Mark Lanegan became known as the singer of grunge band . His first solo record from 1990 had to become a blues album with and from , which unfortunately failed. Eventually, The Windings Sheet was recorded with other musicians, such as Mike Johnson (later guitarist for ). The last album of The Screaming Trees followed in 1996, after which he only released solo records. Unlike the fiery psychedelic
… guitar rock of the Screaming Trees, Mark Lanegan mainly makes rootsy music on his solo albums. His characteristic dark brown voice forms a beautiful frame around the sober lyrics. Bubblegum is his sixth album and contains songs with band members Joshua Homme and Nick Oliveri. and Lanegan sing together on Hit The City and Come To Me. Their voices match very well; especially the whisper parts are very fragile and are among the most beautiful moments of Bubblegum. (JdD)more
