The Secret Migration

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.

Reception
The Secret Migration received mixed reviews from the majority of critics.

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

Personnel

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