Ancient Melodies of the Future

by Built to Spill

Ancient Melodies of the Future cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 10 July 2001
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:09
  • Community rating: 3.59/5 from 7 ratings

Artists on this release: Sam Coomes, Scott Plouf, Steve Gere, Jason Albertini, Brett Nelson, Doug Martsch, Brett Netson

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing their legendary run of guitar-driven indie rock, 'Ancient Melodies of the Future' introduces subtle elements of neo-psychedelia to Built to Spill's sound. Doug Martsch delivers sentimental, highly melodic songwriting wrapped in bittersweet and mellow guitar interplay.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, guitar-driven, intricate, dynamic, ambitious

Tracklist

  1. Strange (03:59)
  2. The Host (03:55)
  3. In Your Mind (03:46)
  4. Alarmed (05:06)
  5. Trimmed and Burning (04:19)
  6. Happiness (03:40)
  7. Don't Try (03:16)
  8. You Are (03:50)
  9. Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss (02:44)
  10. The Weather (04:34)

Credits

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