Ii (10Th Anniversary Edition) - Vinyle Aluminium

Description

Unknown Mortal Orchestra is the musical vision of Portland resident and New Zealand native Ruban Nielson, blending guitar riffs, jerky percussion, soul, and funk. *II*, UMO's second album, released in 2013, came into being during a time of debauchery and isolation for the artist, and became the blueprint for everything Ruban became famous for. It was, and remains, Unknown Mortal Orchestra's affirmation as an infinitely intriguing, courageous, and addictive band. Ten years later, it is being re-released, with an augmented edition. *II* illustrates the emotional turmoil of life on the road, drawing surreal and caricatured portraits of loneliness, love, and despair. UMO is not afraid to dig deeper than others, their intoxicating, opiated groove bringing the intense myths of rock'n'roll to life. And as the album unfolds, Ruban appears invigorated. To celebrate the album's 10th anniversary, *II* is finally available as a compilation, which includes the album and the five acoustic tracks from the *Blue* EP, as well as two additional B-sides. An album that uses Ruban's singular musical imagination and extraordinary talent to expose his emotions with uncompromising honesty.