Ancient Melodies of the Future | ||||
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Released | July 10, 2001 | |||
Length | 39:09 | |||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 80/100[1] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Classic Rock | [3] |
Drowned in Sound | 8/10[4] |
Entertainment Weekly | A[5] |
Pitchfork | 8.6/10[6] |
Rolling Stone | [7] |
Spin | 8/10[8] |
Tiny Mix Tapes | [9] |
Ancient Melodies of the Future is the fifth album by indie rock band Built to Spill. The core line-up of the band remained as it had for the previous two albums, with singer/guitarist Doug Martsch, bassist Brett Nelson, and drummer Scott Plouf. The album was recorded at Bear Creek in Woodinville, Washington, with overdubs recorded at Avast! Recording Co. in Seattle, Washington, and Martsch's studio, The Manhouse, in Boise, Idaho. Ancient Melodies of the Future was released in 2001 by Warner Bros.[10]
All songs written by Doug Martsch.
Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[11] | 94 |
US Top Album Sales | 94 |