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2005 studio album by Mercury Rev
The Secret Migration
Released January 24, 2005 Recorded Six Hours Studios, Tarbox Observatory
Genre
Alternative rock Length 44 :28
Label
V2 Records
Producer
Dave Fridmann , Mercury Rev
"In A Funny Way" Released: 17 January 2005
"Across Yer Ocean" Released: 21 March 2005
"Secret for a Song" Released: June 2005 (Promo)
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.
Reception
The Secret Migration received mixed reviews from the majority of critics.
Track listing
All songs written by Mercury Rev.
"Secret for a Song" – 4:01
"Across Yer Ocean" – 3:20
"Diamonds" – 3:51
"Black Forest (Lorelei)" – 4:46
"Vermillion" – 4:07
"In the Wilderness" – 2:32
"In a Funny Way" – 4:02
"My Love" – 4:14
"Moving On" – 1:20
"The Climbing Rose" – 3:19
"Arise" – 3:49
"First-Time Mother's Joy (Flying)" – 3:31
"Down Poured the Heavens" – 1:36
American limited edition bonus disc
"The Black Swan" – 4:13
"My Love" (Live) – 4:04
"Afraid" – 3:42
"Black Forest (Lorelei)" (Live) – 4:44
"Observatory Crest" – 3:45
"Streets of Laredo" – 2:43
"Diamonds" (Live) – 3:29
"Mirror for a Bell" – 3:11
Personnel
Charts
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