Screaming Trees

Screaming Trees Even If and Especially When LP

This Ellensburg, WA band’s second LP is an exciting moment. They get more indulgent here, proving themselves a real ’80s psyche band. Intricate swooning and meaty jams with a few melodic ’60s influenced songs. But ravers like “The Pathway” make it worth living for.

• Reviewer Ruth Schwartz
• Label SST
• Issue MRR #54 • November 1987

Screaming Trees Clairvoyance LP

This is a tough upbeat debut by an accomplished young band. There’s lots of heavy guitar sounds with swaggering melodies. At different times, I heard elements of the DOORS, LOVE, and the first record by the FLAMING LIPS.

• Reviewer Dogtowne
• Label Velvetone
• Issue MRR #44 • January 1987