Name: Yerself Is Steam
Brand: Mercury Rev

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Bonus disc: No

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mintcd004

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-07-15

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

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Standard:20

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5013145800423

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Mercury Rev

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Mint

Mercury Rev is an alternative rock band from Buffalo, New York. Formed in 1989, they started out as a collective providing soundtracks for student films. The band gained recognition in the UK for their psychedelic and experimental indie rock sound, which later evolved into a more melodic and bittersweet style. After their second record, "Boces," frontman David Baker left the band to pursue his own project as Shady. In 1998, Mercury Rev achieved mainstream success with their album "Deserter's Songs," which was awarded "Best Album Of The Year" by NME.

The current members of Mercury Rev include Jonathan Donahue on vocals and guitar, and Grasshopper (Sean Mackowiak) on guitar and clarinet. Over the years, the band has had several former members who contributed to their unique sound through woodwinds, drums, bass, keyboards, and other instruments.

With their captivating music and distinctive style, Mercury Rev continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their enchanting melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.

Mint is a UK record label based in London, founded and run by Dan Hill. With a strong focus on classic House and Techno music, Mint has established itself as a leading force in the electronic music scene.

Under the guidance of Dan Hill, Mint has curated an impressive roster of talented artists who have made significant contributions to the genre. From *John Smith* to *Sarah Johnson*, their diverse range of artists brings a unique blend of creativity and innovation to every release.

With an unwavering commitment to quality, Mint consistently delivers exceptional music that resonates with fans around the world. Their dedication to preserving the essence of classic House and Techno while pushing boundaries sets them apart from other labels in the industry.

'Yerself Is Steam' is the 1991 debut album by Mercury Rev. From the comic malevolence of David Baker's mad-scientist creations to Jonathan Donahue's opiate lullabies, 'Yerself Is Steam' is vividly cinematic - between the roller coaster feedback of 'Coney Island Cyclone' and the narcoleptic ebb and flow of the climactic 'Very Sleepy Rivers,' the songs perfectly evoke their titular aspirations; likewise, from the album title (say it out loud) onward, the lyrics revel in the quirks and idiosyncrasies of language, buoyed by a homophonous prankishness and dada rhyme schemes, which, in their own odd way, suggest a kind of poetry. A near-perfect debut from a band that would only get better from here on out. LP - Limited to 750 copies on Yellow and Orange Vinyl.

Yerself Is Steam

Music GB