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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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That this album seems to have been released without any fanfare demonstrates how underrated the Screaming Trees were. I never understood their lack of success and still don't get how unrecognised they are. For me they were the best band of the grunge era and, in Sweet Oblivion, made the best album.
Which brings us to Last Words. Is it any good or just the death throes of a band who were well on the way to splitting up when tracks were recorded? Significantly, do we need it when Mark Lanegan is still turning out great music of his own?
First point is that a couple of these songs have a hint of filler about them: a bit Trees by numbers. That said, there are several brilliant songs here: Revelator, Tomorrow Changes and the mighty closer, Last Words, which are up there with their best. This isn't Dust or Sweet Oblivion or even Bubblegum but if some new indie band turned this out tomorrow, the press would fall over themselves to say how great it was.
Do we need it? I'd say yes, it would be a shame if some of this music went unappreciated and unheard and it is a timely reminder of a truly brilliant band.
Which brings us to Last Words. Is it any good or just the death throes of a band who were well on the way to splitting up when tracks were recorded? Significantly, do we need it when Mark Lanegan is still turning out great music of his own?
First point is that a couple of these songs have a hint of filler about them: a bit Trees by numbers. That said, there are several brilliant songs here: Revelator, Tomorrow Changes and the mighty closer, Last Words, which are up there with their best. This isn't Dust or Sweet Oblivion or even Bubblegum but if some new indie band turned this out tomorrow, the press would fall over themselves to say how great it was.
Do we need it? I'd say yes, it would be a shame if some of this music went unappreciated and unheard and it is a timely reminder of a truly brilliant band.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I am delighted finally to be able to buy this (and I hope there will be a physical version too). It's utterly gorgeous, lots of swirly, psycho-pop guitars (puts me in mind of The Stone Roses with a proper singer.)And what a singer, Lanegan is just superb. I'd have bought this just for the first minute of Revelator alone with its spoken line . A new solo Lanegan album release seems to be scheduled for " next year" so in the absence of that is a very acceptable second best.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
impressive
22 Oct 2011
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I just received this cd and could not be any more thrilled. I am a huge Trees fan since 1990. When I read that they were going to release these recordings I reacted with a bit of skepticism. How could these remastered demos live up to the legacy of their previously released recordings? Well, I for one am completely thrilled to be jamming to 'new' Trees music after all this time. The sound here is more of a Sweet Oblivion vibe than of a Dust vibe; driving, rough, bluesy, and well structured but without all of the overdubs and orchestral flourishes present on Dust. Overall, this recording not only does justice to the memory of one of the best (and most underrated) bands of the 1990's, but it fits right at home among the best of their already impressive discography. Highly recommended to all Screaming Trees fans as well as to those who want to expand their musical horizons. Also, I don't think any of the other reviewers mentioned that Peter Buck is featured on a few tracks as is Josh Homme on one.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
The unreleased 1998 demo and some additions and subtractions
12 Aug 2011
I've been listening to this album for years now as it's widely been openly circulated on the internet. It contains some of my favorite Screaming Trees songs and I'm glad it's finally getting a wider release. Some of the songs sound much different with the improved bit-rates, particularly "Ash Gray Sunday" and "Anita Grey". Similar to when you first heard that childhood album on CD.
Two titles are missing from the circulated demo, "One Way Conversation", which is unfortunate because it's a great song and I would love to have a better copy, and the alternate version of "Anita Grey" (which is also pretty great), I'd recommend searching them out and giving them a listen if you're a Tree's fan.
There are also some new titles in addition to the original demo
"Black Rose Way"
"Reflections"
"Last Words"
"Door Into Summer"
I haven't had much time to listen to them, but my initial impression of the new additions is reflected in the order I've listed them, from pretty good to alright. "Door Into Summer" feels particularly workman-like, but hey, it's new Screaming Tree's, and there are a lot of great tracks on this album, so I can't complain too much.
It's really too bad they omitted "One Way Conversation" though
Two titles are missing from the circulated demo, "One Way Conversation", which is unfortunate because it's a great song and I would love to have a better copy, and the alternate version of "Anita Grey" (which is also pretty great), I'd recommend searching them out and giving them a listen if you're a Tree's fan.
There are also some new titles in addition to the original demo
"Black Rose Way"
"Reflections"
"Last Words"
"Door Into Summer"
I haven't had much time to listen to them, but my initial impression of the new additions is reflected in the order I've listed them, from pretty good to alright. "Door Into Summer" feels particularly workman-like, but hey, it's new Screaming Tree's, and there are a lot of great tracks on this album, so I can't complain too much.
It's really too bad they omitted "One Way Conversation" though
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Trees best work...
27 Nov 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Ironically this 'new' material is some of their best. Being a fan from way back I was pleasantly surprised at how great this is.
It has a subtle polish and maturity that their older material didn't and Josh Homme's influence is undeniable on 'crawlspace' (one of the best songs on the cd). Peter Buck's playing also adds a layer that wasn't present before.
If you're reading this, buy this CD, you won't regret it!
It has a subtle polish and maturity that their older material didn't and Josh Homme's influence is undeniable on 'crawlspace' (one of the best songs on the cd). Peter Buck's playing also adds a layer that wasn't present before.
If you're reading this, buy this CD, you won't regret it!
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