Morphine - Cure For Pain (2021 Reissue)

Released 10th December 2021.

One of the most unique, original and unusual rock bands to burst onto the alternative scene in the 90s, Morphine was originally formed by vocalist/bassist Mark Sandman, saxophonist Dana Colley and drummer Jerome Deupree (later replaced by Billy Conway) in Cambridge, Mass in 1989. They expertly combined blues, jazz and rock elements into a very distinct style, anchored by Sandmans deep, crooning, beat-style vocals. Rather than having an electric guitar as the focal point like most rock bands, the trios sound was built around Sandmans two-string electric bass (often deployed with a slide) and Colleys growling, baritone sax which was dubbed as low-rock.

Cure For Painis the bands second album for Rykodisc, originally released September 14, 1993. Jerome Deupree, quit due to health problems during the recording of the album and was replaced by Billy Conway. The tracks Sheila and