II

Description

Unknown Mortal Orchestra came to life in basements and bedrooms, the musical vision of Portlander-via-New Zealand Ruban Nielson that fused guitar-god riffs, choppy percussion, soul and funk. ‘II’, the second album from UMO, emerged in an era rampant hedonism and isolationism and became the blueprint for everything Nielson has become renowned for. It was, and is, the solidification of Unknown Mortal Orchestra as an endlessly intriguing, brave and addictive band. Ten years on, it’s back with an expanded 10th Anniversary edition.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. From the Sun – Unknown Mortal Orchestra (4.42)
2. Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark) – Unknown Mortal Orchestra (2.45)
3. So Good at Being in Trouble – Unknown Mortal Orchestra (3.50)
4. One at a Time – Unknown Mortal Orchestra (2.28)
5. The Opposite of Afternoon – Unknown Mortal Orchestra (5.25)
6. No Need for a Leader – Unknown Mortal Orchestra (5.44)
7. Monki – Unknown Mortal Orchestra (7.18)
8. Dawn – Unknown Mortal Orchestra (1.08)
9. Faded in the Morning – Unknown Mortal Orchestra (4.21)
10. Secret Xtians – Unknown Mortal Orchestra (2.43)
Disc 2
1. Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark) – Unknown Mortal Orchestra
2. Faded in the Morning – Unknown Mortal Orchestra
3. So Good at Being in Trouble – Unknown Mortal Orchestra
4. Swing Lo Magellan – Unknown Mortal Orchestra
5. Puttin’ It Down – Unknown Mortal Orchestra
6. Two Generations of Excess – Unknown Mortal Orchestra
7. Waves of Confidence – Unknown Mortal Orchestra