Mad Season's sole studio album, , is a landmark release of the Seattle grunge era, originally debuting on March 14, 1995 . As a "supergroup" project, it brought together members from iconic bands to explore a blues-infused, experimental sound that served as a creative outlet for their personal struggles. Album Overview
Layne meets guitarist Art Alexakis, who has just left the band Sunny Day Real Estate, and the two start jamming with bassist Matt Cameron (Soundgarden) and drummer Barrett Martin (The Walkabouts). The chemistry is instant, and they begin writing songs that reflect Layne's turmoil and inner struggles.
: Critics describe it as a "subdued, intimate record" built on blues and jazz frameworks, often described as "heavy mood music" ideal for a "rainy day" atmosphere [1, 5]. Notable Tracks
The "long story" behind Mad Season's lone album, Above , is a bittersweet snapshot of the 1990s Seattle grunge scene—a project born in rehab with the hope of saving lives through music. 1. A Chance Meeting in Rehab
"Long Gone Day": Notable for its use of saxophone to add unique color to the grunge sound [1]. 2013 Deluxe Edition Deluxe Edition expanded the legacy with: Unreleased Tracks
This version, often available on HighResAudio , includes remastered tracks and previously unreleased material with vocals by Mark Lanegan, such as "Locomotive" and "Black Book of Fear". Key Tracks It's very easy to get lost in time with Mad Season's Above