SWEET OBLIVION confuse the marketplace but remains heavy on the

but remains heavy on the superstars

" and the power ballad "Never Change Your Mind

Personnel includes: Pastor Troy

The urgent delivery and rhythmic drive of "Lover Lover Lover" and "There is a War" makes it seem like the young David Byrne spent as much time absorbing Cohen as he did Jonathan Richman

Charlie Judge (piano

SWEET OBLIVION confuse the marketplace but remains heavy on theScreaming Trees: Mark Lanegan (vocals); Gary Lee Conner (guitar); Van Conner (bass); Barrett Martin (drums). Recorded at Baby Monster and Sear Sound, New York. The commercial breakthrough for this Seattle foursome came with their song "Nearly Lost You" from the soundtrack to the 1992 Cameron Crowe film SINGLES. That song, included here, is a powerful slice of dramatic rock that's only vaguely related to the grunge scene into which the Screaming Trees