01. "Where the Twain shall meet" 02. "Windows" 03. "Black sun morning" 04. "Too Far Away" 05. "Subtile Poison" 06. "Yard Trip 7" 07. "Flower web" 08. "Wish Bringer" 09. "Revelation Revolution" 10. "The Looking Glass Cracked" 11. "End of the universe"
Description:
Mid to late 90's repress of CD reissue with SID codes in matrix.
Recorded at Reciprocal, Seattle, WA. 12/88
"Buzz Factory" by Screaming Trees on CD is a raw, feverish snapshot of late-80s alternative rock just before the grunge explosion. Across this album, the band fuses psychedelic rock, garage energy and melancholic melodies into a dense, guitar-driven sound that feels both aggressive and hypnotic. Layered guitars, swirling feedback, and tight, propulsive drums create a thick, atmospheric backdrop for the expressive, often haunted vocals. Lyrically, "Buzz Factory" moves between introspection, tension and surreal imagery, offering songs that reward close listening as much as they invite you to simply turn the volume up. The album captures a band in full creative motion: the production is deliberately unpolished, giving the tracks an immediacy and live-in-the-studio character that fans of authentic, guitar-based rock will appreciate. For listeners who enjoy the bridge between classic psychedelic rock and the emerging alternative/grunge sound, this CD offers a cohesive and immersive experience from start to finish.
Screaming Trees were one of the most distinctive bands of the American alternative rock underground, known for combining heavy, riff-oriented guitars with psychedelic textures and a dark, soulful vocal delivery. Emerging from the Pacific Northwest scene, they helped shape the sound that would later gain worldwide attention in the early 1990s. Over the course of their career, Screaming Trees built a loyal following through intense live performances and a series of influential albums that blended melody, weight and atmosphere. Their work is often cited as an important reference point for fans exploring beyond the biggest grunge names, and "Buzz Factory" stands as an essential chapter in that story.
The manufacturer Sst is associated with specialized and often carefully curated releases, with a clear focus on niche and alternative music. Rather than relying on mass-market trends, Sst tends to support artists and recordings that capture authentic, individual voices and unique sonic identities. Releases from this environment are typically characterized by a certain artistic freedom and a desire to preserve the character and intensity of the original recordings. For collectors and music lovers who appreciate depth over uniform polish, a CD coming through such a label or manufacturer stands for a product aimed at dedicated listeners rather than the mainstream.
As a physical CD, "Buzz Factory" offers the advantages of the classic format: tangible packaging, liner notes and credits that contextualize the music, and a sound image not dependent on streaming compression. It is an inviting choice for anyone who still enjoys experiencing an album as a complete work--from the first track to the last--rather than as isolated singles. The combination of Screaming Trees' distinctive style, the historically significant alternative-rock era it represents, and the specialized positioning of Sst makes this release particularly interesting for fans of independent and alternative guitar music.
Alternative
49.431
- Dark Wave 745- Funpunk 41- Garage 3.121- Grunge 137- Independent 13.120- Industrial 828- Internat.Punk 12.984- Melody Core 29- New Wave 550- Other Alternative 17.188Songwriter 3.446
