolves around themes of: - **Mortality and decay**: References to death, ghost towns, and dying days permeate the album . - **Redemption and hope**: Despite its darkness, the album offers glimpses of light, as in *Traveler*'s journey *"from the darkness to the light"* . - **Nostalgia and loss**: The album serves as a eulogy for the grunge era and the band's own decline . ### Influence and Legacy - *Dust* is often cited as a **precursor to Mark Lanegan's solo career**, which further explored blues and folk traditions . - The album's fusion of psychedelia and grunge influenced later bands like **Queens of the Stone Age** (with whom Lanegan collaborated) . - Despite its commercial failure, *Dust* was critically acclaimed and named **Kerrang!'s Album of the Year in 1996** . --- ## ✔️ Pros and Cons ### Pros 1. **Lyrical depth**: Lanegan's poignant and introspective lyrics elevate the album beyond typical grunge fare . 2. **Musical diversity**: The blend of blues, folk, and psychedelia creates a unique and timeless sound . 3. **Production polish**: Drakoulias and Wallace give the album a rich, layered production that rewards repeated listens . 4. **Emotional resonance**: The album's themes of loss and redemption are universally relatable . ### Cons 1. **Lack of commercial appeal**: The album's experimental nature may have limited its mainstream success . 2. **Inconsistent pacing**: Some tracks (e.g., *Look at You*) are seen as weaker links, disrupting the album's flow . 3. **Overproduction**: Critics argue that the album's polish sometimes muffles the band's raw energy . --- ## 🎯 Conclusion *Dust* is a **testament to Screaming Trees' artistic growth** and a fitting swansong for one of grunge's most underappreciated bands. While it may not have achieved the commercial success of its peers, its lyrical depth, musical innovation, and emotional honesty ensure its enduring legacy. For fans of grunge, psychedelic rock, or Mark Lanegan's solo work, *Dust* remains an essential listen .

Definitely sounded like 90's grunge, I was really into the music, the vocals lacked the energy I'm really into, but a surprisingly nice listen, never listened to screaming trees before.

Good hard rock album, lacks a defining single. I think I prefer sweet oblivion but very little in it.

it's pretty average alt rock tbh.

Just kind of sounds like generic 90s “teen”

why are they screaming

Good album, forgotten how good, especially first 2/3

433/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑

First off… such a great era for alternative music. It’s very good mix of dirty guitar riffs and a soft dark melodic voice. Definitely seems like they have some Beatles influences. I enjoyed the whole album. Favourite song off this album was, “sworn and broken”

Close to a 4 but it lost me a bit in the middle. I enjoyed the hand drums quite a bit in a few of the songs, eh fuck it 4

Not bad. Gave me a bit of a Soundgarden vibes. Nothing stood that hard too me.

Wow they really pioneered this particular style of psych alt rock. It seems to me that style would really pick up steam in the late 2000s to early 2010s.

Tuvieron potencial creo, pero faltó el penique.

3.1 Honestly shocked this album is on here. I haven't heard this in years, used to own it on CD as a teenager. Really like Mark Lanegan (his book is a must read, captivating and harrowing), but god, even he admits Screaming Trees were pretty shit and just rode on the grunge coattails movement until he could finally afford to jump off. The music is alright, which my score reflects, but it 100% doesn't deserve to be on this list. It isn't even the best ST album. It has one good song, All I Know, and then immediately has the wind take out of its sails with a shite follow up.

Digne héritier du glam rock, avec un feeling résolument 1990 (guitares et voix)

Shocked by how much I liked this. Avoids so many of the pitfalls of other new-to-me grunge albums on this list.

Haven't heard of these guys before and they were great!

Definitely some pretty solid 90s rock from a band I've never heard of. One of the rare times where this list produces a good album that I'm glad I listened to before I die. Don't know how much I'll come back to it, but it was enjoyable. Liked the songs All I Know and Sworn & Broken the most. Low 4.

I'm not sure where Wikipedia gets off calling this hard rock or psychedelic rock. Honestly grunge is even a bit of a stretch here... I'd say if anything this is alternative soft-rock with a gooey grunge core. Most of this just doesn't connect with me. Like it isn't outright "bad" so much as just completely uninspired feeling. The lone standout in my mind is Dying Days. Otherwise, I just couldn't make it through... So for me this is perfect 2 territory.

Vocals and drums were quite alright on this one. There were a couple butt rock sounding songs, but I have never heard of this band. Reminded me a bit of Audioslave.

That album just hit in all the right ways. Perfect 90s alternative rock that reminded me a lot of Soundgarden/Audioslave. Don't really know how to describe it any further than just being a great rock album from a band that I am not sure I have heard of

I feel like I'm pretty hit or miss with some 90's rock, but this had some good psychedelic moments in it that bump it from a 3 to a 4. Like the lead singers voice as well. The last song reminds me of another song especially the last minute or so. Gonna haunt me the rest of the day now. If anyone knows it please let me know.

This was awesome. Really enjoyed it. But not quite 5

I don’t know, a bit boring. Heard better stuff from this era and this genre. Between a 2 and a 3 for me

This was great! Nice crunchy guitar tone! Reminds me of Dinosaur Jr. :-)

Hearing the sitar on the opening track reminded me of The Tea Party, a Canadian rock band active in the mid-90s, around the same time as the Screaming Trees. I immediately entered a Tea Party rabbit hole and may never leave. As it turns out I would probably by happy if The Edges of Twilight was the only album I ever listened to again. Back to the Screaming Trees...they are fine, they sound kind of like another Canadian band of that era, The Headstones. They don't rock nearly as hard as The Tea Party.

Much better than the album art led me to fear. At first listen I was very underwhelmed but upon a second go - I liked it more. Reminds me of so many bands from that era but more subtle - as in no catchy hooks. Is that subtle or just not as good… perhaps both. I am torn between 2 or 3…. But I’m feeling generous

Dust feels like an album that would play on Lazer 99.3, Western Massachusetts' local rock station. It blends in to that grudge adjacent / hard rock lite sound that permiated the 90's. It's not bad, but I'll never think about this again. 2.5/5

Let’s just spin the wheel on average 90s grunge albums.

We’ve found Widespread Panic and Soundgarden’s common ancestor

Why include this album in the list? It's not the band's best effort.

Reminiscent of The Bends but more grungey, quite a fan on the first listen.

Solid.

Chill and calm

totally fine, but perplexing to be on this list

It’s quite good, I think they probably have better albums than this, as I feel like when you exist in a music scene which is really influential, you start to sound more like the copycats than the originators, which I think this might suffer from. But I haven’t heard anything else so maybe not. The description said it was blues, and there is a little bit, but it’s mostly just standard pop-rock mostly, which is fine, there’s that one song which sounds like it has some eastern influence. Singing is quite good, as it’s sometimes really bad with post-grunge pop-rock like pearl jam or something. Favourite songs: halo of ashes, look at you, make my mind, some western. Overall around 6/10 (quite close I think)

1. halo - 1 2. knouu - 1 3. look - 1.5 4. dayz - 1 5. Mind - 1 6. Broken - 1.5 7. Witness - 0 8. Traveler - 1.5 9. Dime - 0 10. Gospel - 1

Good alt rock/grunge album, but nothing crazy here. Enjoyed it but nothing really stood out for me.

This was well and truly just fine. Nothing noteworthy or interesting - just bland, inoffensive 90s rock.

Enjoyed the folk influences more than the core rock sound. 3.

I knew the name of the band. I recognized the cover, yet I had never listened to this. My loss, really. This is good rock/grunge/hard. It has personality, it has flair, it has the hooks and the drums. Overall great!

Täs oli jotain ideaa. 3,5 staria

Kyllä tämänkin taas ihan kuunteli.

Screaming Trees: Dust: A pretty cool album! Really good vibes, some very unique song structures, both sounding kinda like prog rock and more traditional music. I really liked it, though I think it could have had some more FLAIR. 8.75/10

That 90s sound

It's fine. Very 90s. Not my style even thought I grew up in the 90s...

5*

Possibly my favorite discovery in this list. I have always loved Nearly Lost You and Lanegan's voice in general, but never really dug deep into their catalogue. Just fantastic all the way through.

Screaming Trees – Dust 4 ⭐️ (My score: 69 → 3.5 rounded up for the generator) Moody and polished—blending grunge grit with folk and blues touches. It doesn’t have the raw punch of Sweet Oblivion, but the songwriting still shines. A solid, underrated closer to their career. Fav track: All I Know

RIP Mark Lanegan, let’s go. I have to assume I’m not the first person in history to know mark primarily from his work with Queens, so it was a little strange to hear him sing over major chords. Much more upbeat than I thought Mark Lanegan in a band called Screaming Trees would be. This is very good. Once my perspective shifted I had a really good time with this album. Stand outs being the hits of course but also dying days, that mccready solo is so tight. This is a very high 4 for me, possibly a 5.

So Queensy, I get why Josh Homme had Mark Lanegan featured so many times, natural match. This was a really good record with great guitar tones all over this thing. Songs were good, I liked the heaviness with the psychedelic influences. I'm gonna have to check out more of this band, always confused them with Porcupine Tree. Soft 5/5

A couple of good tracks on this but there was something very generic about it I couldn’t put my finger on. The vocalist sounded really familiar. Overall pleasant but forgettable. High 3.

I hear some Beatles and Kinks influences in this. Its an good record that doesn't reach the level of Soundgarden or Nivana in being the best of Seattle grunge. Doesn't really need to be on the list.

Except for the organ much of this reminded me of sound garden/audioslave. I prefer those bands to this one but nothing wrong with this at all.

Some solid grunge

good but needs to be grungier. i really don't like basic alt rock idk why. has its moments though

Good

This was weird. Grungy, but not too grungy. Rocky, but not too much. The singer's voice is good, but not enough to pull me in to want to pay attention

Another introduction to me. Although their sound is quite catchy and it is almost the same kind of music, this album is a good example for what separates a decent band from a great band like Pearl Jam. Not a single song to really stand out and to stay in my mind.

4/5

Unknown album for me, but it was a good listen. No real outstanding tracks, but I liked the overall feel of the album. Not sure if I will go back to it.

Svona miðað við að einhver lýsti þessu sem Eagles Grunge-rokksins, þá er þetta alveg þolanlegt. Það eru skemmtilegir sprettir, en svo koma kaflar með grungeröddinni á móti. Heilt yfir hvorki leiðinlegt né eftirminnilegt.

Run of the mill, doesn’t really stand out from other albums like it.

Thought I didn’t like grunge. Glad this album proved me wrong.

I like this one, catchy grunge rock. It didn’t have any super standout tracks for me, but I liked it quite a bit overall.

Grunge war nie mein Genre. Zu breitbeinig, nimmt sich zu ernst. 2/5

grunge / alternative / folk rock

Doesn't touch me in any case. Just Dust (=noise?)

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Truly, this is one of the albums that I have listened to in my life. Halo of Ashes (7/10) All I Know (7/10) Look At You (7/10) Dying Days (7/10) Make My Mind (8/10) Sworn and Broken (7/10) Witness (7/10) Traveler (6/10) Dime Western (6/10) Gospel Plow (7/10) 6.9/10

Shoutout Ellensburg Washington where this band is from, one of the biggest drive thru cities on WA roadtrips. I was so hopeful after hearing the opening song. It reminded me a bit more of the Midwest grunge/emo of Hum more than anything out of the PNW. But I can’t say this album blew me away, or anything close to that. “Sworn and Broken” was a super interesting listen though, as the singer starts out sounding strikingly like Kurt Cobain, then the song develops to the point where it’s played out with a keyboard sine wave solo! Very unique for this genre. Then the closing “Gospel Plow” was pretty cool for how ambitious its composition choices are. Memorable intro and outro. Everything else kinda blurred by in a flannel, torn jeans blur. Those standout songs were really good though. Soft 3? Strong 2?

this album rules. rip mark lanegan.

I had very low expectations going in, but am really enjoying the first track. The rest of them album held up as well.

I gotta say, I'm always in the mood for a good hard rock album with some weirder elements and Dust certainly helped to scratch that itch. The main thing that stands out about this album is all the extra stuff they put into these songs from the electronic stuff to the world elements all really give these songs their own identity. The songs that these elements are used in are absolutely great mainly due to their great melodies with each instrument giving all of these songs a really nice sound to them and still fitting in with the grunge/hard rock style. Some of the songs here are a bit forgettable but other than that, this is a really great album that i can easily recommend to a lot of people. Best Song: Traveler Worst Song: Halo of Ashes

My kinda jam. A whole world of style within the 90s generation-2-grunge realm. 4 stars, will listen again.

I actually loved this album. Never really listen to screaming trees but will definitely check out more of their music. Excellent listen!

Give it a 3/5

Meh. I don't really get this as "grunge" and lumping them in with Nirvana and early Pearl Jam or Soundgarden. This is just basic alt rock, to me. It was fine, but completely unmemorable.

4.5 rounded up spongebob levitating dot gif highlights: halo of ashes, all i know, make my mind, traveler (mar 12 2026)

3.5

A very worthwhile entry into 90s rock that I don't believe I'd ever encountered before. At the outset this was trending toward a 4-star, but I wasn't crazy about how the album closed.

This was great!

quintessentially 90s (derogatory)

forgot to rate this one when i listened — i remember liking it more than expected but not very much

This isn't really anything amazing but it's pretty solid, like, grungy rock to put on and do stuff to which is a thing I like a lot. I enjoy the sound and I have lots of stuff to do, so, match made maybe not in heaven but at least a kind of broadly positive location.

I thought I was going to dislike this, especially given the dreadful album cover. But although I wasn't that sold on the first track, I liked it more and more as I listened. Although this is nominally grunge, it's doing something quite different from most grunge bands. I thought Lanegan's voice suited the material well.

This is the 173rd album I’m rating. Don't know the album or the band but that album cover is incredible. Adding to my Playlist - Halo of Ashes, All I Know, Look at You, Dying Days, Make my Mind, Sworn and Broken, Witness, Traveler, Dime Western, and Gospel Plow. Not Adding to my Playlist - Nothing. All in all I liked 10/10 songs. About as good as In Utero.

Had never heard of this band before today, and I think I know why. This is a solidly meh album. It's very listenable, especially for fans of the genre, but nothing really jumps out as being genre defining or defying. My life would not have been any different if I'd never listened to this album before my death. 3/5

Not their best.

One of the better albums I've never heard of. Does a great job of threading the needle where the songs themselves are not super heavy, but don't feel out of place next to other contemporary grunge albums. Felt like the album could've used a song or two that turns the heavy up more, but one of the most disciplined performances in this project. Top tracks: Halo of Ashes, Look At You, Sworn and Broken

Look At You is masterpiece

Decent listen

Had low expectations going in and enjoyed it a lot more than I expected. Was expecting dirgy grunge but I was surprised that it was more interesting with a bit more rock/country /psychedelia in the mix. Lizzie hated it. Not sure will rush back - but a high 3. Favourite track Sworn & Broken for the harpsichord.

Dust I don’t think I could name a Screaming Trees song, although I know Mark Lanegan is/was well regarded, and I assumed before listening that it would be in the grunge/metal also rans section, but I was pleasantly surprised and ended up enjoying it - it’s got some groove, and some folky blues influences and I like the varied instrumentation and psychedelic vibes - the middle eastern tones on Halo of Ashes, the harpsichord on Sworn and Broken, the organ on Dying Days and Dime Western. He is a good singer, but he does get a bit generic 90s US alt rock singer at times, and his lyrics often paddle in that same pool also. But he does harmonise well with himself and he does hit upon some nice melodies - Dying Days and Sworn and Broken are pretty catchy. It certainly has a slight tang of 90s grungey metal, but the prominent folk influences, harmonies, shades of non typical instrumentation as well as some nice melodic lead guitar that elevates it above a lot of those bands. It's not totally my cup of tea, but I’d happily give it another listen, making it a pleasantly surprising mid to high 3. 😱🌳🌳 Playlist submission: Sworn and Broken

Remember seeing this lot on Jools Holland, may have been this album, Mark Lanegan and a couple of fat lads on guitars (turns out they're brothers, one now dead of fatness). Thought it was reasonably mediocre back then. But it's grown on me a bit. Overall the album has a surprisingly classic British-rock feel, aligning more with Britpop than grunge. The songs are pacey, with arpeggioed chord changes, normally a chord change per bar, to keep things moving. It has no particular lyrics to pick out, no sensational moments to pick out. But it has an underlying sense of quality control, without ever titillating. Had I this album back in the 90s I'd love relistening now - it's Starsailor, it's Kulashaker, it's Suede. But as it is, I wouldn't seek it out, and nor would I turn it off if it popped up. A 'good' rating.

Classic grunge

Sounds like the 1990s. Grunge, but shiny and crisp.

It's ok. Like any rock album from the 90s: 3-5 minutes of rocking + solo + chorus and whabam, you get a 2 star album.

I liked this album. Lush lots of musical depth.

Little messy, but it’s got heart. Works for the second track, all I know, where the guitars slap melodies match the sang-said vocals, fits together much better than the first track. Third track is more mellow, but carries forward the low-mix vocals in a way I still find pretty distracting. Despite that, it’s got a voice unique among the tracks that proceed and directly follow it. Fourth track and on are more intimate feeling than what came before in a nice closer to earth kind of way. tracks here are generally memorable enough, varied enough vibes and structure to make the record feel thoroughly *enough* explored by the end.

3.5 stars. Some what generic hard rock/radio rock but it's fine. Standout "All I Know" is catchy.

Distorted guitars…heaven. I want to see these guys in concert. It would be amazing.

Like a more boring version of Bon Jovi. Meh, 2*

Entirely unmemorable.

How does an album as generic and safe as this make this list?

Never heard of them but would probably listen to this album again

Something that I’ve learned today is that I’m apparently a sucker for anything involving a Mellotron! I must confess that I had a bit of a visceral reaction upon hearing how different the bulk of the album is from the opening track (as I really wish the sitar played a more prominent role on the others), but as it stands, this is a very decent grunge record with a surprising amount of influence from 60s-70s psychedelia. I like that sort of music a lot, so hearing that influence pop up in places tickled me quite a bit. My favourite songs from it are Halo of Ashes, Dime Western, and Gospel Plow if you want a feel for what I’m talking about. The other tracks are well-done but didn’t stand out as much to me, although I may be more than a bit biased in favour of the aforementioned ones. I’m not familiar with much grunge music otherwise, but maybe it’s time I fix that one of these days.

lot of unfavourable reviews on here but i enjoyed this one

Nice

Easy listening but not for me.

Had never heard of this band - pretty solid! Early Josh Homme band too! Enjoyed this album - and added a few songs to playlists I will listen to later. Solid 3.5 - I will round up.

S'ok but not my favourite

Fairly enjoyable! Wouldn't return to it.

meh

I had never heard of this artist or album before, but I loved it!! Some nice instrumental stuff going on. A bit grunge, a bit Led Zeppelin. Pretty interesting, they bring in elements I don't expect. Most (all?) grunge I've heard doesn't include harmonies so that's a +1 for this album.

Un poco radiohead?

This was a pleasant surprise. They should have been treated in the top rank of grunge.

Goodish probably not their best

It’s fun to hear the early ideas that became QOTSA

This was really good.

Surprisingly bland, like an open mic night band....

Dust - Screaming Trees This album is exactly what I think of when I think of dad rock. It’s perfect for hanging out in the garage passing your dad various tools as he works on the car or sitting on the back deck watching as he grills steaks on the barbecue. It’s something I could listen to at almost occasion, as it’s heavy enough to fit into my regular rock music rotation, but not too heavy that I couldn’t listen to it with company. It’s a very pleasant album, and I mean this in the best of ways. Favourite track(s): Halo of Ashes, Make My Mind Not really the sound I think of when I think of trees screaming but it was pretty cool regardless

Favorite song: Traveler and Gospel Plow Dad Rock. I liked All I Know quite a bit, it would be easy to sing along to. I don't think I like this guy's voice that much. It's too something but I can't put my place on what. It could be that it's extremely clean vocals and I prefer rock and heavier with more gravely vocals. It feels mainstream, like just another dude not someone particularly notable. It feels like at the end of the album he finally found music that suits his voice more and it's really good music, I just wish they started with that.

It just doesn’t have the “thing” that makes music interesting. I have no problem listening to it, but I wouldn’t choose it.

first listen i liked it

Meh

Most turbomid 90's rock album

Padrísimo disco de rock bluesero que por momentos me dio vibes de Pearl Jam, y qué sorpresa ver que Mike McCready participa en el disco. Muy disfrutable, canciones que van a lo que van, que es hacerle pasar al escucha un gran rato rockero.

SHOCKED I enjoyed this album as much as I did. You can distinctly hear the Washington 90s rock sound seeping through.

Really didn't do anything for me

2.8 - Kinda forgotten I'd listened to this tbh

This passed me by somewhat, I feel like it should be something I like but it didn't grab me much until the last track. Fave Track: Gospel Plow 3.1/5

3/5 kinda indie rock

Simply boring.

3/5. Love this heavy grunge and rock with sweet and catchy melodies, even throw in some psychedelia and diverse instruments and you get a pretty interesting record. It is giving similar 90s grunge bands in that I have no idea what they are saying most of the time but at least it is definitely more understandable than normal. The layering of the vocals with the instruments is almost shoegaze as well. There is a lot of influence here but it seems to hold its own, not necessarily innovative but enjoyable. Best Song: All I Know, Sworn And Broken, Dying Days

Screaming Trees are one of the great Seattle bands. They are as essential as anyone else in creating what we call grunge. It’s strange that this album is here instead of Sweet Oblivion. By 1996 the magic of the Screaming Trees was drying up. This album is good, but not great. Some interesting moments but not an album’s worth. Nor does it sustain the charm and original promise of the 90s. All I Know is a good rock song, and Traveler is pretty cool. I also enjoy the album closer. Every good 90s alternative album has to end with a trippy epic song.

I've always like Lanagans vocals but never really dug into Screaming Trees. Album is about 50/50 split of really good songs and unmemorable rock.

i would love to say this album is fancy but sadly it is not

It was fine. A bit much to be making this list IMO.

Fine. Nothing revolutionary here.

Always liked Lanegan's vocals, although was more aware of him post Screaming Trees really. You can definitely hear the grunge roots but the psych-rock influence makes it a more interesting listen. Had I been more aware of them in '96, then '96 me would have *loved* this. Coming back to it 30ish years later, I'm filing it under "pleasant enough"

Didn’t mind this. Sounds more 70s to me. No song stuck out

sounds v influential

I really like this album, it reminded me of mashup between Alice in chains, audio space and a twist of country. An Easy listening album, nothing too polar about it.

It wasn't bad. There were no songs that were like "wow" or was a banger, but it wasn't a bad album and I enjoyed it as background music.

meh

I have heard this album before, it’s one of my husbands favorite.

Sounds like every sound track from a 90s movie

This one was pretty good, although I would hesitate to rank it among my favorite albums so far. I would definitely listen to it again. Favorite track: "Dying Days"

Screaming Trees has always been a mystery to me. Not anymore. Really enjoyed this album. Their earlier 90's grunge was sort of lost on the big 3 out of Seattle. They did have a nice tune on the Singles soundtrack, but this album sounds way more mature than their older stuff. Good call on this one! 3.55/5 = 4 stars.

They’re a grunge band that has never fully clicked with me, I think they last the hit factor and the psychedelic influence is the opposite of what I’m after usually. This is probably their best album though. It’s between a 3 and a 4 and I’ve gone light 4.

I wish I had listened to this in 1996. It bears so many classic rock calling cards, (psychedelic-era Beatle chord changes), while still sounding very 90s (in a good way). It’s certainly more rewarding than any Oasis album, which is just pastiche, or Brian Jonestown Massacre, which just sucks. You can see Screaming Trees on a grungier bill, but they’re creating more complicated pop here, and bringing in 12-string guitars, mellotrons, envelope filters. But the real star of the show is Lanagen’s vocals. Some rawk tropes pollute the album (including this misplaced funk groove) but worth a few listens.

Really outstanding grunge that I've never heard before! Might be some growers for me in the tracklist but all I know is it's rock solid.

Fine enough album, didn’t like the cover and the music wasn’t special but certainly not bad

Didn’t love it, didn’t hate it

Such a great time capsule of 90s alternative. Every time I hear them I forget how good of musicians and what a unique singer Mark Lanegan was.

Unlike some of the other albums, this one feels greater than the sum of its parts. Only a few songs stood out, but almost every song was good to very good. I'm surprised they aren't talked about more, I'm looking forward to digging into this band a bit.

Interesting blend of "grunge" with almost Beatle-esque undertones... or a touch of sixties Psychedelia... Sitar type sounds juxtaposed with pounding punk drums and grungy guitars... you can tell the singer is about my age, because he's doing his best "jim morrison"... I was NOT a big fan of the grunge era... Nirvana were good... never dug Pearl Jam... and Soundgarden were so minor... and only a bit better in my opinion... nowadays those bands are treated with reverence... but this record, actually is a MUCH better representation of the genre... in my opinion, whatever "genre" you do, do it in a way where i can tap my foot, and maybe want to hum along... after making me want to listen to it more than once... "Look at You" is a standout track... an actual grunge ballad... and not the only one on the record... I think they enjoyed making grunge real rock n roll... Mark Lanegan, and Screaming Trees did it as well, or better than anyone... a solid four stars.

Reminds me of Neil Young and the Cult. It's good, but not quite 4 star. It doesn't have any real hooks. It's too lazy for a heavy record and too heavy for a lazy record. Favorite song: witness

Soldi

A somewhat innovative statement - I haven't heard sitar incorporated this fluently before, for instance - this record is no less a nondescript event. On a ballads like 'Look At You' or 'Sworn and Broken,' which are melodically satisfying and forceful, or a heavy hitter like 'Dying Days,' cliché lyrics and pointless vocal power corrode what is otherwise convincing songwriting: 'And when I look at you, I've got a second chance'; 'Winter's setting in again / And it feels like the end is near'; 'All these dying days / I walk the ghost town / Used to be my city.' I'm not looking for literary masterpieces, but these bits of saccharine folly can only detract from what could have been a solid product. Besides, it's for Christendom, of which I am not.

Back in 2003, a mate told me Mark Lanegan was the ultimate prog/math-rock artist and urged me to check out a local gig. Needless to say, I was pretty disappointed when it turned out to be nothing like that. I never quite got over that letdown, so this is actually my first time really listening to anything Lanegan-related. But wow, what a great record! Favourite tracks: Halo of Ashes, All I Know, Sworn and Broken (especially the emotional organ solo).

It's alright. There weren't any songs that I hated but there weren't any that I loved or felt there were totally unique for its time. It's a good album, not great not terrible.

Great style. The songs kind of merge into the next. No outstanding performances.

Rating: 2 Notable songs: N/A Not my cup of tea. For the 90s it's quite fitting but nothing special.

This album was up and down for me. Some good stuff, but mostly meh stuff. 2.5/3

Alright

Hell yeah.

"Dust" is the seventh studio album and the last one released during the group's lifetime by American rock band Screaming Trees. Hard rock, pyschedelic rock and grunge are the Wiki-listed genres. I don't know if grunge fits them at this point but they're from Washington so that's fair game. On this album, they are equally influenced by folk and blues as they are by pyschedelic and punk rock. The bandmembers included Mark Lanegan (lead vocals, guitar), Gary Lee Connor (guitar, backing vocals, sitar), Van Connor (bass, backing vocals) and Barrett Martin (percussion, cello, drums, conga, harmonium, tabla and djembe). The album was very well-received critically with many citing it as their best. Commercially, it reached #134 in the US and #32 in the UK. Sitar and guitar slashes and rumbling drums begin "Halo of Ashes." An urgent and rockin' song. The sitar gives this a raga vibe. There's strings at the end. Are drugs Lanegan's angel of death? Their first single "All I Know" has a wah-wah wavering guitar and charging drums. Very melodic guitar and vocals. A missed opportunity of love. Off to a great start with these two songs. And there really isn't a let up of good songs on this album. In "Dying Days," Lanegan sings about all the deaths in the Seattle community at the time. Being a serious heroin addict too at the time, he's lucky he wasn't one of them. Pearl Jam's Mike McCready gives a great guitar solo and Tom Petty's Benmont Trench is on the organ. The band proves its versality in the second single "Sworn and Broken." Acoustic guitar. Drummer Barrett Martin on the cello and harmonium. It's softer with backing vocals. I don't think Lanegan is succeeding in his attempt to get clean. This is a compelling and very strong album. Mark Lanegan's baritone vocals are weathered yet strong. The sound is great so great production. Melodic and explosive guitars. Hard rock, pyschedelia and raga and everything works. There's a spirituality in the lyrics of mostly struggling to get through. I've only heard one other Screaming Trees' album "Sweet Oblivion" but this is better. It's a worthwhile album to give a listen to.

Enjoyable listen. Been a minute since I listened to this release.

As beige as beige can be. Little wonder I’d never heard of them.

Great! I love a solid mid 90’s sound. Highlights were: Look at you All I know Halo of ashes

Not a big grunge fan so surprised how much I liked this. The last few tracks didn't do anything for me but very solid overall. Rating: 4.1

Really cool little sound it’s got going on, just all round pretty nice. 4 stars

4/5

Enjoyed this album.

Not exactly my style but not bad for background noise.

Dragged my feet on this one for a long time and boy do I ever regret it. A surprisingly quality album- some of the best grunge has to offer. The tracks are so hooky and the instrumentation rules. Especially on Sworn and Broken. Wow! What a track! Really enjoyed this.

kuunneltu mutta ei muistijälkeä

Good

That wasn't half bad!

it's just okay. good but not spectacular

Ok 2/5

Maybe I’m not seeing the significance here, but this album struck me as incredibly boring and sorta melancholic.

Underrated band

Better than expected.

I really like Something about the sound

Decent rock band

Pretty shnazzy. Understand why the name comes up a lot. Kept me interested, but I would sway off at times.

Grunge with some 60s psychedelic influence. Pretty neat. Probably 3.6 but dont wanna round to 4

Fun mix of psychedelic and early alternative/grunge.

Jag försökte fatta grejen för 30 år sedan, jag har lika svårt att bry mig idag.

Verbal Meme: Top Frame: "Dust is inspired by psychedelic, punk, folk and blues music" Bottom Frame: "So that was a fucking lie"

I didn't like Sweet Oblivion but I didn't mind this as much though a lot of it is the same

I'm surprised that I wasn't already familiar with these guys. This sounds like pretty solid grunge rock to me, so I'm not sure why they weren't more popular in the 90's. I guess they just never had a breakthrough single on the radio. 4.1

I kind of like this, but don't find any of the songs memorable

3.5

I have once again failed to defeat the 90s music allegations

Was pleasantly surprised to hear some good alt music here, but nothing that stood out too much

It's really interesting how with any grunge band you can generally pick out their major influence that they then work into the grunge sound. Soundgarden was Zeppelin/Black Sabbath. Pearl Jam was classic rock like The Who. Nirvana was punk/Melvins/Sonic Youth type stuff. Screaming Trees is apparently 60's psychedelic/Beatles type stuff. But yeah, I generally prefer the big grunge bands over the smaller ones (Screaming Trees, Tad, Green River, Mudhoney), and I think there's a reason why the Nirvanas, Pearl Jams, and Alice in Chains got big while the others didn't, and the influences they drew from were a bit more accessible compared to the smaller bands. Maybe that's a more in hindsight thing, but yeah. It's no different here for me. Dust is a fine album, but I'd rather be listening to an In Utero, Badmotorfinger, or Dirt.

hmpf, keine gute Phase zurzeit beim Album Generator. Dieses Album hat mir auch nicht gefallen -.- Werde nicht warm mit dieser Musikrichtung

Hat mir ganz gut gefallen, war nichts besonderes, aber fand ein Paar Songs echt gut.

Feels extremely one-note, uninspired, and doesn’t move the needle at all for me. Nice grunge to disassociate to while driving, I guess?