The Secret Migration Explained

The Secret Migration
Type:	Album
Artist:	Mercury Rev
Cover:	migrationmercuryrev.jpg
Released:	January 24, 2005
Recorded:	Six Hours Studios, Tarbox Observatory
Genre:	Alternative rock
Length:	44:28
Label:	V2 Records
Producer:	Dave Fridmann, Mercury Rev
Prev Title:	All Is Dream
Prev Year:	2001
Next Title:	Snowflake Midnight
Next Year:	2008

The Secret Migration is the sixth album by the alternative rock band Mercury Rev, released on January 24, 2005 in the UK (and a day later in the US). A limited edition of the American release of the album featured special packaging and included a bonus disc featuring b-sides, rarities, and live tracks.

Reception

The Secret Migration received mixed reviews from the majority of critics.

Track listing

All songs written by Mercury Rev.

1. "Secret for a Song" – 4:01
2. "Across Yer Ocean" – 3:20
3. "Diamonds" – 3:51
4. "Black Forest (Lorelei)" – 4:46
5. "Vermillion" – 4:07
6. "In the Wilderness" – 2:32
7. "In a Funny Way" – 4:02
8. "My Love" – 4:14
9. "Moving On" – 1:20
10. "The Climbing Rose" – 3:19
11. "Arise" – 3:49
12. "First-Time Mother's Joy (Flying)" – 3:31
13. "Down Poured the Heavens" – 1:36

American limited edition bonus disc

1. "The Black Swan" – 4:13
2. "My Love" (Live) – 4:04
3. "Afraid" – 3:42
4. "Black Forest (Lorelei)" (Live) – 4:44
5. "Observatory Crest" – 3:45
6. "Streets of Laredo" – 2:43
7. "Diamonds" (Live) – 3:29
8. "Mirror for a Bell" – 3:11

Personnel

• Jonathan Donahue
• Grasshopper (Sean Mackowiak)
• Jeff Mercel
• Dave Fridmann
• Carlos Anthony Molina

Charts

Chart (2005)! scope="col"

Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[1]	66

Notes and References

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