Album: The Secret Migration by Mercury Rev (2005)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Trippy
Format: Album

Description: The Secret Migration is the sixth album by the alternative rock band Mercury Rev, released on January 24, 2005 in the UK (and a day later in the US). A limited edition of the American release of the album featured special packaging and included a bonus disc featuring b-sides, rarities, and live tracks.

Artist Background: Mercury Rev is an American alternative rock group, that formed in the late 1980s in Buffalo, New York. Original personnel were David Baker (vocals), Jonathan Donahue (vocals, guitars), Sean Mackowiak, a.k.a. "Grasshopper" (guitars, clarinet), Suzanne Thorpe (flute), Dave Fridmann (bass) and Jimy Chambers (drums). With their early records, Mercury Rev offered experimental, psychedelic rock, which gradually shifted to a melodic, ornate sound. Mercury Rev is often compared to The Flaming Lips, a... Part of the New York, NY music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Super Furry Animals, Grandaddy, The Flaming Lips, Tindersticks

Music Scene: Part of the New York, NY music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Trippy, 2000s, Album

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The Secret Migration is the sixth album by the alternative rock band Mercury Rev, released on January 24, 2005 in the UK (and a day later in the US). A limited edition of the American release of the album featured special packaging and included a bonus disc featuring b-sides, rarities, and live tracks.

The Secret Migration

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