Invisible Lantern

"Invisible Lantern" is the third studio album by the American rock band Screaming Trees. It was released in 1988. The album continues the band's exploration of psychedelic rock, infused with grunge, reflecting their unique place in the music scene of the late 1980s.

Screaming Trees, formed in Ellensburg, Washington, in 1985, featured Mark Lanegan on vocals, Gary Lee Conner on guitar, Van Conner on bass, and Mark Pickerel on drums. They were part of the early wave of bands that contributed to the grunge movement, emerging from the Pacific Northwest.

"Invisible Lantern" was produced by Steve Fisk and released under the SST Records label, which was known for its influential roster of punk and alternative bands. The album showcases the band’s characteristic blend of heavy guitar riffs with melodic and atmospheric elements. Mark Lanegan's distinctive voice adds to the album's haunting and introspective quality.

The album includes tracks like "Ivy," "Walk Through to This Side," and "Grey Diamond Desert," each displaying the band's ability to fuse gritty rock with a more psychedelic, introspective feel. The release of "Invisible Lantern" helped solidify Screaming Trees' reputation in the alternative rock scene, paving the way for their subsequent move to a major label and continued influence on the genre.

Screaming Trees' contribution to the development of grunge and their unique sound distinguished the band in a competitive music landscape, marking "Invisible Lantern" as a noteworthy entry in their discography.