Description On of Montreal's seminal album The Sunlandic Twins, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Barnes followed up their 2004 Polyvinyl debut, Satanic Panic in the Attic, with what became the band's most commercially successful album to date. Originally released in April 2005, The Sunlandic Twins marked a significant turning point for of Montreal, showcasing Barnes' evolving songwriting and a shift towards a more electronic and dance-oriented sound. The album's vibrant blend of synth-pop and psych rock helped cement it's status as a fan favorite and a defining moment in the band's career. Iconic tracks like "Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games" and "The Party's Crashing Us" became some of the most beloved songs in the band's extensive catalog. To celebrate the album's 20th anniversary, Polyvinyl is thrilled to announce a special edition reissue. Lovingly remastered by Glenn Schick, with a half-speed vinyl master by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, The Sunlandic Twins (20th Anniversary Edition) features the original 13-track album along with a treasure trove of bonus material from the era, including previously unreleased tracks and rarities that offer a deeper glimpse into the creative process behind this mesmerizing record. The Sunlandic Twins set Kevin Barnes on a path to becoming one of the most influential songwriters in independent pop music. The album's success paved the way for more critically acclaimed releases, numerous late-night TV appearances-including The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon-and brilliant collaborations with artists such as Solange, Janelle Monáe, and Jon Brion. Of Montreal went on to perform across the globe, gracing festival stages at Coachella, Sasquatch!, Pitchfork Music Festival, and beyond, while also amassing hundreds of millions of streams worldwide. Tracks - Disc 1 - 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 - Disc 2 - 1 The Party's Crashing Us 2 Knight Rider 3 I Was a Landscape in Your Dream 4 Death of a Shade of a Hue 5 Oslo in the Summertime 6 October Is Eternal 7 The Repudiated Immortals
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