Field Songs
Mark Lanegan · 2001
42 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of folk-infused rock and introspective lyrics whispered through Lanegan's gravelly voice.
Top tracks — play these first
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One Way Street Start here — This opening track features a driving rhythm paired with reflective lyrics that set the tone for the entire album, encapsulating Lanegan’s journey.
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Pill Hill Serenade — The song showcases Lanegan's ability to weave vivid imagery into his songwriting, creating an evocative atmosphere that lingers long after it ends.
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Resurrection Song — With its haunting melody and profound lyrics about rebirth and redemption, this track exemplifies the emotional weight that permeates the album.
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Field Song — The title track serves as a poignant reflection on personal struggle and resilience, embodying the thematic core of Lanegan’s solo work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Field Songs showcases Lanegan's transition to a more personal sound with strong lyrical themes and cohesive pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, brooding track that sets a somber tone, and the tempo rarely rises above mid-tempo throughout.
- Lanegan's vocal delivery is consistently understated, often accompanied by sparse instrumentation that emphasizes the lyrical content.
- Several tracks feature a recurring motif of isolation and introspection, with lyrics that evoke vivid imagery and personal reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting introspection during solitude
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- short reflective moments of calm
- gravelly vocals for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked Lanegan's transition to a solo career, gaining wider recognition.
- Career context
- Field Songs marked Mark Lanegan's first solo album after his tenure with the Screaming Trees, released on May 8, 2001. At this point in his career, Lanegan was transitioning from grunge royalty to a more personal and stripped-back sound, seeking to establish himself as a solo artist distinct from his band roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Greg Dulli· Nick Cave· Jeff Buckley
Tracklist
- 1 One Way Street Start here 4:18
- 2 No Easy Action 4:01
- 3 Miracle 1:58
- 4 Pill Hill Serenade 3:27
- 5 Don't Forget Me 3:13
- 6 Kimiko's Dream House 5:26
- 7 Resurrection Song 3:33
- 8 Field Song 2:19
- 9 Low 3:13
- 10 Blues for D 3:36
- 11 She Done Too Much 1:28
- 12 Fix 5:47
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