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Screaming Trees

Grunge / Alternative Rock·other·established·United States
WELL LOVED
Quality and recognition well-matched
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311K
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Screaming Trees were a grunge-era rock band who built their career through a progression of independent labels (Velvetone, SST, Sub Pop) before signing to Epic Records around 1990 and releasing their major-label debut 'Uncle Anesthesia'. Managed by Susan Silver, a notable figure in the Seattle grunge scene, the band is remembered for their role in grunge history and their connection to Kurt Cobain, with singer Mark Lanegan later achieving further recognition before his death in 2022.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)
  • Progressed through independent labels (Velvetone, SST, Sub Pop) before signing to major label Epic Records
  • Played a recognized role in the grunge scene alongside contemporaries like Kurt Cobain
  • Released a posthumous archival collection reviewed by Pitchfork ('Last Words: The Final Recordings')
  • Released major-label debut 'Uncle Anesthesia' around 1990
  • Managed by Susan Silver, a key figure in the Seattle grunge scene
WHAT FANS SAY (5)

screaming trees has got to be one of the coolest band names ever

Last.fm user · lastfm

Buzz Factory is such an underrated album.

Last.fm user · lastfm

Not a single skip in their entire discography

Last.fm user · lastfm

mark lanegan is definitely my favorite grunge vocalist, his voice is so soothing and fits their crunchy sound perfectly RIP king 🙏

Last.fm user · lastfm

screaming trees....what are they screaming about...

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is Screaming Trees underrated?

Screaming Trees has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 30 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including progressed through independent labels (velvetone, sst, sub pop) before signing to major label epic records.

Q:What genre is Screaming Trees?

Screaming Trees works in Grunge / Alternative Rock originating from United States (Washington). As a other artist at the "established" level, Screaming Trees has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Grunge scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Screaming Trees have?

Screaming Trees has approximately 311K monthly listeners on Spotify. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to Screaming Trees?

Fans of Screaming Trees often also enjoy Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Mad Season, Mudhoney, Queens of the Stone Age. These artists share common ground in the Grunge space and/or the United States other scene. If you appreciate Screaming Trees's approach to grunge / alternative rock, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Screaming Trees more famous?

With a Gap Score of 30/100, Screaming Trees's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.

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