Plays the Music of Twin Peaks is a tribute 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.
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. In the same month, the band released a shared music video for the tracks "Into the Night" and "Nightsea Wind", directed by Diego Barrera.
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
Notes "Blue Frank / Pink Room" contains a sample of "Madicuss" (2012), performed by Xiu Xiu. "Josie's Past" contains a monologue taken from The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer (1990), a spin-off novel written by Jennifer Lynch; and an interpolation of "Mairzy Doats" (1943), written and composed by Drake, Hoffman and Livingston, as performed by Leland Palmer (portrayed Ray Wise) in "Episode 8".
Personnel Xiu Xiu Jamie Stewart — vocals, guitar, synthesizers, noises, drum machine, production Angela Seo — piano, synthesizers, cymbals, production Shayna Dunkelman — vibraphone, percussion, drums, synthesizers, production, spoken word
Technical personnel Jherek Bischoff — production, bass guitar, double bass Greg Saunier — mixing
Release history Region Date Label United StatesApril 16, 2016 Polyvinyl Europe Bella Union
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