The Secret Migration

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.

The Secret Migration
Studio album by Mercury Rev
Released	January 24, 2005
Recorded	Six Hours Studios, Tarbox Observatory
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	44:28
Label	V2 Records
Producer	Dave Fridmann, Mercury Rev
Mercury Rev chronology
All Is Dream (2001) The Secret Migration (2005) Snowflake Midnight (2008)
Singles from The Secret Migration
"In A Funny Way" Released: 17 January 2005 "Across Yer Ocean" Released: 21 March 2005 "Secret for a Song" Released: June 2005 (Promo)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
allmusic	[1]
FasterLouder	[2]
Pitchfork Media	(5.5/10) [3]
Rolling Stone	[4]

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

References

1. Phares, Heather. The Secret Migration at AllMusic
2. FasterLouder review
3. Pitchfork Media review Archived 2008-03-08 at the Wayback Machine
4. Rolling Stone review