"Cure for Pain" is the acclaimed second studio album by the American alternative rock band Morphine, now available in CD format from MUSIC ON C. Released originally in 1993, this record showcases Morphine's signature blend of bluesy rock and jazz-infused soundscapes, driven by Mark Sandman's deep vocals and unique two-string slide bass. The album features standout tracks such as "Buena," "Thursday," and the haunting title track "Cure for Pain." Morphine earned critical praise throughout their career for their innovative approach to instrumentation?eschewing guitars in favor of saxophone-led melodies?and have left a lasting impact on alternative music with albums like "Good" and "Yes." MUSIC ON C is renowned for its high-quality reissues of classic albums across genres, ensuring that timeless records like this one are preserved with exceptional audio fidelity and packaging.
Sadly, the singer passed away too early!
But this album launched them into the modern mainstream which they never wished for but … :)
Very clever and greatly recorded album from the get-go.