Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp Explained

Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp
Type:single
Artist:Mercury Rev
Album:Deserter's Songs
Released:January 25, 1999
Recorded:Tarbox Studios, NRS Studios, Six Hours Studios
Genre:Alternative rock
Length:3:06 (edit)
3:51 (album version)
Label:V2 Records
Producer:Dave Fridmann, Jonathan Donahue, Aaron Hurwitz
Prev Title:Goddess on a Hiway
Prev Year:1998
Next Title:Opus 40
Next Year:1999

"Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp" is the second single from Mercury Rev's fourth studio album, Deserter's Songs. The single was released in the UK on January 25, 1999, and peaked at number 26 on the UK Singles Chart.

Mercury Rev drummer Jimy Chambers is credited as the lyrics writer for "Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp." B-sides include live covers of "Vampire Blues" (Neil Young) and "Isolation" (John Lennon).

Track listing

UK

CD #1:

  1. "Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp" (Edit) - 3:06
  2. "Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp" (The Chemical Brothers Remix) - 6:22
  3. "Vampire Blues" (Live) - 2:50

CD #2:

  1. "Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp" (Edit) - 3:06
  2. "Holes" / "I Collect Coins" [unlisted] (Live) - 7:04
  3. "Isolation" (Live) - 4:10

12" vinyl:

  1. "Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp" (The Chemical Brothers Remix) - 6:22
  2. "Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp" (Edit) - 3:06
  3. "Endlessly" (instrumental) - 4:25

Australia

CD:

  1. "Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp" (Edit) - 3:06
  2. "Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp" (The Chemical Brothers Remix) - 6:22
  3. "Vampire Blues" (Live) - 2:50
  4. "Holes" / "I Collect Coins" (Live) - 7:04
  5. "Isolation" (Live) - 4:10