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Mercury Rev are an American band from Buffalo, New York. The band’s leader, David Baker, formed the band in 1984 with his friends, including one-time Flaming Lips member Jonathan Donahue and Producer Dave Fridmann who was their bass player, but quit touring with the band circa 1992 to pursue a career as an independent engineer producer. Dave is still a band member in the studio as well as being their producer.
With their debut, Yerself Is Steam, the band gained an underground following, particularly in the UK. 1993’s Boces was critically acclaimed for its alternative sound, but was the last to feature Baker, who departed shortly afterwards. The band’s next album, See You on the Other Side, begins a shift away from the Baker-inspired extremes of sonic experimentalism towards the elaborately-orchestrated classic rock blueprint of their later work.
The reinvention continued on their 1998 album Deserter’s Songs, a mix of dream pop, noise, and psychedelia. This album was very popular but it divides the band’s fans: some say that this is the band’s best album, others disagree. The next album All Is Dream (2001) followed suit in terms of musical style, and featured Jack Nitzsche on the production team (best known for helping Phil Spector engineer the Wall Of Sound production method). All Is Dream is also the first Rev album with drummer/co-songwriter Jeff Mercel, who replaced Jimmy Chambers after he left due to personal reasons.
With their debut, Yerself Is Steam, the band gained an underground following, particularly in the UK. 1993’s Boces was critically acclaimed for its alternative sound, but was the last to feature Baker, who departed shortly afterwards. The band’s next album, See You on the Other Side, begins a shift away from the Baker-inspired extremes of sonic experimentalism towards the elaborately-orchestrated classic rock blueprint of their later work.
The reinvention continued on their 1998 album Deserter’s Songs, a mix of dream pop, noise, and psychedelia. This album was very popular but it divides the band’s fans: some say that this is the band’s best album, others disagree. The next album All Is Dream (2001) followed suit in terms of musical style, and featured Jack Nitzsche on the production team (best known for helping Phil Spector engineer the Wall Of Sound production method). All Is Dream is also the first Rev album with drummer/co-songwriter Jeff Mercel, who replaced Jimmy Chambers after he left due to personal reasons.
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hornygirl3 wrote:
yerself is steam is the only album of theirs i like. strange, huh?
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otorino123 wrote:
Really great band.........everyone should listen their songs especially from Deserter's Songs
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theStarry wrote:
Great band, awesome live aswell.. Yerself Is Steam, Boces, ...Other Side and Deserter's Songs are so so good.. Recent stuff is sadly a bit drab though.
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FYLTHPIG wrote:
the first 2 albums are timeless, especially Boces because its recorded and mixed superbly. the newer stuff isn't my cup of teat but oh well. can't please everyone, See you on the other side is good also.
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shinji03 wrote:
like the melancholic mood of deserter's songs
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CosmicGrrl wrote:
love love love. deserter's songs.. favorite.
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AdrianMcHugh wrote:
The Peel sessions are ridiculously good. I really need to get Yerself Is Steam though...
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optimistic_tour wrote:
utterly rediculous how See You On The Other Side is so neglected.
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dpollard wrote:
Sailors And Animals from Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs Of Mark Mulcahy (Deluxe Edition) was done in collaboration with Michael Merenda. Mike did the lead vocal and I believe some of the music. I love this track.
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AADDFFGGVVXX wrote:
My favorite band ever.
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eyesaresmiles wrote:
remember that yerself is steam
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FutureGods wrote:
COLIN MACINTYRE (AKA MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY) - NEW ALBUM 'ISLAND' OUT NOW IN EUROPE & USA & CANADA!! US/ UK TOUR DATES OCTOBER 2009 http://www.itunes.com/colinmacintyre http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11184154276 **** Clash **** Daily Mirror **** Mojo **** The Times Album of the Week: Daily Mirror/Sunday Mail/Daily Record USA Tues 6th Oct : NEW YORK The Living Room (8pm) Thur 8th Oct: BROOKLYN Union Hall UK 15th Oct EDINBURGH The Voodoo Rooms 16th Oct GLASGOW Stereo 18th Oct INVERNESS Hootenanny 19th Oct SHEFFIELD Leadmill 20th Oct BRISTOL The Thekla 21st Oct LONDON The Lexington (Fleur-de-Lys Club) 22nd Oct MANCHESTER Night & Day 23rd Oct NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms 27th Oct BRIGHTON Latest Music Bar 28th Oct BIRMINGHAM Glee Club 29th Oct MINEHEAD (Somerset) The Hobbyhorse 6th Nov LIVERPOOL Zanzibar (Liverpool Music Week) Ticket & info details: http://www.colinmacintyre.com
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Gibbey wrote:
me too
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i_enjoy_music wrote:
Yerself Is Steam is brilliant. Deserter's Songs is brilliant too, mind.
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xNotverynicex wrote:
I prefer their circa-Yerself is Steam & Boces work over their post-Deserter's Songs compositios...
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DawnRunsAmok wrote:
To those who wonder about the "strange violin sounds", they are likely created by a bowed musical saw. I found this excellent band via a search for the musical saw. It's a fascinating, traditional instrument that anyone can play with a little practice and the right saw.
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lambeth_tom wrote:
yeah, smashing time!
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BOYRACER71 wrote:
yesterday in Athens they did an amazing show!
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Cristobal91 wrote:
Absolutely mind-blowing.
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optimistic_tour wrote:
I'm so close, I'm almost inside... I'm so close. I'm racing the tide!
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