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The Secret Migration

Mercury Rev · 2005

44 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a dreamlike soundscape that floats between reality and imagination.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gentle resolution after tension
  • dreamlike soundscapes for reflection
  • steady flow for introspective moments
  • ethereal melodies for quiet evenings
  • imaginative journeys through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2005, 'The Secret Migration' is Mercury Rev's fifth studio album. This album followed their critically acclaimed record 'All Is Dream' (2001), marking a continued evolution in their sound as they delved deeper into atmospheric and orchestral arrangements while maintaining their signature alternative rock essence.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Secret for a Song 4:01
  • 2 Across Yer Ocean 3:19
  • 3 Diamonds 3:51
  • 4 Black Forest (Lorelei) 4:46
  • 5 Vermillion 4:07
  • 6 In the Wilderness 2:32
  • 7 In a Funny Way 4:01
  • 8 My Love 4:14
  • 9 Moving On 1:19
  • 10 The Climbing Rose 3:19
  • 11 Arise 3:49
  • 12 First-Time Mother's Joy (Flying) 3:31
  • 13 Down Poured the Heavens 1:36

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