A stark, lonely, and deeply affecting collection of songs that found Lanegan moving away from the sonic palette of his previous work. Recorded mostly solo with minimal accompaniment, the album is a masterclass in mood and atmosphere.
- Recorded over several months in 1993 in Lanegan's Los Angeles apartment, with only a Tascam 8-track and a guitar. Guest appearances include members of {The Make-Up} and {The Afghan Whigs}. The album's title is a reference to a line in the 1940 film "The Westerner".
- "Whiskey for the Holy Ghost" was released in January 1994 on Sub Pop Records. It followed the Screaming Trees' biggest hit, "Nearly Lost You," and their 1992 album "Sweet Oblivion."
- The album received critical acclaim for its raw honesty and introspective lyrics, though it did not achieve significant commercial success at the time of its release. It has since become a cult favorite among fans of Lanegan's solo work.
Mark Lanegan was an American singer and songwriter, known for his gravelly baritone and deep, resonant voice. He was the frontman for the Screaming Trees and a key figure in the Seattle grunge scene of the early 1990s.
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