Dust

It's alright. Decent enough but nothing stand out

Guitar is the highlight in this album.

it's pretty average alt rock tbh.

Just kind of sounds like generic 90s “teen”

why are they screaming

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”

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.

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

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)

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

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

Täs oli jotain ideaa. 3,5 staria

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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

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

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.

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.

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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

Give it a 3/5

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nice

S'ok but not my favourite

Fairly enjoyable! Wouldn't return to it.

meh

Goodish probably not their best

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.

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

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

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"

meh

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"

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.

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

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

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.

Alright

Not exactly my style but not bad for background noise.

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That wasn't half bad!

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

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

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

3.5

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.

point1.

Like eh, wasn’t bad but there wasn’t too much that felt groundbreaking or spectacular. 2.6/5 Fav song: All I know

Solid listen. Heard influence from Beatles and Aerosmith. Just didn't have time to be super thorough

This was mostly forgettable and not forgettable in the same way a lot of these rock albums are. You can see the talent, but doesn't really stand out. Will listen to again though!

Meh. It's fine but doesn't stand out from music of its time.

Solid album. Seemed to be a little more mellow grunge.

I liked this more than I thought I would. I kind of like his voice and their sound.

Decent

Ah, I'm more familiar with Mark Lanegan's solo work than Screaming Trees. I thought this album was OK, made a bit better by Lanegan's vocals. Not an essential album by any standard.

Radiohead-ish, but alright

This album was... good... it was fine... but I feel like there are so many better and more significant examples of the genre that I don't really feel it needed to be included, especially considering it was released in 1996. I liked some of the drum breaks in "All I Know" and I liked the percussion intro and outro of "Gospel Plow", which was probably? my favorite track overall as well. Whatever, man. Sure.

It was fine. I don't think I appreciate it as much as others seem to. I liked "Look At You" as a standout track.

If you like Queens of the Stone age then you’ll like this. That being said theres nothing that makes it worthy to be added in this list.

3/5 smooth easy listening. Never heard of this artist but I enjoyed the album.

I've heard more about the Screaming Trees than I've actually heard the screaming trees. This was okay, but forgettable. I don't think this would have been novel by 1996. It's certainly not bad by any measure. Just kind of meh.

I liked it. I had only heard the song from Singles by them before. I would be interested in hearing more of them. Definitely underrated as far as grunge goes.

Average grunge that feels like an imitation of the original.

Dust (to dust.) Lots of broken things, lots of loneliness, and a bit too religious for me - though not a bad effort . I do remember All I Know from when it came out, but Dime Western is the best cut on the album. (2.6*s)

Surprised I had never heard of Screaming Trees. They seem like a second tier 90's grunge rock band which isn't a bad thing. Dust is a pretty solid album with some relatively melodic grunge sounds. I imagine these guys didn't get much airplay just because of how much grunge competition there was at the time but I would have liked to have been exposed to the sooner. Enjoyable background listen. 2.93 stars

3.5?

Didn’t grab me but I remember it being popular amongst the ‘trees’ crowd.

Surprised this isn’t more popular and that I have never heard of them. Has all the tidings of a successful 90s band. Not quite my style but I can still appreciate it. 6/10

Ah, 1996. Quelle année étrange pour être derrière un comptoir de disquaire indépendant. Entre les clients qui demandaient du Oasis en boucle et ceux qui cherchaient désespérément le nouveau souffle après l'implosion du grunge, l'ambiance était au flottement. C'est dans ce contexte de gueule de bois collective que déboule Dust, le septième et ultime effort des Screaming Trees. À l'époque, j'avais déjà passé quelques années dans une radio associative à diffuser du Joy Division, du Current 93 ou du Nick Cave, alors forcément, le rock de Seattle commençait sérieusement à me pomper l'air. Pourtant, il y avait ce type, Mark Lanegan. Une voix qui semblait avoir été macérée dans le goudron et le bourbon de contrebande pendant trente ans. Liam Gallagher, avec son élégance légendaire et sa finesse de bulldozer, s'amusait à les appeler les "Barking Branches" ou "Crazy Conkers" pendant leur tournée commune. Un vrai génie, ce Liam. Mais bon, derrière les blagues de vestiaire, les Screaming Trees étaient surtout un groupe au bord de l'implosion totale. Ils venaient de passer quatre ans à se battre avec des démos foireuses après Sweet Oblivion avant que George Drakoulias ne vienne essayer de mettre de l'ordre dans ce bordel. Et le résultat, c'est ce fameux Dust. Un disque qui, bizarrement, sonne aujourd'hui beaucoup plus "mature" que les gesticulations de ses contemporains. Le livre des "1001 Albums" le qualifie d'inspiré, et c'est vrai qu'il y a quelque chose de majestueux là-dedans. On est loin du son crasseux des débuts. Là, on tape dans le blues hanté, la psychédélie et même des touches folk-rock. Dès l'ouverture, "Halo of Ashes", tu prends un sitar en pleine face et le mellotron de Benmont Tench. Oui, le mec de chez Tom Petty. Alors autant dire qu'on n'est plus chez les ados boutonneux de Seattle qui pleurent sur leurs chemises en flanelle. On est dans une autre dimension, plus riche, plus texturée. En 1996, entendre des arrangements de cordes et des percussions exotiques chez un groupe étiqueté "grunge", ça en a surpris plus d'un. Mais la voix de Lanegan, c'est cette "abrasive beauty" qui met tout le monde d'accord. Elle survole le disque comme un corbeau au-dessus d'un champ de ruines. Prenons "Dying Days", c'est un morceau qui pue la fin d'une époque. Mike McCready de Pearl Jam vient y coller un solo de guitare qui déchire le ciel. C'est l'hommage aux disparus, au Seattle qui s'éteint. Il y a une tristesse latente, un deuil qui ne dit pas son nom. "Gotta get away before I lose my mind", grogne Lanegan sur "All I Know". On sent qu'il est déjà ailleurs. C'est d'ailleurs tout le paradoxe de ce disque. C'est l'album le plus abouti du groupe, mais c'est aussi celui qui annonce clairement la carrière solo de Lanegan. Les Trees n'étaient déjà plus qu'un véhicule pour sa noirceur à lui. Les arrangements sont complexes, on sent une attention particulière à la production, mais l'âme, elle est déjà dans les bars sombres et les disques acoustiques. Sur "Sworn and Broken", on touche au sublime. C’est mélancolique, c’est hanté par les addictions de Mark, mais c'est produit avec une clarté presque dérangeante. On est loin de l'Indie rock pur et dur, on est dans une sorte de cabaret rock crépusculaire qui me rappelle parfois les moments les plus calmes de Nick Cave. Alors pourquoi un 3 sur 5 ? Parce que malgré toute sa qualité, Dust reste un objet de transition. C'est un disque de "fin de règne" qui a le cul entre deux chaises : le rock à guitares qui veut encore remplir des stades et l'exploration folk/psyché qui veut se barrer dans le désert. Pour moi, le côté "rock traditionnel" de certains arrangements me paraissait déjà un peu daté, même en 1996. Mais c’est un disque qui a vieilli avec une grâce infinie, contrairement à beaucoup de bouses de cette période. Le groupe finira par se séparer en 2000, après avoir "magnifiquement rempli sa promesse" avec ce dernier jet. En tant que disquaire, c’était le genre d'album que je conseillais à ceux qui voulaient du rock mais avec un peu de cervelle. Pas juste des riffs pour sauter dans la boue. Dust est un adieu poli (enfin, aussi poli qu'un Lanegan peut l'être) à une scène qui l'étouffait. C’est riche, c'est dense, mais ça manque peut-être un poil de cette déviance noise ou post-punk que je chéris tant. N’empêche, quand tu poses le diamant sur "Gospel Plow", la fin du disque avec ses percussions et l’orgue de Tench, tu te dis que les Trees ont eu une sortie de scène bien plus digne que la plupart de leurs collègues de Washington. C'est un disque complexe, un blues hanté qui se déguste mieux avec le recul. Si tu cherches du grunge, passe ton chemin. Si tu cherches de la musique qui a du vécu, qui saigne et qui cherche la lumière à travers la poussière, alors tu es au bon endroit. Bref, un bon 3/5. Un disque indispensable pour comprendre comment Mark Lanegan est devenu ce monolithe de la musique sombre. C'est l'histoire d'un groupe qui s'est autodétruit en livrant son meilleur travail. C'est tragique, c'est beau, c'est du rock. Et c’est exactement pour ça qu'il traîne dans cette liste des 1001 albums. Parce qu’il capture cet instant précis où le grunge a arrêté de crier pour commencer à réfléchir à son héritage. Voilà, c’est ça Dust. Une majesté abrasive qui te reste dans la gorge comme une vieille clope. Un album à découvrir, surtout si tu veux sortir des sentiers battus du rock alternatif de base. Mais ne t'attends pas à une partie de plaisir : ici, on creuse la terre, on ne danse pas dessus.

Grunge with psychedelic breaks? The grunge parts are kinda boring but as soon as they start incorporating the psych stuff, it gets significantly more interesting. Unfortunately there aren't very many psych breaks which makes this overall kinda boring and forgettable.

This was really cool alt rock / grunge. I loved the classic rock and psych elements. I loved this kind of music as a teenager. Punk but rock but grunge but guitar solos! It's the kind of music that almost every song gets me stoked, but every 3 is a banger and then there are few that a skippable. The problem with grunge is that by the mid 90s, we had heard every trick and every which way it'd be sliced. But the early stuff is where the gold is.

I was surprised to learn of the grunge roots of this band. To me, they were sound more straight rock and roll to me with a toe or two in the alt category. Musically fun and even complex at times, the album sounds really good. However, there was something about the vocals/vocalist that just didn't seem to match the music. It felt almost like the Connells lead singer had joined up with a harder rock band. Worth the listen, for sure, but this album didn't make me want to hear more.

A bit battle of the bands

I know of this band, not sure I've heard anything of theirs before today though. They kind of sound like a sonically cleaner (or blander, however you look at it) version of Dinosaur Jr., with some psychedelic influences. In fact, this album cover looks very similar to that of Dino Jr's "You're Living All Over Me". Alright at the end of the day, not super memorable though.

It was better than I expected. Good album.

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Bra solid grungey shoegazey album, med vissa lite left fiel tracks.

Was distracted while this was on bit what I was digging what I heard.

This is a good melodic rock album which makes a pleasant listening experience. However, it very rarely is a really good album, like in Sworn and Broken and Witness. Therefore 3 solid stars, wouldn’t mind revisiting it later on

Yea, I don't get this inclusion on the list. They sound a little like a lot of bands from the time but don't do any of it very memorably. 3/5

Mom can we have 90s Seattle music? We have 90s Seattle music at home This just feels like watered down Pearl Jam/temple of the dog/green river/soundgarden

I remember trying to like this band back in the day. Teenager logic- Soundgarden or Alice in Chains are from the Pacific Northwest and they fucking rule so therefore every band from the Pacific Northwest must also rule. But, I just couldn't get into 'em. Only later in life did I become a fan of Mark Lanegan thanks to his stint in Queens of the Stone Age... So I'm glad this album came up in the rotation. Still not sure I would call myself Screaming Trees fan, but I'm glad I gave it another listen.

yo lowkey i liked this one. i give this a high 3, but it could maybe get a four on the relisten

Pre-listening thoughts: there is MORE 90s grunge on this list??? How is that actually possible I stg we’ve gotten every single 90s grunge album ever made in the past few weeks. This is torture for me atp. Also the album cover is UGLY. I really really don’t want to listen to this. But we must march on, no matter how terrible this looks! Onwards! Post/during listening thoughts: This is shockingly good (my expectations were in the gutter). There's actual singing here, it's balanced decently, there's nice variation between songs, and I don't want to rip my ears out because someone is either tuning their guitar in the middle of a song or yelling for no apparent reason! It definitely loses steam in the second half. Look what happens when you judge an album by its cover and then proceed to listen to it anyways, kids. Maybe you'll enjoy it, at least enough to give it a 5.5/10. DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: nah Fav tracks: All I Know, Look At You, Make My Mind, Sworn and Broken (synth break goes crazyyyy) Least fav tracks: Witness, Dime Western, Gospel Plow

Who? Meh! The album is OK, but nothing special, and nothing that doesn't seem to have been done better by other bands.

Interesting. Didn't hate, didn't love.

I like this more than a lot of other grunge, like Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, and Mudhoney. I could see another listen or two turning me around on this, but for now, it's just okay.

You can tell they're stretching, extending their abilities to their utmost, yet the album falls short of being compelling. Whether from the lack of conceptual cohesion, a bad mix, or maybe we can speculate the Screaming Trees were just tired, the album doesn't land. I wanted to love it, but I merely like it.

It grew on me. First listen a 2, second listen a 3

Not bad. Pretty standard 90s alternative rock record, but has its own unique touch to it. Has some interesting instrumentation and sounds to it to add some character and flavor. Has never heard of this band before, so it’s nice to hear something new.

Teilweise ruhige, sphärische Rocksongs.

One whole extra star for "Gospel Plow". Beautiful tabla and synth

3.5

Yeah mate alright pretty grungy, young Mark Lanegan doing well I see

Enjoyable enough but middle section leans towards being a little too generic mid dad-rock a la stereophonic etc. Some good tracks though - opening trio and closer esp. Sick keys solo track 6.

This is pretty cool. I think my favourite was Sworn and Broken.

I like this album better than the other albums I've heard from Screaming Trees. Not sure I'd say it needs to be heard, but I'm glad it's on the list so I could hear it. Favorite song: "Traveler"

Some good guitar and 90s grunge sound. Mostly monotone. Enjoyed it but probably won’t add it.

The first half of this album was not my cup of tea as it sounded like generic (albeit skillful) grunge, but starting with "Sworn and Broken," the remaining songs stood out more with varying tempos, melodies, and instrumentation. My other favorites were "Witness" and "Gospel Plow."

Screaming Trees sound like someone tried to mash up Nirvana with U2. It's a noble effort that falls short of both. There are loads of nods to classic rock mixed in, with elements of The Beatles and Pink Floyd evident. It's not a bad album at all. But if this is being classified as grunge, then it's grunge that trying very hard to find a wider audience and a far cry from the authencity of Nirvana. That said, it's enjoyable enough.

The name and art put me off but actually it wasn't all that bad.

Fine. My friend John liked this band a lot. I wonder how he's doing these days.

I like Mark Lanegan's voice a lot, but the record by this band to put on this list is Sweet Oblivion. This one was a bit monotone. Still pretty good

Def not a genre I’m super familiar with but screaming trees seems to be great st capturing the essence of grunge The moody lyrics raw instrumentals fill a soundscape . The vocals are ok imo and the instrumentals don’t dazzle

A pleasant listen

Never could get into Screaming Trees. I've tried several times, but they just don't appeal.

I listened to a song by their singer's solo band a lot during the year Dennis lived with us. This felt very similar but didn't hit the same. In general I liked the sound of this band/album, but the songs never quite got there for me. Good recipe, medium execution? Solid but nothing special. Album cover (B) Its arresting.

I was honestly surprised to see Screaming Trees of all bands pop up today. I wouldn’t call myself a fan, but I’m familiar with them. Really more so through Mark Lanegan’s contributions to Queens of the Stone Age. But it’s nice to see a band like this on here. The grunge movement was huge. But the amount of groups active during that time that probably didn’t the recognition they deserved is numerous. Especially from the Seattle area, where many of the most well known grunge bands originated. They aren’t from Seattle, but they did originate in Washington. And a big question I see thrown around is why this band wasn’t bigger? Not many people know of them, and they don’t have too many hits, so the general consensus seems to be confusion as to why they were even included on the list in the first place. The answer is a mix between the band members not really striking the iron while it’s hot and also Mark’s unfortunate heroin addiction. I think that’s why I’m glad they are included here. Mark is sadly no longer with us, and this is a group that should have had their moment in the spotlight. This album is a very solid piece of alternative rock. It doesn’t have the noisy punk aspect of Nirvana, or the sludge metal infused sound of Soundgarden or Alice in Chains. They actually more acoustic, potentially even country rock, approach to the grunge sound. There is also some psychedelic stuff mixed in. So it’s probably closer to Stone Temple Pilots than anything. But they definitely form their own identity. I’ve only heard Mark’s voice in a much heavier and more intense context, so hearing it here, I realized he’s got quite a nice voice. Plus this is for sure the only grunge I know who ever used a sitar. Cool stuff. I’m only scoring this the way I am because some songs feel a little more generic in comparison to the highlights. But any self-proclaimed fan of grunge should really give this band a shot. Rating: 6/10

3.3 2x catchup 12/26/24

it was fine

“Mum, mum - can we have Pearl Jam?” “We’ve got Pearl Jam at home.”

Pretty generic 90s alternative rock, but right up my alley so I didn’t mind. I only knew Dying Days coming in and that’s pretty much what the rest of the album sounds like. Kinda like a mixture of Collective Soul and Eels. No big hits and left a little to be desired but wasn’t bad at all, so I don’t feel wrong going middle of the road here.

I liked this! I'm not sure why it's on this list, but I liked it. This feels like an album that a kid would find at a flee market, listen to over and over, fall in love with, and then have no one to talk about it with.

Liked it more than I thought

Not a bad album at all, but also not great. It's just OK, and in no way belongs on a list of albums you must hear before you die. 3/5

Very nineties. Not a bad song in there, but lacks a little oomph. Singer is maybe too laid back. Still quite listenable. 3.4

More variety and depth than I expected from a band I had written off as yet another grunge outfit.

Not a bad grunge album but nothing really popped out or stuck with me as I went through and listened.

Eh, paar losse nummers zijn prima, maar als geheel album blinkt het niet uit. Mark Lanegan was wel een big deal in verschillende bands, maar naast Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam en Chris Cornell vond ik hem qua frontman in Screaming Trees nooit zo merkwaardig. 3 sterren omdat ik het wel betere 90s meuk vind dan dat album van The Verve, maar not by much.

Pretty decent, psychy grungey shit. Als ik een kroeg binnenloop en ze spelen dit dan ben ik wel blij, maar weet niet of ik het memorable genoeg vind om zelf nog een keer te draaien

Interessant. Kann man sich anhören.

I should like Screaming Trees more than I do because I love their genre, plus they're local to me, but I've never loved their music. It's fine, definitely not bad, but not my favorite. "Sworn and Broken" is such an amazing song, but the rest of the album is just okay.

This one was alright. Nothing offensive, but nothing that really grabbed me and shook me. I guess it played it safe, and because of that I wouldn’t really seek it out again.

I quite liked it. Nothing to dislike

Look at You is the best song on the album. Mark Lanegan's vocals make the band. Screaming Tree's were always on the cusp of the next big grunge band but lacked the hook that helped other Seattle bands.

3 out of 5. It's a good middle of the road album.

This album sounds somewhere between grunge and Britpop, with a little bit of U2’s soaring drama. Which is really just a roundabout way of saying these guys rock! Strong album.

Screaming Trees are great, and I really hope their album "Sweet Oblivion" is on this list as well. Mark Lanegan was such a cool person and singer and I've always found to be like a more approachable Tom Waits. His voice sounds really spectacular on this record- it's clean, it's distorted, it's emotive, and it fits the band so well. I also really love his work on the Mad Season record "Above" (featuring Layne Staley of Alice in Chains). It's always been a staple in my grunge/alt collection and it really highlights Mark / Screaming Trees as being a seriously solid and underrated part of the 90s Seattle grunge scene. This isn't their best album but it's got some nice tracks on it. Solid 3/5.

Not familiar with Mark Lanegan and yet this is the 3rd album I’ve heard with him (after QotSA’s Rated R and Songs for the Deaf) Also, reading the Wiki made me realize he moved to Ireland around the same time I did (though my visa was temporary), and passed away not long after I moved back to Canada. RIP I suspect I didn’t get all this record has to offer today. Lanegan’s voice is good, the record overall sounds more like southern rock than grunge to me. The jangly riffs and harmonies make the record surprisingly smooth to listen to, but at the same time it doesn’t change much, volume or tempo-wise, between its 10 tracks. The Eastern flair in the first and last tracks made me think of Soundgarden and the Tea Party. Tasteful use of the mellotron! HL: “Halo of Ashes”, “Make My Mind”, “Sworn and Broken”, “Dime Western” 3.5, maybe more tomorrow October 27, 2024

The least weird, most radio friendly Trees. ‘Traveler’ is a banger! Solo Lanegan gets so much better. R. I. P.

Pretty classic 90s album.

Only up from here for Lanegan

Besser als nach einem Blick aufs Cover erwartet, aber irgendwie ohne besonderen Wiedererkennungswert!

Really nice opening track but we then decline into some quite standard fare rock music. A nice experience, but not one I'll remember in 2 hours.

3.5/5

Liked it, reminded me of music from when I was younger. Very of that era

This wasn’t bad but it didn’t do much for me.

I didn't mind this. I like grunge but wasn't super into the other influences on this album. Overall, I found this kind of forgettable and am already struggling to remember what it sounded like a day after listening.

2.5 < x < 3

Poppy Alice In Chains / Soundgarden. I barely remember hearing much Screaming Trees so this was the first time I've heard 'All I Know' in about 25 years, so this album being a 'must listen' is a little puzzling but its a good representation of the genre and period for a band not named Nirvana. 3/5

Despite my skepticism, and the fact that I couldn't come up with a list of 1001 albums that were better, I'll concede that this one deserves a spot on the list. Somewhere in the anonymous middle of the curve, but a spot nonetheless.

A good album and not at all what I was expecting given the title

Not a bad album, but not a particularly interesting one either, the lead singers voice is too monotonous to really create a diversity that allows you to pick out a particular track, it’s perfectly listenable but only once and for this list.

Another undeniably 90's band. This is almost "post grunge" and I don't really know how to classify it. I don't find it angsty enough to fit alongside the likes of Soundgarden and Nirvana but it has a catchy appeal to it none-the-less. I might check out earlier albums to see if they appeal more to my suburban upbringing.

I was kinda bored by it.

Fine. Last song was the best. 3.5

Decently enjoyable

Mehh

ganz ok aber nix besonderes

I have been aware of Screaming Trees as just the band that Mark Lanegan was in his younger days, but had never listened to them. This record was great, a snapshot of music in Seattle in the 90s. Perfectly enjoyable.

Lekkere muziek, maar ook niet echt vernieuwend, of spannend.

I’m an old guy that gravitates toward classic 70’s and late 60’s rock, so I didn’t have high hopes for this one. But for the most part I found that I enjoyed it. Not sure it belongs on a list of 1001, but liked it nonetheless. I had never listened to this band before, so I appreciate the introduction.

meh

A lot more restrained than their name would have you suggest 3.5/5

wow. another virgin listen.. (never heard of them). I found it surprisingly good! gave a second listen. "Make My Mind\" had me doing a couple of listens.

Another standard 90's rock album. There are some elements of Soundgarden on that first song. I didn't hear anything spectacular on this one, but I enjoyed the album. Traveler stood out to me as a favorite. Solid 3.

It feels heavily dated unfortunately but still pretty solid

Not sure how I missed this one in the 90's. I liked it, overall. 3.5*, could see it going to 4* with repeated listens.

Pleasantly surprised. Never heard of them, and was really expecting some ... screaming. But it wasn't like that at all. Not sure I'll come back to this, but ya never know ...

6/10 - прям база

Oh Screaming Trees! I know I know some of their music. But I can't remember right now which ones for the life of me lol. So yeah I have not listened to an entire album before.

3/5

Melikey

Not bad, enjoyable listening

I'm not sure why this is consider one of the albums to listen to before you die. It is very average. Nothing bad about it, but nothing special either.

A little over 10% through this, and this is one of my favorite album covers that I hadn't seen prior, so far. Another case where I'm familiar with the name but not the music. Not in the same cul-de-sac as The Cure, but in the same town enough that it's that powerful rock delivery. I don't know what Gospel Plow is about, but it kinda diverts the flow of the album. Makes sense since it's the last track. Nevermind.

Solid '90s alterno/grunge rock with a 70's psych influence. It's not something the gets me super jazzed, but I do like it. Music rocks at times, but a lot of it is mid-tempo jams that blend with the melodic vocals into something that causes me to lose focus easily. I do feel like it would probably grow on me with repeated listens.

Nice, but it's not enough for me. I expect a bit more from rock musicians. Kinda mid.

I find it interesting that they picked Dust over Sweet Oblivion on this list. But, at least it made me listen to Dust more closely again. This album isn’t bad. It’s arguably the most interesting Screaming Trees album I’ve heard, but doesn’t quite pack the punch of some of their more grungey stuff.

Love Lanegan, but haven't actually delved into Screaming Trees before. Worth further investigation for sure. 7,5/10

Хороший альбом. Именно хороший, не прекрасный, не плохой, а хороший. Тяжелые гранжевые гитары приправленные психоделией. Вокалист ужасен. Альбом забылся, ничего необычного в нем нет, поэтому 3 звезды.

Fairly decent, if not super interesting. Not sure there is a chance I'll listen to it again. Low 3 No idea why something like this makes a list like this Unremarkable

It was better than I thought it would be, but it sounds very much like what it is: mid-90s grunge. Fortunately, I very much like mid-90s grunge! But it’s not timeless in the way the royalty of the genre tends to be. I think 3.5 stars for this one.

Would definitely listen to again

Solid 90s rock, never heard of it but I liked it.

Haha straight down the middle. Generic 90s rock and roll. 5 bowling pins. 2.5 stars. They're lucky 1001 doesn't allow half stars and I'm a generous person.

Bueno

Not bad but not up to their contemporaries IMO

It's okay. All I Know is a good tune. I always thought this was a stupid name for a band. I still do. But their music is okay.

This was one of those muffled vocals albums that I struggle with. It was fine, there was nothing I necessarily disliked, but it was mostly forgettable and nothing grabbed me.

Perus hyvää 90 alternative rokkia. Kappaleet ei vaan hirveästi poikkea toisistaan. Aika samankuuloista kuin muut saman ajan bändit. Parhaat: Sworn And Broken, All I Know

Banger single otherwise B+

The Tea Party do it better

Not great. But they did sing gospel plow, so that’s nice

Somewhat unimposing mild alternative rock album from the mid-90s that almost sounds familiar. If I had had this album back when it was first released, this might have made a better impression on me. But now, this is just fine. Rating: 3.5/5

Pretty good album overall. It had this oddly mellow tone overall and that's an oddity for me.

not bad; never heard of it before but kind of a vibe.

Never heard of them so didn’t expect too much, maybe that’s why I thought it was actually a pretty good album?

90's grunge. Technically not bad, but too repetitive.

Better than what I was expecting. Nothing really I don’t think Id put but if it came up or it was playing I can listen and jam.

Nothing very remarkable here, but nothing to dislike.

typical 90s grunge... did nothing special for me

Klang interessant

Another band I was aware of, but hadn't really listened. Halo of Ashes was good, but i don't think there is anything here I need to come back to.

#230. Keeping with the tradition of putting one hit wonder bands, but putting and album that the one hitbis not on I see. Not that this is terrible or anything, but why was this the album chosen to be on here? 3/5: acceptable

Not really my thing, but it was quite diverse and enjoyable

Better than expected, never heard of this band

3.5

Nothing stood out to me.

Doing this project has helped me realise that most of 90s alt-rock sounds exactly the same to me. It's not that I hate this album—I wouldn't mind it playing in the background as I went about my day—but not even a single track caught my attention. I generally try to focus while listening, but this album made it really difficult to stay engaged. It was just so mediocre in every possible aspect. Lyrics—bland. Instrumentation—repetitive. The vocalist was better than some of the other 90s rock singers I've heard, but still just okay. 2.5 for me, rounding it up to 3 just because there wasn't really anything 'annoying' in there. It's one of those mediocre, samey-sounding rock albums that we still get served regularly to this day... and I just don't see how it belongs on the list of records you need to hear before you die.

I'm probably never going to think of this album again.

"Dust", released in 1996, is the seventh (and final) studio album by Screaming Trees. This record marked a departure from their earlier punk-influenced sound. It features a more alternative and pop-centric sound. It almost reminds me of Britpop at times, with some 60s and 70s influence. This is the first time I'm listening to Screaming Trees, and for some reason I thought they were more grunge-adjacent. They very well could be on their more earlier stuff, but by 1996 grunge was pretty much dead. I mean it was kinda a weird era of music, after the death of grunge but before the signature post-grunge sound became popular. It probably left bands like Screaming Trees in a bit of an identity crisis. Overall, this is a good album. The songs have some catchy hooks, and the instrumentals are solid. I especially enjoyed how the album started and ended with eastern-influenced songs (including sitar, eastern chord structures, etc.).

I really vibed with the percussion on the opening track. Overall the instruments outshine the vocals. The lyrics are bland and his voice is difficult to like. Only giving a 3 because I like the drums.

3.5

Tis a 3.5 but nirvana want to sue

Good

I was pretty excited for this one since it had quite an interesting album cover but I found the actual album to be a little disappointing not awful just not great liked the tracks with the guy from Pearl jam though

Good album, but not enough to really stand out for me especially for the time frame it came out. No real surprises until the last track, but there were many hooks and phrases that are either reminiscent of something previous or influenced something later.

Solid album. Nothing really stood out to me, but they were varied and creative and I liked that.

Mark Langean is a great singer, but the material is very ordinary. Strange why this was included. 2.5*

Not bad.

eh ja. moderner rock aber eher langweilig.

Diverse but cohesive sound, a good 90's fusion of genres. Lots of personality comes through the music. Not revelatory, but a good listen

A bit heavy but pleasant

This was a good album. Nothing stands out on it, but overall a good listen.

Some decent and fun sonic moments, but nothing really jumped out beyond the mid-90s grunge/alt-rock tunes.

This was an interesting inclusion. Screaming Trees are not super popular, and this album came along after the height of grunge music. Additionally, it doesn't really seem to do much to enhance, change, or otherwise further the grunge genre. I could maybe venture a guess that their dilution of grunge music into some more general hard rock themes may have influenced some late 90s and early 2000s hard rock acts that carried a bit of grunge sound, but I just don't know. For all intents and purposes, this seems like a somewhat insignificant inclusion. That said, I'm a sucker for grunge and there's nothing offensive or off-putting here. Just nothing monumental, either.

This was a fairly enjoyable album. Musically it was a mix of psychedelic rock and grunge with a dose of pop sensibility that made the result sound almost like an American version of Britpop. Unfortunately, because of those factors, the grunge aspect was watered down and I didn’t hear much in this album that stood out on its own merit. It was still an enjoyable listen.

I like this, it's a great band. But it hasn't got the brilliance of a Nirvana or a Pearl Jam, or other bands in the same grunge rock genre that got more famous.

Big sound. Polished grunge, maybe? Some nice 80s synthesizer touches. All in all, not too bad.

I quite liked this. rocky and dynamic and original

Delving into Screaming Trees' "Dust", I find myself somewhat prepared, having heard Mark Lanegan's gravelly yet melodious voice through his collaborations with Queens of the Stone Age—a band that, with its unforgettable riffs and Josh Homme's charismatic presence, have long been one of my favourites. Lanegan's vocals hold a charm of their own, and are more engaging and palatable than many frontmen who have graced my speakers. Listening to "Dust" I found myself traversing a middle ground of appreciation. While it didn't redefine the genre or sweep me off my feet, it had some moments that shone through. There's a specific moodiness, a somber introspection that Screaming Trees manage to encapsulate, making it a worthwhile listen. While it might not occupy the top spot in my musical library, it's an album I'm glad to have experienced. Favourite Tracks: Halo of Ashes, All I Know, Sworn and Broken

Some ok songs but none that grabbed me.

This is okay but nothing really jumped out at me

Pretty Good! 3.5

Screaming Trees has always been more of a mediocre band with a handful of really good tracks. You can definitely tell that Mark Lenegan had a big influence on Josh Homme and really played a roll in developing the soundscape of Queens Of The Stone Age. Anyways, it’s not a bad album, but definitely easily forgettable due to the bland mediocre sound of most of the tracks.

Screaming Trees’ Dust is a testament to its inclusive and relatively minuscule genre. Grunge, a Seattle-based offshoot of Punk and Hard Rock, is heavily shown on this album. Overall its not too shabby, there’s weak songs here and there, but most can hold up there ground. Noticeable highlights include Witnesses, Gospel Plow, and All I Know. These three all feature nice instrumentals, especially the drums, and matching vocals. All in all, Dust is an alright album. Best Song: Halo of Ashes Worst Song: Dying Days

Singer is alright and captures an eerie tone which fits the cover. Guitar solos are pretty good and not just basic scale progressions. The overall music is honestly really good. They do a very good job of capturing rock in a different style. All I know is the best song on the album. Dying days best guitar solo. Definitely a 6.5/10 album that is a good listen but not my top choice

6.5/10

The instrumentals are not bad, but the singer ruins the song. The last song actually had decent vocals.

I was aware of Screaming Trees but hadn't actually heard them. However, became a big fan of the recently departed and hugely prolific Mark Lanegan later on. Listening to this album, Lanegan's distinctive vocals are present and correct and the music is decent, occasionally stirring, rock music with a clear classical Indian timbre on a few tracks. Better than I expected but, if I want an occasional fix of the Lanegan growl, I'll head for 'I'll take care of you' or 'Black Pudding' rather than 'Dusk'.

Full grunge on display it’s pretty good not great for it’s genre but give it a solid 3

Well I love me some grunge of course by 96 I was full on into Britpop and punk so I never heard this one. There were some great songs and mostly good ones.

3stars

J'ai tout oublié à la seconde où l'album s'est fini

Ну я чёт не знаю что тут сказать, tool на минималках. Типа слушается прилично, но что тут особенного?

This had some great tracks but nothing to REALLY sink your teeth into

uhh pretty nice grunge classic rock stuff kind of a 3.5 not bad i guess

Not bad. Never heard of them before. Won't actively look to listen to them, but not bad.

I knew Mark Lanegan was more that just the guy who was in QOTSA for a bit but never listened to any Screaming Trees until now. It’s a bit more mainstream and (dare I say) soft-rock than I expected at times. Not a bad thing necessarily as the whole album is pretty decent, but I do think the darker, grungier tracks work better, and also suit Mark’s voice more.

I don’t know this band. Let’s give it a go. I like the drums. I like the singer’s voice. I really like the guitars. I’m not sure what’s missing. It’s just not catching. It’s not jelling. It might be that they are one of those bands who are awesome live and really suck in the studio. Huh. I dunno. Not bad. Not awesome. Definitely not awesome. High point! The last song “Gospel Plow” rocked. Totally redeemed themselves.

Fun but too much rock

I did not expect huge rip off (homage?) to led zep guitar riff at the beginning of Dying Days. These guys exude the mid 90s alt rock sound. Nothing revolutionary but a solid power pop consistency from start to finish. The definition of 3 in my mind. The last 2 tracks were the highlights to me.

This a solid rock album very representative of the alt-rock almost grunge genre popular at the time. I had a good time listening to the album, but I wasn't drawn towards any song in particular.

Felt like a pretty typical 90’s rock album. Heard a few 60’s influences here. Kinda reminded me of Oasis in that, or like that band from “Almost Famous” maybe? But just because it was typical doesn’t mean it was bad. It was very good for being typical. My main issue is that I don’t know how memorable it is long term. I can tell you my standout tracks because I just listened to it, but I don’t get the sense that I’ll be humming these or have them stuck in my head tomorrow. And I listened to it twice. 3 stars. Standout tracks: Halo of Ashes, All I Know, Witness, Duke Western

Some of the riffs go hard asf I like that

I liked this. I remembered "All I Know" from alt rock radio back in the day. Its a solid album reminiscent of QOTSA and Audioslave, two of my favorites from the early 00s. Interesting that this preceded those by a few years, and clearly can hear it's influence in each.

Favorite Track: All I Know

Þetta var bara meðalrokk og ekki mikið meira. Allt í lagi að hlusta á þetta en ekkert sem stendur sérstaklega upp úr. Fellur líklegast fljótt í gleymskunnar dá.

Helt okej skiva. Generisk 90-talsrock som är jämn rakt igenom utan att någon låt direkt sticker ut åt det ena eller andra hållet.

Another one of the weird hand drawn faces cover arts that lead you to expect something different from the music. Some decent indie on there.

I liked it. It was interesting to hear similarities between it and when Mark Lanegan was in Queens of the Stone Age

Dust is middle of the road 90s post grunge alternative. For that’s not necessarily a bad thing. All I Know is a great song, there are few others as well. 6.7/10

I knew the name. I didn't know the songs. They were among the grunge pioneers to come from Washington and the influence on Nirvana, Pearl Jam and others is obvious. I feel like I should be wearing flannel shirts, cut-off jeans and playing Super Mario 3 while I listen. Look at You and Dying Days were standouts.

This was fine. And nothing more than that. Some of the songs were a bit monotone and blended together in a bit of a boring way. I know Mark Lanegan from his work with QOTSA, but I was never turned onto the Screaming Trees. His voice is great and some of the guitar work on this album is fun, but overall it’s a little boring. Surprised it’s on this list tbh.

Thought this would be trash, but I actually ended up enjoying quite a bit. This band has been around for almost 40 years, and I never heard of it in my life, crazy what recommendations you get here.

Sounds like so much else of this time. Not unenjoyable but nothing noteworthy either. Forgettable but not bad. Should be a 2.5.

Nothing really screamed great to me with this album. It was fine. Just fine. Interestingly enough, the song with the least amount of plays was the one I enjoyed most---Dime Western.

Honestly I like Grunge, so it was a fun time. People are too harsh on this one. Nothing extraordinary, but a good fun album.

Tbh all the songs kind of blended together as I was listening to this. It sounded good, just nothing I have any inspiration to revisit

Icky heavy metal kinda weird but it was still nice, I don’t know why the fuck anyone would ever listen to this but you know i wont judge you for being a masochists 3/5