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Gargoyle

Mark Lanegan · 2017

41 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · grunge

Dark, introspective melodies weave through haunting vocals and sparse instrumentation, creating an atmosphere of melancholy and reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moods
  • dark introspection on quiet evenings
  • melancholic melodies for solitude
  • haunting vocals in dim lighting

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 1, 2017, 'Gargoyle' is Mark Lanegan's tenth solo album, following his 2012 release 'Blues Funeral.' At this point in his career, Lanegan had solidified his reputation as a celebrated songwriter and collaborator, known for his distinctive baritone voice that carries both grit and vulnerability. This album arrives after a series of varied collaborations and showcases his continued artistic evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Greg Dulli· Nick Cave· Jeff Buckley

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Death’s Head Tattoo 4:21
  • 2 Nocturne 4:22
  • 3 Blue Blue Sea 3:24
  • 4 Beehive 3:49
  • 5 Sister 5:03
  • 6 Emperor 3:36
  • 7 Goodbye to Beauty 3:15
  • 8 Drunk on Destruction 3:25
  • 9 First Day of Winter 3:27
  • 10 Old Swan 6:30

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