![]() ![]() For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. ![]() See where your favorite artists and songs rank on the Rolling Stone Charts. Hear Greg Dulli, Mark Lanegan Cover Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash Duet 'Girl From the North Country' Hear Mark Lanegan's Somber Heroin Rumination 'Stockholm City Blues' Mark Lanegan on Why Kurt Cobain's Death Still Haunts Him, How Courtney Love Saved His Life Now, we both feel more comfortable creeping some of this material into the open, and these two tracks are just a teaser for what’s to come with the full length.” “We were originally intending to release it earlier, but, with the pandemic, and other things going on in the world, it just hasn’t seemed appropriate. Skeleton Joe tracks, but its release was postponed by coronavirus. In addition to the first two tracks, the duo have already laid down an entire album of Dark Mark vs. I think it’s safe to say that we achieved it. The theme is just twisted perversity, or at least that’s what it was intended to be. Lanegan added, “I think of ‘Manifesto’ as bizzaro gospel music with Joe as Christ. ‘Skeleton Joe Manifesto’ is a four-in-the-morning-in-the-Paris-underground type of track. Together, it all ended up as a powerful combination. ![]() The lyrics are awesome, and the instrumental component is just mean. “‘Dark Mark Theme’ is one of my favorite tracks. The duo unveiled a teaser of the new material, with full versions set to be released in 2021. After we had collected a pile of those we took it to the studio and started laying down keepers. Usually within a day I would get some voice memos with a pretty fleshed out vocal with lyrics. I would write and record an instrumental then text it over to Mark. “On this project we had a pretty formal process. “I just wanted to make some instrumentals that I thought Mark’s voice would shine on, something hard with space for Mark to let go,” Cardamone added. “When you have done as much stuff as Joe and I you have to constantly search for the different and challenging to keep yourself engaged.” “The fact that it’s not like anything either one of us have done before is what makes this so interesting for me,” Lanegan told Rolling Stone. Skeleton Joe is new territory for both the singer and his collaborator. The project is the latest artistic endeavor for the prolific Lanegan, the former Screaming Trees singer who in the past year has released a new album ( Straight Songs of Sorrow) tethered to a harrowing memoir ( Sing Backwards and Weep) while also recording a Christmas album ( Dark Mark Does Christmas 2020) and quietly unleashing an EP as Black Phoebe, a collaboration with his wife Shelly Brien.ĭespite the many projects, the sinister dance music of Dark Mark vs. Skeleton Joe, the duo have previewed the moody introductory track from their upcoming album together, “Dark Mark Theme” alongside its B-side, “Skeleton Joe Manifesto.” The project originated from Lanegan and Cardamone embracing the alter egos showcased through their experimental music - feeling as if they’re “outcasts to their creative selves.Mark Lanegan will reassume his “Dark Mark” moniker for a new side project with former Icarus Line singer Joe Cardamone. After announcing the album, the group released “No Justice,” which captures the haunting sound of the album. Skeleton Joe album, which was released on Oct. This song is the first of 16 tracks from the Dark Mark vs. If Mark wants to do a break down of the lyrics, I’ll leave that to him but usually he likes to leave that up to the listener.” After living three lifetimes you can start to feel like you are the living dead. “I know that I have felt that way after a few near misses and I don’t wanna speak for Mark but I know he can relate. Skeleton Joe will release a full-length album in the fall, but until then you can hear the limited edition 12 vinyl single, Dark Mark Theme (b/w Skeleton Joe Manifesto which will be available only on vinyl and not on streaming services) which was released on Jvia Rare Bird / Kitten Robot Records. “‘Living Dead’ is somewhat a metaphor for living past your perceived expiration date,” explains Cardamone in a press release. ![]()
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