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Mountain Battles

The Breeders · 2008

36 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

A kaleidoscope of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, blending lo-fi charm with polished production.

Why listen to this

Best for
short, engaging listening sessions melodic hooks for casual enjoyment introspective moments of reflection
Context
Released in 2008, 'Mountain Battles' was The Breeders' fourth studio album, following their 2002 release 'Title TK'. At this point, the band was navigating a comeback after years of lineup changes and a hiatus, re-establishing their sound while maintaining the quirky essence that defined their earlier work.
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alternative rock

Mountain Battles is an album by The Breeders, released in 2008. A kaleidoscope of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, blending lo-fi charm with polished production. 'Mountain Battles' received positive reviews, showcasing the band's ability to evolve while remaining influential in the alternative rock scene. The album's unique blend of styles and personal themes resonated well with critics and fans alike, leading to a strong presence on various music charts. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mountain Battles sound like?

A kaleidoscope of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, blending lo-fi charm with polished production. Rooted in alternative rock.

What makes Mountain Battles by The Breeders notable?

'Mountain Battles' received positive reviews, showcasing the band's ability to evolve while remaining influential in the alternative rock scene. The album's unique blend of styles and personal themes resonated well with critics and fans alike, leading to a strong presence on various music charts. Released in 2008, 'Mountain Battles' was The Breeders' fourth studio album, following their 2002 release 'Title TK'. At this point, the band was navigating a comeback after years of lineup changes and a hiatus, re-establishing their sound while maintaining the quirky essence that defined their earlier work.

Who is Mountain Battles for?

Mountain Battles works well if you're into short, engaging listening sessions, melodic hooks for casual enjoyment and introspective moments of reflection.

How many songs are on Mountain Battles?

Mountain Battles has 13 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·36:41

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Overglazed Standout 2:15
  • 2 Bang On 2:03
  • 3 Night of Joy 3:25
  • 4 We're Gonna Rise Standout 3:53
  • 5 German Studies 2:15
  • 6 Spark 2:39
  • 7 Istanbul Standout 2:57
  • 8 Walk It Off 2:46
  • 9 Regalame esta noche 2:51
  • 10 Here No More 2:38
  • 11 No Way 2:32
  • 12 It's the Love 2:28
  • 13 Mountain Battles 3:53

Release Date

April 7, 2008

Genre

alternative rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

36 min 41 sec