Name: The Winding Sheet
Brand: Mark Lanegan

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Release date

2016-10-07

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102243

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Mark Lanegan

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Sub Pop

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Singer Songwriter

Short for "Subterranean Pop" 

The label was an outgrowth of [a=Bruce Pavitt]'s Olympia, WA based (print) fanzine, which became the well respected cassettezine of the same name. 

After his move to Seattle he ran a music column in the Seattle Rocket also called Sub Pop.

After initial forays into the record label world with a [a=Green River] 7" (not officially on Sub Pop) and the Sub Pop 100 LP, the label exploded onto the indie scene with four influential colored vinyl 7"s which included [a=Mudhoney]'s "Touch Me I'm Sick" which made the year-end top 10 playlist of nearly every music journalist in the world.

Subsequent hyping of the label in the English music press put them on the map, and grunge was born.

Label-Code is 03159; rarely found printed on releases (basically only on releases manufactured/licensed by Warner/WEA Germany)

Mark Lanegan (November 25, 1964 - February 22, 2022) was an American singer, songwriter, author, and musician. He began his musical career in 1984 as the frontman of a psychedelic grunge band. After the band disbanded, Lanegan collaborated with various artists including Kurt Cobain and Moby. Known for his distinctive voice and powerful lyrics, Lanegan's music resonated with fans worldwide.
Lanegan's collaborations extended to working with Isobel Campbell, Soulsavers, Unkle, and Not Waving. His versatile talent allowed him to explore different genres while maintaining his unique style. Whether it was rock or electronic music, Lanegan's contributions left a lasting impact on the industry.
In addition to his musical endeavors, Lanegan also showcased his writing skills through authoring books. With a rich discography spanning several decades and an influential presence in the alternative music scene, Mark Lanegan will be remembered as a true icon of our time.

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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....

The Winding Sheet

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