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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Requiem For O.M.M.2 | |||
| 2. I Was Never Young | |||
| 3. Wraith Pinned To The Mist And Other Games | |||
| 4. Forecast Fascist Future | |||
| 5. So Begins Our Alabee | |||
| 6. Our Spring Is Sweet Not Fleeting | |||
| 7. The Party's Crashing Us | |||
| 8. Knight Rider | |||
| 9. I Was A Landscape In Your Dream | |||
| 10. Death Of A Shade Of A Hue | |||
See all 13 tracks on this disc
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Art Snob Solutions | |||
| 2. The Actor's Opprobrium | |||
| 3. Keep Sending Me Black Fireworks | |||
| 4. Everyday Feels Like Sunday | |||
Editorial Reviews
The CD version will come with a four song bonus E.P. that includes the songs 'Art Snob Solutions', 'The Actor's Opprobrium', 'Keep Sending Me Black Fireworks' & 'Everyday Feels Like Sunday'. Polyvinyl. 2005.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Hear ye, hear ye -- "The Sunlandic Twins" is the best album that Of Montreal has made in ages. In past years they've dipped more into electro-dancepop. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it just didn't seem as good as the old days, when Kevin Barnes and Co. performed folky, innocent indiepop.
But in this charming concept album, the band's early twee music is married to the more recent electropop. The result: what Barnes calls an electropop opera. "Sunlandic Twins" opens on a strong instrumental note, but hits its groove with songs like "Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games," a fun little poppy tune given a few electronic flourishes.
That trippy twee trend continues throughout the album, broken by a few vivid dance tracks, sunny jangle-pop, a charming ballad or two, and some experimental numbers. Even a few songs that boldly go where Of Montreal hasn't gone before: "The Repudiated Immortals" seamlessly blends piano with electronic beats and vocal harmonies. Cow bells, catchy riffs, electronic flourishes and some very odd strings add quirk value.
"The Sunlandic Twins" is a bit different from previous Of Montreal albums, though. This time around, Kevin Barnes played most of the instruments, sang in his Beatlesy voice, wrote the songs, and produced the album too. The only thing he didn't do seems to be the quirky cover art. In other words, Of Montreal basically IS Barnes.
One thing about Of Montreal that never changes is their abstract acid-poetry. Even the titles are glorious weird: "Death of a Shade of a Hue," "Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games" and "The Repudiated Immortals." Not to mention the lyrics, which will sprain your brain if you try to decipher them. Just enjoy the nonsensical prettiness of them: "Let's pretend we don't exist; let's pretend we're in Antarctica..."
There's also a four-song EP accompanying the album proper. There's nothing too different about this EP, with its catchy pop melodies and weird lyrics; it merely sounds like an extension of "Sunlandic Twins." Maybe all these songs wouldn't fit on one disc.
"The Sunlandic Twins" continues the trend of trippy, sunny psych-pop for listeners who don't mind a spoonful of sugar (or two, or three) with their music.
But in this charming concept album, the band's early twee music is married to the more recent electropop. The result: what Barnes calls an electropop opera. "Sunlandic Twins" opens on a strong instrumental note, but hits its groove with songs like "Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games," a fun little poppy tune given a few electronic flourishes.
That trippy twee trend continues throughout the album, broken by a few vivid dance tracks, sunny jangle-pop, a charming ballad or two, and some experimental numbers. Even a few songs that boldly go where Of Montreal hasn't gone before: "The Repudiated Immortals" seamlessly blends piano with electronic beats and vocal harmonies. Cow bells, catchy riffs, electronic flourishes and some very odd strings add quirk value.
"The Sunlandic Twins" is a bit different from previous Of Montreal albums, though. This time around, Kevin Barnes played most of the instruments, sang in his Beatlesy voice, wrote the songs, and produced the album too. The only thing he didn't do seems to be the quirky cover art. In other words, Of Montreal basically IS Barnes.
One thing about Of Montreal that never changes is their abstract acid-poetry. Even the titles are glorious weird: "Death of a Shade of a Hue," "Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games" and "The Repudiated Immortals." Not to mention the lyrics, which will sprain your brain if you try to decipher them. Just enjoy the nonsensical prettiness of them: "Let's pretend we don't exist; let's pretend we're in Antarctica..."
There's also a four-song EP accompanying the album proper. There's nothing too different about this EP, with its catchy pop melodies and weird lyrics; it merely sounds like an extension of "Sunlandic Twins." Maybe all these songs wouldn't fit on one disc.
"The Sunlandic Twins" continues the trend of trippy, sunny psych-pop for listeners who don't mind a spoonful of sugar (or two, or three) with their music.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By E. A. Ramsey
Format:Audio CD
okay, I'm sure my review will hold no water/weight/whatever here, but this is probably the most fantastic album of 2005 and certainly my favorite of Of Montreal's. it has been literally stuck in my head/ears/cd player for over a month, and that's just special.
pee.ess. it makes me dance and I HATE DANCING... therefore if an album can make me enjoy dancing, it MUST be good.
pee.ess. it makes me dance and I HATE DANCING... therefore if an album can make me enjoy dancing, it MUST be good.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Kyle Wilson
Format:Audio CD
I would absolutely reccomend such a brilliant masterpiece of an album. The first of the band's albums I've listened to all the way through and fell in love with. To this day it is still my favorite album. It mixes the pshychadelic feel of the 60's with the feel good dance beats in the 70's and incorporates many 80's new wave synths in such a brilliant way all wrapped in a very modern hip innovative sound. All aspects are wonderful. The lyrics are so catchy and thoughtful and just a joy to hear. I would strongly urge you to buy this album now! Disregard the reviews on here putting the album down because THE ALBUM ROCKS.
No more explaining and reading reviews go and purchase it and see for yourself...you will fall in love!
No more explaining and reading reviews go and purchase it and see for yourself...you will fall in love!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
My first taste of of Montreal
My local radio station, KRCL, played Wraith Pinned To The Mist And Other Games. It was the first time I had ever heard of Montreal. I went home and immediately bought the album. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Rachael Bush
2.0 out of 5 stars
Experimental art prioritizing good songs
I was turned onto Of Montreal from a friend of mine who's way into them. My intrigue led me to purchase this album partly do to the overwhelmingly positive reviews. Read more
Published on February 4, 2010 by Cornelius
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Press
This is one of my favorite of Montreal albums. It comes in a great 180 gram pressing that sounds fantastic. Read more
Published on November 21, 2009 by Kelson Williams
4.0 out of 5 stars
Of Montreal
Of Montreal has done it again... If you enjoy their other CDs then this one will definitely make you love them even more! The tunes stick with you after the first listening! Read more
Published on May 17, 2009 by LV
5.0 out of 5 stars
More hooks than your daddy's tackle box.
I bought this blind. Had read a few reviews, and the title had come up on a few lists of past favorites... Read more
Published on February 27, 2008 by fiftysomething
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love itI!!
I love Of Montreal! This is a great CD. I can't wait for Hissing Fauna...!!
Published on January 11, 2007 by Natalie G. Rammacher
5.0 out of 5 stars
Americanized Beatles
This CD is amazing. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone who loves the Beatles or british sounding artists. Read more
Published on January 9, 2007 by canadiansdoitbetter
5.0 out of 5 stars
great music
I believe Of Montreal is one of the best bands out there today, and this album further proves how good they are at writing interesting, colorful vocal melodies. Read more
Published on November 25, 2006 by B. E Jackson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Delicious and infectious
These guys must have had a lot of fun putting this album together and I can only wish I had been a fly on the wall during the recording sessions. Read more
Published on November 10, 2006 by Olivier Calas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting
I got this album from a friend and I must say that I've never heard anything like it. I didn't get into it right away but if you give it a chance, you'll love it!
Published on November 7, 2006 by A. Bowman
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