Description
Nearly six years after 2002's TITLE TK, much of which was spent touring with the studio-shy Pixies, Kim Deal reconvened the Breeders for the on-again/off-again alt-rock act's fourth full-length album, MOUNTAIN BATTLES. Consisting largely of the same line-up as its predecessor--including Kim's sister, Kelley--the record is another willfully quirky outing, with Deal recalling early Jane's Addiction-era Perry Farrell in the echoing vocals of "Overglazed," then later breathily cooing over the woozy arrangements of "We're Gonna Rise" and "Spark." A return to the venerable 4AD label, MOUNTAIN BATTLES nods to all past Breeders outings, particularly the eclectic LAST SPLASH, presenting the sound of a restless band cruising on its sonic whims. Though this approach occasionally backfires (see the inessential Spanish-language tune "Regalame Esta Noche"), it often yields fascinatingly weird pop moments, as on the seemingly nonsensical, partially a cappella "German Studies," making it an immensely fun listen.
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Product Details
- Artist
- Breeders
- Number of Discs
- 1
- Recording Environment
- Studio
- Label / Studio
- 4AD
- Media Content Format
- Album
- Original year of release
- 2008
- Media Format
- Audio CD
- Year of release
- 2008
- Cast & Crew
- The Breeders (Music Performer)
Press Reviews
3 stars out of 5 -- "[O]ften gorgeous, as Deal's wafting voice strikes upon melodies pretty and eerie. Blender (Magazine) (p.77)
4 stars out of 5 -- "Reprising the beautiful understated chemistry of 2002's TITLE TK, MOUNTAIN BATTLES features twin sister Kelley on guitar and East LA Rhythm section Jose Medeles and Mando Lopez. Mojo (Publisher) (p.101)
4 stars out of 5 -- "Much of the album feels like a trip around the world via a fever dream....Deal's skewed vocals, doubled and tripled in off-kilter harmonies, keep MOUNTAIN BATTLES on the dark side. Spin (p.104)
Tracklisting
Disc 1:
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Overglazed
(2:15)
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Bang On
(2:03)
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Night of Joy
(3:25)
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We're Gonna Rise
(3:53)
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German Studies
(2:15)
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Spark
(2:39)
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Istanbul
(2:57)
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Walk It Off
(2:46)
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Regalame Esta Noche
(2:51)
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Here No More
(2:38)
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No Way
(2:32)
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It's the Love
(2:28)
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Mountain Battles
(3:53)
