Deserter's Songs
Mercury Rev · 1998
44 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements and ethereal vocals that evoke a dreamlike landscape.
Why this album works
'Deserter's Songs' received widespread critical acclaim, often cited as one of the defining albums of the dream pop genre. It achieved commercial success with notable chart positions, particularly peaking at No. 17 on the UK Albums Chart, and has influenced a generation of artists with its blend of psychedelia and orchestral pop.
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Deserter's Songs' marked Mercury Rev's artistic reinvention following their previous album, 'See You on the Other Side'. This shift was characterized by a move towards richer instrumentation and more ambitious songwriting, positioning them as a significant player in the alternative rock scene during the late 1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Green Day· Beck· Moby· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Holes Standout 5:55
- 2 Tonite It Shows 3:40
- 3 Endlessly 4:25
- 4 I Collect Coins 1:27
- 5 Opus 40 Standout 5:10
- 6 Hudson Line 2:54
- 7 The Happy End (The Drunk Room) 2:06
- 8 Goddess on a Hiway Standout 3:45
- 9 The Funny Bird 5:51
- 10 Pick Up If You're There 3:05
- 11 Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp 6:17
- 12 [untitled] 0:04
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