Meta Description: Discover Mark Lanegan’s unreleased track “Heard A Train” from the Bubblegum 20th anniversary reissue. Learn about the iconic album’s special edition features.
The estate of the late Mark Lanegan and Beggars Arkive have shared a previously unreleased song from the iconic singer as a teaser for the upcoming 20th anniversary reissue of Bubblegum.
Unreleased Mark Lanegan Song Teases 20th Anniversary Reissue
“Heard A Train” was recorded with producer Chris Goss during the sessions for Lanegan’s acclaimed 2004 album. It’s one of 12 previously unreleased songs among the 40 tracks on Bubblegum XX.
Reflecting on the original album, which featured guest appearances from PJ Harvey, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, Josh Homme, and more, Lanegan told Rolling Stone in 2003, “I got tired of reading stuff about my records like ‘folky and alt-country’. I thought of this as a rock record.”
The limited-edition four LP vinyl edition of the album includes a 64-page hardback booklet featuring essays by Lanegan’s friends and collaborators, including Queens Of The Stone Age duo Homme and Troy Van Leeuwen, Chris Goss, co-producer Alain Johannes, Greg Dulli, and Duff McKagan. The booklet also includes studio notes and photography by English photographer Steve Gullick, featuring unpublished shots.
It also features album demos recorded by Troy Van Leeuwen in hotel rooms. “These hotel demo sessions were basically forgotten,” Van Leeuwen said in a statement. “When I heard the news of Mark’s passing, these memories started rushing back to me. I searched through my archive of drives and somehow magically was able to open up these sessions. … It’s a true gift from Mark to those of us who love him and his unvarnished expression of beauty. With every listen, I am humbled and honored to share his gift with you.”
The 20th anniversary reissue of Bubblegum promises to be a treasure trove for fans, offering a deeper look into Mark Lanegan’s creative process and the legacy of an album that defied genre expectations.
