What makes Sweet Oblivion by Screaming Trees notable?

'Sweet Oblivion' received critical acclaim and commercial success, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and featuring the hit single 'Nearly Lost You', which became an anthem for the early 90s alternative rock movement. The album's sound and aesthetic contributed significantly to the grunge genre's popularity during this era. Released in January 1992, 'Sweet Oblivion' was Screaming Trees' third studio album and marked their breakthrough into mainstream consciousness. Following the success of their previous album, 'Uncle Anesthesia', this record solidified their position in the burgeoning grunge scene alongside peers like Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

Who is Sweet Oblivion for?

Sweet Oblivion works well if you're into layered, dense sonic textures, dynamic emotional journeys and long, immersive listening sessions.

How many songs are on Sweet Oblivion?

Sweet Oblivion has 11 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Sweet Oblivion

Screaming Trees · 1992

46 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · grunge

A swirling blend of gritty guitar riffs and haunting melodies wrapped in layers of emotional introspection.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

layered, dense sonic textures
dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions
contemplative late-night reflections

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in January 1992, 'Sweet Oblivion' was Screaming Trees' third studio album and marked their breakthrough into mainstream consciousness. Following the success of their previous album, 'Uncle Anesthesia', this record solidified their position in the burgeoning grunge scene alongside peers like Nirvana and Pearl Jam.
Stylistic neighbors: Alice in Chains· Soundgarden· Stone Temple Pilots