Product Description

Finally released four years after 1992's SWEET OBLIVION andrecorded during a chaotic period of intra-band turmoil--singer Mark Lanegan was paying more attention than before to his concurrent solo career, and a Don Fleming-produced album from 1994 was reportedly rejected by the band's label--1996'sDUST is a post-grunge epic. Although the Seattle band's '80s albums on SST Records had obvious roots in folk-rock and psychedelia, those influences were obscured in the metallic roar of the group's two previous major-label albums.
DUST is the most stripped-down of Screaming Trees' albums, with Gary Lee Connors' electric guitars mixed lower than before, giving more room to Lanegan's whiskey-cured voice. Neo-psychedelic touches like Mellotrons, flutes, and even sitars colour the songs, which have a reflective, introspective feel missing from most of their earlier records. DUST is a giant step forward.

Track Listing

1. Halo Of Ashes
2. All I Know
3. Look At You
4. Dying Days
5. Make My Mind
6. Sworn And Broken
7. Witness
8. Traveller
9. Dime Western
10. Gospel Plow

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13386 in Music
• Released on: 2001-01-01
• Number of discs: 1

Customer Reviews

5 Stardust
10 tracks, 10 classics. This album is a masterpiece by a band who, at the time of recording, had probably pressed the 'self distruct' button. When you compare it with other 'Made in Seatle' albums, Dust has no problem mixing with the big boys. I think it deserves a place along side Pearl Jam's 10, Nirvana's Nevermind and Soundgarden's Badmotorfinger. Yes, it is that good. There's a guest appearance from Mike McCready on track four 'Dying Days'. Mellotron, organ and sitar compliment the staple guitar, bass and drums. The production and mixing is first class, you can hear every note and drum beat throughout. I'm almost embarrassed to say but I paid £1.40 +pp for this masterpiece new. You can still buy it on Amazon for less than two quid so buy it now. If you don't like it I'll buy it off you. I'm preparing for a global shortage when the rest of the world finds out about this classic.

Fine Swansong From The Most Overlooked Band In The 90s
When I listen to "Dust" nowadays it really makes me question why the Screaming Trees never received the recognition of their contemporaries. While Alice In Chains, Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam surged into the limelight with passionate grit and angst, The Trees forged their own loyal allegiance through low-key yet equally admirable releases. "Dust" was the last of these releases, and proved to be a glorious swansong and the band's best.

For those unaware of the band's style and sound, I would urge you to try and separate them from their grunge era tag. Do not expect raging distorted guitars and aggressive vocals. Instead Screaming Trees fuse soaring melodies and harmonies, infectious chorus hooks and 60s psychedelic rock into their sound. The result is intriguing and unique, and is given further prowess and individuality by front man Mark Lanegan. Lanegan's wonderful gravely and brooding tone is sumptuous throughout, elevating the band's music.

What makes "Dust" such a special album for me is its consistency. The band was always able to write excellent songs, but always seemed to struggle to recreate this consistently throughout an album. "Sweet Oblivion" touched on the consistency needed, but still contained the odd lacking track that I would always skip. With "Dust" I can simply press play, sit back and enjoy its entirety. There are still standout tracks however, such as the stunning "All I Know" which has the most glorious of chorus harmonies. "Make My Mind" is one of the band's classic songs; showcases great pop sensibility in the main hook. "Dying Days" is perhaps the band's most well crafted song, shifting between subtle slow-burning verses and uplifting choruses. More psychedelic tinges are introduced with the swirling ballad "Traveler" and the intense closer "Gospel Plow".

For fans of the band's earlier releases "Dust" is a must have. It contains their best and most consistent writing, and remains one of my favorite albums from the Seattle era.

Also, its just £4. Four measely pounds for a stunning album. BUY!

Screaming Trees - Dust
Beautiful, one of the best albums of all time (including Nirvana-Nevermind). Totally under played, and of course it became a hidden jem. Beautiful, just listen to 'Look At You' to sum up how good music can be. Buy,buy before you hear that harsh word of "discontinued".