49. MARK LANEGAN BAND – BLUES FUNERAL
This guy has been one of my favorite vocalists for god knows
how long. He’s younger than me; he’s 48 and it sounds like he’s drank a centaloun
of whiskey and coughed up a fromage of cigars. He’s the master of noir-blues
and this one here has got a shade load of soul again. He doesn’t disappoint. I’m
liking it when he just sings and his production is distant in some of these
tracks whereas in others like the disco-oriented “Ode to Dad Disco” it’s turned
right up. I’d hardly call this experimental though, it’s more another
unshakeable effort from a voice that’s both damaged and comforting. It’s perfect for rainy weather. It started my
year off with a dirty warmth and comes back full loop as Taipei pisses it down again
outside near December. Cheers Lanegan to your whiskey tears!
BEST PLAYED: At midnight when it's pissing it down outside.
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