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.
"Secret for a Song" – 4:01 "Across Yer Ocean" – 3:20 "Diamonds" – 3:51 "Black Forest (Lorelei)" – 4:46 "Vermillion" – 4:07 "In the Wilderness" – 2:32 "In a Funny Way" – 4:02 "My Love" – 4:14 "Moving On" – 1:20 "The Climbing Rose" – 3:19 "Arise" – 3:49 "First-Time Mother's Joy (Flying)" – 3:31 "Down Poured the Heavens" – 1:36
American limited edition bonus disc "The Black Swan" – 4:13 "My Love" (Live) – 4:04 "Afraid" – 3:42 "Black Forest (Lorelei)" (Live) – 4:44 "Observatory Crest" – 3:45 "Streets of Laredo" – 2:43 "Diamonds" (Live) – 3:29 "Mirror for a Bell" – 3:11
Personnel Mercury Rev Jonathan Donahue Grasshopper (Sean Mackowiak) Jeff Mercel Carlos Anthony Molina Additional musicians Mary Gavazzi Fridmann Rich Robinson Adam Peters Adam Widoff
Charts + Chart performance for The Secret Migration Chart (2005) Peakposition Australian Albums (ARIA) 66
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