Album artwork for The Winding Sheet by Mark Lanegan

Shortly before the early-1990s grunge boom hit, Screaming Trees vocalist Mark Lanegan was already blazing his own path with his solo debut, 'The Winding Sheet'. Marking a considerable departure from the trees' feedback-drenched neo-psychedelia, this spare collection of acoustic-leaning songs allows Lanegan to wander into darker, more unsettling territory, as revealed on the thrillingly bleak 'Mockingbirds' and the haunting title track. Not only do these subdued songs, co-written with guitarist Mike Johnson, allow Lanegan's deep, husky voice to hang in the air longer, they share a shadowy, nearly macabre sensibility with other revered artists such as Nick Cave and Tom Waits, giving the singer added appeal and mystique beyond the standard rock-frontman persona. 'The 'Winding Sheet' is also notable for featuring the backing vocals of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain on the sinister 'Down in the Dark' and a cover of Leadbelly's desperate 'Where Did You Sleep Last Night,' the latter a track that nirvana would perform on its Unplugged in New York album. An underrated classic of the pacific northwest scene, this record established lanegan as an intriguing and unpredictable artist in his own right, a reputation that he would make the most of in subsequent years.
LP - Black vinyl in a Gatefold jacket with custom dust sleeve and digital download coupon.
Free (while stocks last) exclusive Sub Pop sampler 12" made lovingly for Rough Trade by our friends at Sub Pop Records - Part of Rough Trade's Label of the Month promotion. Features tracks from Morgan Delt, Clipping, Cullen Omori, Heron Oblivion, Kristin Krontrol and more....

Mark Lanegan

The Winding Sheet

Sub Pop
Album artwork for The Winding Sheet by Mark Lanegan
LP

£22.99

Released 07/10/2016Catalogue Number

SP61

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Album artwork for The Winding Sheet by Mark Lanegan
CD

£9.99

Sub Pop Label of the Month - September 2016 - Free 12" Sampler with purchase while stocks last

Released 13/06/2007Catalogue Number

spcd061

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Mark Lanegan

The Winding Sheet

Sub Pop
Album artwork for The Winding Sheet by Mark Lanegan
LP

£22.99

Released 07/10/2016Catalogue Number

SP61

Learn more
Album artwork for The Winding Sheet by Mark Lanegan
CD

£9.99

Sub Pop Label of the Month - September 2016 - Free 12" Sampler with purchase while stocks last

Released 13/06/2007Catalogue Number

spcd061

Learn more

Shortly before the early-1990s grunge boom hit, Screaming Trees vocalist Mark Lanegan was already blazing his own path with his solo debut, 'The Winding Sheet'. Marking a considerable departure from the trees' feedback-drenched neo-psychedelia, this spare collection of acoustic-leaning songs allows Lanegan to wander into darker, more unsettling territory, as revealed on the thrillingly bleak 'Mockingbirds' and the haunting title track. Not only do these subdued songs, co-written with guitarist Mike Johnson, allow Lanegan's deep, husky voice to hang in the air longer, they share a shadowy, nearly macabre sensibility with other revered artists such as Nick Cave and Tom Waits, giving the singer added appeal and mystique beyond the standard rock-frontman persona. 'The 'Winding Sheet' is also notable for featuring the backing vocals of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain on the sinister 'Down in the Dark' and a cover of Leadbelly's desperate 'Where Did You Sleep Last Night,' the latter a track that nirvana would perform on its Unplugged in New York album. An underrated classic of the pacific northwest scene, this record established lanegan as an intriguing and unpredictable artist in his own right, a reputation that he would make the most of in subsequent years.
LP - Black vinyl in a Gatefold jacket with custom dust sleeve and digital download coupon.
Free (while stocks last) exclusive Sub Pop sampler 12" made lovingly for Rough Trade by our friends at Sub Pop Records - Part of Rough Trade's Label of the Month promotion. Features tracks from Morgan Delt, Clipping, Cullen Omori, Heron Oblivion, Kristin Krontrol and more....