The song ends just with Lanegans voice, an angelic organ line, and a little acoustic guitar.

Bubblegumpopped into the world on Aug. 2, 2004, when it came out in the U.K.

I got tired of reading stuff about my records like folky and alt-country,' Lanegan toldRolling Stonein 2003.

Mark Lanegan.

Mark Lanegan.Steve Gullick*

I thought of this as a rock record.

These hotel demo sessions were basically forgotten, Van Leeuwen said in a statement.

When I heard the news of Marks passing, these memories started rushing back to me.

I searched through my archive of drives and somehow magically was able to open up these sessions.

With every listen, I am humbled and honored to share his gift with you.