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Formed in Buffalo, New York, in 1989, Mercury Rev quickly grew to become leading figures in left field alternative rock. Earlier albums veered towards experimental, off-kilter psychedelia but by the end of the decade, the band had developed their own brand of serene, piano-based Americana with the acclaimed, best- selling LP ‘Deserter’s Songs’ (1998).

‘All Is Dream’ was originally released on V2 in 2001 in August (Europe) and September (North America) and boasted a more expansive, cinematic production than its predecessor (again courtesy of ex-member Dave Fridmann, by this time arguably the most in-demand producer in alternative US Rock). The record was warmly received by critics and fans alike, enjoying higher chart positions than its predecessor (#11 UK, #17 US, Top 40 in Australia and in various European countries).

TRACK LISTING

SIDE ONE
1 THE DARK IS RISING
2 TIDES OF THE MOON
3 CHAINS
4 LINCOLN'S EYES
5 NITE AND FOG

SIDE TWO
1 LITTLE RHYMES
2 A DROP IN TIME
3 YOU'RE MY QUEEN
4 SPIDERS AND FLIES
5 HERCULES

SIDE THREE
1 PLANET CARAVAN
2 STREETS OF LAREDO
3 I KEEP A CLOSE WATCH
4 NOCTURNE IN C# MINOR, OPUS 27, NO.1
5 BLUE SKIES
6 MASCARA TEARS
7 LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS

SIDE FOUR
1 THE BROOK ROOM
2 SILVER AND GOLD
3 A DROP IN TIME (Demo)
4 WHERE THE MOUNTAINS START TO RISE
5 BACK INTO THE SUN (YOU’RE THE ONE)
6 A QUICK ONE AT ARTIE’S 44
7 MR MOONLIGHT WILL COME
8 COOL WAVES HERCULES (DEMO)