Morphine - Cure For Pain

Released in 1993, Cure for Pain is Morphine's second studio album and one of the defining records of 1990s alternative rock. Renowned for its unmistakable sound, the Boston trio broke away from conventional rock line-ups by replacing the guitar with Mark Sandman's distinctive two-string slide bass, supported by Dana Colley's baritone saxophone and Billy Conway's understated drumming.

The result is a richly atmospheric album that blends alternative rock, jazz, blues and touches of funk into a dark, sophisticated and instantly recognisable style. Tracks such as Cure for Pain, Buena, Thursday and All Wrong have become fan favourites, showcasing the band's hypnotic grooves, understated melodies and Sandman's unmistakable baritone vocals.

Now regarded as a cult classic, Cure for Pain remains an essential album for collectors and anyone interested in one of the most original and influential alternative rock bands of the 1990s.