Mad Season – Above (2xLP)
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Above (1995) is the sole studio album from Mad Season, the Seattle supergroup featuring Layne Staley (Alice in Chains), Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees), and John Baker Saunders. Written and recorded during a rare moment of calm in the midst of the mid-’90s grunge explosion, the album captures a darker, blues-infused side of the era’s sound. Tracks like “River of Deceit,” “Wake Up,” and “I Don’t Know Anything” unfold slowly, balancing heavy, hypnotic grooves with moments of quiet reflection and haunting beauty. What sets Above apart is its restraint — it’s spacious, meditative, and deeply emotional. Staley’s voice carries a fragile power, while McCready’s guitar work weaves melancholy and transcendence through every song. The result is an album that feels timeless and deeply human, a meditation on addiction, faith, and redemption. Above remains a singular work within the Seattle scene — soulful, mournful, and quietly transcendent.
Reviews
“A haunting, beautifully restrained record that finds power in vulnerability.” – Rolling Stone
“Mad Season’s lone album is a brooding masterpiece — dark, soulful, and unforgettable.” – The Guardian
“Above captures a rare chemistry — heavy, graceful, and deeply moving.” – AllMusic
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: Mad SeasonLabel: Columbia, Hockeytalkter Records, Legacy, Monkeywrench Records, Music On VinylFormat: LPUnits: 2Country: EuropeGenre: Punk & AlternativeA1 Wake Up
A2 X-Ray Mind
A3 River Of Deceit
B1 I'M Above
B2 Artificial Red
B3 Lifeless Dead
B4 I Don'T Know Anything
C1 Long Gone Day
C2 November Hotel
C3 All Alone
C4 Interlude
C5 Locomotive
D1 Black Book Of Fear
D2 Slip Away
D3 I Don'T Wanna Be A Soldier (Remix)