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The recordings languished in a basement for years before drummer spearheaded their recovery and release.

The sessions were produced by Martin and later mixed by longtime collaborator Jack Endino. They feature notable guest appearances, including Peter Buck of R.E.M. on acoustic and 12-string guitar and Josh Homme (who was then the band’s touring guitarist) on the track "Crawlspace". Screaming_Trees-Last_Words-The_Final_Recordings...

Screaming Trees officially broke up in June 2000. Lanegan reportedly refused to perform with the band again, further delaying any release of this material. The recordings languished in a basement for years

Critics often describe Last Words as more than just a collection of demos; it is a polished, professional work that reflects the band’s evolution into a more classic rock and psychedelic sound. Album Review: Screaming Trees - Last Words on acoustic and 12-string guitar and Josh Homme

is the eighth and final studio album by the American rock band Screaming Trees , released in 2011, over a decade after the band’s dissolution.

Martin eventually released the album on his own label, Sunyata Records , first as a digital download on August 2, 2011, followed by physical CD and vinyl versions later that year. Musical Significance and Legacy