Mermaid Avenue Vol. II cover

Mermaid Avenue Vol. II

Wilco · 2000

49 min · 15 tracks · alternative country

Eclectic folk melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, crafting a rich tapestry of Americana and storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • poignant storytelling in melodies
  • reflective moments for solitude
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • eclectic sounds for varied moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Mermaid Avenue Vol. II' was released in 2000, Wilco had solidified their position as leaders in alternative country, following the critical acclaim of their previous album 'Summerteeth' in 1999. This project continued their collaboration with Billy Bragg to set Woody Guthrie's unpublished lyrics to music, showcasing their artistic evolution and commitment to roots music.
Stylistic neighbors
The Jayhawks· Son Volt· My Morning Jacket

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Airline to Heaven 4:49
  • 2 My Flying Saucer 1:45
  • 3 Feed of Man 4:08
  • 4 Hot Rod Hotel 3:17
  • 5 I Was Born 1:50
  • 6 Secret of the Sea 2:42
  • 7 Stetson Kennedy 2:40
  • 8 Remember the Mountain Bed 6:26
  • 9 Blood of the Lamb 4:16
  • 10 Aginst th’ Law 3:03
  • 11 All You Fascists 2:43
  • 12 Joe DiMaggio Done It Again 2:31
  • 13 Meanest Man 3:46
  • 14 Black Wind Blowing 3:00
  • 15 Someday Some Morning Sometime 2:52

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