Unknown Mortal Orchestra - II (10th Anniversary Edition) (Vinyl)
Unknown Mortal Orchestra came to life in basements and bedrooms, the musical vision of Portlander-via-New Zealand Ruban Nielson that fused guitar-god riffs, choppy percussion, soul and funk.
II, the sophomore album from UMO, emerged in an era rampant of hedonism and isolationism and became the blueprint for everything Nielson has become renowned for. It was, and is, the solidification of Unknown Mortal Orchestra as an endlessly intriguing, brave and addictive band. Ten years on, it’s back with an expanded edition.
Written during a punishing, debauched touring schedule during which Nielson feared for both his sanity and health, II illustrates the emotional turmoil of life on the road, painting surrealist, cartoonish portraits of loneliness, love and despair.
These conflicting themes are evident immediately; on the album’s sleeve is an unnerving image of Janet Farrar, the famous British witch, Wiccan, author and teacher of witchcraft. The chilling refrain of opener “Into The Sun” sees Nielson deliver the line “Isolation can put a gun in your hand,” softly, his words starkly intelligible above a warm, slow-burning melody that quickly brands itself onto your brain.
In celebration of the album’s 10th anniversary Nielson’s complete collection from the II era is finally available in one compilation, and features the five acoustic tracks from the Blue EP as well as two additional B-sides.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra was once Nielson’s closeted concern. With an album that uses his singular musical imagination and extraordinary talent to parade his emotions with unyielding honesty, it is now a fully realized band operating at the peak of its powers ten years on.
Limited aluminum vinyl.
Tracklist:
A1 From The Sun
A2 Swim And Sleep (Like A Shark)
A3 So Good At Being In Trouble
A4 One At A Time
A5 The Opposite Of Afternoon
B1 No Need For A Leader
B2 Monki
B3 Dawn
B4 Faded In The Morning
B5 Secret Xtians
C1. Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark)
C2. Faded in the Morning
C3. So Good At Being In Trouble
C4. Swing Lo Magellan
C5. Puttin’ It Down
D1. Two Generations of Excess
D2. Waves of Confidence
Unknown Mortal Orchestra came to life in basements and bedrooms, the musical vision of Portlander-via-New Zealand Ruban Nielson that fused guitar-god riffs, choppy percussion, soul and funk.
II, the sophomore album from UMO, emerged in an era rampant of hedonism and isolationism and became the blueprint for everything Nielson has become renowned for. It was, and is, the solidification of Unknown Mortal Orchestra as an endlessly intriguing, brave and addictive band. Ten years on, it’s back with an expanded edition.
Written during a punishing, debauched touring schedule during which Nielson feared for both his sanity and health, II illustrates the emotional turmoil of life on the road, painting surrealist, cartoonish portraits of loneliness, love and despair.
These conflicting themes are evident immediately; on the album’s sleeve is an unnerving image of Janet Farrar, the famous British witch, Wiccan, author and teacher of witchcraft. The chilling refrain of opener “Into The Sun” sees Nielson deliver the line “Isolation can put a gun in your hand,” softly, his words starkly intelligible above a warm, slow-burning melody that quickly brands itself onto your brain.
In celebration of the album’s 10th anniversary Nielson’s complete collection from the II era is finally available in one compilation, and features the five acoustic tracks from the Blue EP as well as two additional B-sides.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra was once Nielson’s closeted concern. With an album that uses his singular musical imagination and extraordinary talent to parade his emotions with unyielding honesty, it is now a fully realized band operating at the peak of its powers ten years on.
Limited aluminum vinyl.
Tracklist:
A1 From The Sun
A2 Swim And Sleep (Like A Shark)
A3 So Good At Being In Trouble
A4 One At A Time
A5 The Opposite Of Afternoon
B1 No Need For A Leader
B2 Monki
B3 Dawn
B4 Faded In The Morning
B5 Secret Xtians
C1. Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark)
C2. Faded in the Morning
C3. So Good At Being In Trouble
C4. Swing Lo Magellan
C5. Puttin’ It Down
D1. Two Generations of Excess
D2. Waves of Confidence
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