Lanegan’s first full solo album since Bubblegum, though like that record credited to the Mark Lanegan Band and done with the help of many guests, 2011’s Blues Funeral grew out of a near-death experience and his eventual recovering of his creative spark, resulting in one of his most memorable efforts. With an emphasis on sounds and styles drawing from his deep love of early 80s UK and US postpunk and underground scenes, the often electronically-driven songs give Lanegan’s always compelling vocals new settings to work with to astonishing effect.