Morphine was an American rock band formed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1989, known for their distinctive sound characterized by the use of a two-string slide bass played by frontman Mark Sandman, alongside Dana Colley on baritone saxophone and Jerome Deupree (later replaced by Billy Conway) on drums. The band carved a niche for themselves with a genre-blending style dubbed "low rock," merging elements of jazz, blues, and rock into a minimalist yet intense musical experience.

Morphine garnered critical acclaim with albums like "Cure for Pain" (1993) and "Yes" (1995), establishing a dedicated following. Their subsequent records, including "Like Swimming" (1997) and "The Night" (2000), continued to push the boundaries of their sound, though the unexpected death of Sandman in 1999 led to the band's dissolution. Despite their relatively short tenure, Morphine's innovative approach left a lasting impact on the alternative rock landscape, celebrated in posthumous releases such as "Bootleg Detroit" and "Live at the Warfield 1997."

Genres

Boston Rock

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Latest Release

Live at the Warfield 1997

Morphine

Ep - 6 Tracks - Released July 14, 2017