album · May 8, 2020
Straight Songs of Sorrow
Heavenly RecordingsSee this day
alternativesinger-songwriterblues
Lanegan's final album is a raw, stark meditation on mortality and addiction, featuring his signature gravelly delivery and a cast of notable collaborators.
- "Straight Songs of Sorrow" was released on May 8, 2020, by Heavenly Recordings.
- The album features guest appearances from musicians such as John Paul Jones, Wendy and Lisa, and former Screaming Trees bandmate Dave Carlson.
- Upon release, the album received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its emotional depth and Lanegan's unflinching honesty.
Mark Lanegan was an American singer-songwriter, notable for his distinctive baritone voice and for his work in the alternative rock and blues scenes. At the time of "Straight Songs of Sorrow," Lanegan was nearing the end of his prolific career, having released a string of deeply personal albums throughout the 2010s.
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