Plays the Music of Twin Peaks explained

Plays the Music of Twin Peaks
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Artist:Xiu Xiu
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Plays the Music of Twin Peaks is a tribute album and the eleventh studio album by American experimental band Xiu Xiu. Composed of cover versions of the music from the Twin Peaks soundtrack, it was released exclusively as a Record Store Day release on April 16, 2016, by Polyvinyl in the United States and Bella Union in Europe. It was produced by former Xiu Xiu member Jherek Bischoff and mixed by Deerhoof member Greg Saunier.[1] [2]

The covers were originally commissioned by Queensland Gallery of Modern Art for a 2015 exhibition, “David Lynch: Between Two Worlds”. Following the live performances at the exhibition, the band decided to record the covers in the studio. In accompaniment to the album, Xiu Xiu embarked on a Europe tour in April 2016.[3] [4] In the same month, the band released a shared music video for the tracks "Into the Night" and "Nightsea Wind", directed by Diego Barrera.[5]

Critical reception

Benjamin Scheim of Pitchfork was positive in his review of the album, stating: "In evoking Lynch and Badalamenti, Xiu Xiu have made one of their most beautiful and listenable albums, one that highlights everything the band does well while shaving down the rough edges that often turn away foes and friends alike."

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Angelo Badalamenti.

Personnel

Xiu Xiu

Technical personnel

Release history

RegionDateLabel
United StatesApril 16, 2016Polyvinyl
EuropeBella Union

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Xiu Xiu Announce "Twin Peaks" Covers Album, Share "Falling" . . March 9, 2016 . March 12, 2016 . Pearce, Sheldon.
  2. Web site: Xiu Xiu reinterpreting the 'Twin Peaks' soundtrack for Record Store Day LP (listen to his cover of the theme song). . March 9, 2016 . March 12, 2016 . Pearis, Bill.
  3. Web site: Xiu Xiu To Reimagine The 'Twin Peaks' Soundtrack At The Kitchen This Spring . . March 9, 2016 . March 12, 2016 . Leverant, Zoe.
  4. Web site: Xiu Xiu Reinterpret 'Twin Peaks' Score for Record Store Day Release . . March 9, 2016 . March 12, 2016 . Adams, Gregory.
  5. Web site: Xiu Xiu Share "Into The Night" Video From "Twin Peaks" Covers Album: Watch . . April 16, 2016 . April 16, 2016.