Jeff Buckley – Sketches For My Sweetheart The Drunk

Jeff Buckley – Sketches For My Sweetheart The Drunk

A fascinating and deeply moving collection, Sketches For My Sweetheart The Drunk documents the final recordings of Jeff Buckley and offers a glimpse into the musical direction he was exploring before his tragic death in 1997. Released posthumously in 1998, this double album combines completed studio recordings with working sessions and demos, revealing an artist pushing far beyond the boundaries established by his acclaimed debut, Grace.

The first disc presents the most fully realised recordings from Buckley's unfinished second album, showcasing an expanded sound that blends alternative rock, folk, soul and experimental influences. Tracks such as Everybody Here Wants You, Morning Theft, The Sky Is A Landfill and Vancouver highlight his extraordinary vocal range, adventurous songwriting and emotional depth.

The second disc offers a more intimate look at Buckley's creative process, featuring alternate recordings, demos and unfinished material that capture his restless artistic curiosity. Together, the two discs form both a compelling standalone album and an important document of one of the most gifted and influential musicians of his generation.

Atmospheric, ambitious and often hauntingly beautiful, Sketches For My Sweetheart The Drunk remains an essential release for fans of Jeff Buckley and alternative music alike.

Tracklist

Disc One

1. The Sky Is A Landfill – 5:09
2. Everybody Here Wants You – 4:46
3. Opened Once – 3:29
4. Nightmares By The Sea – 3:53
5. Yard Of Blonde Girls – 4:07
6. Witches' Rave – 4:40
7. New Year's Prayer – 4:40
8. Morning Theft – 3:39
9. Vancouver – 3:12
10. You & I – 5:39

Disc Two

1. Nightmares By The Sea – 3:50
2. New Year's Prayer – 4:10
3. Haven't You Heard – 4:07
4. I Know We Could Be So Happy Baby (If We Wanted To Be) – 4:27
5. Murder Suicide Meteor Slave – 5:55
6. Back In N.Y.C. – 7:36
7. Gunshot Glitter – 5:36
8. Demon John – 5:13
9. Your Flesh Is So Nice – 3:37
10. Jewel Box – 3:37
11. Satisfied Mind – 5:57