10 More Perfect Grunge Albums With No Bad Songs
3. Screaming Trees, 'Sweet Oblivion' (1992)
Grunge was not as cut and dry as one may think. Nirvana, Sound Garden and Pearl Jam have come to define the sound of the scene, but there was a lot more going on beneath the surface.
Screaming Trees never achieved the same mainstream success as the aforementioned groups, but they were an integral part of the early scene. They're one of those groups well regarded by their peers but less recognised by a wider audience. Frontman Mark Lanegan, is perhaps best known for being in Queens of the Stone Age; when Josh Homme is willing to share the mic with you, it's a pretty clear indicator of your prowess as a vocalist.
If you're a fan of QSA then it's worth checking these guys out. The band's sixth studio album is their most focused. What you'll immediately note is their ability to effortlessly adopt an eclectic range of styles and genre's into a very focused sound. Lanegan's Jim Morrison-esque vocals are able to slip into any style, from the psychedelic-laced, Shadow of the Seasons, to the more country sounding, Dollar Bill. This is grunge with a level of sophistication unusual for the genre.