Uncle Anesthesia

Screaming Trees

Uncle Anesthesia

RELEASED: January 29, 1991
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Beyond This Horizon 4:13 2. Bed of Roses 3:02 3. Uncle Anesthesia 3:52 4. Story of Her Fate 1:41 5. Caught Between 5:03 6. Lay Your Head Down 3:32 7. Before We Arise 2:26 8. Something About Today 3:02 9. Alice Said 4:11 10. Time for Light 3:50 11. Disappearing 3:12 12. Ocean of Confusion 3:05 13. Closer 5:48
Uncle Anesthesia is the fourth studio album by American rock band Screaming Trees, released on September 28, 1991. The album is notable for its blend of grunge and psychedelic rock, showcasing the band's signature sound characterized by Mark Lanegan's haunting vocals and the band's heavy guitar riffs. It features themes of inner turmoil and existential angst, which resonate throughout the album. The production, handled by famed producer Brendan O'Brien, helped to refine the band's sound and introduced a more polished quality compared to their earlier works. The album is often regarded as a significant release in the early 90s grunge movement, influencing many bands that followed.