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Blues Funeral

Mark Lanegan · 2012

55 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · grunge

Dark, brooding melodies intertwine with haunting vocals and stark lyrical imagery, creating an atmospheric exploration of loss and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting vocals evoke deep emotions
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • brooding atmosphere for reflective moments
  • for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks upbeat, fast-paced listening
  • prefers standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Blues Funeral' was released in 2012, Mark Lanegan was already an established figure in alternative rock, known for his work with Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age. This album marked his first full-length release following a series of collaborations and was seen as a significant return to form that showcased his distinctive voice and songwriting prowess.
Stylistic neighbors
Greg Dulli· Nick Cave· Jeff Buckley

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Gravedigger’s Song 3:43
  • 2 Bleeding Muddy Water 6:17
  • 3 Gray Goes Black 4:10
  • 4 St Louis Elegy 4:33
  • 5 Riot in My House 3:53
  • 6 Ode to Sad Disco 6:23
  • 7 Phantasmagoria Blues 3:15
  • 8 Quiver Syndrome 4:03
  • 9 Harborview Hospital 4:31
  • 10 Leviathan 4:22
  • 11 Deep Black Vanishing Train 3:06
  • 12 Tiny Grain of Truth 7:07

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