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2016 studio album by Xiu Xiu From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Plays the Music of Twin Peaks is a tribute album by American experimental band Xiu Xiu. Composed of cover versions of the music from the Twin Peaks soundtrack, it was released exclusively as a Record Store Day release on April 16, 2016, by Polyvinyl in the United States and Bella Union in Europe. It was produced by former Xiu Xiu member Jherek Bischoff and mixed by Deerhoof member Greg Saunier.[1][2]
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Released | April 16, 2016 | |||
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Length | 68:37 | |||
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The covers were originally commissioned by Queensland Gallery of Modern Art for a 2015 exhibition, “David Lynch: Between Two Worlds”. Following the live performances at the exhibition, the band decided to record the covers in the studio. In accompaniment to the album, Xiu Xiu embarked on a Europe tour in April 2016.[3][4] In the same month, the band released a shared music video for the tracks "Into the Night" and "Nightsea Wind", directed by Diego Barrera.[5]
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 80/100[6] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [7] |
Pitchfork | 7.7/10[8] |
Under the Radar | 8/10[9] |
Benjamin Scheim of Pitchfork was positive in his review of the album, stating: "In evoking Lynch and Badalamenti, Xiu Xiu have made one of their most beautiful and listenable albums, one that highlights everything the band does well while shaving down the rough edges that often turn away foes and friends alike."[8]
All songs written and composed by Angelo Badalamenti.
No. | Title | Originally featured on | Length |
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1. | "Laura Palmer's Theme" | Soundtrack from Twin Peaks | 5:04 |
2. | "Into the Night" | Floating into the Night | 5:13 |
3. | "Audrey's Dance" | Soundtrack from Twin Peaks | 4:27 |
4. | "Packard's Vibration" | Twin Peaks Music: Season Two Music and More | 3:48 |
5. | "Nightsea Wind" | The Twin Peaks Archive | 7:07 |
6. | "Blue Frank / Pink Room" | Twin Peaks Music: Season Two Music and More / Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me | 5:52 |
7. | "Sycamore Tree" | Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me | 6:48 |
8. | "Harold's Theme" | Twin Peaks Music: Season Two Music and More | 3:56 |
9. | "Dance of the Dream Man" | Soundtrack from Twin Peaks | 5:10 |
10. | "Falling" | Floating into the Night | 6:57 |
11. | "Love Theme Farewell" | Soundtrack from Twin Peaks | 6:25 |
12. | "Josie's Past" | monologue from The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer;[8] lyrics from "Mairzy Doats"[10] | 7:50 |
Total length: | 68:37 |
Xiu Xiu
Technical personnel
Region | Date | Label |
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United States[1] | April 16, 2016 | Polyvinyl |
Europe[1] | Bella Union |
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