The Breeders: Mountain Battles Vinyl LP

The Breeders’ 4th, back on wax.2008’sMountain Battleswould bea sort of return to form forKim Deal and her twin sister Kelley Deal. While their previous effort (2002’sTitle TK)found the band with a lo-fi work-in-progressvibe, Mountain Battlessees the Breedersback with a revived confidence in their unique quirks. The album was recorded between 2002 and 2007 at several studiosaround the country, including Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio in Chicago, Manny Nieto’s studio in L.A., Refraze Studios in Dayton, plus some basement recordings for good measure.13 tracks including “Bang On,” “Walk It Off,” “Overglazed,” and more. This is the20184AD reissue, complete with custom full color booklet and printed inner sleeve.

• printed insert
• custom full-color booklet
• music label: 4AD 2018

reviewed by XXL Bao 06/2018