What makes Nearly Lost You by Screaming Trees notable?

Nearly Lost You is notable for its critical acclaim and its influence on the grunge movement of the early '90s. The album features the hit single 'Nearly Lost You,' which helped the band reach a wider audience and eventually be featured in Cameron Crowe's film Singles, further solidifying its cultural impact. It received positive reviews from major publications like Rolling Stone, marking a turning point in their career. Released in 1992, Nearly Lost You was Screaming Trees' third studio album and marked a significant moment in their career as they began to gain wider recognition. This album followed their previous effort, Uncle Anesthesia, which had introduced them to a broader audience but did not achieve commercial success. Nearly Lost You's release positioned the band firmly within the burgeoning grunge movement, particularly as they were associated with Seattle's music scene.

How many songs are on Nearly Lost You?

Nearly Lost You has 4 tracks, running approximately 15 minutes.

Nearly Lost You

Screaming Trees · 1992

15 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock

A gritty blend of grunge and neo-psychedelia, dripping with raw emotion and haunting melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Nearly Lost You — This track captures the essence of the album with its driving rhythm and emotionally charged lyrics, representing the band's signature sound at its peak.
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E.S.K. — The song showcases a more experimental side of Screaming Trees, blending hard rock elements with psychedelic influences that highlight their musical range.
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Winter Song (acoustic version) — This acoustic rendition reveals the band's softer side, emphasizing lyrical vulnerability that contrasts starkly with their heavier tracks.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Nearly Lost You

The closing lines shift from despair to a fleeting sense of hope amidst chaos.

This transition encapsulates the emotional journey throughout the song, illustrating the struggle between loss and redemption.

Tracklist

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

1 Nearly Lost You 4:09
2 E.S.K. 4:10
3 Song of a Baker 3:41
4 Winter Song (acoustic version) 3:51

What to play next

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