If there was a word like “onomatopoeia” that described music that sounds like its title, then Gargoyle would be a pretty perfect example thereof in relation to Mark Lanegan. His voice is like weathered stone, its form eroded by the years, and yet more beautiful still in its own damaged, broken way. This is his 10th solo album, and while his later career has never quite reached the heights of 2004’s masterpiece Bubblegum, his voice and songs continue to be amongst the most compelling music has to offer.
Mark Lanegan announces details of his new album ‘Gargoyle.’ Out on April 28th, 2017 via Heavenly Recordings.