Album: The Essential Mercury Rev: Stillness Breathes 1991-2006 by Mercury Rev (2006)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Trippy
Format: Compilation

Description: The Essential Mercury Rev: Stillness Breathes 1991–2006 is a double disc compilation album by the band Mercury Rev. Disc one compiles tracks from their first six studio albums, while disc two consists of covers, B-sides, and previously unreleased 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, Compilation


The Essential Mercury Rev: Stillness Breathes 1991–2006 is a double disc compilation album by the band Mercury Rev. Disc one compiles tracks from their first six studio albums, while disc two consists of covers, B-sides, and previously unreleased tracks.

The Essential Mercury Rev: Stillness Breathes 1991-2006

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