Some legacies are too powerful to fade. The music of pioneering ’90s “Low Rock” trio Morphine, was as hypnotic as it was groundbreaking. Fusing baritone saxophone, 2-string slide bass, and drums into a sound that was sultry, raw, and entirely their own. But when frontman Mark Sandman died suddenly on stage in 1999, Morphine’s story seemed to end.
Yet from those ashes, a new sound emerged. Vapors of Morphine isn’t just a tribute; it’s a continuation, an evolution. Formed in the late 2000s by Morphine saxophonist Dana Colley and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Lyons, the band continued to evolve and their latest album, 2021’s Fear & Fantasy (Schnitzel Records, UK), represents a new era, blending fresh material with the signature Morphine sound.
Vapors Of Morphine are touring Australia this April/May.
