Dust is the seventh studio album by Screaming Trees, released on June 25, 1996. Dust was recorded between 1995 and 1996 at Capitol Studios and Sunset Sound Factory in Hollywood, and The Hit Factory in New York. The album was produced by George Drakoulias.
After an aborted attempt at recording a followup to Sweet Oblivion with producer Don Fleming, the band hired producer George Drakoulias to man the controls for what eventually turned out to be their last album released during the band’s lifetime. In contrast to the group’s previous recordings that were more influenced by psychedelic rock and punk rock, Dust contains music that is equally influenced by folk and blues, while still retaining a harder edged sound.
The second track All I Know was released as a single from the album and became a rock radio hit. Dying Days features Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready. Screaming Trees toured behind Dust for nearly two years (with former Kyuss and future Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme as touring guitarist), then went on an extended hiatus, finally officially disbanding in 2000.
Tracklist:
- Halo of Ashes
- All I Know
- Look at You
- Dying Days
- Make My Mind
- Sworn and Broken
- Witness
- Traveler
- Dime Western
- Gospel Plow
Screaming Trees
Gary Lee Conner: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, backing vocals, sitar
Van Conner: bass, backing vocals, guitar(March 17, 1967 – January 18, 2023)
Mark Lanegan: lead vocals, guitar
Barrett Martin: percussion, cello, drums, conga, harmonium, tabla, djembe
Additional musicians
George Drakoulias: percussion, producer
Chris Goss: backing vocals
Brian Jenkins: backing vocals on “Traveler”
Mike McCready: guitar solo on “Dying Days”
Jeff Nolan: guitar on “Dime Western”
Benmont Tench: organ, electric piano, mellotron, piano
21st Street Singers: backing vocals on “Dying Days”
Additional personnel
Mark Danielson: front cover artwork
Danny Clinch: photography
Mark Lanegan (November 25, 1964 – February 22, 2022)
Van Conner (March 17, 1967 – January 18, 2023)
