The Trials of Van Occupanther

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Midlake
The Trials of Van Occupanther

[ Etch N Sketch Records / CD ]

Release Date: Tuesday 1 August 2006

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Midlake's 2nd album is a masterpiece of top-drawer song writing, elegant arrangements & inventive instrumentation. This special double disc features tracks never before released, plus some rare tracks from their debut EP.

Midlake's second album 'The Trials Of Van Occupanther' is a masterpiece of top-drawer song writing, elegant arrangements and inventive instrumentation.

After recording their debut album which drew comparisons to artists Mercury Rev, Grandaddy and Flaming Lips, Midlake started listening to artists such as Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac and America. 'The Trials of Van Occunpanther' takes many of its musical cues from the 70's, influenced and moved by these artists while holding onto the sound they created in their debut album.

This limited edition Australia and New Zealand only double disc featuring tracks never before released, plus some rare tracks from their debut EP.

The Sun - 5 stars
The Evening Standard - 4 stars
Metro Magazine - 4 stars
Uncut Magazine - 4 stars

Tracks:

Disc 1:
1. Roscoe
2. Bandits
3. Head Home
4. Van Occupanther
5. Young Bride
6. Branches
7. In This Camp
8. We Gathered In Spring
9. It Covers The Hillsides
10. Chasing After Deer
11. You Never Arrived

Disc 2:
1. Mornings Will Be Kind
2. Paper Gown
3. It Covers The Hillside - Alt Ve
4. Excited But Not Enough
5. Golden Hour