The Secret Migration

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
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Mercury Rev chronology
All Is Dream (2001) The Secret Migration (2005) Snowflake Midnight (2008)

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.

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

Singles

• "In A Funny Way" (January 17, 2005)
• "Across Yer Ocean" (March 21, 2005)
• "Secret for a Song" (PROMO ONLY) (June 2005)

Personnel

• Jonathan Donahue
• Grasshopper (Sean Mackowiak)
• Jeff Mercel
• Dave Fridmann
• Carlos Anthony Molina