MARK LANEGAN: BUBBLEGUM XX Sixth Album (2004)

Bubblegum is the sixth studio album by Mark Lanegan, released in August 10, 2004 on the Beggars Banquet label under the name Mark Lanegan Band.

The album features a prominent cast of guest musicians, including PJ Harvey, Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri of Queens of the Stone Age, Greg Dulli of The Afghan Whigs, and Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin of Guns N’ Roses.

Also appearing is Lanegan‘s ex-wife, Wendy Rae Fowler. Notably, Bubblegum is the first album by Lanegan to not contain contributions by Mike Johnson, who was a long time musical partner for Lanegan, appearing on his first 5 solo studio records.

Bubblegum was favorably reviewed by critics and remains Lanegan‘s most commercially successful release to date, reaching number 39 on Billboard‘s Independent Albums chart.

The album was recorded at various locations from 2003–2004, including Rancho De La Luna (Joshua Tree, California), Donner & Blitzen (Arcadia), 11 a.d. (Hollywood), Del Boca Vista (South Pasadena), Sound City (Los Angeles), Stagg Street (Los Angeles), Lethal (Los Angeles), Sound Arts (Houston, Texas), and Kudzu Ranch (Mebane, North Carolina).

Tracks were mixed by Rick Will (1–7, 9–10), Alain Johannes (11–14) and Mathias Schneeburger (8, 15), and recorded by Will, Johannes, Schneeburger, Tracey Chisholm, Jonas G., Aldo Struyf, David Catching, Brian Baker, Rick Miller, Rail Rogut and Pete Martinez. Photography for the album is credited to Anna Hrnjak, and art direction and design to Susan McEwoen.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. When Your Number Isn’t Up
2. Hit the City
3. Wedding Dress
4. Methamphetamine Blues

Side B

1. One Hundred Days
2. Bombed
3. Strange Religion
4. Sideways in Reverse

Side C

1. Come to Me
2. Like Little Willie John
3. Can’t Come Down

Side D

1. Morning Glory Wine
2. Head
3. Driving Death Valley Blues
4. Out of Nowhere

Credits:
Mark Lanegan: vocals, guitar on 6
PJ Harvey: vocals on 2, 9
Chris Goss: guitar on 1, 5, piano on 5, vocals on 5, choir vocal on 7
Tracey Chisholm: tape manipulation on 1, 4, drum machines on 3, 10
Molly McGuire: bass on 1, 10, background vocals on 4
Aldo Struyf: feedback on 1, synthesizer on 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, piano on 5, organ on 5, 10, tape manipulation on 7
David Catching: organ on 1, guitar on 2, 3, 4, 10, lead guitar on 4, 5, 10, 15
Wendy Rae Fowler: piano on 1, vocals on 3, 6, background vocals on 4, choir vocal on 7
Joshua Homme: guitar on 4, 9, bass on 2, 4, 5, drums on 2, 3, 4, 5, lead guitar on 3, 9
Keni Richards: drums on 2
Jim Vincent: electronic drums on 2
Mike Johnson: lead guitar on 2
Ian Moore: background vocals on 2
Bukka Allen: organ on 2
Alain Johannes: lead guitar on 4, guitars on 11, 12, 13, 14, bass on 11, 12, 13, 14, drums on 11, 12, 13, 14, electronic drums on 11, 14 strings on 11, synthesizer on 11, background vocals on 12, keyboards on 12, 13, organ on 14
Natasha Shneider: background vocals on 4
Brett Netson: background vocals on 4
Greg Dulli: background vocals on 4
Nick Oliveri: background vocals on 4, bass on 7, choir vocal on 7
Jonathan Russo: bass on 4
Izzy Stradlin: vocals on 7
Duff McKagan: vocals on 7
Troy Van Leeuwen: piano on 7, guitar on 7, 9
Joey Castillo: drums on 7
John Kastner: guitar on 8, 15, background vocals on 8
Eddie Nappi: bass on 8
Dimitri Coats: lead guitar on 8, 15, drums on 8, 15, piano on 8
Mathias Schneeburger: guitar on 8, background vocals on 8, piano on 15
Melanie Campbell: bass on 15
Tobey Torres: background vocals (uncredited)

Mark William Lanegan (November 25, 1964 – February 22, 2022)

https://www.marklanegan.com