Mark Lanegan

[contamination]

Mark's new album, Somebody's Knocking, due 18 October.

Tracklist (56 minutes!):

1. Disbelief Suspension
2. Letter Never Sent
3. Night Flight To Kabul
4. Dark Disco Jag
5. Gazing From The Shore
6. Stitch It Up
7. Playing Nero
8. Penthouse High
9. Paper Hat
10. Name and Number
11. War Horse
12. Radio Silence
13. She Loved You
14. Two Bells Ringing At Once

https://soundblab.com/news/21864-mark-l ... are-single

I must admit once he hit Phantom Radio I kind of stopped following. It was feeling a bit too much like variations on the same old thing. I think Blues Funeral was his last really excellent album but I hope this is a return to form.

I've still been following him closely, but definitely agree that Phantom Radio and Gargoyle are quite repetitive in places both musically and lyrically. I was actually disappointed to hear that this album would be another trek through his electronic influences as I feel that he's been on autopilot for a little while now. Was hoping for something completely out of left field instead of what could basically be more of the same. That said, he still sounds great and holding out hope for the final product. The new single is okay, nothing spectacular, reminds me of one of the throwaway rocker tunes from Bubblegum like Sideways In Reverse or something.

The b-side to his latest single release is a little more interesting:
https://youtu.be/tFGwTUSZIzs

This is how I feel also. I kind of lost interest after Bubblegum, though I have always preferred his early stuff, The Winding Sheet, Whiskey etc. and haven't paid much attention to his latest output. But what I've heard it all sounds kind of the same. Having said that, I heard this on one of Bourdain's episodes and been listening to it non stop for the past couple of days. Had the chorus been better, this would've been an amazing song:

[VinylGuy]

Thats one of the best songs from Gargoyle, and it was such a pleasure to listen to live.

[VinylGuy]

Im loving the new song...wonder if its Jack in the drums?? Sounds awesome

[verb_to_trust]

The Wait is in a VW commercial

[contamination]

The Wait is in a VW commercial

Does this mean Lanegan is fraud, on every level?

[verb_to_trust]

The Wait is in a VW commercial

Does this mean Lanegan is fraud, on every level?

I've owned two VWs. Idgaf

[Superblood Wolfmoon]

Super bummed, Mark had to cancel his performance at Stones & Dusted this weekend due to a family emergency. Was really looking forward to his set out in the desert.

[Revelator]

[VinylGuy]

Its ok. Sounds like anything from the last two.

[kreng]

Anyone got his Sleevenotes book? Got it in the mail yesterday. It’s him talking about his songwriting process and then picks apart like 30 songs or so from throughout his career explaining how and why he wrote them and what they’re about. Goddamn the man has dealt with a lot of death in his life. Can’t wait for his autobiography next year.

[VinylGuy]

Im dying to get the autobiography. Dying. but that book seems awesome.

[kreng]

This is the content of the book (stolen from another board)

Introduction (4 pages)
Writing Songs (3)

The River Rise
Riding the Nightingale
Last One in the World
Resurrection Song
Sleep With Me (less than half a page)
Skeletal History (less than half a page)
Lexington Slow Down
Bombed (just the lyrics there, no content/story at all)
Strange Religion
When Your Number Isn't Up
Morning Glory Wine (less than half a page)
Mirrored (less than half a page)
Revival
All Misery/Flowers
Another Night Out
Ode to Sad Disco
Harborview Hospital
The Lonely Night (less than half a page)
No Bells on Sunday (less than half a page)
There is a Serpent Coming
I am the Wolf (less than half a page)
Torn Red Heart (less than half a page)
Staring Down the Street
Old Swan
With Animals
Axis (less than half a page)
Song to Manset (less than half a page)
Murder in Fugue
Penthouse High (less than half a page)
Seven Gates

[kreng]

[tragabigzanda]

[Strat]

Lanagan looks awful there

Geezes yea. he sounds insane too. Has he always had silver teeth?

[Strat]

Also Joseph Arthur, while a great songwriter, really turns me off. He's a high ass straight out of an Urban Outfitters catalog.

[tragabigzanda]

[verb_to_trust]

I've talked to Joe several times. He's a good dude. He's just feeling out his whole podcast shtick.

[tragabigzanda]

Top 10 maybe?
Hello Morning
Close Captioned
The Kill
Place/Position
Do You Like Me?
Latest Disgrace
Recap Modotti
Nightshop
Break
Life & Limb

I'd maybe bump Life & Limb for Epic Problem

[verb_to_trust]

I've talked to Joe several times. He's a good dude. He's just feeling out his whole podcast shtick.

When RNDM disbanded with little fanfare, I wondered what the deal was. Then I read somewhere something about Joseph’s addiction issues, and around the same time Jeff did an interview where he mentioned being grateful he didn’t do too many drugs. I can’t help but think that was part of the dissolution.

The last time I saw Joe play he was completely fucked up and it was a horrible show. So that matches up with the timeline. I think he's doing better now. He's like 47 with a 6 pack.