An unreleased Mark Lanegan song titled “Heard a Train” has been unveiled ahead of the reissue of the late singer-songwriter's 2004 album. Gum.
Last month, it was announced that the reissue, titled XX Gumwould arrive in different formats on August 23, including a 4-LP, 3-CD box set containing a wealth of unreleased songs, demos, and rarities.
Now him Gum The outtake “Heard a Train” is available to stream below. The song begins with simple organ and Lanegan’s recognizable vocals, before giving way to a full-band rendition.
In addition to a handful of outtakes, including one with Beck (“Union Tombstone”), the deluxe reissue also contains several songs recorded with Queens of the Stone Age's Troy Van Leeuwen called “The Hotel Sessions.”
Sadly, Lanegan passed away at the young age of 57 in February 2022. In addition to his solo work, the acclaimed singer was the frontman of Screaming Trees and a member of QOTSA and The Gutter Twins.
Listen to “Heard a Train” below and pre-order now XX Gum on vinyl via Amazonor as a luxury package in this place.
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